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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
8
An Egyptian guide laments the loss of ancient treasures as he recounts decades of expeditions to the Valley of the Kings and the Giza region. He notes niche displays, rising visitor tensions, and the challenge of preserving artifacts amid changing times and tourism pressures.
The article notes higher gasoline prices and improved home life from electric appliances, with Baytown figures showing electric use rising from 1.327 to 3.018 kilowatt hours monthly while rates fall from 2.64 to 2.07 cents per kWh. It discusses pipeline costs, phone rates, and looming changes as more Americans rely on utilities.
Council members review amended industrial district policy and potential tax incentives for expansion. Chamber officials Joan Costelnick and Strausser will answer questions at Theses Night meeting as the chamber backs equal incentives for existing and future contracts. Strausser notes a tax break could influence a major expansion decision.
Water department directors reviewed insurance renewals with Alec Dyer of Ramsey Insurance. Policies renewed include a 15000 water storage tank, 20000 building contents, 8200 000 office contents, 11350 equipment floater, 4100 vehicle damage, 13000 robbery coverage through September 1975, and a 197 three year bond premium.
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