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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1972
Page
1
A long personal column recounts a famous actor’s return to work after a severe stroke. He describes medical care, a six week recovery, blood pressure normalization, and weight loss. The piece urges healthier living to extend life and improve energy, noting a challenge to employers and readers alike.
A council session adjourned with calls to keep noon Wednesday open for a special meeting to reexamine actions from the night before. Richardson said Bailes accused him of intimidation, but cooler heads prevailed as the mayor helped dissolve the argument. The lawsuit by the phone company against Bayla Steve Blass ended with a withdrawal.
Gov. Smith cites tax cuts saving 134 million and a 125 million revenue revision to remove a 200 million tax need. Welfare rolls growth drops to 5 thousand monthly after data study. He opposes no fault auto insurance and proposes drug law tweaks including probation with record erasure. He dismisses polls as unreliable and notes ground subsidence as a local issue. Free Puppies ad ends.
Baye stoan officials discuss General Telephone rate increases as council contemplates a 1 percent rise, potential court action, and injunctions. Members note service concerns and timing, with mayor and Bailey contrasting views on avoiding litigation. Bailey later confirms San Angelo line supports keeping the city out of court.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Queen wife of former Justice of the Peace Walter E. Queen in Baytown. She died Monday in a Baytown hospital after living there about 15 years. Survived by husband Walter E. Queen a Baytown attorney son Walter E. Queen Jr. of Baytown two daughters Carrie Lee and Melwese Queen of Baytown her mother Mrs. Liddie Louise Scroggins of Baytown and four sisters Mrs. Marvin Scroggins Houston Mrs. Melvin C. Cott le Seattle Mrs. Audrey Maester Gilroy and Mrs. Ernest L. Dorton Baytown also one brother McLeary Findlay Silsbee burial Cedar Crest Cemetery Earthman Funeral Home directing pallbearers listed.
Kloesel and the Dirty 30 state they have not endorsed Allen in the district race. A July 1971 Post article notes Allen’s reform voting record as largely mixed with ethics issues and a dispute over recognizing Rep Frances Farenthold, signaling internal party tension ahead of a May primary.
Baytown police investigate the shooting death of Beatrice J. Dodson 49 of 9314 Highway 146 who died at 9 25 pm in a Baytown hospital. She was found wounded at Bea s Liquor Store on Highway 146 around 9 pm Tuesday. Funeral plans for the Dodson family are being arranged.
The council considers bids for radio equipment with 73 percent federal funding but delays action as Mayor Welker notes uncertain local financing while Harris County has pledged over $125 000 for a three year shared program.
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