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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1984
Page
2
A Baytown man reported losing 200 dollars after a woman in the 1706 block of North Alexander distracted him claiming a mugging. Police also logged thefts including tool boxes, a chain saw, carburetor and mower, golf cart, car wash equipment, TVs and cables with losses totaling thousands across several addresses.
Baytown officials tabled a plan to budget funds for firefighter exercise equipment while awaiting a broader fitness proposal. Union leaders warn against job loss due to health issues, citing examples from Fort Worth where employees with heart risk factors were screened, treated, and returned to duty.
In London, Mikhail Gorbachev warned that Reagan's Star Wars space program could derail arms talks. Labour leader Neil Kinnock said the concern was widely shared after a three hour meeting with Gorbachev, who discussed preliminary Geneva talks and possible Soviet responses to the proposed space weapons system.
Goodfellows bags will be delivered with several return trips to ensure all recipients receive them. Be sure someone is home Friday for delivery and spread the word to inform families. Contributions continue to finance the project, sent to Chief Goodfellow, Baytown Sun, P.O. Box 9, Baytown, Texas 77522.
La Porte City Council approved up to 25 000 for a system rate study by Lewis F. McLain Jr to map revenues, debt coverage, and working capital as citizens complain of high bills up to 109 dollars monthly. The move supports a surface water conversion and potential joint funding with nearby districts. An 31 acre annexation along Fairmont Parkway was also approved.
Baytown Fire Department Station 3 responded to two car fires on Wednesday. A 1972 Oldsmobile owned by Richard Jackson of 605 Massey Tompkins Road No 133 sustained 500 dollars in damage after flames started in the passenger area. A second blaze at 1705 North Wilburn involved a 1976 Oldsmobile owned by Barbara May. officials attributed the fire to an electrical short with 2000 dollars in damage. Firefighters kept both fires contained. cause in the first case undetermined.
The Baytown Sun lists its postal matter, office address, and subscription rates including daily and Sunday prices. It notes circulation through the Baytown post office and carrier options, with mail rate information upon request and representation by Coastal Publications.
Baytown Area Water Authority directors approved an amendment to the Thompson Road Municipal Utility District contract to push back start water date to July 1986 and defer the $256,000 capital buy-in fee. Plant improvements since June have sharply reduced turbidity. Public works director notes legacy pipes can raise particle levels and clog lines. Final payment for a new transfer pump station was approved along with contracts for lime ferric chloride activated carbon ammonia chlorine polymer and related chemicals.
Obituaries pending for Grace Mitchell of Anahuac and Fred Cook formerly of Baytown, with services pending in Dayton and Rising Star respectively. Barbers Hill ISD to close Dec 24 to Jan 1 for Christmas and New Year. First Baptist Church to host a live nativity Dec 20. Whispering Pines HOA announces Christmas light winners at three addresses.
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