21 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
1
Baytown residents are asked to note an emergency meeting at 7:16 a.m. Thursday in City Hall to consider amending the electrical code. If approved, the new code would be suspended pending council review. Christmas and New Year holidays will close City Hall and suspend garbage pickup on both holidays.
The column cites Andrew Carnegie as a famous Pittsburgh figure and recalls his quip about business priorities. It references a wry joke about which part of a three legged stool is most important, illustrating his wit and approach to capital and labor.
Baytown area forecast shows clear to partly cloudy weather through Thursday with warmer temperatures. Wednesday night upper 30s, high Thursday, low 60s. Baytown tides: Thursday highs around 1:35 and 8:53 am, low around 5:00 pm. Sunrise Thursday 7:11, sunset 3:25 pm. The rest lists local names and holiday scenes with community notices and personal updates.
Severe winds reaching 80 mph swept across California causing power outages for hundreds of thousands. The Humboldt County fairgrounds incident killed two and a grocery store tree collapse killed others. Pacific Gas and Electric reported widespread outages as roads blocked by downed trees left areas inaccessible. A coast guard rescue aided a capsized fishing boat crew near Humboldt Bay. The storm disrupted travel from San Francisco to the Oregon border and sparked fires in Log Padres National Forest while emergency centers operated in churches and schools.
In a kindergarten to second grade setting at val hagslands Elementary a second grader publicly questioned a cafeteria Santa. Principal Sharon Gochran asked cafeteria Manager Mary Duncan who confirmed the man was Santa Claus. The child insisted every boy knows Santa is real and the exchange ended with disbelief.
Baytown priest Robert Brooks of All Saints Episcopal Church in Lakewood will join the ordination of James Kauluma as bishop of the Namibia Anglicans, with Bishop Colin Winter arranging events in London. The ceremony marks a stand against apartheid era oppression and includesBrooks presenting vestments from the American Episcopal Church.
TEORAN Iran reports at least 519 dead and 67 injured in 16 villages in the coal basin after a quake. Many were children trapped by collapsed mud brick walls as relief officials provide aid.
Bids opening January 17 for two major 1975 bond projects in Baytown include water lines in Country Club Oaks costing 411000 and a storm sewer for Kilgore Road and Mockingbird Lane costing 267000. Phase I Jenkins Holloway Park development estimated 351400 with a 175720 federal grant.
The 1977 Goodfellow-Christmas Drive in Baytown raised to 6110, oversubscribed by 110, with numerous contributors including Baytown seniors, area families, and organizations. Notable gifts come from Patricia Pequena, Dora Latseh, Mrs A C Gullett, and Local 279, totaling 28.00 in listed items.
Baytown City Council postponed a vote on rescinding a ban on parking recreation vehicles on public streets. Avery T. Martin presented a 165 name petition claiming broad community backing. No action was taken pending administration recommendation for a future meeting.
The San An council last spring amended a ban on parking commercial vehicles on public streets at night to include recreational vehicles. City Manager Mrik Lanham fears truck owners like dump and tank vehicles may push to lift the ban.
The Labor Department reported a 0.5 percent November rise in the Consumer Price Index, the largest in five months, driven by higher beef and fresh fruit costs. Overall food prices climbed 4 percent, with other goods up 0.6 percent the biggest nine month gain.
Cold night expected for Baytown with overnight temperatures in the upper 20s to 40s and a forecast of clear to partly cloudy skies. Wednesday night will be chilly, with a low around 28 or 29, while Thursday should be warmer with a high near 60s. Temperature records noted at Intercontinental Airport.
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