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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1977

Page

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Expansion and Renovation Open House at Steel ing Library

Friends and patrons are invited to an open house Sunday from 2:30 p.m. with a 3 p.m. ceremony revealing the library’s expansion of 18,000 square feet financed by a May 27, 1975, $1 million vote. Mayor Tom Gentry will MC. Librarian Mori Wilhite highlights enhanced browsing, reading space, and new graphics and seating.

Muniel Scott Tom Gentry Mori Wilhite Baytown WiJhite Wilkie

Hay Town Police Chiat Address At Chamber of Commerce

Community notices show Turner Talks at the Hay Town Chamber of Commerce on a Friday. The event aims to discuss local concerns as part of a June observance.

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Sun Miles column recalls fire incident and career moves

In a Sun Miles feature the author recounts a fire scare involving Letesia Barrientes and a stove explosion while crediting a Mrs. M. J. Stel dy of Channelview. The piece mentions a special prize, a move to LA, and various local personalities including Janet Honten and Mary Margaret Armstrong visiting the Chamber of Commerce.

Amn Isamesses Cosmulolay Rel Sun Miles M. J. Steldy Channelview Bevis Letesia Barrientes Clayton Rabbi Janet Honten Anerson Ives Mary Margaret Armstrong Hirar Chamber of Commerce

City adopts tougher electrical code with higher license fees

Baytown approves amendments raising master, journeyman electrician fees and bonds. Master license initial fee up to 60 dollars and renewal to 50. Journeyman initial 10 to 15 and renewal unchanged. New rules require fixed names and permit numbers on licenses, proof of qualifications, and prior board approval. Changes aimed to align with other cities and update 30 year-old fees. Council vote 8 to 1 with Cannon dissenting.

Tie Baytown City Sian Cramer City Electrical Board Iso Alcedrtecian Saat Hill Miller Allen Cannon Cannon Lad Walter For Urtier

Liberty-Chambers Group Studies Wallisville Reservoir Plan

Liberty County officials and the Liberty-Chambers group weigh abandoning the original Wallisville Reservoir by a larger dam for Alternate Plan 2A a smaller upstream option. U.S. Rep. Jack Brooks endorses 2A after talks with the Corps and wildlife agencies. A public hearing is set for Dec. 40 in Anahuac as commissioners seek unity among sponsors and agencies to advance the salt water barrier and related navigation projects.

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Plane With 35 Aboard Hijacked In Nebraska

A plane carrying 35 people was hijacked, with reports of international pursuit and conflicting details about the location and fate of the passengers. The incident prompted cross border cooperation amid tense political and security reactions.

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Frontier hijack targets Kansas City flight with 85 aboard

An unnamed hijacker seized a Frontier Airlines Boeing 797 with about 85 people aboard from Grand Island Nebraska. The plane diverted to Kansas City and landed safely after forcing a security breach at Hall County Airport. Authorities pursued the hijacking as FAA officials reported the incident and prepared for investigations and potential prisoner releases tied to the event.

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Pyarcg Sleat Journal Critics Answered

A fragmented item from the Pyarcg Sleat Journal cites critics debating levity and seriousness. Walter Savage Landor is referenced with a quotation about saying ships well. The brief text questions whether the proof of seriousness suffices for readers.

Pyarcg Sleat Journal Tran Sage Walter Savage Landor

Plans Explored To Keep Christmas In Schools Here

A local school district weighs a plan to keep Christmas plays and carols in schools amid a pending federal lawsuit. Superintendent Clark and Peebles propose continuing songs and nativity acts as extracurricular activities while avoiding public school day prayers. The case, filed by Mrs. Johnson, centers on freedom of religion and school district policy.

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Baytown Weather Forecast With Warmth and Light Clouds

The Baytown forecast calls for mild, mostly cloudy skies with warm temperatures. Tides are expected to be low Thursday night with light winds and calm seas. no significant rainfall or storms are anticipated.

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