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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1973
Page
1
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital introduced xeroradiographic exams on March 6 1973, with faster reports within an hour and significantly reduced radiation. Dr. Goodrich notes tiny calcifications indicating early cancer are clearly shown, promising routine checks especially for women.
Firefighters reported a blaze at 1612 Elm descended from a torch used to melt lead by plumbers working under a bathroom renovation. The frame house suffered extensive smoke and attic damage as crews forced entry through roof and ceiling. resident Willie Ray and his wife planned to remain living there during repairs.
Two medium sized white poodles with collars and tags went missing Thursday in the Eva Maude subdivision. One is male and the other female. If found, call Dannie Car at 427-2629.
In Washington, Sissy Farenthold of the National Women's Political Caucus criticizes President Nixon for linking day care centers to family breakdown. The report also covers items from Houston on cancer research uncertainty, Shell Oil strike safety talks, and other national briefs.
The Baytown council approved Mayor Glen Walker's Job Fair Committee with members Betsy Webber Maurice Watts Tom Litras Ed Green Ben Sizemore Perry Smith Dorothy Price W. L. Ward and four mayoral candidates Donna Cryer Al Clayton Tom Gentry and Glen Walker. The panel will arrange summer employment placement for youths.
Langford says the city now processes about 3 million gallons daily with peaks near 1.4 million. Councilman Gentry questions rerouting East Dive to the Central District plant. Langford supports using the Craigmont package plant, rated at 250000 gallons per day, to handle extra east district load until expansion. Public Law 92.500 replaces REA rules.
A garbled notice reports a public funding issue for a dance event. It notes federal funds reimbursement and mentions Langford and Columbus Hall. Officials from KC discuss proceeding or canceling with no definitive plan.
City official LeFevre questions whether 1971 figures should determine federal revenue sharing. Treasury says Sept 30 1970 data were correct, affecting an added $364.13 from industrial contracts. Federal grants rose from 37,830 in 1970 to 31,015 in 1971.
City Atty. Noel Richardson cites Section 5.08 Elec tion Code to define residency for official and employee in Baytown. He notes that residence depends on circumstances and intention, with council judging members' qualifications under Section 25 of the city charter.
A small apricot female dog found at the wreck site wore jewelry reportedly belonging to victims, as investigators reopened U S 290 after a Greyhound bus crash near Roseland Oaks. The bus from San Francisco to Miami collided with a bridge abutment, killing and injuring multiple passengers. Vaughn Baxter Thomas died at the scene. The highway, slated for I 10 expansion, remains limited by funding.
Baytown police investigate a series of thefts including an auto break in at Robert E. Lee High parking lot where a stereo tape deck and two tapes valued at 340 were stolen. A three blade electric tractor worth 1328 was taken from Cryer Pest Control. Clothing worth 400 reported stolen from an apartment since February 19.
The N Wheels Square Dance Club hosts lessons at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the village apartments recreation room. For details call 422 7486 or 427 2509.
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