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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1987
Page
4
Editorial notes an 80 percent rise in drunken driving arrests from 1980 to 1985 and 1.5 million pending cases. Stronger laws push trials over suspensions, with jail crowding in Texas and added prosecutors in Idaho Arizona and Louisiana. Despite this, highway fatalities fell about 20 percent in five years.
Readers thank the David Cross Family of Redberry Hill and Julie's friend Diana Reese for alerting them to an ad in The Baytown Sun regarding their wandering chihuahua Sandy Lee. They praise Humane Department and The Baytown Sun staff, and urge Houston Lighting & Power Co. to enforce pet restraint ordinances after a meter reader let a dog escape, causing hundreds in costs and emotional distress. Dolores McAnall 4206 Lariat
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A report highlights a 1976 medical device loophole allowing untested leads like Medtronic Model 4951 to reach patients, as Jessica Taylor's case shows. FDA officials questioned data while Medtronic cited low failure rates, prompting Rep. Waxman to push tighter controls.
Sun files recalls 55 years ago Humble's Baytown Refinery workforce to begin a five day schedule July 1, manager R E Powell citing industry trend and long consideration by Humble officials. Also notes Kilpatrick's Smart Shoppe closing after six decades, Red Cross offices trimming due to funds, and East Harris County secession debate. The items reflect local Tri Cities changes and community figures.
On June 16 1963 Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. Highlights include Lincoln's 1858 Springfield speech, Gothams ladies day in 1883, Ford's 1903 incorporation, and Soweto riots in 1976. Other noted events cover Brezhnev's dual posts, Nureyev's defection, and Falklands tensions.
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