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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1977
Page
1
A stray OCR snippet describes PICK UP STICKS TITY CHEWS starting brush and tree limb collection in the Bowie Addition. It mentions areas east of Highway and Mabry Road to Pelly, with students missing classes Monday for service sessions by teachers.
Frank Kowis of New Waverly is listed as pending services at Metcalf Funeral Home in Cantu. He is noted as the brother of Virs A. J. Dietz of 2010 Carolina and reportedly died Saturday at Houston Hospital. A Croshy Card Festival begins at midnight Sunday at Sacred Wealth Calalie Church on Runneburg Road in Osby with old-fashioned jug band music and live entertainment.
Pately cloudy conditions with slight chance of showers. Nighttime temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Weekend forecast calls for a temperate range from the mid 60s to' 70s. Sunrise Sunday at 7:15, sunset about 7:00 p.m. Monday sunrise at 7:21 a.m., sunset around 7:16 p.m. Dennies weak tides.
Phyluss Busch presents Alaskan ks to Blanche Weiler Ruth Womack and her reluctant rose from the Goose Race at Sovse Creek viewed on video tape. Grover Edge recounts a long ago adventure in Galveston. Jo Ann Bryant helps collect a recipe as Don Cooke pursues a major project in Me city. Police funds sought for Harris County juvenile unit. Annie Crawford applies for 125525 in Criminal Justice funds. The Baytown led anti crime effort involves multiple agencies including Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff with Lt Collins and Lt Killian coordinating investigators to detect control and prevent organized crime. The unit operates to share information and coordinate six years in existence.
LaPay, a resident of Anahuac area, fought off a large alligator after entering shallow water at Tri City Beach Road. He escaped with a bruised arm and was treated at home before hospital care. Wildlife officials note alligators are increasing in parts of Chambers and Jefferson Counties and may pose danger as they lose natural fear of humans.
The U S government's authority to borrow funds to pay debts expired prompting Treasury plans for a contingency. Congress faces a debt ceiling dispute with the House and Senate at odds over the limit through 1971. President Carter must approve any final compromise after a conference committee.
Perry Straet Journal records a dining room gathering on South Main with guests and a remark about a politician who promised to burn bridges upon arrival. The note mentions Pearce Straet and Wimpy Wismer in the Glorit room context and hints at political double crossing.
Fragmented report outlines hijackings and rescue efforts across continents. It notes hostage demands for prisoners and large ransoms while officials stress security at airports. A Dallas area transfer update hints at fuel and power concerns amid growing tensions.
Washington reports outline why the Panama Canal issue remains a top national concern. The article cites 13 years of effort, high national interests, and arguments supporting a treaty decision by the United States as signed by President Carter on September 7.
Washington AP reports on defense policy and naval roles amid a missile crisis. The piece discusses canal transit, ship contingencies, and NATO movement impacts with references to aircraft carriers and marine divisions.
The Baytown Sun notes October marks the official opening of Sterling Mundelpsil Library expansion with a $1 million program. An open house is scheduled from 3 to 5 on October 24 at the library. Angie Hodnguez, daughter of Mr and Mrs D R Bodripuer, is a junior at Ross S. Sterling High School and titled Sweet Sixteen.
The city launches a renewed dog and cat sterilization voucher program Monday with $15,000 in revenue sharing funds. Residents within city limits can obtain a 320 voucher to defray sterilization costs at the animal shelter near West Main Sewage Treatment Plant. The effort aims to cut stray numbers and support rabies control as officers increasingly pick up lost animals.
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