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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1977
Page
2
A White Paper from the American Dietetic Association notes daily per person calories rose to 297 in 1974, up from nine years earlier, with fats and sugars cited as main contributors. It highlights health risks, urge safer practices for riders, and mentions exercise reducing high blood pressure.
A Baytown man, Frederick Keyes, was accidentally shot in the leg at his apartment complex near Word Toit and Paral. He claimed his 22 caliber pistol discharged as he handled it, injuring his inner left thigh. Police and emergency responders were contacted. deputies reported no foul play suspected.
A string of weekend incidents on Tompkins Street and nearby roads left several injured. Sidney Wallace, 40, and McAlister, 40, were among those hurt as motorcycles left control and collided with pedestrians and a home. Witnesses reported a child injured when a diver by McClendon failed to license, with police citing no driver’s license for McClendon. Gulf Coast Hospital treated victims, including Norton and others, with varying injuries.
Smith urges commissioners to raise the drainage rate to as much as 15 cents to double the work on flood prevention. He cites doubled drainage needs since years while maintenance funds lag. The plan includes clearing obstructions from Stennis and restoring rights of way, with homeowners paying about 160 per month for new upkeep.
Lawmakers consider requiring a state district court hearing before arrest records can be expunged. Judge Tom Blackwell supports the measure as a needed check, while critics warn of press hardship and unfair prejudice if records remain.
WEVA Luthringer reports two Mexican men were assaulted during a robbery on Market at West Baytown. Miguel Ayala, 28, of San Miguel, died from a head wound. Roberto Gomez and Raul Manrree Chavez, both 45, from Morelia and same address, were wounded and treated at Houston Taub Hospital. Police say both were in the U S illegally. Chavez died early Sunday. Ayala died after arrival.
The council approves a change order for the Mullican Library expansion contract adding 474.74 for clerical changes and deducting 899.70 for contract fees. It also lowers light fixture costs by 930. Total contract adjustments reduce the project total to 693,026.03 with Span-Glass, Houston as contractor.
A birthday greeting note extends best wishes to Joshua Commedly from his family. The message mentions relatives including a sister and parents and notes warm wishes from Shire Don Yerrington and others.
Wyatt of 3600 Autumn Lane has been named to the organization’s summer level list at Pennsylvania State University in University Park. Wyatt achieved a perfect 4.0 average.
Narcotics officers conducted a raid at Kevin Wade Lampkin’s apartment at 1900 Maryland around 9 45 p m Saturday. Lampkin faced felony marijuana possession and was jailed after not posting a 40 000 bond. A 17 year old girl and a 2 year old man in the apartment were each charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession and released on 400 bonds. A juvenile was also present and referred to juvenile authorities. Officers obtained a narcotics search warrant from Justice of the Peace N O Morrison and conducted the raid with patrolmen Dave McAnall James Lee Hall and Gary Martin. The marijuana like substance was sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety lab for analysis.
Kerry W. Riley and Jerty Corhran of La Porte were initiated into the Gymea chapter of Kappa Delta Pi during ceremonies at Stephen F. Austin State University.
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