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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1978
Page
2
The text notes President Nixon announcing a dollar devaluation on December 14, 1971, indicating a major shift in U S monetary policy. It references the broader economic impact and timing as the nation anticipated changes in exchange rates and inflation.
A community youth meeting at Cogan Hagan United Methodist Church discussed April elections for an unexpired term. Leaders including Ton Mores College president Hey Kaulk Teuidrain urged approval, while Mrs. Cryer opposed extending candidacy to expired terms. A second reading on the policy is planned at the sixth board meeting in February.
Stasney outlines a program to curb litter by changing attitudes and enforcing updated ordinances in Haytown and other cities. The effort uses data gathering, public education, and technology to measure progress and guide future actions with a focus on household, commercial waste, and urban cleanliness.
Police report a brutal triple and double murder at a Danvers home involving Wilfred Brown and family associates. Victims include a mother and son found shot in bed, a daughter slashed, and a family friend, with other relatives later discovered dead in California and Massachusetts. The spree is linked to a second similar attack days earlier in Calliore.
Police report multiple burglaries and vandalism cases across several homes and locations. Notable incidents include a purse theft of about $400, a missing phone and a car-related break in, plus damaged property and inoperable equipment at local sites. Authorities note recurring vandalism patterns and ongoing investigations.
An unclear cry of urban jest and mockery amid a heated exchange about a New York topic. The fragment hints at stubborn demeanor and threats implied by a sharp remark or insult during a TV debate.
Parents of children in the spotlighted unity will attend morning Mass with their child. A parent of the day will be chosen from each unit on specific days. Unit II is spotlighted with Mrs. Dan Mendez selecting the parent of the day, Unit I on Wednesday by Mrs. Perry Beauchamp, Sister Carmel choosing the Unit II parent on Thursday. The school notes 35 kindergarten through eighth grade students and 24 faculty members. The curriculum emphasizes math, reading, physical education and a band program. Sister Virginia cites Catholic education as shaping the whole person and acknowledges strong parental support.
A. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey of 2401 Alysander Drive, has been chosen for technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base in the medical service field.
CHICAGO AP reports the Second City troupe started about 18 years ago in a Chinese laundry on March 15 1959. The group expanded to stage and television with alumni like Nichols Harper Belushi and Radner. Bernie Sahlins says humor evolved from taboos of politics sex and religion. The article notes tours clubs and a Toronto chapter and discusses the youthful energy and dialogue driving the company’s resilience.
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