Wrecker Regulation Study Planned for City Council
Baytown considers an ordinance to regulate wreckers. Wrecker crews would serve only when called by police dispatch on an alternating basis to reduce traffic hazards at accident scenes. City Manager LeFevre and City Attorney Chandler outlined enforcement limits including radio frequency rules and impounded property handling. Council to draft ordinances and address at Jan 25 meeting.
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Baytown
J.B. LeFevre
Police Department
LeFevre
George Chandler
Federal Communications Commission
Graywood Civic Group to Meet at Electrician's Hall
Graywood Civic will convene at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Electrician's Hall at 1225 N. Pruett per secretary Mrs. RR. L. Martin. The notice also lists Teen Canteen hours 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday in the girls gymnasium with slacks allowed due to cold weather.
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Graywood
Electrician's Hall
N. Pruett
RR. L. Martin
Horace
Local Notes Sparkling With Names And Weekday News
Burton Battle background data hints at a broader story while Leta Mosesman ponders chocolate before games. James Johnson gains a nickname as Stephanie Warren sports a green jacket. Ellen Thomas visits Florida during holidays. George Scott reports maintenance crews prepared schools before the freeze by shutting water and wrapping pipes. Pearl Laughlin fills water-less home needs. Jay Thoux enjoys Garbo the Monster toy. Mrs W R McFerr en of Bay town tours Parkersburg on business and expects a week’s return. Donis Harrop showcases paintings at Brunson Theater while Sue Haynes exhibits at Matherne s. The Rev Basil Jonez and Rev Donald Goodwin return from Lakeview retreat. Principal Roy Rowland recovers at home after hospital stay. Superintendent W C Underwood travels to Austin for a major educational conclave.
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Burton Battle
Leta Mosesman
James Johnson
Stephanie Warren
Ellen Thomas
Florida
George Scott
Pearl Laughlin
Jay Thoux
W. R. McFerren
Bay
Parkersburg
W. Va
Donis Harrop
Brunson Theater
Sue Haynes
Matherne’s
Basil Jonez
Donald Goodwin
St. Mark's Methodist
Lakeview
Roy Rowland
Ashbel Smith
Houston
W. C. Underwood
Barhers Hill
Austin
Baytown Fire Dept Responds to Three Cold Weather Alarms
Baytown firefighters answered three calls on Thursday tied to cold weather. Assistant Chief L. V. Bailey urged residents to use enclosed heat for thawing pipes and warned against open flames. Damages were light in a Market Street home, a Cedar Bayou Lynchburg garage, and a Cedar Bayou Road house where thawing pipes and a bird nest caused minor fires. Goose Creek Country Club saw a vent fire from a charcoal burner with little damage.
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Baytown
L. V. Bailey
H. G. Scott
Scott
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburg
Road
Marshal W. Houston
Cedar Bayou Road
Goose Creek Country Club
Baytown approves 12000 square foot library building plans
Baytown City Council final approval paves the way for a 12,000 square foot library building to be advertised for bids limited to general contractors. The steel frame masonry structure is to be built on council approved plans presented by Architect Laminger and Library Board members. Dr Asbury Dies At Age 89 Ex A&M College Chemist Heard Music With Teeth
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Baytown
Lam- Inight
Mer
Sterling Municipal
Libra Pangey
Lowell ‘Lam
Mers
Alloy the Library Board
City Li- Special Council
Hank Blasick
City
Ger J. B. LeFevre
City Eneral
Singer John Busch
Baytown Library Board
Asbury
Associated Press
Texas Agricultural Experiment
Bryan College Station
College Station
Bath
Samuel E. Asbury
Bryan
A&m
Dr. Asbury
Tary
An .Jelder
Harvard Graduate School
San Antonio
Final Library Plans Approved After Bid Opening Set
Baytown voters approved a 350000 bond to build and equip a new library. The council budgeted 290000 for the building with remaining funds for furnishings and books. The old Texas Avenue library will be sold to Citizens Bank for 50000 when the new library near Thomas Circle opens.
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Lammers
Baytown
Blasick
Whiting and Pearce
Texas Avenue
Citizens National Bank and Trust Co
Bank
Ross Sterling
Citizens Bank
Thomas Circle
Buy Your Poll Tax Today Deadline Jan 31
Citizens are reminded to settle poll taxes by January 31 with deadlines posted by local officials. The notice urges timely payment to avoid penalties and ensure eligibility for voting rights and municipal events.
Loan Shark Bill Heads Toward Senate in Texas
A House passed loan shark regulation bill moves to the Texas Senate. The measure HR3, backed by Rep Criss Cole of Houston, cleared 119 to 20 after two days of debate. An amendment set a minimum $4 fee on small loans aimed at offsetting high costs.
