Joint crime unit seeks centralized HQ amid grant plans
South Houston and Baytown agencies push a cooperative task force to improve maneuverability by isolating the unit from participating departments and locating it centrally. The group relies on a Texas Criminal Justice Council grant administered by Baytown, with Sheriff Heard to be consulted on future funding. Moving the headquarters could take up to a year to install base station equipment.
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South Houston
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Baytown
Wilkinson
Texas Criminal Justice Council
Jack Heard
Heard
Mail Fraud Scheme Nets 210000 in Texas Routes
The case centers on a SAPAA style scheme racketing private mail delivery routes in Dallas Austin and San Antonio netting about 210000. William Sanderson claims routes sold for 400 each with promises of profit up to 4000 per route. Buyers placed funds in a trust that was allegedly misused. Ronald J and James Wescher of Dallas face charges as the scheme unfolds in federal court with possible prison and fines. Pioneer Postal Service Inc. previously faced a separate $500000 intake case in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
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SAPAA
Dallas
Austin
San Antone
William Sanderson
Sanderson
Ausinman
First Private Postal Inc
First Postal Inc
Texas
Ronald J
James Wesecher
Geo Coates
Pioneer Postal Service Inc
Dallenet Worth
San Dien Phoenix
Ariz
Kansas City
Exxon introduces Dexon polymers at Baytown plant
Exxon Chemical USA announced the commercial introduction of the Dexon family of olefin copolymers and terpolymers to be manufactured at Baytown. Dr. R A Steinkamp of Esso Research presented the new polymers at the Society of Plastics Engineers 31st Technical Conference in Montreal. J E Eger, Exxon vice president for plastics, emphasized meeting evolving customer needs with lower material costs and strength to weight improvements amid safety and environmental concerns.
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Montreal
Exxon
Ichemical USA
Dexon
Baytown
R. A.steinkamp
Esso Research and Engineering
Baytown Laboratory
Society of Plastics Engineers
Queen Elizabeth Hotel
J. E. Eger
Exxon Chemical USA
FAA Drives Order in Skies Like Local Ground Traffic
The Federal Aviation Administration oversees air traffic to maintain order and avoid collisions, paralleling how local governments regulate road traffic to ensure safe driving conditions.
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United States
Federal Aviation Administration
Cool House Cooling by Reducing Humidity
A practical note explains that lowering indoor humidity aids cooling by allowing perspiration to evaporate more readily. It argues that reducing water vapor enhances comfort through the natural cooling process and describes why drier air feels cooler.
Business States Its Case Sometimes
An AP survey notes American business faces pressure to speak out on national issues. James J. Needham, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, urges involvement in major economic matters, calling it a two way street. Officials decline to comment on Watergate’s impact as markets seek a stronger corporate voice.
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Mariel Weed
London Stock Exchange
New York
James J. Needham
New York Stock Exchange
Needham
Baytonian Elevated to Southland Paper Mills Board Role
The Southland Paper Mills board expands its top team with Baytonian R. O. Gribble named vice president of manufacturing. Gribble, moving from assistant manager, replaces C. L. Brown who becomes executive VP of operations. New officers include William C. Coward VP of finance, Max R. Petty VP of service, Herman T. Vardeman VP of engineering, and Lowery B. Pickard treasurer. Brown remains in Lufkin. Gribble based in Sheldon with Houston duties two days weekly.
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Houston Sp
Southland Paper Mills, Inc
Baytonian
R. 0
Gribble
Ashwood
Southland
Tmanufacturing
Brown
Lufkin
William C. Coward
Max R. Petty
Service
Hermat T. Vardeman
Lowery B. Pickard
Southlands
Sheldon
Houston
Rice University
Baytown
Relaxation Cure Aims At Headache Relief In Texas
Dr. Richard McKenzie at the University of Texas Medical School promotes a nonpill program for stress related headaches. The plan blends mental control, relaxation exercises, and auditory biofeedback to reduce frequency and severity, with home practice aided by a cassette and guided by his voice.
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San Antonio
Tex
Richard McKenzie
McKenzie
University of Texas Medical School At
Garth widening plan details for median and lanes
The plan shows a painted median with two 23 foot roadways, 59 feet of paved surface in an 80 foot right of way. Intersections at Garth Park and the Spur 201 crossing near Schilling will be wider and include left turn refuges and right turn lanes. The Spur crosses Garth near Gulf Coast Hospital and Garth will use seven inch reinforced concrete.
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Garth
Park
Schilling
Gulf Coast Hospital
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Baytown Community Center
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Bob Love
Albert Fanestiel
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American Stock Exchange
Pete Hawkins
Toastmasters’ Club
Allen Johnson
Bill Wheelock
General Telephone
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