Houston judge grapples with prison crowding in bribery case
In Houston, a former city health inspector, Douglas Joseph Richard, 36, received 10 years probation and a $5,000 fine after admitting to bribery schemes with Chinese restaurants. Judge Donald Shipley cited prison overcrowding, saying he would jail him if possible, and warned the state’s failure to expand prisons strains justice. The article notes broader fiscal limits and a federal mandate deadline of April 1, 1987, amid a clash over prison reform and funding.
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Texas
Houston
Donald Shipley
Douglas Joseph Richard
State Commission On
U.S
William Wayne Justice
Tyler
Iran armsgate secrecy bottled up NSA data
Jack Anderson reports that the Iran Contra arms affair led to NSA intercept data being withheld for over a year to protect the NSC arms for hostages operation. Officials say raw NSA cables and reports were denied to State and Pentagon analysts, hindering foreign policy decisions and intelligence work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
U.S
Iran
White House
Congressional
Lucette Lagnado
State Department
Pentagon
National Security Council
National Security Agency
NSA
Defense Intelligence Agency
CIA
NSC
Michael Armacost
George Shultz
David Tutt wins Scout award in Baytown Sun files
From the Baytown Sun files 1967: David Tutt earns the Black Family Service Award for his Boy Scout work in Troop 255 at Grace Methodist Church. The item notes community figures and events from Goose Creek Pelly Baytown and Baytown, including local governance and hospital leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
George Lowrey
R.C. Stephenson
F.A. Lierman
Ella Wilburn
Martha’s Beauty Shop
The
Daily Sun
Goose Creek
Pelly
David Tutt
Grace Methodist Church
Bert
Paul
Roy
Pop” Black
Doyle Huron
Robert Bussey Jr
Robbie Nichols
G.W. Chambers
Esso Research & Engineering Co
San Jacinto
American Mosquito Control Association
Baytown Sun Advertising and Circulation Notes
Baytown Sun details Advertising Director Circulation addresses and staff mentions. Includes post office and mailing info, local notices about rates and distribution, and mentions of editors and managers in a truncated, error-filled excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
Baytown
Texas
P.O. Box
Baytown Best: Nine Decathlon contenders in Baytown
Baytown hosts Robert E. Lee Academic Decathlon team led by Anne Sullivan and Chris Bacon. Nine students including David Carroll and Deborah Houk aim for the state meet February 28 at Klein High School in Spring after regional victory. JJ Pearce fell short in regionals, fueling Baytown pride and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
David Carroll
Deborah Houk
Keith Lohkamp
Kenyata Sullivan
Michael Springer
Eddy Hodgson
Rex Hiebert
Philip Lipkin
Frank Hatfield
Robert E. Lee
Anne Sullivan
Chris Bacon
AEL
Klein High School
JJ. Pearce High School
Richardson
Stars
Resolution satirically scolds David Roderick at USX Texas Works
The Sun records a layered note praising Texas Works and lambasting USX chief David Roderick. It recalls 1985 to 1986 actions, a 62 worker reopening, mass layoffs, and a public poll awarding Roderick as a “continual dog” and “ugly Susan” while vowing Texas Works remains the “crown jewels” of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
David Roderick
USX Corp
Texas Works
Steelworkers Union and Company
Texas
USX
Susan
Baytown
West Chambers County
This Week in History February 16 Highlights
On February 16 1987 the Associated Press notes key historical events. Fifty years earlier nylon patent granted to Wallace Carothers. Lt Stephen Decatur burned the Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor. Fort Donelson surrender boosted Grant’s fame. Elks founded in New York City in 1868. Lithuania proclaimed independence in 1918. Corregidor assault in 1945. Fidel Castro became Cuba president in 1959. Explorer 9 launched in 1961. Ugandan archbishop Janani Luwum killed in 1977. Harrison Williams Jr. sentenced in Abscam case in 1982.
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Associated Press
Wallace H. Carothers
The
du Pont Co
Stephen Decatur
Tripoli
U.S. Navy
Philadelphia
Fort Donelson
Tenn
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
New York City
Lithuania
Island
Corregidor
Philippines
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
United States
Janani Luwum
Uganda
Idi Amin
Sen. Harrison
Bible Verse The Lord Preserveth Ple Tw the Sin
Psalm 116 verse notes that the Lord preserves the afflicted and restores the humbled. It emphasizes relief from distress and gratitude for deliverance, reflecting a personal prayer and reassurance of divine care.
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Onditorial
Jack Anderson
Nukebolt
Connecticut
PostSeal International
PostSeal
Manocher Kalimi Nikrouz
Nikrouz
Joseph Spear
United Feature
Mikhail
Sun
Scout
B&k
Texas Avenue
Verda Malone
Lillie Duke Hospital
Louise Smith
Charlotte McNulty
T.W. Lyons
Goose Creek Chamber of Commerce
Albert Thomas
Goose Creek Friends
Citizens State Bank
Hugh Echols Jr
Leon Brown
Fred Hornberger
Fred Hartmen
Wanda Orton
Ramona Merrill
Bill Cornwell
Gary Dobbs
Cope
Advertising Department
Jes
Baytown Sum
Sceetio
Linnea Schlobohm
Burnie Region
New Jersey
P.S
Crown
A. Williams Jr
D-N.j
Williams
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