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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1977
Page
2
A federal grant provides $299,064 in total funding. Mayor Gentry comments on the study and its implications for the Texas City project.
Forty years ago the commission voted to charge five cents on a ferry, sparking protests from Fast Harris County. Beatrice Massey backed by Hofheing and Spencer led a 3-2 vote to drop the tolls. The county then ran ferries from Hog Island to Morgan’s Point and in Pasadena near the Washburn Tunnel. The 1800s Lynchburg Ferry toll persisted briefly into the early 1900s.
The LC Regents discuss evaluation processes for teachers amid a personnel conflict and approve a second reading vacation policy outlining 10 to 20 days off by experience, plus pay for unused days upon termination. Holidays and breaks are set for faculty and nonfaculty staff, with weekly on campus hours mandated. A fiscal committee was formed to advise on budget and tax matters. Thomas Oliver was reappointed as LC's outside auditor for 1977–79.
Entex Inc board declares a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share on common stock. Payment is March 22, 1977 to holders of record at the close of business March 1, 1977. It marks the 25th consecutive quarterly dividend since becoming an investor owned company on July 1, 1970.
Baytown resident Mark Stephen Smith, 20, was arrested at the Golden Nuggett Lounge after officers found a switchblade during a routine search. He faced felony weapons charges alongside a public intoxication arrest following the 12:30 a.m. incident.
Baytown leaders explain proposed House Bill 74 and Senate Bill 8 to merchants. They say the measure would create district court magistrates to handle criminal cases and bail, reducing JP court business. Advocates urge collecting information on check writers and boosting manpower for enforcement before a 2 pm hearing.
Baytown legislator Joe Allen, in Austin for sessions, failed two Thursday night commitments as his wife’s car brakes failed near Houston and a smoking car forced a pickup in Jacinto City. Betty McGilvray arranged transport home, leaving him unable to attend the public hearing on the West Sewer District and the hot checks bill discussion.
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