Harris Constables And JPs Seek Budget Hikes
Harris County constables and justices of the peace pressed for sizable budget increases at a preliminary hearing. Rankin’s Precinct 1 office sought 19 more staff and a budget about $1.62 million, with requests for higher car allowances or county cars. Other precincts pushed for 22% deputy raises and 25 extra personnel, while county offices like Sheriff Heard and Tax Assessor-Collector Smith sought multi‑million increases as commissioners planned hearings.
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Houston
Harris County
Walter Rankin
Pet. 1
Baytown
East Harris
Rankin
Justices of the Peace
Precinct
Jim Fontena
Justices of the Peaces
Jim Douglas
Carl Bue
Bue
Fonteno
Commissioners Court
Vera Foundation of
New York
Dallas
Fontena
Jack Heard
Carl
Smith
Ray Hardy
Exxon Explosion Kills Worker Near Corpus Christi
An Exxon gas compressor station near Orange Grove Texas suffered a blast and fire killing one worker identified as William Jackson. Another employee remained missing with two others injured. flames reportedly rose as high as 300 feet. Firefighters controlled the blaze after shutting gas valves and bypassing the station to maintain service to Houston and East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Grove
Tex
John Tolleson
Exxon Gas System
Texas
Nueces
Paine
Webber
William Jackson
Curtis
Faulkner
Odom
Exxon
Awamic Richfield
Beth Steel
Clance
Erie Rely
iMospital
Huar
Humana, Inc
Kimberly Clarke
Mobil Oil
Metsante
Phillipa Pet
Sellumberger
Suuller Chem
Sun Ol
Tenneno
Texas Gulf Sul
US Steel
Walgreen
Woolworth
Nerex
King Ranch
South
Houston
East Texas
Worm farming proposed as possible aid for small farmers
Washington AP reports Agriculture Department officials casually explored worm farming as a potential livelihood for small farmers if the Carter administration takes office. Carter’s cousin Hugh A Carter of Plains Georgia advertises purebred red wrigglers for fishing and worm-bed start ups, prompting talk of a new federal worm division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thoughtful Agriculture
Department
Agriculture Department
Althem
Hugh A. Carter
Plains
Carter
Sewer costs eyed for Bayridge system debate
Council weighs Naismith company figures for water and sewer service in Bayridge. Scott cites monthly water costs around 8.65 to 13.06 including depreciation and return on investment, noting only 11.2 percent of residents use the plant and excess water may reflect inflow. A December 28 meeting will decide the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naismith Company
Scott
Bayridge
Exxon Chemical USA
Kaplan
Lewisi
First
Baptist Church
Highlands
Masonic Lodge
LeBlanc
Karlene
Naismith
Bayridge Maintenance Co
District eyes diagnostician and therapy staff expansion
The board plans a diagnostician coordinator to aid screening and program development, and approves creating a speech therapist position. Trustee comments note on site availability by January and phased program start. Handbooks for middle and high schools are tentatively approved with dress code updates including adding hemmed jeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Irish
Trish
Larry Dugat
Diagnostician
Farmer
Baytown
Joe Blythe
Supt. Farmer
Soviet Leaders Seek Talks With President-Elect Carter
Moscow signals desire to discuss SALT II limits a new phase arms pact and a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Brezhnev and subordinates, through informal channels, indicate readiness to lift trade barriers and pursue limited on site inspection. Carter aides briefed. Harriman and others relayed assurances to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
U.S
Tuessday
Moscow
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Ford Administration
Cyrus R. Vance
Kremlin
W. Averell Harriman
United Nations Association
Harriman
Soviet Union
Treasury
William E. Simon
Carter seeks early approval for major 1978 budget plan
President elect Carter aims for tentative congressional approval of a large portion of his 1978 budget before formal submission, advisers say. SEC files federal suit over possible political contributions by two Korean consultants tied to a Dallas military equipment maker. John A. Gould, 67, Baton Rouge veteran newsman, dies after long illness. Senate hearing on surplus Alaskan oil sparks exchanges between oil executives and officials. Maricopa County judge starts locating trial site for John Harvey Adamson in Don Bolles bombing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
Congress
Los Angeles
Securities and Exchange Commission
Dallas
Baton Rouge
John A. Gould
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Senate
Phoenix
Ariz
Maricopa County
John Harvey Adamson
Arizona Republic
Don Bolles
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Harris
New Jersey
East Jersey
West Jersey
Perth Amboy
Burlington
Mie
Ated R
Brunson
Igus
Lola
Eaee
Corpus
Carter Worm Farm
Roy Leblanc
AIR National Guard
Dan D. Swint
John 8. Swint
la Porte
Aerospace Defense Command
Tyndall Afb
Fla
Tiger
Lynx
Dairy Queens
Chet’s Piano Co., Inc
Model
Texas Ave
Our World
Bob's
Agpoiri
Wheaty
Maint
Gonzalez Mexican Restaurant
Wisconsin
Andy
W. Paeccy, Baylews
Homelite
Beaumont
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