McManus vows to fight death row appeal despite Cantrell murders
Vernon McManus in Harris County Jail proclaims innocence after being held on a bench warrant since September. He faces potential testimony in a co defendant trial, studies legal texts, writes a book, and maintains a daily journal as he awaits Texas Court of Criminal Appeals action on a possible new trial. He denies involvement in the Cantrell murders and criticizes the criminal justice system. He mentions his daughter and expresses bitterness over the process.
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Police Detective Testifies On Plaskett Statement
Baytown police detective P. J. Kuehn testified that Mrs. Plaskett was told the statement could be used in court before she gave it as detectives continued to challenge its voluntariness. The May 1 questioning followed a burglary charge and included witnesses and relatives. defense notes disputed promises and custody details while the defendant denied the charges.
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Cold Morning Temperatures Drop in Baytown
A frigid Tuesday morning in Baytown saw the season's lowest reading, signaling the start of fall. Reports mention a prior low of 62 and note activities by the American Association and SAARP with events at Citizens National Bank and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Proceeds support the MD Millerison-Canver Research Center in Houston.
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Longtime Baytown resident Mrs. Huby Lee Stovall services
Funeral services for Mrs. Huby Lee Stovall of Baytown will be held at 4 30 p m in the Paul U Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev A Jordan and Dr William Edward Thiele officiating She died Monday morning in Baytown hospital A Newton County native she had lived in Baytown since 1919 She was married to the late W C Stovall a pioneering Goose Creek official and former city marshal Her notable relatives include her great grandfather Francis Asbury Wilson an early Texas Methodist leader who helped establish Wesley College in San Augustine and her uncle David McMahan who hosted secret Methodist services under Mexican rule The article hints at further details on Page 9 4
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Around Agnes Haynes Seeks A Drain Picture
A cluttered item notes Agnes Haynes seeking a drain image while Larry Russell shows happiness after a favored game win. Various names appear in brief social fragments as townsfolk share moments of sport, courtesy, and travel.
Baytown Weather Outlook Shows Warmer Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy and warmer conditions expected for the Baytown area. Tuesday night low around 30s with Wednesday highs in the 80s. tides noted with high and low times for Wednesday morning.
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Global News Wrap Surfaces Conflicts and Trials
Indira Gandhi released in corruption case after police custody. Gulf of Mexico natural gas well blows out damaging a drilling platform valued at about 20 million dollars. Kidnapping case in Rome ends with ransom demand and family impact. Belgrade hosts arms race concerns at an international conference. Algerian government frees five Japanese Red Army hijackers as hostages await release. Carter engages Egypt and Israel on Arab state settlement. Amarillo reports defense case amid a Fort Worth murder link. Texas agriculture chief urges farmers to engage in politics.
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Carter Says U S and Soviet Near Major Arms Accord
President Carter told the United Nations General Assembly that the United States and the Soviet Union are close to a significant strategic weapons agreement. He offered to cut U S nuclear arsenals by up to 50 percent if the Soviets match, and stressed flexibility on Middle East peace while affirming Israel’s security and Palestinian rights. He planned meetings with Egyptian and Israeli leaders to push diplomacy.
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Second Workshop Meeting Sets Bond Election Chance
In a Monday night workshop the school board discussed a possible bond election for a new special education facility and building program. Trustee Clark urged September to November as ideal months for bond votes citing voter support and higher interest in that period. Inflation concerns and refiguring costs were noted as factors affecting the plan and financing without a general election.
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Senate weighs deregulation compromise amid filibuster endgame
Washington Senate leaders near an end to the filibuster over a deregulation plan as White House advisers signal acceptance of deregulation beginning in 1987. A vote on the Hicksom compromise is possible today, with support from key Democrats and pressure from Mondale to break the stalemate before the election.
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Crosby Elementary class expansion eases crowding
Crosby Elementary School reduces overcrowding from 93 pupils per class to about 22 as new second and third grade sections open. The second grade shares space in the library while third grade plans to use Crosby Intermediate School nearby. Principal and district officials say space remains tight with potential future needs tied to fieldhouse renovation and continued enrollment growth.
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Bevil quips about Washington run after Beaumont dinner
A fragmented recount notes Dr. John Richard Bevil honored at a Beaumont UAH dinner with quadruplets present. When asked why he hadn’t run for Congress, Bevil replied “Maybe next year” amid local accolades and chatter about national politics.
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