Christmas Gifts Stolen in Baytown Burglary
Baytown police reported Wednesday that burglars stole several Christmas gifts from residents, disrupting the holiday season for multiple families in Baytown.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1976
Page
1
Baytown police reported Wednesday that burglars stole several Christmas gifts from residents, disrupting the holiday season for multiple families in Baytown.
The San Antonio ISD details travel claim requirements with names, receipts, mileage at 16 cents, and per diem rates for officials. Separate items note multiple thefts in Baytown and Houston area, including a radio, microwave, tools, bicycle, tapes, flashlight, and stereo equipment with values ranging from unknown to $900.
Edward Reid 29 of 2500 E James Baytown was charged after allegedly grabbing Lewis Hendrix from behind at Quick Pick Grocery and advancing with a knife. Hendrix fled to a car and reported the incident. Mike Wade helped subdue Reid and police arrested him. Hendrix sustained a small chin cut. Bond set at 5000 dollars.
Public Works Director Ivan Langford II announces a revised telephone directory listing the Municipal Service Center on Baytown with water and sewer repair street and drainage work and trash pickup. Main line is 422 4051 with an alternate 422 4151.
Houston Lighting and Power Co will pay 775,596 dollars in back pay to employes as part of a consent decree resolving a racial discrimination class action filed in 1971 by five black workers against HL&P and IBEW Local 66. The agreement allows new hires to reach minority parity with Houston’s workforce.
European CB use spreads from France and Italy toward the region. Officials warn if full power CB becomes common, insurance costs may rise due to faster driving and more severe accidents. Illegal and legal use varies by country with France, Italy, Holland and Belgium showing different tolerance levels.
A female Irish Setter named Vest is missing from the Plumwood area. If found, call 422-4061.
Station 5 firefighters battled three fires in just over two hours. A Roy Lewis owned truck on Thompson and Ellis roads burned beyond repair. A mattress on Milner Street caused by a child’s matches damaged carpet. A stolen 1973 model car on John Martin Road was destroyed by flames.
A combined birthday and Christmas greeting honors Peggy Power as a Thursday celebrant. Family and friends send warm wishes for a joyful day and festive season.
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