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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1975

Page

5

Funeral Notices for Cook and Minor in Iowa and Texas

Obituary notices announce services for Senta Cook of Baytown Texas at Kocthman Funeral Mame Chapel with Rev Don King. She leaves a large family and is buried in Reathaven Memorial Garden under Earthovan Funeral Home direction. A separate notice lists funeral plans for Artic Minor of Highfends, with services in Barcheion. He is survived by his wife Verna Mae Grider and other relatives. arrangements handled by Earthovan-Highhinds Funeral Home.

Mra Senta Cook Kawle Schou Drive Don King Cook Baytown First’ Evangelical Church of Ieuvion Af Cedar- Huyou Tug Dnghiorsy Mes Heute Kielon Lowa Reren Grondehildrenp Hurind MINOW Artic Mi Hightunde Fuavrad Misne Mia Kovlyn Minor Verna Mae Grider Ira H. Franklin Jamen Put Hanble Sturfing Wurlit Auler

Harris County to seek Levi ruling on election judge policy

Harris County commissioners voted to ask Attorney General Edward Levi for a ruling on whether their method of selecting election judges in each precinct violates the Voting Rights Act. County Judge Jon Lindsay noted a split policy with commissioners choosing formulas, shifting from party of the most votes in May to November results in one precinct. The move follows a lawsuit by State Sen. Jack Ogg claiming the change lacked federal approval.

Jack Ogg U.S

Bonds plan funds for streets, parks and sewers in 1975

Voters approved 411 545 000 in general obligation bonds last May. Of the 1 million planned this year, streets get 409 000, library expansion 1 055 000, parks 5215 000, storm sewers 525 000, and sanitary sewers 400 000. Bayway Drive water line loop tops first sale, drainage work prioritized for 1975 76, Bicentennial Park development at Market and Lee to be expedited.

Bayway Drive Highway Department Market and Lee

Council approves bids for vehicles and refuse trucks

The council awarded 19,919.06 for a cab and chassis and 14,?49 for a hydraulic brush loader, with delivery in 43 days. Baytown Lumus Dodge bid on two dump trucks but was rejected for not meeting specs. One hydraulic waste tender car trash collection contract of 12,081 was approved with Gulf State Crane and Equipment.

Dim Ball International Baytown Lumus Dodge Lumus Gulf State

Burglaries plague Haytown police as thefts rise

Police recap a string of burglaries and thefts across Haytown and Wildwood with reported vehicle break ins. Items stolen include radios, a pistol, a clock radio and a half tank of gasoline. Minor suspects were noted and several incidents occurred Thursday evening around 7:50 pm.

Pasar Hitter Jack C. L. Woodward Wildwood Dell Wildrose Barney Jordan Hill Stafford Welds Uue Radio Shack Ander England Fields Volun Gertrude White Cirle Brossgenler Bruce Belknap Crosby

Nine killed in land clash near Yaqui in Sonora

Troops and police killed eight peasants occupying land near Yaqui, Sonora, and wounded 14, with Red Cross confirming the figures. Over 400 peasants had occupied the land for two days before the confrontation, aided by tear gas and machine guns.

Menico City Yaqui Sonora Red Cross

Services Set For R Warne Lawler Former City Attorney

Former city attorney R Warne Lawler will be honored with services at South Main Baptist Church in Johnston at 1 a.m. Saturday. Lawler, aged 66, died Wednesday at his home in Howson.

R. Warne Law Ler South Main Baptist Church Jonston Lawler Hows

Local pledges fall short in Baytown drive drive effort

Reports show Dr. Robert Cloud and Dr. James Lewis contributed portions of a multi quota drive totaling about 20 936 with various divisions naming public services building residential and professional groups pledging. officials note further contributions will come but no more sessions will be held. Also details on taxes penalties interest and vehicle leasing plans for Sturgeon’s use and bids for sale of assets discussed in the same column.

Fron Page UY Ported Charles Tillecy Robert Cloud James Lewis Public Services Fritz Lamtan Ernest Hauser George Gentry Qsela James Munte Guyrd Hive McWhirler

Credit Union Offers Second Batch of Cookbooks

Exxon Credit Union announces a second supply of member recipes in cookbooks priced at $2 each. Available at the Credit Union Building on Decker, the program offers members a chance to share kitchen favorites while supporting the credit union.

Credit Union Exxon Credit Union Decker

LaPorte Man Injured In Highway Accident

A La Porte man, David Broward Barfield, 25, of 230 Crescentview, was injured Thursday when his 1976 Chevrolet pickup left the westbound highway at the Spur 201 overpass. The vehicle overturned after swerving to avoid a collision. Barfield was taken by Baytown Ambulance to Say Jacinin Methodist Hospital with sternal chest injuries and later transferred to Den Tan. Police charged him with driving.

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College president bid amid uncertain March 1874 events

LC notes the college offered him the presidency in March 1874 but he hesitated. He chose to lease a vehicle instead of boarding the boat, and the passage mentions the sais in the text.

Ilu Sais

Exxon Profit Drops In Third Quarter Amid Tax Hit

Exxon reports third quarter earnings of 2.36 dollars per share after tax on revenue near 44.1 billion, reflecting lower demand and tax effects as the world’s largest oil company navigates a weaker market and recession headwinds.

AW York Exxon Ecenun Erie

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