Pelly Dittman Leads Baytown Cyclethon Charity Ride
Col Henry Dittman known as Pelly, Baytown's champion cyclist and Heart Association fundraiser, rode 70 miles in the Cyclothon to raise a record 10420. Co chairmen praise his dedication while noting past totals of 19000 over three years and his state titles in 1975 and 1976. The effort supports medical research and community education, with Dittman characterized as all heart.
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Col
Henry
Pelly) Dittman
Baytown
American Heart Association
Pelly
Lakewood
Stallworth Stadium
R. C. Stephenson Jr
Baytown Lini and Cochairman
A. J
the Heart Association
Stouly
Delly
Bobcat Clash Between Agencies Sparks Survival Debate
The piece details a dispute between the Endangered Species Scientific Authority which banned bobcat pelt exports and the Interior Department’s predator-control program. Government trappers killed 2,559 bobcats in 197% and 1,500 last year amid conflicting aims, illustrating a lack of coordinated policy.
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Endangered Species ‘Scientific Authority
Interior Department
Baytown Sun Editorial Staff and Contact Details
The Baytown Sun memorandum lists staff such as Jim Pendergrass and Wanda Orton with editor and publisher roles, Fred Hornberger, Fred Hartman, and Leon Brown in executive, managing, and associate positions. It notes advertising by Jerry Winton and Pal B. McDonald, subscription rates, address at Daytown Drive, and Associated Press affiliation, plus policy on letters to the editor and republication rights.
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Fred Hornberger
Fred Hartman
Southern Newspapers, Inc
Leon Brown
Secre
Sesesveae Sieess du Ie
Entergitay
Gaytown
Texas
Congress of Maren
IAS
Nerwaelal Drive
Daytown
Tevay
Tortler
Sunuay Mal
Coastal
Memngr
Associated Press
Ageodated Press
Aremito
Baytows Fine
Ekvins
Sun 4
Mutual Fund Sales Rise With Bond Funds Leading
Mutual fund shares exceed redemptions for the first time since 1971, driven by bond funds especially ultraconservative municipal bonds offering tax free income. The Investment Company Institute notes municipal bond funds led sales. equity fund sales remain behind.
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John Cunnif
NEW York
Institute
Lin Jct
Court of Status Symbols at Heaven Described by Preacher
A writer recalls a tale of a man dying and facing a doorkeeper at Heaven as he walks past a realm of earthly luxuries. The vision contrasts material symbols with true faith, suggesting death may resemble a dream where love of God grants endless hopeful life. Reverend Schuller hosts Hour of Power on a weekly syndicated program.
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Heaven
John
Navy Mothers Led By Sarah Sullivan in 1947
Sun Files summary notes events from December 30 1937 to December 30 1947 and earlier. Tomas Able dies at 44 in Houston hospital while foreman of early water and sewer line crews. Avelyn Menking and Babe Badgley wed at Baytown Methodist Church. Dr A R Shearer and Mary Donahoe immunize Barbers Hill students. Mrs Sarah Sullivan installed as Navy Mothers Club commander. Freda Wolfen wed George W Chandler at Cedar Bayou Methodist. Darin Middleton reports $29 00 I taxes collected. In 1957 Dr Percy Fayle named medical staff president at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Continuous notes on Cub Scouts with Jim Robbins wolf badge.
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Raytown Sun
Tomas Able
Ross Sterling
Houston
Avelyn Menking
Babe Badgley
Baytown
Sarah Sullivan
Navy Mathers Club
Freda Wolfen
John Snyder
James Sammons
George Felkner
Jim Robbins
Readers' Views Ded Iuditor Thank You Note
Jesse W. Cole expresses sincere thanks to Baytonians for kindness during holidays and Christmas. He prays for God's richest blessings on all readers at Baytown Church.
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Jesse W. Cole
P.O. Rox
Baytown
Everest and Jennings faces federal antitrust actions
Washington column details Justice Department antitrust charges against Everest and Jennings the nation’s largest wheelchair maker claiming monopoly practices since 1955 including price rigging and top executives salaries. The piece notes past price gouging claims and argues the legal action follows years of reported abuses harming disabled Americans alongside hospital funding delays and a potential conflict of interest in a proposed general counsel for the Energy Department.
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Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
Washington
Tiny Tim
Everest and Jennings
U.S
Britain
Canada
Mexicao
West Germany
England
Everést
Jens Mings
Eingland
Justice Department
Everest
Jennings
Department
Ihemoma
Moonrole
Allorney
Henry Hyde
Bill
Kinergy Department
Lynn Coleman
Senate
Coleman
Treasury
John Connally
Howard Melzenbach
Ohio
Ven
Af Caleman
Pri Ty
Dear Dr Lamb Exercise and hair removal guidance
A reader asks about safe exercise for an 80 year old with irregular pulse and heart meds. Dr Lamb advises medical clearance, gradual walking up to three miles, and caution with heart disease. A separate query on facial hair in women covers hormones, electrolysis, dermatologist referral, waxing and bleaching as options.
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DR. Lamb
Lamb
Today In History December 30, 1977 highlights and birthdays
Today in history notes key events on this date including Sun Yat sen becoming provisional president in 1911, the Gadsden Purchase in 1862, Kipling's 1865 birth, the 1903 Iroquois Theater fire, and later events. Entertainer Bert Parks is 69, with a thought for the day and a political quote on press freedom.
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Sun Yatsen
Republic of China
United States
Gadsden Purchase
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
Rudyard Kipling
Bombay
India
Chicago
George
Greece
Michael
Romania
Britain
South Vietnam
Paul IX
Syria
Golan Heights
Bért Parks
Clarence Darten
Bible Verse Fragment Teaches Immanuyl Theme
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a supposed verse about a virgin conceiving and bearing a son named Immanuyl. Mentions Asia 714 and a claimed divine gift to believers. Text is garbled with nonstandard spellings and uncertain attribution.
Congress to send commissioners abroad in 177.
In December 177, Congress resolved to appoint commissioners to Vienna Spain Prussia and Tuscany to handle diplomatic and political affairs for the fledgling nation. The move signals early attempts at international relations and alliance-building during the era.
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Congress
Vienna
Spain
Prussia
Tuscany
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