Time Out for Tunnel Traffic Woes Hit Louisiana
AP reports persistent snags in the Louisiana offshore port project affecting tunnel traffic between Baytown and Deer Park. Officials from LOOP and partner companies including Texaco, Shell, Ashland, Murphy, and Marathon seek federal approval and time extensions as consortium withdrawals and regulatory hurdles threaten plans for a Gulf coast oil port and offshore depot.
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Gulf and Atlantic
Chuck Yookum
Union
Los Angeles
LOOP
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Louisiana
Texaco
Shell
Ashland
Murphy
Marathon
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Wren
William J. Read
Hod
Will
Transportation
Brock Adamson Mansty
Barbier
Seadock
Tno
Texas
Seadock Action
Mobil
Exxon
Gulf
Energy Bill Debate Opens in Carter Package Phase
The House readies for Monday debate on a comprehensive energy bill drafted at President Carter's April 20 message. Supporters cite conservation and national energy security while critics warn of higher costs and market impacts. Key figures include Speaker ONeill and various lawmakers debating subsidies, taxes, and production. The plan aims to reduce oil and natural gas consumption amid rising prices and industrial demand.
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Carter
Congress
Ullihan
Typ
Gorie
Dublin
Wyatt
Helaside
Fair To High Yield Seen In Chambers Rice Harvest
Scattered flowers over Chambers County mark the start of soybean and rice harvests. Farmers report fair to high yields for rice this year, with about 96,000 acres planted. Agricultural agent J Carroll notes county averages of 21 to 26 barrels per acre and marketing outlook stable as harvest proceeds.
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Chambers County
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Wight
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Carrall
Carroll
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Corral Salit
Himinalingade
Rlee
Cucroll
Liberty attorney named 253rd District judge in Liberty County
W.G. Woods Jr. of Liberty and Chambers counties was announced by the governor as the new 253rd district judge. A UT Law graduate, Woods has long served as Liberty County attorney and district attorney since 1965. He will serve from Sept 1, 1977, until late 1978 when he will seek election to the regional position in November 1978.
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W.G
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Yeen
Metz
Chambers County
Liberty
Woods
Ue University of Texas Law School
Liberty County
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Udine
Carl Parker
Park Arthur
Idberty
Gluimbers
Texas Senate
Wands
HTV
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Mike Finley
Dallas
Hormer Sun
Betsy Webber
la Porte
Lawrence
Blanche Weiler
Charles Davis
Larry Huddleston
Emyan Langford
Med Butte
Faytown
Leon Palie
Gulf Street
Boh Lee
Jim Kennedy
Mary Atmsleone
Grace Vrs
Wilbanks
Timon
Obituary and local notices move through Houston area
Mrs. Young dies at home after battle with illness. Kathleen A. Thomas named dean’s distinguished hour list at Baylor University Ward. Elks Lodge 1694 dance set from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ghostriders perform. $4 per couple. Tobbie C Novosad Bergeron earns master’s in humanities from University of Houston Clear Lake. Bergeron resides at 9520 N Main.
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Islewood
Senior
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Baylor Rsity
Ward
KS Lodge 1694
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Novosad Bergeron
University ‘At
Houston
Clear Lake City
Bergeron
N, Main
Baytown waters plan eyed by HGAC group
Baytown area water clean up planning discussed by HGAC with a 1.8 million federal grant to identify pollution sources and costs. Baytown Councilwoman Mrs. Wilbanks outlined aims to make waters fishable by 1980, while discussing financing and consumer costs.
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Baytown Area
Sheryle Bell Salyer
Ing Pkins
Exx
Wilbanks
Savell
Houston
Shouldron
Baytown
Irwin
Mary
Universit Elisabeth
Clear Lake City
Houston-Galveston
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Delegations Gird For New Ship Channel Bridge Push
Baytown and Harris County leaders plan a coordinated push for a Baytown La Porte Tunnel or bridge over the Houston Ship Channel. Delegations from Baytown La Porte Chambers and state officials will meet in Austin to press for a crossing, with key supporters mounting a public campaign and hearings.
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Baytown
Harts
Chambers Counties
la Porte
Austin
Wanda Orton
Kowns
Ehabet Wilbanks
Ivbway Commission
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Highway Commissioners
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Baytown-La Porte Tunnel
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
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Gulf Street Park
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Bay
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Menoden
Harris County
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Tom Gentry
Plaa
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Touston
Abighi Douglas Dugat
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Raytown
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Porte Tunnel
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Kkaek Kinimous
Mary
Oil firm to file with ICC to speed tanker load
Anchorage Arctic Richfield Company, a major oil producer, plans to file a request with the Interstate Commerce Commission today to avoid delays in moving the first tanker load of North Slope oil. In Detroit, Hoffa disappearance remains unresolved as the FBI pursues leads. Washington reports optimism on the economy amid signs of a downturn later this year. Baylor College of Medicine to send surgery teams to Saudi Arabia for training and operations. Secretary of State Vance says the West Bank rights issue remains an open question.
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Inter
North Slope Oil
Holston
Baylor College of Medicine
Saudi Arabia
Washington
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Jordan River
Weather and Tides for Baytown Weekend Forecast
Partly cloudy weekend weather with a flood risk from afternoon and evening showers. Temperatures mid 70s tonight and Sunday, with a 20 percent rain chance through Sunday. Baytown tides listed for Sunday and Monday with indicated high and low times and sunrise and sunset.
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Wight
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Adpan
Another Kind Of Toll For Roads In Hay Town
Pearce Straal Journal notes tolls extend beyond turnpikes as TRIP reveals road user costs rise from fuel waste due to potholes and traffic. Three quarters of motorist expenses come from stop start delays while steering and suspension endure wear. The piece argues for boosting street maintenance funds in Hay Town.
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Pearce Straal Journal
Toad
TRIP
Washington Research Agency
THD
Haytown
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