29 Jan 1978
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1978
Page
1
An eclectic, fragmented item shows a man drinking from an English mug in a Danish chair after arriving in a German car. The text mentions a plan movie and a request to a congressman about American economy, reflecting a mixed set of cultural references.
Longtime Baytown post office assistant postmaster W. Froehner retires January 6. A farewell party from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Community Building invites friends and well wishers. Star Galaxy to present musical revue Star Galaxy at 7 20 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium. LP Plant hearing for a proposed Goodrich cereal plant in Bayport to be held Tuesday at the Civic Center.
Mostly cloudy with temperatures from the upper 40s to near 50 in Baytown. Sunday high around 48, with a morning low near 41. Monday highs near 50, sunset about 7 12 p.m., low tides at 6 58 a.m. and 4 45 p.m. Coastal waters show winds light to modest.
Ollie and Ed Mundell celebrate a new granddaughter born to their son living and wife Linda. Steve Hebert hosts a Christmas party later than normal while Hill Marlin comments on a trade fair. Dr and Mrs Donald L Brunson enjoy a barbecue lunch. Eva Whitfield looks forward to a milestone. George Scott shares old pictures, Hugh Johnston declines in health, Bobi Lee enjoys coffee. Pat Anderson provides a news slip. George Chandler plans a conference with Father Time. J J Burney returns to the school circuit. Bubba Blair shocks friends with a playful jar.
Baytown community leaders push a Clean Community System CCS to curb littering and boost public works efficiency. Leonard Slasney and Ellen Cattey head the effort with Exxon involvement and a focus on park and property ownership norms to reduce litter across Baytown.
Catholic School Week starts Sunday at St Joseph Catholic School with the theme Catholic Schools Everyone Grows. Activities include open classwork and projects, student exhibits, and family gatherings in the auditorium daily from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with coffee and doughnuts served. three learning units will be featured across multiple days.
Crosby trustees meet to discuss a Diamondhead land swap offer near Farm Road 2100 south of the high school. The plan would trade 2 acres of land for 20 acres and fund sidewalk improvements at Drew Junior High including a covered walkway linking the six grade building to the main campus. Voters must weigh bond timing for a new junior high while concerns over rain and foot traffic prompt sidewalk fixes.
The board adopted a policy allowing unexpired Regents terms to be filled by election in April. Three incumbents will seek re election while two trustees plan to run, with the highest vote getters earning full four year terms. The measure requires a second vote for adoption and directs that the election fill remaining term gaps.
A fragmented bulletin reports a deadly incident with at least one death and multiple injuries. Authorities mention a confrontation and a possible hostage or standoff, with ongoing investigation and no confirmed motive.
Fragmented wire summary notes Sadat pressing to rally support for Egypt's move on Sinai and planned talks with Carter to be held soon. Ottawa reports faulty detection equipment from rural Canada fueling danger of Soviet autocracy. Washington notes Senate debate on Panama Canal treaty stretching into next week amid committee scrutiny. Skokie diary quotes Nazi display ruling spurring anger before Jewish rest day.
Kay De Crane, a Sun writer and business editor, explains income tax basics for the new forms. The series covers how taxpayers can prepare, pay late, and avoid interest under the new system, with syndicated features from Newspaper Enterprise Association.
In Harris County, commissioners closed the 124 million budget and funded only part of Sheriff Heard's request for 262 new deputies for McNair patrols. Heard denied promises of staff for the Baytown substation and said he would comment after reviewing the budget document. The budget trims total commitments countywide, balancing new positions with merit raises and maintenance costs. A hearing on the badge is scheduled for Monday at the Family Law Center.
Services for Baytown physician Dr Julius William Heenan 4Y will be Sunday at Earthrain Funeral Home Clapp officiated by Rev W Hooper Maygood. He died Friday in a Baytown hospital. He was a member of East Bands County Medical Association Texas Medical Association and the Diplomat Board of Family Practice. He is survived by his wife two daughters one brother and a granddaughter. Burial in Cedarcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Funeral Home in charge.
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