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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1970
Page
2
Initial moves outline regulations governing accidental wastes discharges and spills into Texas waters, aiming to control environmental impact. Authorities specify procedures for reporting incidents and ensuring swift containment across state waterways.
Baytown officials weighed a petition for pollution action as citizens demand youthful input and future leaders speak out. City council discussed a 10 foot wide road annexation along FM 1405 in West Chambers County to attract U S Steel and prospective industry with fair transportation rates. Appointments to the Planning Commission and electrical board were on the agenda, with Mayor Walker aiming to name a Baytown member to the Houston Galveston Area Council executive committee.
Samuel Eagleton, son in law of Mrs Tenola Freeman of 1106 Bookertee, received the Army Commendation Medal while with the Second Armored Division at Fort Hood for meritorious service in Vietnam. Nearly half of Curacao's 130000 inhabitants live in Willemstad, the capital of the 17square mile island.
Dr. Beto spoke at Lee College on inmate education noting mat e peers have higher grade averages than campus students and that only a small percentage of diploma recipients return to prison. He urged expanded prison programs, guard training with Sam Houston State University, and community based corrections centers to boost rehabilitation.
Dr. Edward Roberson of Baytown was elected chief of staff at Tidelands General Hospital in Channelview at the regular staff meeting in January. New officers include Dr. Donald H. Fowler as assistant chief and Dr. B. J. Westbook as secretary. The executive committee also includes Dr. Charles Howard and Dr. Robert J. McAmis. Retiring officers are Dr. C. D. Delery Jr. and Dr. Cleat Laney.
DAN HUTCHINS reported a mobile home theft from his car and trailer lot at 441 Texas. A spokesman noted similar incidents in Longview, Dallas and Fort Worth. Loss listed at 5005 dollars. Also, DARRYL A. IMME of Baytown lost a wallet near Hart's Kentucky Fried Chicken on Decker Drive Monday night. driver license and cards needed. contact 575-1452.
The Tiltons of Liberty and Mont Belvieu reflect on long years of marriage and family. Kenneth Tilton, the elder son, died in a hunting accident in South America. Lee Tilton remains active in the Mont Belvieu community while caring for the Liberty homestead. Their daughter Erin Collum lives in Houston and a grandson and granddaughter are mentioned in Baytown. Mrs. Tilton, 76, attends Mont Belvieu Methodist Church.
Corley Thompson, brother of several Baytown residents, died after a long illness. A Neosho Missouri resident, funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday in Neosho. His Baytown family departed Thursday to attend. Sisters Mrs Geneva Lorimer Miss Davida Thompson Mrs Lacile Beard and Mrs A B Dunkerly live in Baytown. Franklin Thompson of Baytown is his brother.
Fred Lee Herrington William Gerald Janacek and Henry Maurice Johnson Jr are candidates for mid term graduation at Texas A&M Herrington and Janacek will receive the B S degree Johnson the B BSA degree and a mid term conferred noting the names and degrees in a campus notice
The plan envisions 641 students in two buildings plus a double portable for science and homemaking, costing about 40 000. Grades four to eight move to Drew campus, making 926 there. Drew High to house grades seven and eight, and Crosby Elementary to house grades one to three with 546 students. Four first graders now at Drew would return from St Martin de Porres Church. Reassignment of teachers and added bus routes noted. Crosby opposes busing. Supt Prochazka in Austin for conference. Judge Ingram stresses orderly implementation amid constitutional corrections.
Frank Skrabanek, 81, of Highlands died 11 p.m. Wednesday in a Houston hospital. Survived by his wife Frances Skrabanek of Highlands, one daughter Elsie Prescott of Houston, three sons Raymond Skrabanek of Jacinto City Victor Skrabanke of Old Ocean and Vernon Skrabanek of Highlands, two brothers Henry Skrabanek of Riesel and Ben Skrabanek of Marlin, two sisters Lydia Petters of Baytown and Georgia Rowell of Marlin, nineteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Barthman Highlands Chapel with Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial in San Jacinto Memorial Park. Grandsons will be pallbearers.
New York AP report notes many readers feel guilty a week into 1970 as they break resolutions. The piece contrasts negative vows with positive, urging keepable goals and balance between self restraint and constructive aims. It previews examples of practical resolutions.
Vickers reports streamlined operations for Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace. He notes an 26 percent rise in personnel over five years and monthly case work rising from 7,773 dollars in 1966 to 14,319 dollars in 1969. He pledges to implement up to date court decisions and legislation to modernize the office for east county.
The City of Baytown will offer at public auction twenty three unclaimed and abandoned motor vehicles and various other unclaimed articles at 4 30 p m on Friday February 6 1970 at the City pound West Mark Behind the Treating Plant. Vehicles may be inspected prior to auction by appointment with the City Police Department Purchasing Agent City Hall Baytown. Don Cocke Purchasing Agent City of Baytown.
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