Baytown Council Lowers Firefighters Minimum Age to 18
Baytown City Council voted to reduce the minimum age for professional firefighters from 21 to 18 while leaving policemen’s minimum age at 21. Civil Service rules allow ages 13 to 36 for starting firefighters. the change applies to eligibility for both paid and volunteer positions. The decision follows Civic Day activities and aligns with state law, though federal age protections are noted.
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City workers petition for sick time and merit pay changes
A petition signed by 191 of 420 city employees seeks cost estimates and rapid implementation of sick time pay changes and a merit pay system. City officials, unaware of the petition before Friday night meeting, unanimous ly accepted it with four abstentions on a motion to have admin istration prepare figures within six days. The document urges priority in the 1977 78 budget and argues merit pay would reward superior performance and attract prospective workers.
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C. Wack Kimmons
Jody FH. Lander
Allen Cannon
Bloodmobile at Sun parking lot to aid donors
ANMANGEMGIVES ARE being made for a bloodmobile unit to be at The Sun parking lot March 19 for donors. Call the Sun editorial department to schedule donations. McHugh Helps COAST GUARD Aviator Machinist's Mate Second Class Patrick C. McHugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. McHugh of Highlands and whose wife, Kathy, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Q. J. LeBlanc of 5606 Bayway Drive, will be helping enfurve the 20-mile fishery con servation zone.
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Playday at BAYTOWN YOUTH Fair and Livestock Assn
Playday starts 10 a.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds on North Main with details via 427-9092. Hospital notes list Mrs. Bay Unger of 210 W James, Alvin, in room 4B at Alvin Community Hospital with visitors welcome. BAYTONIAN Del Power in ICU at Methodist Houston for tests with no visitors. In Germany, Pvt Reginald Nevels, 21, son of Cliffton and Mrs Holmes of 3385 Alamo, assigned to Seventh Signal Brigade in Kaiserslautern. Dean's List Kathryn Morris, Hurley G. Work at 214 Burnet named for cartoons. others mentioned in campus and community life.
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Crosby Junior High needs new facility say school leaders
Principal John David and Drew Junior High staff urge a modern facility to handle 250 to 300 students, citing severe crowding at lunch, library, gym, and restrooms. A 7:00 p.m. school board meeting Monday will discuss building needs and enrollment factors.
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Weather Turns Cooler In Baytown This Weekend
Baytown area forecast calls for a fair and cooler night then Saturday. Lows Friday expected in the mid 40s and a high near 74 on Saturday. Tides listed for Saturday at 4 46 p m and 11 87 p m with lows at 8 08 am and 8 41 pm. Sunrise Saturday 6 35 am Sunset 6 28 pm.
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Brazil cancels 25 year mutual defense pact with US
Brazil today canceled its 25 year mutual defense treaty with the United States amid a human rights dispute. The move comes as Washington faces pressure on human rights and the Carter administration's handling of a hostage situation in the capital. Police reported a drastic tone in global affairs as officials reassess defense and foreign policy amid regional tensions.
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City Okays Garth Road Esplanade Beautification Plan
City Council approved beautification of the Garth Road esplanade between Park and Decker Drive and the Albert Thomas Plaza medians. Plans include 19 circular planters on Garth and triangular berms with plantings, funded by a $1,000 donation from Independent Insurance Agents of Haytown and bond funds from the 1975 capital improvements program.
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Pearce Street Journal Required Reading in Texas
AUSTIN public servant statement stresses reading in Texas mindset. Charles R. Barden urges balance between environment and industrial development, arguing neither stance is correct and calling for thoughtful policy.
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First Juror Picked In McManus Capital Murder Trial
Houston pipefitter William R. Wilson was selected as the first juror in Vernon E. McManus's capital murder trial in Harris County 179th District Court. Jury selection extends over weeks as prosecutors and defense question dozens of prospective jurors, with McMaster noting unusually high opposition to the death penalty among candidates.
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Stu) Stewart
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Services Saturday For Felix Hatchell
Felix Hatchell a vice president at Horace Mann Junior High died of a heart attack about 9 45 p m at Robert Lee Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 30 p m Saturday at Earthman Funeral Home with Rev Dr Hubert Moore and Rev Clyde Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Cedarcrest Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Helga Hatchell of Baytown two brothers Bob Hatchell and Jack Hatchell, one sister Mrs Elaide Casey and the Cantrells daughter Paula Cantrell Derese.
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