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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1973
Page
1
The article quotes Billot about mortgage commitments in the 30 000 to 50 000 range and a depositor run as key drivers of a liquidity crunch. He argues that stopping the spiral requires wage controls, despite objections to rate freezes impacting dollar value. He cites a U S family moved to Belgium facing housing costs rising from 500 to 1300 dollars a month.
Police probe into the death of Virgil Kirkpatrick 77 of the 1800 block of Utah after he was found in bed by his wife and pronounced dead on arrival at Baytown Medical Center Hospital.
The data show prices fell or stayed the same in half the recent twenty years, indicating a stagnant or declining farm price environment. This pattern suggests limited gains for farmers across the period observed.
Byron Tunnell announces his resignation as head of the Texas Railroad Commission effective Sept 15 to join Tenneco of Houston. Gov Delp Briscoe will appoint a successor to the oil and gas regulatory agency.
Baytown volunteers call for faster dispatch of volunteer firemen. Mrs. R. C. Foster objects to delays and cites hearing volunteer alarms after paid crews. Councilman Henry Dittman supports the concern, noting several incidents of dispatcher delays in notifying volunteers.
A Siamese cat with a scar on its right paw is missing from the vicinity of 1705 Florida. Contact 420-8957 if seen.
At a Hyatt Regency Houston dinner honoring Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, Ladybird Johnson greeted Pat Grandy wife of Exxon Chemical executive Rod Grandy. The event marked the third anniversary of Mrs. Johnson’s late husband’s presidency and celebrated Texan achievement.
Barbara A. Hutchins began duties as secretary to the Baytown School Board replacing Patsy Murphy who resigned last spring. Hutchins, wife of Trav is Elementary teacher Frank Hutchins, holds a Mississippi State University BS in business education and previously served as a substitute teacher.
Nick Parker 83 of 307 S Fifth St Highlands dies in a Baytown hospital. A retired truck driver with Texas Pipeline Co and Baytown Odd Fellows member, he is survived by his wife Loriie Parker a son Howard V Parker a brother W J Parker two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m Thursday at Earthman Highlands Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Robert King officiating. Burial in Memory Gardens Baytown Cemetery. Pallbearers are Baytown Odd Fellows members. Funeral arrangements by Earthman Highlands Funeral Home.
The budget shows a net gain of 146,858 into the general fund with 14,000 earmarked for city salaries after a half percent raise. About 132,000 remains for street construction while drainage funds total 50,000 with no street funds initially. Revenue sharing will support streets with 450,000 already allocated this year and another share due July 1, 1974. Gentry says street maintenance will stay high.
Rebecca Lynn Brunson Spence received a bachelor degree from Brigham Young University Provo Utah during the summer commencement exercises at the university campus in Utah.
Metropolitan Toronto reports more than 10 000 acres of park land across urban and suburban areas, reflecting a broad commitment to green spaces. The figure underscores the city’s landscape strategy and the value placed on public recreation.
Goose Creek Masonic Lodge No 1192 AF and AM will meet at 1 p m Thursday to conduct funeral services for Virgil A Kirkpatrick. The notice notes burial rights and reflects on harnessing natural power sources and earthly heat.
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