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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1984
Page
4
Leftist guerrillas in El Salvador declared a Christmas to New Year truce and freed 42 army prisoners. The cease-fire runs from Christmas Eve midnight to December 26 and again from December 31 to January 2, amid hopes the Spirit of Christmas might curb the five-year conflict.
Navy officials uncover engine and main gear mismatch in two Avenger-class minesweepers. An anonymous Navy architect allegedly designed gears to rotate oppositely, prompting an internal probe and possible discipline. One shipbuilder reported the issue. impact on costs and delivery remains to be seen.
Hawaii faces loss of almost 20 million dollars in FAA airport improvement grants after awarding a long term exclusive contract to Duty Free Shops Ltd. The state law barred minority firms and blocked permittees from delivering goods to Honolulu Airport, despite assurances to minority groups. FAA urged permitte participation and shorter contracts, while Duty Free lobbied Washington.
Reader letters discuss Mayor Allen Cannon using a police radio during a chase citing FCC rules and city liability. The editor notes Police Chief Henscey says the mayor acted within state magistrate powers and was authorized, while praising School Board members for their time on superintendent search and high school issues.
Baytown Sun files note the December 18 1944 decision that Pelly and Goose Creek would stay separate with turnout split by city. Goose Creek voted light while Petty voters defeated the merger proposal. The item also lists local 1940s 50s 60s notices and personnel changes in Baytown area.
On this date in history various events include the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in 1863, Antonio Stradivari's death in 1737, New Jersey ratifying the Constitution in 1787, Fort Niagara fall in 1813, Wilson’s marriage in 1915, Japan joining the UN in 1956, Britain ending the death penalty in 1969, US bombing North Vietnam in 1972, FDA stance on Red Dye No 2 in 1969, IRA bombing link in 1983, and a thought by actress Uta Hagen.
The text proclaims that the word of the Lord stands for ever and that the gospel, preached to you, conveys this enduring message. It emphasizes the permanence of divine pronouncement and the conveying of faith through gospel teaching.
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