Year of momentous events storms and shifts across nations
A sweeping year in brief form sketches political upheavals global tensions and key moments. It references Ford administration plans tax cuts and budgets, CIA activities controversy, Vietnam War aftermath, European security talks, space ties Apollo Soyuz, oil shocks, assassinations and trials, and major geopolitical shifts across Portugal Spain Laos and Mezzan. It notes domestic unrest and notable legal cases while listing multiple dates and leaders.
Nuclear Plant for Matagorda Okayed by NRC
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves a construction permit for the South Texas Project Nuclear Generating Station in Matagorda County, HL&P officials say. The plants Unit 1 is expected to begin supplying power to four utilities in late 1980, with Unit 4 following in 1982, after years of planning and environmental review. A four month old Dalmatian with brown spots is reported lost near East Nezeo and South Main streets.
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Houston
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
South Texas Project
Matagorda County
Houston Lighting and Power Co
Hl&p
George W. Oprea
Jil&p
South ‘Texas
Nu Clear Regulatory Commission
East Nezeo
South Main Streets
Parsons
Baytonians Community Seeks Lunch Program Feedback
Citizens are invited to comment on proposed changes to the National School Lunch Program. Letters must be postmarked by January 25 and sent to William G Boling at the USDA Washington DC office. Proposals include allowing states and districts to adjust lunch type categories to maintain low prices and vary per lunch reimbursement rates to better meet financial needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam G. Boling
Food, and Nutrition
Service
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Ford May Have Ski Campaign In Primary
Ford may plan a ski themed campaign stop in New Hampshire for the Republican presidential primary. Reagan begins full time campaigning with trips to New Hampshire Florida and North Carolina as Ford coordinates early primary efforts.
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Ford
Ronald Reagan
Fdr
Reagan
New Rhampshire
Florida
White House
Nesten
Reagin
New Hamp
Bicentennial Paperweights Sell Fast in Chambers
Anahuac Texas. The Chambers County Historical Commission reports rapid sale of its 100 bronze paperweights bearing the official county seal. Each weighs three inches and costs 20 dollars plus tax. Remaining stock is limited at Security State Anahuac Mont Belvieu and Gulf Coast Winnie. Proceeds fund 1976 Bicentennial activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers County Historican Commission
Rehaiman
Guy C. Jackson III
Bryan
Chambers County
State of
Texas
Commission
Labh Purcheser
Jackson
Security
Anahuac
Mont Belvieu
Gulf Coast State
Winnie
Chambers County Historical Commission
Her
Feast
Aliens Urged To Report Addresses In January
U S Immigration official Fr Heston urged all aliens except a few to report their addresses during January. Forms will be available at post offices and IN S offices. Willful failure to report could lead to serious consequences in the Houston Baytown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houstom
FR. W. Heston
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization
U.S
Heston
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Houston-Baytown
Funeral notices for Ben Ferrill in Baytown Texas
Ben Kumar Ferrill died at 9 13 a m Friday in a Baytown hospital. Funeral service conducted by the Rev Rudy Pace at Mont Belvieu United Methodist Church. Burial in San Jacinto Memorial Park. Survived by wife Kathleen Yersill Denver a daughter Trisha Lytia Lonmore Denver mother Mary Shires brother Ronald Ferrill grandfather Ben Ferrill and several relatives. Pallbearers Clyde Ferrill Herbert Kissick JJ Kissick David Jones Jack Tanner Derrell Kyle. Arrangements by Paul UL Lee Funeral Home.
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Ben Kumar Ferrill
Orivice
Tower
Cal
Paul A. Lee
Rudy Pace
Mont Belview
Denver
Mra
Mary Shires
Ronald Ferrill
Ben Ferrill
Aif
Boyton
San Jacinto Memorial Park
Clyde Ferrill
Herbert Kissick
JJ Kissick
David Jones
Jack Tanner
Derrell Kyle
Paul UL Lee
Baytown YMCA Offers Memory Improvement Class
The Baytown YMCA offers a memory improvement course for all ages. Taught by J. O. Leet, a Butler University graduate, the four hour program costs $25 per student and includes sessions on January 12 19 and 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Inquiries to the Baytown YMCA at 327-1707.
