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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1976
Page
1
The Beach City audit committee found missing January 1976 documents and irregularities in city books. They noted unentered receipts, incorrect balances, and questioned past expenditures. council backed audit recommendations and plans to appoint a new treasurer.
Police reported at least 44 killed and 77 wounded in Beirut and eastern and northern Lebanon during another night of combat. In Washington the US posted a fourth straight monthly trade deficit in April, smaller than March.
In Houston a civil suit against Texas Supreme Court nominee Donald B. Yarbrough claims Douglas W. Ford and Rex L. Cooper provided $10000 in gold collateral and a $100000 check to buy Fairfield Bank shares. They allege the money financed Yarbrough’s control of Commercial Bank of Victoria without their knowledge. Ford described the daylong testimony as part of the trial in Judge William N. Blanton Jr.’s court.
Channelview School Board calls a 7 p.m. special meeting on June 1 to review air conditioning maintenance plans and bids from six companies. Trustees weigh fulltime inspection needs, with architect Hedrick noting one person may not cover all four campuses, and discuss temperature control equipment bids from $2,955 to $15,448.
Baytown board member Hanson states his priority is a strong education for his three children and the community. He cites past debates on integration, data collection before decisions, and ongoing focus on improving basics and curricula while balancing changes with stability. Hanson notes his background in chemical engineering, Navy service, and local leadership roles.
Beach City officials discuss postponing city treasurer appointment and reallocating funds to public safety defense and administration. A part time city attorney may be hired, and a budget plan for July 1976 to June 1977 will be prepared. The council also considers traffic issues on FM 2354 and requests help from Baytown and county agencies.
Security officers said the blonde European killed at Israel's international airport and a woman guard were traveling on forged Dutch passports. Authorities had not yet identified the man.
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