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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
3
A historical study lists 12 100 deaths from explosions and fires, 10 500 from vehicle accidents, 8 300 from natural disasters such as floods and tornadoes, 7 800 from civilian air catastrophes, and 6 417 from water and quarry related disasters. It notes 14 percent from 1941 to 1975’s 4 large events and suggests mortality patterns shift over time.
The EPA cites studies showing higher bladder intestinal and urinary tract cancer rates among people drinking chlorinated water, especially over 60, with chloroform identified as a carcinogenic byproduct. Some experts warn of latency up to 30 years, yet others defend chlorine as essential for public health and purification while acknowledging residual risk.
The piece notes praise for President Carter’s early overseas trip but cites Claridge’s hotel in London as upset after 60 reserved rooms for staff were canceled for a cheaper hotel. Press Secretary Powell calls Carter tight with money while critics fear tax hikes if his energy program grows federal costs.
Sun Files reports from 90 years ago May 1997 mention cornerstones laid at a local hospital. W. R. Hedrick led the project with Joseph Bain and Louise High School coach among attendees. Several local figures attended as builders and educators in the community hospital event.
Baytown residents report a small nocturnal visitor nicknamed Littlefoot stealing pecans from their home. The mysterious creature moves pecans nightly, avoids traps, hides nuts in various spots, and even interrupts a typewriter. Officials wonder if a squirrel, raccoon, or other critter is behind the strange caper.
A clark notes two stores remain open in a largely deserted area while a new mall on the Interstate draws shoppers. He argues local decision makers failed to study area needs and channel funds to long idle projects. The Garden Grove pastor appears weekly on a TV program titled Hour of Power.
The Baytown Sun shows the paper’s editorial leadership with Leon Brown Wadley Fred Hornberger and Fred Hartman listed as editors and publishers. It outlines department heads and staff roles, including the publisher general manager and associated positions, along with policy notes and eligibility criteria for staff appointments and board involvement.
The fragment suggests a column titled The Way it Was with a date May 1 and mentions Mecklenburg and royal authority. Details are unclear but imply a historical or local-interest item referencing regional governance and officials.
Fragmented notes describe undercover informants, tax evasion probes, and a confidential Chilean loan scheme involving Augusto Pinochet kin. Mentions Alexander threatens informant funding cuts, congressional taxation actions, and a $100 million loan contract with European banks, plus a Bolivian firm tied to the deal.
A reader seeks advice on recurrent ear keloids after piercings and whether surgical removal is wise. Dr Lamb cautions against surgical removal alone due to high recurrence and recommends dermatology evaluation, possibly x ray therapy to reduce regrowth.
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