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Baytown Ymca
Tod
J.0
Leet
Butler University
Stelianapolis
Ind
Baytown
Stolen Vehicle Tags Listed For Unrecovered Property
Vehicle list released by Baytown police shows year make model color and license plate numbers with VINs for cars pickups motorcycles and more that remain missing. Included are 1976 Chevrolet pickups 1984 Chevrolet pickup 1985 Mustang 1973 Ford Ranger and several Harley motorcycles along with license plate series and VINs. Authorities ask for tips to 422-8371 if any listed item is spotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Harley’ Davison
Harley Davidson
Kissinger Vacation Talks in Jamaica With Manley
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger arrived in Montego Bay for a nine day vacation and talks with Jamaican officials, staying at a villa in Ocho Rios and expected to meet Prime Minister Michael Manley. In Little Rock Rep Wilbur Mills says he has not decided about seeking another term. In Salt Lake City Roy M Helm is fired as Utah Highway Patrol chief for a drinking problem and may be reinstated after treatment, with a hearing noting his intoxication and conduct unbecoming the office.
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Montego Bay
Jamaica
Henry Kissinger
Govacement
Kissinger
Ocho Rios
Michael Manley
Little Rock
Ark
Wilbur
Aulis
Dark
Salt Lake City
Roy M. “Mack
Helm
Utah Highway Patrol
State Civil Service Commission
Hein
Public Safety
Raymond. Jackson
Jackson
Assassination Sparks Renewal of Greek Ties
Athens reports the assassination of Richard Welch, the top CIA operative in Greece, marks an isolated but tense moment as both nations push to thaw US Greece ties. Diplomatic protection is tightened as officials weigh fallout on improving relations begun after 1974.
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Athens
Richard Welch
Central Intelligence Agency
Greece
Welch
U.S
T Nhree
Peru
Latin America
Washington
United States
Turkey
Capens
Ihilbury
Congress
U.S. Ambassadon
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Rockielter
Wessgate
CIA
Tom Avlo
Vinman Daly
Fonces Inng
Br. Keonald
C. Bachie
Boston
Daha
Svica
Jann Mitchell
Grasdyntial
HA Haldeman
John
Pongm Penh
Commerce
Mavnee Sans
Faisal
James Ruppert
Ilamiion
Ohio
Arte
Chrstiany
Mosion
Bevut
Letanan
Garbodian Caimuisth
U.S Lickid
Syuste Vietnameana Presi
Alan Myngka van Thiet
Paclugase
Grn
Vietnam
South Viel Gn
Saigon
Mayaques
Portugesa
Haycoll
Alaska
Sunreme Cour Fonda
Gtg
Gorgin Tees
Piestoen
Fort
Sarge Spacemen
Cilvensha
Robert Elee
Organization of American
Ralus
Cuba
Teamsters
Deat
UGUST
Canada
Helsings
Finland
Morth
South Vietnam
Sheik Junburi
Rainn Ailing
Downie Liltls
Flr
Finlaigh
Pathal
Ora
Sinai
Lynetia Allee Fromma Polis
President Ford
Sacramento
Catil
Vasco Gancalves
Rimavadota Power
Portugal
Louisville
Elizabeth Bayley Solan
Joan A. Sorkin
New Hampshire
FAI
Paty Hears
Emily
William Harris
San Francisco
Fatca
Leonard T
Egypt
Sinai Dar Au
Mezaq- Sime Ams Ie
Bpine
Annie Kewtémaaan
Arape
Swaragnard
Awirdad Gistiden
Bowel Physist
Andral D Saktarov
Sucecraft Venera
Venus
Tom Buwaf
Lebanon
Kayalian
Anwar Ele Sayal
New York City
France
West Germany
Briain
Waly
Japan
Bumbavillet
Francisco Franco
Juan Carlos
Spain
Galilgrnia
Neve York City
Alice Lynette Fromme
Ford Vis Ching
Seieerain
Tedonesian
The
Netherlands
Warr
Oragan
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Matagorda
Okayed
Sarahane Moore
Quilty
Lynette Fromme
Ausa
Imperials
Petstin
San Antonio
Mna
Baytonians
Trom Bet
Pat Schwendeman
Shady Hil
Blake
Larry
Scott Lascheck
Merold
Swirmy Schwendeman
Joe Muller
New Cade
Sone Ford
Newlall
Wunpshirt
Carly
Chambers
Danny and
Geriussen
Peur Sadan
Baytown ‘Y
Planso
Kawasaki
Kawasiki
Plymouth
Tan
Varma
Pontide
AEG
Koe
Bressmen
Washington, D.C
Sill
Mills
Robert M McKay
Jan
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Alex Eedey
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