Baytonian Burned In Amoco Fire In Texas City
A Baytown man, Fernando Rodriguez, is in critical condition at John Sealy Hospital after a blaze at an Amoco Oil Co facility. He suffered burns over about 70 percent of his body, with 60 percent third degree burns. Five other Mega Construction Co. workers were injured and treated at Danforth Hospital and released. The cause remains unknown.
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Texas City
Baytown
John Sealy Hospital
Amoco Oil Co
Fernando Rodriguez
Danforth Hospital
Mega Construction Co
Pasadena
Amoco
Crosby High School wins Gold Star energy award
Crosby High School was honored in the 1986 Gold Star School Project for energy efficiency. The district consumed 20 percent less energy than Gulf Coast area high schools, saving potential utility costs of 25,452 dollars in 1884-85. Nationwide, 473 schools in 41 Texas districts earned honors.
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CROSBY + Crosby High School
Gulf Coast Area
Crosby High School
Texas
Cat's in the cradle as farmers pass farms to children
WP Lamb notes hard times forcing farmers to turn farms over to their children who then face accusations in court for child abuse. The remark underscores ongoing rural distress and legal disputes involving family farms.
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Lamb
Around Town Notes Highlight Local People and Hobbies
Hazel Clyber is praised as a good neighbor while Shane Curry enjoys a three wheeler ride. Sandra Letteney canoeing home, L A Williams of Cove praised for lawn care, and Susan Cade rising in publicity. Dennis St John and crew cook, Alfaro duo delight guests with sweets, Singer and Scheffler check the bottom line. Amy McRee writes to friends and family, Merrill stays busy.
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Hazel Clyber
Shane Curry
Sandra Letteney
Dennis St. John
Crew
Pete
Lupe Alfaro
John Singer
Ken Scheffler
Jeff
Pat Hutchins
Mont Belvieu hearing on 3 million city complex financing
A public hearing drew a quiet crowd about financing a proposed 3 million city complex in Mont Belvieu. A final hearing is planned for June 21. certificates of obligation would fund the project with an estimated 3 or 4 cent tax increase, no bond election unless 10 percent of voters petition within two weeks.
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Dee Mickelson
Mont Belvieu
Council Chambers
Fred Miller
Miller
Texas
Sauer
Saver
Joe M. Santapetro
Christopher di Stefano and Associates
Sanidpetra
Arab feud over closed pipeline nears quiet rapprochement
Arab sources report Syria and Iraq moving toward a reconciliation that could reshape Middle East peace efforts and the Iran Iraq war. Talks focus on reopening an Iraq oil pipeline through Syria, with leaders Assad and Hussein meeting at undisclosed locations and aiming for a public statement after a forthcoming Arab summit.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Syria
Iraq
Middle East
Hafez
Assad
Saddam Hussein
Desert Air Base
Jordan
Damascus
Iran
Baghdad
Bus Service Eyes Lower Fare To Boost Baytown Houston Rides
National Transit Service may cut fares for its Baytown to Houston commuter bus to lift daily riders toward 100. Current rates are 5 for a single round trip 25 for ten tickets and 90 for a monthly pass. Ridership grows from 12 on opening day to 30 this week as officials evaluate schedules and a possible removal of the 3 40 a m trip.
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Bruce Guynn
National Transit Service
Baytown
Houston
Dina Stucker
Ms. Stucker
San Jacinto Mall
Simmons
Jon Lindsay
Harris County
Lifeline program advances for Baytown elderly safety
Baytown Citizens Safety Council allocated $500 to Lifeline program administrators to support a hospital based emergency response for elderly and disabled residents. Pilot and Evening Pilot clubs collaborate with San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Lifeline uses a wireless button and home equipment to contact hospital staff, with responders dispatched if needed.
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David Mohlman
Baytown
Citizens Safety Council
Safety Council
Ross
Sterling High School
East
Harris County
Gayle Guidry
Pilot Club of
Evening Pilot Club
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Guidry
Lifeline Coordinating Board
Weather forecast and shore up details
The outlook calls for mostly clear skies and a low around 75 Tuesday night. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies with a 2 percent chance of afternoon thundershowers and a high near 90. Early figures show a Monday to Tuesday range from a low of 74 to a high of 4, indicating data irregularity.
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Mega Construction
Crosby School
Pearce Street Journal
Highlands
Richmond Excavators
San Jacinto River
Sun
Angie Bracey
Eagle Drive
New York
Ruthie Sager
Henry Sauer
Masterson and Co
Hussein
Libya
Ms. Guidry
Jane Raulston
Steven Murray
Sterling
SADD
Murray
Jan Harris
Jose Carreno
Carreno
Exxon Chemical
Exxon
ART OF Org
Cisie
K.owred
Wechler
Emer
Bayshore Motors
Tew Hometown Paper
Woody
Vetta
Sete
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