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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1975
Page
1
Sade Erwis and Veronica Erwin will receive degrees at Lamar University. A ceremonial event is set for 9 a.m. with the public invited to attend as graduates receive Master of Science in education and related diplomas. Church attendance noted.
The report blends anecdotes from Golda Meir’s recognition as Woman of the Century and critiques of Middle East violence with profiles of business and civic leaders. It highlights Sterling, Rik Wakeman, and local banker Bob Strickler in reminiscence of community history, wartime service, and annual Christmas events.
At the United Nations Pearl Bailey received praise from the General Assembly after finishing a four week tenure as a GN diplomat. She highlighted the session defending the United States and was noted for helping voice support for U S leadership and a large book order of 59 000 copies. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Also Moves Into Viking Press Role.
Quebedeaux warned against granting excess authority to an advisory board while Bass warned it could act as a changing jury if stacked against pollution control. Fontena argued the commission seeks expert help to judge department heads and whether the central pollution department operates well, promising no operational changes without clear citizen recommendations.
Baytown Goodfellows organized a Christmas program to provide gifts and groceries to needy children. Led by Chief and volunteers, the group has planned purchases and packing, aiming to deliver to homes on Christmas Eve. The effort began decades ago with Bob Metherne and has drawn wide community support over the years.
The Baytown Sun notes Christmas charity by Goodfellows and urges gifts by Christmas Eve. It reports taxes in Baytown and school districts, including current and delinquent amounts, plus late charges and collections. It also covers veterans disability tax exemptions guidance from the VA and a court bid by ACLU regarding jail cell sizes and potential bond funds for jail improvements, with county officials expressing fiscal caution.
Firefighters from Station 3 were called to the Doe Sims home at M6 Park early Thursday after smoke was smelled. A wiring short in a wall caused an odor with no fire. firefighters cut out the burned section and spliced the good ends, arriving at 4 40 am and spending about 40 minutes on the scene.
In a report from Maputo authorities, loyal troops and police claim to have crushed a 22 member rebel plot aimed at overthrowing President Samora Machel’s Marxist government. The clash reportedly left the rebels dead, reinforcing Sta chel era’s grip on power as Mozambique faces ongoing internal conflict.
Constable Walter Rankin urged Houston Commissioners Court to use civil court bailiffs to serve papers, saying it could lessen the civil service backlog. He proposed about 41 deputy positions, roughly 20 for civil papers, with few new hires due to finances. Commissioner Bob Eckels floated transferring a portion of deputies from Sheriff Heard’s civil division.
Students planning to register through the special one course option must have completed cards returned to the registrar by Friday. Fees may be added until then. If deadlines are missed, students will proceed with regular registration on January 13-14.
A pair of prescription eyeglasses and a 1975 Evans Hugh School bus ring were found at Bayway Washateria, 6106 Bayyay, suggesting a lost item recovery at the state location. The discovery involves identifiable items tied to individuals or institutions, with no further details on ownership or claimant contact.
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