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Austin
Senate
House
Grainger McChany
Criss Cole
Houston
George Preston
Paris
Baytown Braces for Freeze as Cold Snap Lingers
Baytown endured a prolonged cold with temperatures in the low 20s forecast through Friday night and a hard freeze on tap. Water use spiked to 5.5 million gallons as residents thaw pipes, while police and fire departments report fewer incidents but caution about frozen lines and minor fires. Weather planners expect a warmer weekend if forecasts hold, with clear skies and above freezing daytime highs.
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Baytown
U. S
Baytonians
C. W
Red) Grantham
Public Works
Baytonnany
Grantham
Roy Montgomery
Harris County
Rocky Mountains
Houston
Weather and Politics Skewed by Cold Wave and Campaign Talks
Agriculture Commissioner orders inspectors to withhold fresh fruit certification for seven days in the Rio Grande Valley. Sub-freezing weather blamed for six child deaths in Houston with one in critical condition. Elections prospects and campaign strategy plans surface as the Republican National Committee opens meetings in Oklahoma. Makarska relies on a tiny revival after earthquakes. East New Guinea tensions rise with Indonesia. Congo parliament awaits Gizenga return amid charges of secessionist aims. Florida labor case involves a union strike and gun-turned-picketing allegations.
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John White
Rio Grande Valley
Republican National Committee
Oklahoma
Neighborhood Park Policy Backed in City Bond Vote
Baytown city council endorsed a $100000 parks bond with a plan to locate neighborhood parks within walking distance, prioritize current inhabited areas, and acquire raw land for future sites. The Park Planning Committee and council members stressed safety, accessibility, and long term benefits for children and families amid the growing East Harris district.
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Anges
John Martin
Martin
BOOKY
Sutphin
Park Planning Committee
Fitney
B. F. Boothe
Bob Warford
Charles Fuller
Ben Love
C. N. Suatphin
City Counsell
Velma Ansley
Chris Hansen
Ansley
Chris) Hansen
Thhe Park Planning Committee
The
Park Commission
Baytown Chamber Dinner Plans and Installations
A Baytown Chamber of Commerce dinner is set for Wednesday January 24 at 7 30 p m at the Knights of Columbus Hall West Main with A C Kraft as general chairman Al Melinger and E C Jack Kimfrona assisting Marvin Hurley Houston Chamber executive vice president will be the main speaker Kimfrons will be installed as president Charles Rilery becomes president J W Strickler secretary Knox Beavers treasurer Tickets are 450 each and reservations can be made by calling Nelson Merny for Miss Lynn Sylvester at the Chamber office SR2 48358.
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A. C. Kraft
al Melinger
E. C
Jack) Kimfrona
A. N. Manteris
Rebel Inn
Marvin Hurley
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Kimfrons
Charles Rilery
J. W. Strickler
Knox Beavers
Treaier
Baytown
Rio Grande Valley Hits Record Freeze Devastating
Record low temperatures struck the Lower Rio Grande Valley with 12 degrees in some areas. Citrus growers fear three days of subfreezing weather may destroy groves, recalling a 1951 freeze that wiped out millions of trees.
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Associated Press
Rio Grande Valley
Weather Bureau
Brownsville
Texas
Mont Ano
San Juan
Elsa
Harlingen
Raymondville
Rio Hondo
Edinburg
McAllen
Karcher
Splash Day Festival Planned for April in Galveston
Galveston set Splash Day for April 27 to 29 to kick off summer tourism. The 50 year celebration, billed as the world’s biggest beach party, will feature beauty contests, regattas, a college volleyball tournament, power boat marathon, horse races, water skiing, square dancing and military demonstrations. Galveston’s beachfront fared lightly from Hurricane Carla last September, says Frank Wideman, executive director of the convention and tourist bureau.
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Galveston
Benchtrom
Carla
Frank Wideman
Shiean
Governor Daniel Seeks Clear, Comprehensive Election Law Revisions
Gov Price Daniel told the Texas Election Law Study Committee he hopes revisions will lay the subject to rest for a while. He emphasized the changes should be comprehensive and easily understood by all to improve election laws statewide.
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Austen
Price Daniel
Texas Election Law Study Committee
A Ant
Ward Heads 8 Member Committee To Market Baytown Bond
A city council steering committee led by W L Ward will promote a proposed 2 840 000 capital improvement bond vote in Baytown. The group will educate clubs and citizens and meet Monday at city hall to plan a campaign ahead of a January 27 election. The plan anticipates a 12 cent tax hike to retire the bonds, raising a 100 yearly tax bill by about 7. The bond funds would pave streets improve drainage build a new city hall and acquire parkland amid expected regional growth tied to NASA.
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Baytown
Oran Bn
W. L
Dub) Ward
James M
Jim) Bryan
Comenwomart
Velma Ansley
Jack Jacobs
Ho Echols Jr
Harry F. Massey
B. L
Bil) Warford
Irene Conway
R. D
Ick
City Hall
Jacobs
Ansley
Ward
Echols and Jacobs
Citizens Bank
Houston
Clear Lake
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Gulf Coast Area
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