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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1977
Page
10
The school board gave the go ahead on bids for new buildings. The plan calls for a contractor by September with construction in late year. Details cover a high school walkway update and a new intermediate school project valued at about 1.9 million dollars, plus added services costs.
Texas selects Charles Neri as acting head of a new water development department to oversee three agencies. Neri, longtime water rights official, will lead on an interim basis while the board fills the top post. Dick Whittington, Robert Alpert and others were considered for senior roles as the water czar position drew scrutiny and debate.
A garbled 1960s era column mixes Elvis Presley pop culture with transit and public works themes. It references Ellis Sullivan and transportation safety studies, noting elevator and escalator usage, rising passenger numbers, and concerns over travel reliability and safety in urban systems.
Burglary charges filed in Baytown relate to a break in at Dennis Trigg Texaco on North Main where a cash register was taken. Suspects Marcus Aaron Granger 18 and Larry Glesn Fond 20 were held on $5,000 bonds, with a juvenile referral for a third offender. A search at Ford's home yielded marijuana and related items. Ford and Granger were jailed.
The page reports scattered weather notes and a federal consumer protection case, plus a Dallas court action and a Texas education discussion. Names and places include Dallas, Washington, Austin, and the Federal Trade Commission, with mentions of a criminal appeal and a proposed textbook controversy.
A garbled article fragment notes a department seeking reduced work hours while discussing a new trailer home project. The text references 28 men and a Turner’s facility, hinting at factory talks and interim arrangements during a transition period.
A Baytown council briefing discusses carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide dangers in fire response, station placement, and the need for monitors. The text notes a Baytown man charged with marijuana possession, long shifts, recruitment concerns, and plans for a fourth fire station in 1980 bond considerations.
Four individuals face charges in three Baytown incidents involving stolen property. Dannie Carroll Lynch, 31, Beach City, charged with theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in 189th District Court. bond set at 1000. Coverson and Johnson charged with auto burglary. bonds set at 1000 each. Kenneth Lester Andrews, 20, Gulfport, Miss, charged with possession of stolen property in motorcycle case. to be prosecuted in Mississippi.
Baytown police were told that a five-year-old miniature Appaloosa horse was stolen from a fenced pasture at 241 Wooster during the weekend. The white horse with brown leopard spots weighed about 650 pounds and was valued at 500 dollars.
Earnest Cooper of Dun an Oklahoma, father of Mig and Robert, died Saturday in Roma City a town view. Services pending as family recalls his life and faith.
A compact item by Phil Pastoret notes in witty style about delays and tasks, reflecting on advice once given about action and timing. The fragment mentions an old timer and a nostalgic sense of missing music and elevators, portraying a humorous, observational column vibe.
A brief local note reports the Doda and Raichers departing play for several days. Officials say the absence will affect team activities and scheduling ahead of upcoming events.
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