Freezing Storm Grips Nation as Midwest Faces Deep Freeze
A brutal cold snap extends across much of the country with subfreezing 30s in Baytown and 40s in other areas. Forecasters warn of freezing rain and slick highways while a winter storm tracks east, bringing heavy wind driven snow to the Plains and Midwest and raising travel hazards nationwide.
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Trinity Bay District seeks two pum new board members
Trinity Bay Conservation District Board of Directors will meet Thursday in the district office east of Anahuae to discuss water lien t extension requests and the Jai 21 director election. Baytown City Council plans three apartments for the electrical Wauld Thursday night as Bert O Buntan Johnny Miller and dae Phelps terms expire. Kiwanis Luncheon noon Thursday at Naliday Inn features Mrs Uelen Royle presenting a vocal music group. Roy Bernard, patient at St Luke's Houston, recovering from heart surgery cannot receive visitors. Public hearing on a municipal airport postponed to January 26 wellness session. LC Regents College regents meet Thursday in Rundell Hall board room with executive personnel session and 7 p.m. workshop on building program.
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Baytown Notes Show Varied Local Moments
OHN B. WILKINSON, former Baytown police viel, drops by for a brief visit. Wayne Alexander firms up a car deal. Hobbie Sutphin looks forward to a new kind of challenge. Eldon Berry bails out a group of busted coffee drinkers. Head construction turns Hugh Wood into a pessimist. Bob Chase picks up a picture. Mayor Tom Gentry admonished to avoid being seen in a top coal by Baytown Chamber of Commerce promoters. Baytown Detective Joe Fullen is selt out of, but not forgotten, in the list of new detectives at the Baytown Police Department. Mildred East returns to her desk at the police department after a needed vacation. Heffernan shows off 3 good looking blouse. Nick Griffin will be committing to his new job with the Harris County Sheriff's Office in a new track. Jean Dickson breathes a sigh of relief now that the holidays are over. Friends glad to see Don Kerr while he's in Baytown for the holidays. Dith Hofmann provides valuable information.
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Womani's Trip Home: Baytown Warmth Prizes Over Ice Storm
A Baytown reader notes mild weather contrast after an Ohio NEA worker faced a four hour trek home amid ice and snow. In Granite City, Alma Stanze was found dead in a dilapidated home where no electricity or running water endured. Deputies described frozen conditions and dogs guarding the residence.
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Topic on Graduates Needs Drives High School Meeting
A meeting led by Madison and the accreditation committee will discuss what high schools should offer to prepare graduates for work and further study. Industrial representatives will attend as the district advances its five year accreditation cycle under TEA mandates, seeking public input on curriculum focus and goals.
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Deposits Rise Across Baytown Savings and Loan Firms
Deposits at Harts County Federal Savings and Loan Citizens of Texas Savings and Loan and Century Savings and Loan totaled 154 475 363 at year end. The rise of 23 980 212 over 1978 shows strong growth with Harris County Federal leading gains at 88 572 902 up 14 580 159 from 1976. Figures from the Harns County League of Savings and Loan Association note all deposits insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Association Corp.
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Early Sports Scoop Highlights Laura Grown Forwarding Football Dream
Laura Grown, noted gymnast, diver, track star and ballet dancer, may debut at wide receiver as the Famed Falcons open the football season against the Port Arthur Yellow Jackets. If she proves versatile, she could move to quarterback later in the year.
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Ohio Weather Delays Sun Comics In Bitter Cold
Weather conditions disrupt Sun Comics in Ohio with delays and service disruptions. A spokesman from the Newspaper Enterprise Association reports operations slowed by cold weather. schedules listed for future strips and changes in publishing due to the weather.
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Tower Announces Re Election Bid Facing Texas Vote
Senate race update from Austin shows Senator John Tower's formal re election bid as he seeks support across Texas. The campaign frames his record in Congress as aligned with majority Texas views ahead of November. Chuck Knox hired by Buffalo Bills as head coach replacing fired boss. Monte Clark named Detroit Lions head coach after Tom Nudgespeth dismissal. Health secretary Cali fano Jr unveils sweeping anti smoking plan to assist HA million quitters. Texas farmers blockade rail traffic along Santa Fe route between Hale Center and Lubbock amid strike activity.
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Controversy Over Beach City Water Rates And Utility Oversight
The Beach City council faced a water rate dispute with Hayridge Subdivision residents backed by Ute Reel and Camwell groups. A new $10 to $40 per month rise plus $4.08 per 1,000 gallons over 6,000 caused financial strain, while ordinances on utility reporting and rate-change procedures were approved. The case moved to the Texas Public Utilities Commission after hearings with Bayridge Maintenance Co officials, engineers, and PUC witnesses amid tidal controversy.
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Unemployment Rate Drops Sharply to 6.0 Percent
Washington bulletin reports the jobless rate falling from 6.8 to 6.0 percent in December, the lowest in over three years. About 440,000 Americans left unemployment last month, reducing the ranks to 6.0 million, the smallest figure since the late 19th century recession.
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Ship Traffic at Exxon's Docks Slowed by Protest
Exxon docks traffic slowed as Baytown pilots staged a sickout over proposed rate increases. The Port Authority postponed action, citing no transcripts ready for study, with pilots warning the stoppage could last up to a month. Exxon said no ships have left the docks since yesterday morning and one vessel is stranded while two inbound remain held.
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Baytown Area Weather And Tides Forecasts
Cloudy skies with 70 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms in the Baytown area. Expect low temperatures in the mid 40s tonight and high temperatures in the mid 50s on Thursday. Thursday tides: high at 8 37 a.m. and 5 11 p.m. with morning low at 4 28 a.m. Sunrise 7 16 a.m. Sunset 5 40 p.m. weak tides noted.
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