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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1972
Page
1
Police Detective Sgt. Robert Merchant spoke to a Baytown sorority about burglaries and thefts. Without the knowledge of three members, he called their husbands before a meeting and obtained their cameras. The officer demonstrated the engraving process during the program to recover items.
Chief Wilkinson says detectives focus on current burglaries and potential organized effort. Owners of three cameras could not identify their gear and may borrow engraver equipment. He notes fences are possible but most stolen property is recovered by tracing individual thieves.
Fire department responded to a smoke call at 211 Dyer where beans burned on a stove. Later they aided police at Lakewood Pharmacy by providing a ladder during the apprehension of a burglary suspect.
Houston reports that Sheriff-elect Jack Heard announced a 90 day probation for all sheriff office employees. The plan, stated at a Friday press conference, aims to review personnel records before the new administration begins. Anyone found undesirable could be relieved during the period.
A Texas Railroad Commission official said an order setting gas curtailment priorities will be issued in early January. Walter Wendlandt and Fred Young led a hearing on curtailments, with witnesses debating a statewide standard and who should lose gas last.
Among the appointees was Thomas C. Pickens Jr., a lieutenant in the criminal investigation division. Pickens was set for assignment pending confirmation and duties.
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