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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
7
The scene at a university farewell featured a tearful sendoff to hundreds of attendees as executives and officials gathered. Treasury Secretary William Simon, 49, reportedly began a month long Hawaii vacation after winding down his tenure and considering a return to Wall Street.
Baytown members heard on school related legislation and elected delegates to the Texas Classroom Teachers Association convention in El Paso February 17 to 20. A district preconvention caucus in Houston February 5 discussed resolutions constitutional amendments and state officer candidates. The article also notes burglaries in local neighborhoods involving carpet radios and a tape recorder and the estimated losses.
Baytown educators outline a legislative briefing as they select delegates for the state convention. Delegates include Carol Fontenot as president and Hazel Hackney as president elect, with Judy Abshier, Kens Donovan, and others. Alternates listed include Joe Hall and Elvis Istre, plus Grace Ffrench.
In Austin a bill to establish an additional district court in the Chambers and Liberty counties district was introduced. It would be served by Judge appointed by the governor and handle criminal matters as in existing district courts. Prosecution argues swift justice deters crime and helps cases like the Cantrell murders proceed efficiently. Juror questioning continued as a murder case against Paula Cantrell moves toward trial in July.
James Ray Cochran of Baytown was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the February death of his three month old son Mark Dewayne Cochran. He received a 10 year sentence and a $5000 fine after a jury verdict in State District Court.
Baytown minister John Gay of Missouri Street Church of Christ joined two other religious leaders before Houston City Council to urge strict enforcement of pornography laws and support for new anti pornography legislation. Father Florenza and Rev. Walling backed adoption of a resolution to curb pornography as eight speakers urged action.
The church plans a gumbo sale to support its activities. Proceeds will aid community programs and church projects. The event is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church location in Dalles McNair, with local attendance encouraged.
Auto license plates and validation stickers go on sale in Chambers County starting February 7. County tax assessor Sherwood Blair urged registrants to bring renewal forms or 1976 license receipts. Registration sites include Ahauacu courthouse Mont Belvieu subcourthouse, Winboard Port of Liberty area Beach City and related commissions.
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