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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
6
Bates alleged election irregularities filed suit over pay after stepping down. Texas comptroller says the judge’s seat is vacant and will not provide state share of Bates salary. Lesher calls the order fair to parties and taxpayers. Bates expects salary if his election is upheld.
City league basketball results show R T Bishop Construction 76 over Fowler 73 with Bishop 18 and Nelson 16. Screaming Eagles 80 over Baytown Boys 49 led by Coates 30. Knicks 89 to Coleman 55 with McNair 25 and Taylor 21.
CBS News cited sources saying Moyers, 42, could be Carter’s second CIA nominee after Sorensen quit under Senate opposition. Moyers reportedly in Cuba filming a documentary about Fidel Castro, with officials denying confirmation and noting interview permission issues. Other names floated for the post include Warnke and retired Gen. Gavin, though Gavin’s age complicates consideration.
Washington AP reports Arctic air from upper atmospheric distortions continues to push south across two thirds of the United States with no relief expected for at least two weeks. Heating fuel shortages close businesses and schools while President Carter seeks emergency authority to divert natural gas. experts attribute the pattern to a locked wind distortion and note unusual warmth in Alaska and parts of Europe.
Harris County's general fund budget was tentatively set at 106.2 million dollars, about 20 million more than 1976. County Judge Jon Lindsay announced an eight percent across the board cost of living pay increase for employees, up to 75 dollars monthly, with amounts subject to change before formal adoption.
A stained glass art class is announced at Lee College from Jan 31 to Feb 28 evenings. Dick Rigby leads the program with 20 students, 40 fee, tools provided, first projects a sun catcher, registrations through the continuing education office.
Several constables request a system to directly distribute legal papers to proper constables by the district clerk for quicker delivery. Currently papers go from the district clerk to Constable Walter Rankin of Precinct and then to other constables.
Senate nominations committee approved Baytonian Alan Erwin and two others for the Texas Public Utility Commission. The three named by Gov Briscoe could face a Senate vote later. Each appointee earns 41 400 a year. The panel backed the appointments despite concerns over a large requested increase for Southwestern Bell.
Irregular birthday notices list Kimberly Sullivan Cheri Foster Eunice Pattillo and others receiving Thursday or Wednesday well wishes from family friends and neighbors. State Rep Joe Allen Neal Wyatt and Dorothy Ammons are noted as celebrants with greetings from wives and friends.
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