Baytown explosion hurts workers. $1.29 million awarded
North Shore resident William B. Smith receives $1,291,279.81 plus more than $500,000 in exemplary damages for gross negligence after an explosion and fire at Chemical Exchange Industries in Baytown on July 18, 1982. Judge Richard Millard's court rendered the verdict in Houston. The case is the first of six suits seeking $180 million in damages for injuries from the blast that killed two and injured sixteen others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
North Shore
Chemical Exchange Industries
Baytown
Glenn Vickery
William B. Smith
Vickery
Richard Millard
152Nd
Smith
Jim Ware
Galveston
Frank White
295Th District Court
Kenneth Booth
Highlands
Brown and Root
Taxes can be paid in time by Baytown homeowners
Baytown homeowners may still pay county city and school taxes by December 31 to claim a 1984 federal income tax deduction. Tax bills were delayed by a county revaluation, many notices mailed, and offices will accept payments based on current or revised valuations with refunds if lowered. Office locations and hours are listed for the school board, city, and Harris County Tax offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Guynn
Baytown
John Muth
Lee College
Muth
Harris County
Harris Count
Houston
Jack Grace
Market
Expansion lands at 2.8 percent as 1984 ends
Government flash estimate shows 1984 annual GNP growth near 6.7 percent, fourth quarter at 1.6 percent, marking a slow finish after a strong first half. Prices rise at 2.9 percent annual rate in Q4, with total GNP at a record $3.747 trillion before inflation adjustment and $1.657 trillion after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Fed
Roger Brinner
Data Resources Inc
Big money talk on Pearce Street Journal
A brief note notes the value of a nickel in modern shopping, suggesting it buys little today and can stretch over weeks before a purchase is found. The piece underscores how small coins feel worth less and how prices influence spending.
Around Town Highlights and Social Snippets
Maxine Duke puzzles a friend as Michael Medina arrives at a party only to find it is over. Jim E Long surprises a rock fan. Sue Moore sizes up a friend. Eileen Wallace volunteers. Stan Shroyer exits quickly. June Morris plans an evening bus trip. Ruth Milledge talks wildlife. Carol Sherer dances. Sheri Back makes a surprise appearance. Robert and Randy Fox host holiday festivities. Kim Butler gives a cute gift. Cindy Baker wears a new Christmas watch early. D C Mangum demonstrates flexibility. Lee College players Jeff Banister and Kevin Ayers shop. Gary Allen brags about his basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Duke
Michael Medina
Jim E. Long
Sue Moore
Eileen Wallace
Stan Shroyer
June Morris
Ruth Milledge
Carol Sherer
Sheri Back
Robert
Randy Fox
Kim Butler
Cindy Baker
D.C
Weather forecast for Baytonians expects clouds and warmth
Baytonians will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s tonight. Clouds ease Thursday with highs in the upper 70s. The record shows a low 62 and high 46 from 8 am Tuesday to 8 am Wednesday.
Goodfellow volunteers prepare bags for needy children Thursday
Goodfellow volunteers including PTA members and other helpers will pack Goodfellow bags on Thursday containing toys and holiday goodies for needy boys and girls. The bags will be delivered to homes Friday, with thanks to all who contribute to packing and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellow Goodfellow
Parent-Teacher Association
Goodfellow
Spy satellite bound for USSR aboard Discovery mission
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP reliable sources say a new Sigint spy satellite will orbit the Soviet Union during the January Discovery mission. It will intercept radio and telephone transmissions and collect data on Soviet missile tests, launched with an Inertial Upper Stage to a 22,300 mile high stationary orbit.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Soviet Union
Space Shuttle Discovery
Associated Press
Air Force
Elint
Pentagon
Defense Department
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Joan Linares
Sun
Carrie Pryor
Chemical Exchange
Paul Booth
Gordon Marshall
Garry Martin
Robert Ferguson
Crosby
Pearce Street Journal
Sterling & Defee
Citizen
Bay, Trust Co
Berk
de Mate Ueere Starn
Ory
Goose Creek Motors
Kid Cerareey
Matans
Tevas Avs
Mrcender
Yen
Marbet
Sym
Mery 146
Dotrice
Mustang
Horace Mann
Ashbel Smith
Marshall Remkes
Pap
Exxon Baytown Credit Union
C.G. Burdine
Robbie
G.M. Eberly Weeteens
Jerry L. Sonnier
Bill Camp
Lee
Jean Robertson
Monta
Doris Motter
Fourrier
Lindy
Love
Sarah
Jennifer
Ian Cary
Courtney Curry
Tony
Margaret Boyd
Carl E. Boyd
C.W. Lubbock
Keytown
Nes
Frank
LaNell McKay
Frank Marek
John Stepan
S.H. Page
Eva Garson
Gloria
Wayne Skelton
Emil
Gregg Garson
Bea
Clint Horton
Janet Bryant Taylor
Pat
Florence Alexander
Frances M. Bryant
J.J
Billie Riley
Mike, Marilyn
Doug Kingman
Cedar Bayou Garden Club
G.C. LaGrange
Stephen
Spy
Ussr
Washington Post
NBC News
Aviation Week
Space Technology
Richard Abel
Abel
New York Times
Navy
Thomas Mattingly
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