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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1978
Page
2
IEPA says hearings likely on air quality action plans with input from affected communities. Officials acknowledge many areas may be designated nonattainment and discuss collaboration with EPA and state agencies to address emissions from industry and cars. Public comment period and meetings to solicit questions and add information are planned.
Right of way purchases start for the Garth Road project in Harris County. Chief Bob Wadls says land deeds have been signed to widen Garth Road from Auker Hau to Interstate 4 West from two lanes to four, with open drainage. Estimated $2 million federal funds approved. Land appraisals by William Kylie and Associates, property owners consulted. court actions possible if prices contested.
In Pasadena on a windy Saturday a discussion surrounds appointing an additional deputy to Mont Belden to cover the nightshift. Proponents say the move would boost law enforcement while opponents question costs and logistics.
MOULTON Harris County officials announce removal of a sinking wooden bridge over Goose Creek Bayou Lynchburg Road north of Baytown. Tests show pilings subsided about two inches. Commission authorized tests cost 200 dollars. new sturdier bridge expected around 70,000 dollars with no completion date yet.
Thirteen men were initiated in the Admission Degree of the Knights of Columbus. Names listed include G. Avot H. Gusta Kennet M. Ilaimes Mark Klowsul Danel H. Garcia Joseph N. Plantigin Agustin Laredo Jr Alo Jno M. Renteria Juan M. L Cantu Rodney J. Tanson Victoria Martinez Louis Ardust Oscar De Lat Ceciin. Ceremony held at Pike KG hall Nome base of San Jacinto Council 2708.
Washington reports Carter may affect Israel deterrence by selling Lopeline jets to Saudi Arabia while he tours three New England states for re election challenges. The trip includes Rhode Island Maine and New Hampshire with a midday departure for a 25 hour journey. The weather story notes a massive winter storm across the Texas Panhandle and related road disruptions. A separate local notice lists brush pickup routes across numerous communities.
Harris County detective says he lied to fit a second auto theft case against Tommie Lee Pharr. The district attorney refused the charge, citing prior auto theft and burglary felonies. Pharr, 26, remains jailed on existing charges after a high speed chase and recovery of a 1968 Chevrolet with his plates.
Highlands Jenior School eighth graders defeated Baytown Junior School eighth graders 3-0 in a single elimination match covering the Panama Canal Treaty debate. Led by Matt Raybyer and Susan Keyes, Susan was high point winner. Kemala Thompson topped Baytown. Two more meets planned for Saturdays March 1 and April 8 at Sterling Municipal Library.
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