Baytown Fire Chief Details Department Shortcomings and Reforms
Baytown Fire Chief Jim Bland outlines a two part statement detailing conditions when he arrived in Baytown and the improvements under his leadership. He cites maintenance lapses, no active fire prevention, outdated manuals, cluttered stations, and limited tools. He describes instituting preventive maintenance, training, new gear, cleaner stations, and upgraded facilities. Aimed at taxpayer savings, the program includes air masks, stand by generators, and improved living spaces.
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Public Education Council
Baytown Fire Department
Natonal Fire Protection Association
Wack
National Fire Protection Association
Ward Head
School Implements Behavior Modification Project
Carver Jones Elementary adopts a school wide behavior modification program funded by a 7962 grant awarded through the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas and the Western Institute of Science and Technology. Dr. Carter notes aims to increase positive behaviors, reduce punishments, and train teachers in using reinforcers. Jerry Colosimo serves as chief consultant.
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Johnny Clark
Tion
Toware
Tommy Carter
L Foundation
University of Texas
Western Institute of Sci
Carter
Jerry Colosimo
Western Institute For Science and Technology
Vanguard Programs
Six Astro Players Cars Impounded On Interstate 10
Six cars allegedly owned by Astro baseball players were impounded by the Texas Department of Public Safety after a truck driver faced charges for presenting a fake bill of lading and lacking motor carrier authority. Darrell E. Haskins of Auto Wholesalers Cocoa Florida pleaded guilty in Baytown to the two charges, totaling 405 dollars in fines. The vehicles, hauled at 110 dollars per car, were seized at the Key Oil Truck Stop off Interstate 10. Two cars are from Texas and four from out of state. owners’ names were not released. DPS continues the investigation for possible additional fines.
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Houston
Astro
Interstate 10
Department of Public Safety
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Jerry Pittman
DPS
Darrell E. Haskins
Cocoa
Fla
Terstate 10
Haskins
Baytown
Morrison
Texas
City Council OKs 2.6 Million Bonds Sale
The council adopts a resolution authorizing the sale of 2.6 million dollars in general obligation bonds for the 1970 capital improvements program. Fiscal agent Tom Masterson says it is economical to sell as one package and notes rates may rise. Councilman Charley C. Walker is named chairman of the committee to select the city auditor for next year.
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Tom Masterson
Masterson
Charley C. Walker
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