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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1973
Page
1
England’s population density stands at about 911 persons per square mile, placing it among the most crowded nations globally. This figure reflects concentrated urban hubs and extensive domestic settlements across the region.
Dayton residents approved a $500000 revenue bond to upgrade the water system by a 265 to 22 vote with Box A 240 to 22 and Box B all 25 in favor. turnout was light due to bad weather. Mayor Bob Martin and city officials described the result as a solid, timely approval. Plans include a new well, 200000 gallon storage tank, water treatment facilities, eight and six inch mains, and restoration of hydrants along Winfree streets. Linda Rigby led publicity for the measure.
The Baytown Sun enters its second class matter at the Baytown post office under federal act. It lists publication days afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays, with address 140 Memorial Grove Baytown Texas and PO Box 90 Baytown 77510. Subscriptions cost 4 dollars weekly or 24.80 dollars yearly. Advertising services are represented by General Advertising Service and Coastal Publications.
Richard Wright and local butchers describe beef and pork shortages as prices rise 30 to 35 percent since the last price freeze. Market owners report beef held at feedlots until the ceiling lifts, while retailers limit sales and customers stockpile. Experts urge calm, discount cuts, and writing to congressmen to address the crisis.
Council weighs awarding water and sewer supplies, a magnetic detector, traffic sign material and a diesel engine for the fire department. The $90,000 drainage study by Bernard Johnson and Associates will be presented, with city funds from 1963 drainage funds.
Willie Pope of Eagle Lake died in a Baytown hospital. Services set for 4 p.m. Thursday at Greater St John Baptist Church. Survived by three daughters and one son, with other relatives listed. Stock quotes from Citizens National Bank show prices for Gulf Oil, Exxon, Texaco, Gulf States Util, and many other firms, with Dow and BowInd averages noted.
Wade and Kolby Kelby funeral notices list surviving family members and arrangements. Wade died Saturday in a Houston hospital and Kolby died Wednesday in a Baytown hospital. both were La Porte residents with long ties to their communities. Burial for Wade at Zion Brown Hill Baptist Church in La Porte. Kolby buried at Memory Gardens of Baytown Cemetery with Earthman Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
FTC ruling identifies Adolph Coors Co as illegally fixing prices and imposing territorial distributor restrictions while pressuring taverns to keep Coors as their exclusive light draft beer. The agency states the actions violated federal antitrust law and harmed competition.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Carmel Church in Houston for William Owen Hutson Jr. 26, son-in-law of Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Bray. Hutson died Saturday in British Honduras after a shooting accident. He was a Houston resident. He leaves wife Debra Jo Hutson, daughter Sauleppa Lynn Hutson, stepson Joe da Dell Smith, his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Owen Hutson Sr., a sister Mrs. Mary Scott, an aunt Miss Margaret Altemus, and an uncle N. A. Altemus. A rosary was held Tuesday night at Mt. Carmel Church. interment in Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery.
Rev Heflin cites Copeland’s tremendous concern for people as his lasting legacy. Appointed bishop of the Houston area and Gulf Coast Conference in 1968, he led after serving in Nebraska and Texas pastorates. Surviving wife Catherine, two daughters Preston Dial and Mrs Ard are listed.
Exxon Club members sponsor a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the Texaco Country Pub. Music will be provided by Russell Jackson.
Galveston Baylor Yale and Texas records mark the life of Wil Moses Jones 98 of Moody father of W M Jones Jr Baytown He authored Texas Testimony Texas History Carved In Stone and A Genealogy of the Bumpass Janet Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Lee of Baytown Jones attended Baylor and Yale and earned a UT School of Law degree He was a Houston and Baytown resident Services held at Settegast Kepp Kirby Chapel with Rev Dr James S Riley officiating Miss Lee a junior at Texas A&M plans to finish her degree in math at the university
Burial will take place at La Porte Community Cemetery under the direction of Johnson and Fratzier Funeral Home.
Harris County sheriff's officials identified Roy Carrier, 46, of Liberty, as the man killed Monday on Interstate 10 near the Crosby Lynchburg overpass. Carrier was struck while crossing the highway by Norman Neuhauser of Houston as several vehicles hit the body. The death was confirmed Tuesday by fingerprint identification via the Texas Department of Public Safety. Carrier's widow claimed the body, which was taken to Wells Funeral Home in Liberty. No charges were filed against Neuhauser.
The Texas Water Quality Board will hold a day long conference in La Porte at the school administration building to help teachers in environmental courses. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. led by Bobby Whitefield with Tom Barra and Tommy Royal assisting. About 50 teachers have signed up.
The department seeks Criminal Justice Council funds to pay salaries for nine new officers and cover supplies uniforms car mileage and evaluator costs. Lee College instructors will assess the program by computer to identify training needs and public attitude with periodic checks over three years. State monies rise each year as pay raises push costs upward.
The report notes toxic materials including paper plastic rubber and metals at a dump. Harris County pollution control director Dr Walter Quebedeaux disagreed with company claims that levees would be unnecessary. He said there was no way to keep flood waters out. Opposition cited county commissioner Jamie Bray state rep Joe Allen and Crosby residents.
The Edmondson regents consider two contract renewals for A. G. policy on college buildings and equipment and review a report from Dr. Sturgeon on the journalism department. Don Martin pressed at a public hearing about its elimination amid the college student news program. No budget amendments now. potential changes planned before Aug. 31.
The Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District invites sealed bids for vocational and industrial arts supplies and equipment. Bids due 4:00 PM Wednesday August 23 1972 and opened in the School District's Board Room at 1415 Market Street Baytown Texas. Bidders may attend bid opening. Contact Purchasing Office for specs. Board may reject any or all bids. A David Sherron Purchasing Agent.
Gov. Dolph Briscoe awarded Baytown a 13183 grant from the Criminal Justice Council to buy portable dictating equipment for police cars and automated record storage to upgrade the records division. The committee approved the grant in mid July, with final city approvals pending and bids to follow after specifications are set. Officers will save time on report writing and have more time on the street.
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