President Carter seeks $19.4 billion 1978 spending hike
President Jimmy Carter asked Congress to raise 1978 federal spending by 19.4 billion dollars. He says the budget remains largely Ford’s but with changes to avoid burden on elderly and health programs. Carter proposes higher overall outlays and a smaller defense build, including cuts to food stamps and Medicare.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Air Force
Army
Department of Health
Unem
Medicare
Medi
Authority For Defense
Chambers County special meeting set by Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court calls a special meeting for 7 30 p m Tuesday at White Memorial Park to discuss county employee issues. The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 912 meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs Louise Moravits home for a social. The West Chambers County Historical and Genealogical Society will not meet Friday as announced.
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Chambers
Chambers County
Commissioners Court
White Memorial Park
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912
Louise Moravits
West Chambers County Historical and Genealogical Society
Baytown Weather Forecast Calls for Showers and Mild Temperatures
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Lows Tuesday night in the mid 50s, Wednesday's high near 70. Baytown tides show Wednesday highs at 1 01 p m and 9 52 p m with lows at 5 51 a m and 4 17 p m Sunrise Wednesday at 6 54 a m, sunset 6 16 p m. Denotes weak tides.
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Baytown Area
Baytown
Local Names Highlight Oddities and Small News
A collage of brief items mentions Sydney Lisa Allen spelling issues in newspapers Leona Bagent receiving a late Christmas gift Rachel Walker noting late auto shop hours Mrs Daniel Pratka planning a Crosby chili dinner Clif Causey excelling in word association Lucy Benton Wendy Collard and Maritza Barrientos show ESP Ask Tommy Campbell about a Valentine Dick Dawson enjoys tennis after his wife’s gift Mary Gilpin helps out Kay Harris starts a new job Linda Lambrecht appears sharp Albert and Elaine Solis celebrate a new daughter
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Sydney
Lisa Allen
Leona Bagent
Rachel Walker
Daniel Pratka
Crosby
Clif Causey
Lucy Benton
Wendy Collard
Maritza Barrientos
Tommy Campbell
Dick Dawson
Mary Gilpin
Kay Harris
Linda Lambrecht
Albert
Elaine Solis
Punch
Changes To Be Made Supt Clark Rules Out More Basic Schools
Superintendent Johnny Clark discusses proposed changes to Baytown schools for next year. He mentions reorganizing primary programs, reducing class movement, emphasizing drill, and adding geography and history as separate courses while removing certain health and American concepts patterns. Parents may meet the board if unsatisfied.
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Supt. Clark
Eva Luthringer
Johnny Clark
Baytown
Clark
the Sun
Albe
Damental
Lamar Elementary
Reach
Crosby trustees OK April 2 poll on fundamental schooling
Crosby trustees unanimous approve an April 2 school board election opinion poll to gauge community interest in fundamental schooling. A committee of parents teachers and trustees will collect and share information while a questionnaire may be sent to parents to measure potential enrollment.
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Muriel Scott Crosby
Crosby
Barbara Cherry
Peggy Painter
Judy Shattuck
Elsie Lageutte
Shyrel Barrett
Troy Marler
Luquette
Community Advancement League
California
John Hardy
Pasadena
Calif
Water Plant Upgrades, Pool Planned in Mont Belvieu
Mont Belvieu City Council approved upgrading the water plant and the municipal pool project on Eagle Drive. The meeting outlined available funds including $298,000 in surplus and CDs plus $125,000 budgeted for water and sewer work, with $40,000 windfall from a franchise tax and plans for a Cherry Point extension.
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Betsy Webber
Mont Belvieu
Opera
Barbers Hill
Eagle Drive
Pete Oliver
Goss
Cherry Point
Houston Lighting and Power Co
Environmental Protection Agency
Wintree
Sewer Plant Sale Attracts Two Bids From Firms
The city received two bids for the Craigmont Sewage Treatment Plant disposal. Proler International proposed a 1500 disposal fee, while A-All Electric Co. of Baytown offered to pay the city 458 for the plant and removal. City Manager Fritz Lanham noted 20 invites were sent and the A-All Electric bid will be recommended to the city council.
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Craigmont
A-All Electric Co
Baytown
Proler International Corp
Houston
Fritz Lanham
Amnestied UT Talk Sparks Texan Optimism for 1977
The Pearlce Street Journal notes Herb Meier, once Bay Town refinery boss and Orange and White supporter, offers full amnesty for past critical remarks about the University of Texas. He predicts the Longhorns will finish 11–0 in 1977 and secure a Cotton Bowl return.
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Oklahoma
Colorado
Texas
H. A. Meier
Baytown
Littlefield
Memorial Stadium
Fred
Herb
Austin
University of Texas
Ford floats 1980 run but backs open field
Former President Gerald Ford suggested it could be possible he would seek the Republican presidential nomination in 1980 but urged keeping the field open. The report also notes a Supreme Court review of a conspiracy and perjury conviction tied to a burglary case.
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New York
Gerald Ford
Daniel Ellsberg
Lee College Regents Set Executive Session and Public Meeting
LC regents will meet in Rundell Hall with an executive session on personnel at 6 15 p m and a public meeting at 7 p m A recommendation from insurance adviser Jim Bond and an instructional management report from President Robert Cloud will be presented A second reading on a personnel policy for administrative personnel and contracts will occur along with bids on graduation regalia and actions on agreements with the school district tax office and the City of Baytown regarding a Houston Lighting and Power Co easement on Whiting Street
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Lee College
Rundell Hall
Jim Bond
Robert Cloud
City of
Baytown
Houston Lighting and Power Co
Whiting Street
Mont Belvieu Council Sets April 2 Election Date
Mont Belvieu officials set Saturday April 2 for electing three city posts. Filing deadline is March 2 at city hall. Absentee voting runs 30 days before election with March 29 to close in person. City expands senior homestead exemption and approves ARCO pipeline permits while delaying suit against Cities Service over air pollution.
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Mont Belvieu
Joe Matthews
Ben Smith
J. D. Griffith
Lloyd Brown
Uvalde
City Hall
Betty Jo Epperson
Don McLeod
Helen Leonard
Gerta Jackson
A. B. Davis
C. J. Cotten
Norris Rowland
Cities Service
Tax Cut Bill Passes House Amid Texas Tax Relief Hopes
State Rep. Joe Allen says House Bill 1 would eliminate the state sales tax on residential utility bills and raise inheritance tax exemptions. The measure, authored with Rep. Joe Wyatt, passed the House by a wide margin and targets energy and family relief while aligning with federal ideas on rebates.
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Austin
Baytown
Joe Allen
Texas
Carter
Allen
Rep
Joe Wyatt
Bloomington
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