Colleagues stunned by senator's death by own action
Sen. John East 55 was found in his Greenville home garage by an aide and died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Dr. Lawrence Harris called it suicide. A note linked to health problems was found. East had polio related wheelchair use and prior illnesses. Colleagues, including mentor Sen. Jesse Helms, mourn the GOP senator. President Reagan praised East as a patriot.
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South Carolina
Double‑sided advice on stock market gambles
A smart broker warns there are two times not to gamble on the stock market. First when one can afford it, and second when one cannot. The lesson emphasizes prudent risk limits and avoiding overexposure in volatile periods.
Around Town finds and personal notes from Big Thicket flood scare
Lou and Gene Kessler, formerly of Bayton, narrowly escape as floodwater traps them among trees in Big Thicket Lake Estates until neighbors rescue them by boat. Other items note Cancun vacation chatter, Ada Rabke's barn plan, late phone call for Bernie Stevenson, and local youths and residents in everyday tasks.
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Major crime in Baytown rises 16.55 percent
Baytown total major crimes through May reach 1,859, up from 1,595 last year. Murders double to four. robberies rise 23.52 percent to 42. assaults up 51.51 percent to 50. Burglary climbs 38.18 percent to 503. auto theft up 17.57 percent to 194. Property losses total 2.2 million, up 59.62 percent. stolen-property recovery up 17.53 percent to 883,242. Case clearances rise to 792. adult arrests fall to 1,413 from 1,528.
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Louise Shaw
Baytown
U S crime rate hits decade low in 1985
The Justice Department reports that 1985 saw a drop of 600000 crime touched households to one in four, the lowest level in ten years. About 22.2 million households were affected, down from 22.8 million the prior year, with high income and urban households more at risk and black households somewhat more vulnerable than white households.
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Baytown Prepares Big July 4 Celebration At Bicentennial Park
Baytown unveils plans for its 10th annual Fourth of July at Bicentennial Park. events run from 6 a.m. with a five mile run, parade at noon, sky diving, singing, contests, and performances by Jet Texas and Alpha 6. highlights include the Sesquicentennial cake contest, Goose Race, bicycle rodeo, and Little Mr and Mrs July 4. parade marshal is former mayor R H Red Pruett.
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Baytown
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East Republic
Texas
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Red’ Pruett
Harris County
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Shelly Marcontell
Crosby-Huffman- Baytown
Lee College
Jet Texas
Austin
Goose Creek
Ball Field
Alpha 6
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Reagan wins vote on Contra aid tensions persist in Congress
Reagan hailed House approval of 100 million in mainly military aid to Contras as a start, but observers warn the fight isn’t over. Lawmakers cite constitutional clashes over foreign policy and purse power, with about 150 members poised on continued battle ahead despite voter ambivalence toward intervention.
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Weather forecast shows heat with sun and storms
Partly cloudy skies and hot temperatures are forecast with a Monday night low in the mid 70s. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies with a chance of afternoon thundershowers and a high mid 90s. A 24hour period records a low around 8 and a high of 96 degrees.
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