Traffic study eyes high rise bridge near tunnel crossing
Dennis L Christiansen of Texas A&M discussed a plan to ease congestion at the La Porte Tunnel by a priority lane for vehicles with multiple open parts during peak hours and possible high rise bridge near the tunnel. The proposal would shorten travel time by 10 to 24 minutes, boost per person movement by about 15 percent, and require a $220 000 setup with annual $25 000 costs.
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Dennis L. Christiansen
Texas ‘Transportation Institute
Texas A&m
Lée Drive
Christiansen
Steessen
Connel
Kuink
Harris County
Assogunn Shulay
Sone Industries
Tiss Clatiun
Bhe Sigi
van Tox
Hin
Gentry
Department of Highways
Couneilwanni
Mary Eile- Ung
Wilbanks
Ueay
Harris County mental health board forms in Haylown area
Harris County commissioners approved a 964 303 budget including 124 139 847 from the general fund for mental health and retardation services. A SHACIAL Eagles meeting 3663 is planned at the Aerie home 1 W Main. Baytown Cerebral Palsy Center hosts an open house at 7 p.m. Monday. Dr Dolph moved to Baytown Medical Center Hospital intensive care unit.
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Citizens Advisory Board
Harris County
Haylown
Mih-Mk
McKinney Road
Narris County
Maternal Order of Eagles
Pan
Aerie
W. Main
Dolph UK
CU. Dolph
Baytown
Root
Medical Center
Bela
Baytown Weather Forecast and Local Notes
Cloudy conditions with a chance of rain through Tuesday in the Baytown area. Low around 40 Monday night, upper 40s Tuesday. Miscellaneous garbled timing and stray notes appear. sunrise Tuesday at 7 10 AM. Also notes on Benotes and the Sterling Stars show Klar Galaxy with Claire Mays as choreographer.
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Baytown Area
Ferny Hyals
Sterling Stars
Plastic Garbage Bags Go On Sale Wednesday City program promotes use
Community notices announce plastic garbage bags go on sale Wednesday from city facilities and local vendors. Bags are 2 mil thick, perforated rolls of 50 with 60 wire ties, price $3 per box. Limit two boxes per citizen to deter resale. Tips cover tying, odor control, bag placement, and safety. sale hours span morning to evening at multiple city buildings. Citizens may call 422-4051 for questions.
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Phyllis Wuseh
Nie Philler
Starly
Jesus
Gac- Carroll
Izens
Charles Priewe
Jolal
Irene Brill
Prettyla
Angie Swint
Ward Road
Massey- Lee Neniro
Tompkins Road
Sterling Candles
Kyle Keefer
Municipal Librrary
City Hall
Municipal Service
Lee Drive
Lie Ilveity Public Works Department
Leichem
Katherine Morin
Public Works Department
HL and P Bills to Rise 41 Cents Next Month
HL and P bills will rise by 41 cents in February for the average user consuming 1,000 kilowatt hours. City officials cited higher fuel costs and cost of service as the main factors, with the February bill for 1,000 kwh set at 31.70, up from 31.29 in January. Base cost increases, fuel cost adjustment, and sales tax contribute to the total, with figures provided by HL and P representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrouslon Lighting & Power Co
Gaytown
Kriz Lanham
McWhirter
Jager
Hl&s
Neighborhood Center Bids At Sports Complex Denied
Baytown City Council rejected bids for the neighborhood center and redesigns the Baytown Sports Complex to trim costs. The council also discarded bids for a storm sewer project citing funding shortfalls and will readvertise for Kilgore Road and Mockingbird Lane drainage work with a revised plan. Taxpayers face inflationary pressures as bids rise and project scope shrinks.
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Arigh Barh
Baytown
Inwest
Cell Enterprises, Inc
Kilgire Road
Mockingbird Lane
Kilgore Road
Irria
Alexander Drive
Ward Road
Jody R. Lander
Emmett
Hullo
Wreckage Found After Soviet Satellite Runaway
A Canadian American search team trekked through deep snow to a crater in the Thehir River basin and located wreckage from a Soviet satellite. Henry Ford Morray criticized government overreach, warning it leads to romantic decay, during a White House briefing on national economic concerns.
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Northwea
Thehir River
Washington
Henry Ford M
Purchasing Power Up From 1977 Economic Outlook
Washington AP reports Americans expect modest gains in purchasing power and GDP growth in 1977. Carter advisers project 4.5 to 5 percent growth with 25 billion in tax cuts, offset by unemployment near 6 percent. GNP rose 4.9 percent in 1977, inflation around 6 percent, and inventories lean with strong financials.
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Washington
Amricans
Boeing
Dawn Tron
Taflalion
Congrwich
CouniLal Keanable
Charter L. Schultze
Congress
Carter
Weather Forecast Predicts More Wet Days Ahead
Na Mona Weather Service officials warn Vaylanians to expect continued wet conditions Monday night into Tuesday. Forecasters report cool highs and a 4d percent chance of rough weather, with limited sunlight in recent days. North and central regions see ongoing drizzle and freezing rain impacts on bridges and roads. Temperatures trend cool across the state, with coastal areas remaining chilly and inland sections colder than normal.
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Na. Mona! Weather Service
Joe Wario
Lael
Mauonal Weather Service
Soultt
Aun
Alain
West Main
Hay
Lie
Natin
Herkles
Adrintic
Marin
Panhandle
South Plains
Pearce Streat Journal Humor by Bob Hope
A brief humor note spoofs Bob Hope with reverse English lines about a race track and clean windows, attributed to Pearce Streat Journal. The item preserves a light, dated tone and offers a punchy quip on language play.
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Bob Hope
Ground Air Discharge At Cove Mysterious Event
Residents of Cove report a strong stream of colorless odorless air emanating from the ground at several silos between Tuesday and Thursday. Baytown officials and engineers investigate as neighbors describe sounds like boiling, while the Geological Survey notes unfamiliar gas behavior and possible causes.
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Cove
Baytown
Leroy Stevens
Jewel Carney
Dur
Urantham
Two Promotions Announced At Exxon Refinery Here
Exxon USA announces two promotions at its refinery here. Bobby W Alexander, controls department manager, will become administrative manager at the Uny own Refinery Feb 1. Ron Haddock promotes Burgess to auditing controller, with Burgess moving from Baytown to Houston headquarters. Burgess joined Exxon USA in 1968 as an auditor and holds MBAs and BS in business.
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Exxon
Bobby W. Alexander
Exxony
USA
Will
Helinery
Ron Haddock
Std Burgess
Summis
Sep
Trative Ranager
Kaxon USA
Exaory
Gurgess
Baytown
Alexander
Jacksonville
Houston
University of Houston
Incantealters
Fr Bixxon
Midland
Headquarters Controllers
Refining Chemicals
Burgess
Oklahoma
Exxon USA
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Denton
City Works and Secretaries Association
Haytown Cerebral Palsy
Monuily
W. Sterling
Hl&p
Dhulr
Texas Society of Archit
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Barry Harvey
Ol Farner
Sun
Miurrlol
Jim Hutchison
Busch, Hutchison and Associates
Hutte
Hutchison
Sion
Peoples State Bank
Amt Fll
Samanc
Brita Comics
Dimension Ny Editorial
Iba
WA Sports
OUR Playtowl Motors
Pearce Streat Journal
Abs Wite-Awaka Bevel
Citizens National Bank and Trust CO
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Chambers — County
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Robby W. Alexander
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