12 May 1977
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1977
Page
1
City Council's absentee voting period begins at 96 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the conference room of the city hall through May 18 as part of the regular bond election. Glen Erwin schedules tax assessor activities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Bremen Germany hosts ships loading rapidly at the harbor as locals note the busy scene on Christmas Eve. The piece references Pearce Street Journal and the Barbours, with mentions of Mor pans Point and Houston's sister city relationship.
Partly cloudy and warm through Friday with low temperatures around night. Friday highs mid 80s. Tides Friday highs at 7:15 am and 1:30 pm. lows near 12:24 am and 1:61 pm. Sunrise Friday 6:30 am. sunset 8:08 pm.
A fragmented local scene shows Boy Hatchell seeking a dog’s owner, neighbors discussing future football stardom, and Gary Hardin rushing to pick up a date. Mentions of a four month car purchase, a food salesman Nebson Herbert, an early meeting by Law Williams, and Decker Drive under construction reflect small town concerns and daily routines.
Harold Lane 715 is a candidate for graduation at the University of Houston Clear Lake City. EDWasKU Lb. Lewis Jr. will receive his bachelor’s degree in accounting at the Sunday ceremony.
Anahauac hosts the Chambers County Youth Project Show in White Memorial Park Friday and Saturday with a record number of commercial calves to be shown and auctioned. Top 10 calves sold Saturday, followed by top 10 barrows as a new feature, livestock weighed Thursday 6 9 p m, homemaking entries due Thursday 3 30 p m, schedule includes horse shows, band, calf scramble, hootenanny, barbecue, sack races, fireworks, wagon rides, and a youth auction set for 7 p m Saturday.
A Senate committee refused to approve a bill proposed to consolidate property tax appraisals, potentially killing the measure for a second straight session. The action signals continued opposition and risks stalling the proposal, with lawmakers undecided on the reform's scope and impact.
Stan White was installed president of Baytown Jaycees by H Buster Bailey at the annual awards and installation banquet. New officers include Stan Wiggins internal vice president Sam Springer treasurer Jim Sanders state director and Ralph Butler John Sherman directors Barry Reiter internal vice president not present. Headrunner Outstanding Jaycee and Keyman awards went to White while Sanders earned the Spark Plug and Outstanding Project Awards. A special presentation honored Larry Hall ongoing president with additional recognitions for past service. Certificates went to Wayne Marcy owner of KBUK Bailey and Duane Walters. other guests included Larry Thompson Keith Locke and local Baytonians at Bonanza Sirloin Pit.
Secretary of State Cyrus K. Vance met King Juan Carlos and Spanish officials in Madrid and expressed great admiration for Spain's move toward democracy after four decades of dictatorship. He and Premier Adolfo Suárez discussed expanding military cooperation and NATO prospects as Spain moves toward free elections and political party legalization.
In Vernon McManus capital murder trial Paula Cantrell Derese faced cross examination as defense pressed the scapegoat theory. Prosecutors argued she wrote letters before the plot, which were ruled inadmissible, while she testified about the July 1964 killings of her parents and related chats with McManus and others.
Commissioner Jim Fonteno confirms his aide Earl Farmer will seek the county treasurer office. Farmer, a Highlands native and Fonteno aide, would resign from staff upon filing and pledges cooperation with the county auditor. Local resident Leslie E. Wiggins supports Farmer, while Fonteno cautions the gathering that this was not a political meeting.
A garbled AP World Wireless update reports legislative debate on government programs and oil yields with hearings scheduled. separate Saudi explosion halts a major pipeline with one death and dozens injured. Texas insurance rate hearings loom. Texas Medical Association gathering underway. Governor Dolph Briscoe remarks on potential death penalty execution delays before September 1.
A gripping tale about elderly parents abused by their children unfolds in The Sum edition. Written by Tom from Newspaper Enterprise Association previews on Page 4A. The piece notes a long running issue in Ragland where mistreatment has led to the coined term Granny Barking and widespread concern.
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