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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1975
Page
1
In a discussion on expansion policies the Baytown council considers a uniform industrial tax structure to attract new companies while supporting existing industries. Industry leaders note that incentives could lure firms but argue for stable rates and predict long term benefits.
A new food stamp office has started operations in Bustown to assist residents seeking benefit assistance. Local officials urge eligible individuals to apply and inquire about program requirements.
Regents clash over Citizens National Bank bid for time deposits under 100000 dollars. The bank proposes paying the maximum rate allowed by governing regulations, with questions about whether rates apply to all accounts or only to individuals. After a series of motions, the board accepted Citizens bid with a narrow vote, aiming to secure the highest possible interest rate for the college’s funds.
After weeks of study and talks with phone officials, Baytown council passed a rate ordinance. Effective in 10 days, Baytown Shiloh zone residential rates are $9.25 one party, $1.74 extensions for four party, total $10.50. business rates at $31 one party, $2 extensions. Highlands will see the same rollout. About 18,000 Baytown and Shiloh customers plus 1,500 in Highlands affected.
Services for Herbert Garret, 57, of Mount Pleasant, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church in Pittsburg. He died early Thursday in a Mount Pleasant hospital. He was the brother of Mrs. Davie Alexander of Baytown and the uncle of Roy Willie Carroll Hughes Mrs H B McGhee and Tommy and Jerry Alexander all of Baytown.
Harris County Commissioners reject a praise of federally subsidized flood insurance during a public meeting in New Orleans. They also approve a $100,000 contract with Bernard Johnson Inc. for architectural services on a proposed county hall building, despite opposition from Commissioner E A Lyons. The county faces a federal court order to provide new jail facilities and plans a September $10 million bond issue with $15 million for the jail.
The Texas Offshore Terminal Commission voted to dissolve at a Thursday meeting, leaving Seadock a path to build an offshore port near Freeport. The move ends the commission’s work after 30 months. remaining funds may be turned over to the General Land Office, with staff reductions noted. Five of nine commissioners attended including former Baytown mayor Red Fruety.
Council members heard opposing views over Club Brio and its impact on the Homan Street area. Parsons showed slides of construction and parking plans while neighbors cited disruptions from Challenge Limited and nearby stores. The club promised a large parking lot and off duty police, but critics warned of noise and traffic as a major change to the skyline.
Flour Engineering Co reports Exxon construction near completion of underground work at an old tank farm site. More than 1,600 Brown and Root workers currently on site, expected to peak at 3,000 by early 197H. Above ground equipment to arrive in six months, including a 200 foot pipe still. Five new crude tanks built since last year and 13 tanks under construction for fuel oil to be shipped by barge.
An explosion damaged U S Bureau of Indian Affairs offices in Alameda after a caller warned a newspaper that a terrorist group would strike. Gov Dolph Briscoe announced a 1.37 million federal grant to aid Laredo economic development at the former Air Force Base site for an industrial park.
A three month old collie mixed dog seeks adoption. The Animal Protection League will cover spaying costs. Contact 1427-8337. Also two white kittens and one gray kitten about two months old need homes. Call 422-2850.
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