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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1977
Page
2
The Bay Area Baptist singles group hosts a covered dish social at 5 p.m. January 15 in the activities building of Methorall Baptist Church, 600 W Sterling. The building will be open for volleyball and basketball and watching television. For more information call Duiggin at 42741363.
The article explains a U.S. shift to metric designations on tires, with examples like Q5/75R14 and kPa pressure labels. It notes manufacturers adopt metric sizing on new vehicles and replacement tires, and urges buyers to consult load and inflation charts during replacements.
General Telephone Co revised its reported long distance calls from Baytown on Christmas Day. The corrected figure, 48 030, excludes some operator assisted calls while the larger total includes all one plus self dialed long distance numbers.
In Dublin Ireland former president Cearbhall O Dalaigh will remain in a Dublin hospital for weeks after injuring his hip while trying to intervene in a dog fight. In London Sex Pistols members Johnny Rotten Sid Vicious Steve Jones and Paul Cook were denied U S visas with no reasons disclosed. In Crested Butte Colorado Amy Carter Carter’s daughter, skiing with instructor Marie Wells, bumped into a tree but kept smiling as the president traveled to Poland with her parents for a six nation trip.
AP interview recalls Carter acknowledging overstatement in early years and explains Congress delays. He aims to unveil a national health program and energy bill in 1978 while stressing a broader goal to restore tone and human rights emphasis in American governance. Mondale notes administration agenda shifts but concedes some compromises. Carter claims progress in restoring national tone, not bill counts.
The Lee College continuing education division will begin five courses in January. Pre-registration is encouraged. if space is limited, pre-registered attendees gain priority. Courses include Community Chorus, Defensive Driving, Symphony Orchestra, Bible study, and Calligraphy with multiple sessions and fees.
In the six county Houston area, November unemployment fell to 4.3 percent, with a civilian labor force of 1,268,000 and 64,100 unemployed. The rate trails the national 6.9 percent. TEC predicts February uptick as seasonal holiday help ends. Counties counted include Harris, Port Bend, Montgomery, Waller, Liberty, and Brazoria.
A Friday message from family and friends extends birthday wishes to Angie Sullivan age 15. Karen Lewis shares Friday greetings. Melinda Bartow receives Friday wishes from Lynn and Rannie Alghes.
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