17 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1971
Page
1
Police investigate two battery thefts, one from L. D. Brockleman at 413 E Homan in Baytown and the other from John Davis at 2014 Colonial in the Humble Refinery west parking lot. Each battery valued at $0. The report notes other assorted items and unrelated data follows.
Gulf One chemicals Cedar Bayou Olefin Plant won a regional environmental design award from the Southwest Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The project included a new wing linked by a glass walkway forming an H shaped complex with garden spaces created by Bishop and Walker of Houston.
City officials debated whether Lockwood Andrews and Newnam could finish in 180 days versus a year. The council unanimously hired Bernard Johnson Co. with county support of 45 000 dollars to study ditch locations ownership and maintenance responsibilities, aiding planning work and future development.
Berlin guards opened fire at the barrier early today to stop a refugee attempt. A stray bullet hit the bedroom of a West Berlin home where two people were asleep. Washington reports Vietnam battlefield deaths in five weeks at a six year low, outpaced by deaths from accidents and disease among GIs. Combat deaths average six per week since Oct. 9 versus 21 per week from nonhostile causes.
The council discussed franchise terms for a cable TV provider, noting exclusivity is avoided but new entrants face high barriers. Mayor Walker questioned termination effects. McWilliams warned of hundreds of citizen calls. The rate at 5.25 dollars monthly was confirmed with 24 hour service lines and plans to expand channel offerings and education programming.
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