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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1972
Page
1
A National Weather Service spokesman reports a stagnant cool front and scattered thundershowers lowering July temperatures in Baytown. Highs fell from the mid 90s to the low 80s and a record 62 occurred July 7, with no link to hurricane activity.
A memorial service for the L S O'Brien family is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church Mont Belvieu with Rev Walton Strickland officiating. The family perished in a July 4 plane crash in Vermilion Bay near Abbeville.
Humble Oil and Refining Co. challenges reported water consumption figures for its Baytown Refinery. A company official said 32 million gallons daily are used by Humble and Enjay Chemical plants, with about 25 million from surface water purchased from the San Jacinto River Authority and seven million from other sources.
Delegates from 13 states face 23 credential challenges as Democrats open their national convention in Miami Beach Florida. McGovern and Humphrey clash over California winner take all rules while compromises may shorten floor fights and avert splits that could aid President Nixon.
Senator George McGovern dismissed Senator Edmund Muskie's closed meeting proposal to resolve California credentials at the start of the 1972 Democratic National Convention. McGovern argued the decision should rest with delegates and urged adherence to the winner take all rule.
Mitchell will not seek re election as trustee for Position 1 in the annual October election. Three three year terms are up for vote on Oct 7 with Willie Moreno filling Position 5 interim. Filing closes Sept 7 and absentee voting runs Sept 18 to Oct 3.
Democratic party reports about 4.5 million dollars pledged during a one hour money raising telethon in Miami Beach. Texas Democrats count votes toward a stop Me Govern drive at the National Convention.
Jack A. Morton, director of public works in Baytown, is chosen to direct water pollution control and abatement under SB 835. The program applies to 217 Texas cities with populations of 5,000 or more and is administered by the Texas Water Quality Board. Meetings with city officials were held earlier and summer conferences are planned to assist cities in inventorying dischargers monitoring discharges collecting samples and inspections with enforcement if needed.
City departments recorded a week of complaints from June 28 to July 4 covering weeds, animal and sanitation issues, food and water safety at eateries, dirty garbage conditions, building standards, junk yards, dangerous wiring, leaking sewers, water and sewer problems, street repairs and waste collection gaps. Police saw disorder, thefts, traffic crashes and missing persons among calls. A monthly report will be issued to the council after August 12 with continuing monthly submissions to follow the 12th of each month.
Partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of rain in the Baytown area. High near 9, low 70. Morgan's Point tides on Tuesday high at 12:49 a.m. and 5:46 p.m. low at 4:17 a.m. and 5:48 p.m. Tuesday sunrise at 6:29 a.m. and sunset at 5:25 p.m.
New faster 3 50 p m pickup for regional center in Pasadena takes effect. Last daily Baytown mail moves at 5 50 p m instead of 7. Late 3 45 p m drop inside Defoe Street post office to meet deadline. Sunday 5 50 p m pickup remains. other pickups 4 30 a m weekdays. 3 30 a m Monday through Friday.
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