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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1972
Page
1
Ronald Hooker aged 19 became mayor of Newcomerstown Ohio, reportedly the nation’s youngest city chief. Now Jody Smith at Ayrshire Iowa is slightly younger, both are active United Methodists and serve as mayor.
Tentative construction schedules will be discussed with most funds from the federal government as Highway W is part of the Interstate System. No homes or businesses will be displaced though small right of way additions may occur. Environmental statements will be invited, and individuals or groups may speak. After the hearing, 100 days are allowed to submit further statements to District Highway Engineer W. E. Carmichael in Houston.
Clark's report shows district interest spending at 1483.15 to date, not counting a 2000 December charge. Citizens Bank agrees to base interest on average daily overdrafts, removing formal notes. The method lets the district pay interest only on funds actually used.
Shell Oil Co. has put into operation at its Houston Refinery the first orthoxylene unit in the United States. The 200 million pounds per year plant is among the largest of its kind and completes Shell's aromatics expansion in Houston begun in 1967. Orthoxylene supports phthalic anhydride production for plasticizers used in PVC and consumer goods.
Enjay Chemical Co announces a 1972 plan to support the rubber sector through its Think Rubber campaign aimed at elevating engineer and designer awareness. A 1 1/2 minute sound and color presentation, delivered by Enjay representatives, outlines the campaign and cites an independent study noting the effort stimulated 6,000 engineers to use rubber in more applications.
Atty Gen Crawford Martin asks federal court to amend its ruling on the Texas school financing system enabling continued bond issuance and tax levies by school districts. The action aims to preserve financing amid ongoing legal dispute and state funding structure.
Baytown officials study raise as Red Top Cab Co owner Applegate cites insurance, labor, tires, gas and parts costs. He notes current 65 cent min fare plus 10 cent increments understates expenses and 20 percent recent rise. Council seeks more financial detail before action.
A brief market update lists noon stock quotes from Citizens National Bank and Underwood Neuhaus and Company. Figures reflect intraday prices and percent changes for a range of listed securities.
Paul Wier a 17 year old resident of 12908 Newcastle was injured in a crash at 602 Chandler at 1 55 a m Tuesday after his pickup struck a parked vehicle and then hit a tree. His truck was demolished while the other vehicle sustained lighter damage.
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