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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1977
Page
6
State legislators examine a 1975 bill aimed at curbing abuse by health insurance companies by removing the board's capacity to deny benefits and requiring policies to cover hospital, surgeon, and anesthesia costs. Critics say the proposal would curb abuses but supporters warn it could weaken consumer protection.
A Baytown man Donald Ray Witsman 18 was charged with burglary of auto. He allegedly took a purse from Sandra Sue Fister's car at 1308 Jefferson and later returned it to her sister's apartment door saying Here, lady, I'm sorry. He was arrested at the Baytown Social Club and jailed.
A Texas House bill would reduce ground water permit fees for Harris County farmers by a percent. The measure, introduced by Rep Don Henderson of Houston, passed the Senate Natural Resources Committee and awaits floor debate. Critics question constitutionality and equal protection for all users. Farmers argue most pumped water is drawn from underground tables and does not cause subsidence.
In Washington the Senate and House rejected Republican plans for broad permanent tax cuts as Democrats rally behind President Carter's tax policy. The House defeated a budget resolution and the Senate spurned two GOP tax proposals, including a 10 percent across the board cut. The Senate did approve a new tax break for housing an elderly dependent.
Profiles describe Shelg Painter and Mitchell, both Crosby area residents. Painter, 36, an instructor at a Houston Dresser Industries drilling school, born in Oklahoma, has a wife Peggy and two children living at 16227 Magellan. Mitchell, 27, a Petrolex Chemical stultman born in Houston, attends Texas Southern University and plans to enter UT public health graduate study. they reside at 123 Ned Street with two children Tonya and Tess. A gathering will occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Drew Junior High and Crosby Intermediate School commons.
Edwin Horan Jr. of Crosby, a general storeman for U S Steel Corp, completed the Unit IIT course in Wittenberg University management development program in Springfield Ohio.
Multiple items report a new male park planned for Cen Wal County after the donation of nearly 5,008 acres in Hill County to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Other notes include projected daycare shortages for about 4,000 Texas children under six if Senate Finance Committee money plans pass, scattered showers across West and North Texas, and a Senate final vote on state textbooks for parochial schools while the House trims a 15.7 billion two year general appropriation bill.
Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, shows partial change with the vacant U.S. Embassy guard, Thieu era sites turned museums, and luxury hotels renamed. Tourists view the Independence Palace and former warden’s compound while shops stock limited luxury goods amid a quiet return toward world travel.
Crosby memorial services planned for Mim. BARS Parker age 38 who died Tuesday in a Houston hospital. Funeral announced for Brookside Memorial Park with an 11:30 am Friday service. Survivors include husband two daughters Janet and Sharon Ann and two Crosby residents. Local officials note community changes as South Vietnamese relocations are mentioned in scattered captions.
Investigators pursue leads in the Cantrell killings at the Country Club as former football star McManus remains missing possibly injured or dead. Acquaintances are questioned while a Houston area focus develops. Attorneys plan independent analysis of McManus's 1966 Ford Compact to compare blood evidence. He is due in court for a trial and a venue motion ruling.
In Saigon locals view foreigners with caution and guards at doors when alone with a foreigner. A North Vietnamese party worker predicts three years to curb the black market in the south amid government changes. A girl on Ta De street vents about the new regime and its impact on her bar girl business.
Baytown evangelist Dee Bradford a 19 year old gospel singer will headline a Saturday night concert at the Blue Barn north of Cleveland on FM Road 163 Tarkington Prairie. Gospel programs run 7 30 p m every Saturday with free admission and country atmosphere. Dress is casual and traditional hamburgers are served. Directions from Texas are provided and local groups from Beaumont will perform with two standing ovations expected.
Sylvia Seewiow SyFrim of Obi River Baptist Church area rests after a long life as a World War I veteran and pioneer descendant. Officiating will be the Obi River Baptist minister. services at Earthman Funeral Home with pallbearers Archie Syfeia Lit Joan Syfeia Jimmy Troy Ricke Billy Tin Wook Jackie Barn Mart Kenneth Douce. Survived by daughter Ma Virginia, son Frank J., granddaughter Maria, and many relatives. arrangements by Earthman Funeral Home.
Donald R. Plasker reports his 1976 Chevrolet taken from his apartment complex parking lot sometime Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Value listed at 5300 dollars. Larry Barker of Richard Hutchins Toyota says a 1977 Toyota pickup was stolen from a lot at Sterling and Main over the weekend, valued at 4088 dollars.
Jefferson County Sheriff Culbertson announced Thursday the arrest of Lynn Bean and his wife Jogann Bean of Victor on capital murder charges in the death of Thelind Meyern Studstill, mother of Betty Holder. Autopsy results pending. motive suspected to be robbery though amount found was under 100. Services for Studstill were held in Houston.
A skillet grease fire at the Borwad Gunther residence 3914 Crosby Cedar Bayou Road caused minor damage around 3 a.m. Wednesday. Station 6 firefighters reported quick containment with limited impact.
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