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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1975
Page
2
Voters receive a Q and A document about county water control bonds. The message outlines revenue bonds, repayment, and funding sources including possible federal funds. It notes proceeds used for specific projects and program adequacy, with emphasis on how funds are allocated and restricted.
An AP correspondent chronicles Saigon’s fall and aftermath. South Vietnamese soldiers march wearily through the streets while eager North Vietnamese troops advance. Abandoned tanks and burned vehicles dot the scene as residents and officials confront the rapid collapse of the regime and mass displacement.
The author argues bicycles cut transportation costs and offer health benefits. A bike replaces subways or cars for commutes and short trips, saving money and reducing stress. He cites figures from Bernard Sloan and notes faster, safer movement in heavy traffic plus exercise advantages.
Representative Wilbur D Mills returns to the House after treatment and indicates he is inclined not to run again in 1974. The AP synopsis notes other items including school financing debate and Presbyterian Assembly details.
Police say 27 year old Marvin Garetz of Magnolia is charged with murder in a Monday stabbing death. Juan Severo Martinez III of Houston was fatally stabbed at 1400 Lindbergh Bond during an incident tied to a 320 000 bond.
Services will be at Gibson Funeral Chapel Lufkin at 1 pm Wednesday for former Baytonian ml of Lufkin. He died Monday at Hospital. Survived by wife Laelen Dutton of Landan and daughter Maur Gordon of Baton Rouge formerly of Baytown.
AUSTIN Three persons from the Baytown area were named Monday among 446 candidates who passed the state bar examination. William J. Harris of La Porte Lilla Ann Savage of Mont Belvieu and Gary H Kappler of Baytown are now licensed attorneys.
BAYTOWN AREA surfers are invited to an organizational meeting for a Houston Galveston Beaumont area branch of the World Christian Surfing Association at 8 p.m. June 2 in Lake Jackson. A free surfing movie will be shown.
The Cajun Festival is scheduled for Saturday with Heensland Shows entertaining. Caneels plan events including a trailer display and a Cepin Club appearance. The program features decorations and activities along Baytown, with organizers urging attendance and participation.
Chambers Commissioners outline plans to set a tax election date and approve several county purchases. Items include vehicle equipment for mosquito control, desk purchases, radio equipment, speed limit signs, and drainage work on a county road. Also noted are pipeline matters, a drain cleaning project near Winnie, and engineer reports on county facilities.
Representative Eckhardt introduces an amendment to the Conservation and Oil Act aimed at lowering oil costs by setting a new average price target for stripper well production at about 7.30 to 12.50 dollars per barrel, based on December data.
The note praises a fee for assisting in passing a rape bill while discussing legal limits and a 70 percent rise in rape nationwide over the past five years. It mentions admission of past sexual conduct as material and extends statutes of limitations to three years. The current limit is one year. The source references the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Crosby School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the new Crosby High School building to discuss building problems at the request of Saul Friedman Construction Co. Free kittens offered by local ads. contact numbers 422-8065 and 427-6748.
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