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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1963

Page

2

Mayor Explains Budget Proposals To Council

Mayor Lee Liggett outlines council actions on his budget recommendations. Key items include a master plan approval by unanimous vote and expedited economic survey and internal audit. Discussions note interviews for a city manager, with cost estimates and potential delays. additional staffing changes announced for Morrison Furniture Co. hire plans.

Lee Liggett Nelson Ash Bernard Johnson LeFevre Econoy Steve Seaborn Cravey Nelsar Tommy Cook Ash Earl Lively Velma Ansley

Stock quotes and a bingo law debate noted

A jumble of stock symbols lists major companies including Phillips Petroleum Union Carbide Ford and US Steel, followed by a public discussion where Vance explains three elements of bingo prizes and a council hearing on legality, with City Manager LeFevre backing enforcement and Mayor Liggett seeking clarity on laws.

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Budget Proposal Seeks 50 000 for City Projects

A city manager backed budget moves to set aside 50000 to fund property purchases for new city offices youth and senior centers parks and a teenage facility plus possible chamber brochure costs. The council did not vote on the recommendation and favored directing excess funds to roads pending public hearings for guidance.

Ately Chamber of Commerce Eare Probe

Hamburg party for Knights of Columbus draws 300

More than 300 members and guests attended a family night hamburger party at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Sam Lundy of San Jacinto Council No. 2788 served as toastmaster and introduced officers and their wives. Houston Natural Gas Corp demonstrated a new patio gas grill and supplied all party essentials. A bracelet was found on the Lyons Food Market parking lot. owner can call 582 6145. The Sunday school’s origins trace to Robert Raikes of Gloucester England.

Knights of Columbus Sam Lundy San Jacinto Council Houston Natural Gas Corp Lyons Food Market

Wages and city expenses debated at council meeting

At the meeting Assistant District Attorney Carroll Why pay George Chandler travel expenses and a city car drew comment. The council discussed whether the $920 monthly city engineer salary should stay in the budget to hire a replacement for John Busch who resigned. Mayor Liggett noted frequent council chamber visits by staff during coffee breaks, citing 24 city employees.

Walker Carroll George George Chandler LeFevre John Busch Liggett

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