Costly Market Bridge Proposal Raises Permitting Hurdles
Baytown officials cited higher costs for a trestle roadway over Goose Creek and outlined the permit process with the U S Coast Guard Texas Water Quality Board and U S Corps of Engineers. A public hearing is expected about 60 days away as objections from the Fish and Wildlife Service are noted.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Hutchison
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Texas Water Quality Board
U. S. Coast Guard
Goose Creek
Market Street
New Orleans
Corps of Engineers
Coast Guard
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Old-Timed Dance at Crosby American Legion Hall
An old-temed dance will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hall in Crosby. The Texas Dutchman Orchestra will perform.
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American Legion Hall
Crosby
Texas Dutchman Orchestra
Thunder storms hit Central and South Texas in cold front move
Thunder storms described as very heavy rolled through Central and South Texas as a cold front pushed south bringing rain and cooler temperatures. In New York, major American companies reported quarterly earnings up from a weak third quarter last year, indicating overall improvement.
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Dallas
South
Texas
New York
Bentsen Opposes Oil Divestiture Amid Market Street Bridge Debate
In remarks at the county HQ, Bentsen cites inflation and high interest rates under current policies. He opposes oil company divestiture as ineffective for energy issues. Mayor Tom Gentry presents a resolution from the city council opposing the Fish and Wildlife Service plan for a Market Street Bridge, despite it delaying evacuation needs and adding 264000 dollars to cost.
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Bentsen
Tom Gentry
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Market Street
Gentry
Federal
Goose Creek
State resumes swine flu program in Texas
Texas health officials announce the swine flu immunization program will restart after a pause. Mallory says the vaccine is safe and will protect Texans, with guidance for those sensitive to eggs.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Texas Department of
Mallory
Pittsburgh
Philip W
Speriences
Frans L. Duff
Rtment
City Debates Pay Plan Disparities for Police and Fire Departments
A city report cites pay inequities between police and fire departments, noting longer hours for firefighters and limited advancement. It highlights proposed police pay starting at 5.45 per hour versus 3.67 for firefighters, with top wages at 7.04 and 4.69 respectively, plus a city auto allowance and increased retirement benefits for police.
Minnie Pearl Treated for Exhaustion in Nashville
Country comedian Minnie Pearl was treated at St Thomas Hospital for exhaustion and released home to rest. Henry Cannon, her manager, said she is going to be all right after the Friday discharge.
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Nashville, Tenn
Minnie Pearl
St. Thomas Hospital
Miss Pearl
Henry Cannon
Birthday Wishes Parcel For Several Local Celebrants
Scott Finley aged 14 is a Saturday birthday celebrant with family greetings. Cindy Pentecost and son Jody receive Saturday best wishes from Ricky and Jay Dee. Gloria Ainsworth gets Saturday greetings from Myrtle Banks and Jimmy Limerley. Dorothy Matthews receives Sunday wishes from her family. Steve Sims receives Sunday birthday wishes from Claudia, Baby and Maggie. Ron Tolleson and Mrs Mildred Grant also receive birthday wishes for upcoming dates.
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Scott Finley
Cindy Pentecost
Jody
Ricky
Jay Dee
Gloria Ainsworth
Myrtle Banks
Jimmy Limerley
Dorothy Matthews
Steve Sims
Claudia
Baby
Maggie
Ron Tolleson
Mildred Grant
Shy Candidate Runs in Mississippi Congressional Race
Dorothy Cleveland, a 71-year-old widow and Harvard professor’s wife, files as the Republican nominee in the ald District after no other candidate opposed Democrat C. V. Montgomery in 1974. She admits her chances are virtually nil and says she is too shy to campaign.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Quin McWhirter
Houston Lighting and Power
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