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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1975
Page
1
Baytown Sun reports Chief Goodfellow and helpers plan a holiday gift drive to fund a Christmas party. Items for the Goodfellow bags are being purchased as costs rise and Baytonians are urged to contribute. Donations can be dropped at The Baytown Sun office on Meingtial Drive to assist the effort.
Four people were injured in two Baytown wrecks investigated by police Wednesday. Catherine Knowles, 89, was taken to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital by Baytown Ambulance, after a chain of crashes involving a van and a fire department truck near Rice and Park. Tibbs, 66, driving a car, was charged with failure to yield. A second collision near Ward and Danubina involved Bernice Jackson and Nolan White. Jackson faced a charge as well. Damaged property included a refrigerator, a dryer, and a television set valued at about 1222 dollars.
Baychen police investigated three thefts of citizen band radios on Wednesday. Victims include Vichel Douglas of Maytun whose truck was robbed between 4 and 9 p.m. Friday with the radio worth 143 dollars, Abe Beaver Prince of 800 Brentwood reporting a CB stolen from his car parked at home, and Russell from CB Leyad Park noting a tool box and tools stolen from a camper, valued at 135 dollars.
Ten Houston policemen face federal charges in a crime probe with $10,000 bonds set for each. The case also mentions a separate boat incident tied to a local creek and bridge. The article lists names and roles, referencing former department officials among those indicted and notes ongoing investigations.
Funeral arrangements for Carl Edward Nortis 79 of Highlandt Land detail a 3 pm Friday service at Barthman Hightuault Funeral Home. Nortis died Thursday at home after a long life as a Highlandt resident and retired welder. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, two sons, and many relatives. Interment will be in San Jarénto Memorial Park with services at the funeral home and burial following.
The record shows tension among officials as grand jurors weighed indictments and a leaked report. Officials including Hagstan and Manne faced questions about statements to the press and the handling of intelligence files amid political scrutiny and public backlash.
Ten men face indictments for illegal wiretapping at Houston residences in 1972 and 1979, plus conspiracy to illegally intercept communications. Maximum penalties include five years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine or both. The grand jury probe began over two years ago and continues, with a preliminary hearing set before U.S. Magistrate Donald J. Blask and arraignment before U.S. District Judge Allen B. Hannay. The defendants have not cooperated. Edward B. McDonough Jr. says the probe will continue as the Speedy Trial Act requires trial within 120 days.
Building department shows permits through November with total receipts of $1,066.60 from permits and $99.98 from various fees. New commercial permits include Baytown Color TV Service at 1006 18 Texas for 47,504 and 21 Store at 410 Wisconsin for 49,000. David Rogers gets a 20,000 addition at 4 Mexander for storage and sales. Repairs at 410 Park issued to A Tusgell for Citizen band Radio Sales.
The Baytown YMCA announces a special Christmas membership from Wednesday to Saturday, a one month option open to youths ages 7 to 13 and any college students. The cost is 5 dollars and students must show valid identification. For more information call 427-1797.
The LC Jazz Ensemble directed by David Corder will perform at Crosby High School Lec 10 and at LC Rebels at Lamar University in a 7:30 p.m. Dec 1 game in LC gym. Next semester they will present other areas concerto, tour statewide, sponsor a jazz contest, and organize area night schools for junior and college musicians. Membership is open to LC students who audition.
The council discussed routing changes by Three Industries for a drainage pipe and approved a revised route away from Barbers Hill High School. A $3250 fee was set for each line and routing, with other permits granted for storage wells and a hall on Loc No. 8 in Cherry Point. Building and sewer permits for Lloydell Construction Co were approved pending regulations. A street sign for Fudge Lane was authorized, and a $84,500 expenditure for a lot between F 146 and Loop 207 was approved after closed session. Rules for the community center room use were added, limiting nonprofit fundraisers to one day. A budgeted $25 Christmas tree expense was approved. The reed section names two sets of players and the rhythm section lists performers for the sem ester.
The First Church of God at 1121 Bob Smith Road announces a choir benefit supper from five to six on Saturday. Adults pay 2 dollars and children 1 dollar for an all you can eat meal.
Latayne Charity Hospital profile lists Dr Parilue as active staff since 1971 and secretary of the medical staff, with chair of the hospital utilization committee. Dr William Bridges begins a two year term as chief of surgery. second chairpersons named include Dr J B al Trunnell and Dr FL Jaubert. H H Duke Jr receives president’s plaque in 1975 for leadership.
In 1973 the Air Force Falcons defeated West Point 3 1 in rivalry play. Till Collins of Purchase New York won the 1975 Metropolitan Newark PGA title by beating Charlie Silfco d at Southern Pines in North Carolina. The Reds reportedly dominated the NL West by 20 games, won the NL pennant over Pittsburgh, then defeated Boston in a seven game World Series.
In Texas the first Mexican American to serve as governor for a day will be sworn in December 13. Senate president pro tempore Tat(i) Sandesicban of El Paso will be honored for senatorial seniority and preside during the day, with the next ranking senator becoming president pro tem.
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