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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1977
Page
1
Local pastors condemn a school district policy restricting Christmas plays and carols, arguing it violates religious rights. The dispute centers on use of the word Christ in school performances and the board decision following community input.
Crosby High School trustees voted to begin a three year graduation program with 1989 graduates, shifting to advanced courses and broader requirements. Changes include splitting English I into two sections college preparatory and vocational, adding credits for library office aid and athletics, and using a grade point system to resolve senior ranking ties.
The St Joseph Catholic School will perform at 7 40 p m Thursday at the Selenudi forum. Legion Speaker Greg Lovelidge of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program headlines the American Legion Past 323 meeting at Aruna Cafeteria 6 30 p m Thursday. Baytown area Retired Teachers meet 11 a m Thursday Wyatt's Cafeteria. W Muller demonstrates glass blowing. Kiwanis Club Baytown noon Thursday Moldayne with Joyfall Heirs Quarral entertainment. New Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 012 Home open to the public 3 p m to midnight daily.
Warmer through Thursday with low 60s expected Wednesday night and high 80s on Thursday. Raytown tides for Thursday show highs at 5:26 am and 1:28 pm, lows at 9:58 am and 2:00 pm. Sunrise Thursday at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. Denotes weak tides.
Bonn reports say extremists bombed West German targets and jailed protesters moved through cities across Bavaria to demand freedom for three imprisoned anarchists. The deaths sparked calls for justice and intensified political tensions as airline hijackers and other groups push for change.
A faulty tale unfolds as a boastful farmer tries to mail a fan to a small town. He insists on sending his own truck and orders delivery by the post office. The clerk refuses, promising to deliver the fan mail by mail and slip it under the door. The misstep foreshadows his downfall.
Trustees approve 16.629 million dollars in district building projects for bond election next month. Architects selected, all but one project assigned to Baytown firms amid debate over priorities and future estimates. Some veto a swimming pool plan as cuts are made to fit budget and property value concerns.
Regents at Lee College discussed reevaluating administrative job descriptions and salary groupings. They plan to report recommendations by November to restructure groups, adjust stipends, and consider merit increases, with input from administrators and department chairs.
The Sun’s weekly football contest announces seven winners led by David Criss, Cheol Hassell, and Mike Davenport. Prizes include four season-long tickets. pickup details and further information will be posted in Sun advertising department Thursday.
Baytown plans to pursue a federal Community Development block grant of about 2000000 to fund housing and blight removal in central areas. City Council approved applying through Harris County to improve chances of funding and to cover administrative costs and storm sewer work, while expanding workforce through the program.
Trustees approve a multi million bond package for Channel View voters on December 3. The plan funds renovation of existing facilities and expansion of elementary and vocational programs, including new schools, buses, and administrative space, with no anticipated tax increase due to higher property values.
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