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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1977
Page
2
The piece discusses fears around the Alaska oil pipeline and its effects on the Arctic environment, caribou migrations, and Western refineries. Officials warn of spill risks and ecological disruption while analysts note an oil surplus on the West Coast and doubts about long term viability.
Police investigated multiple burglaries and thefts over a Sage Day weekend in Baytown. Victims on Harald Lane Pamela and Harold reported break ins to cars and yard items. tapes, keys, and a 1975 Ford station wagon were stolen. Cigarettes, a box of draperies, a shotgun, and a stereo tape deck were also taken from various locations. Police collected stolen tapes to match possible serials. Argentina fish production outlook noted with 1 million tons target over three years and exports expected to rise.
Pound worker Jan Sullivan notes over 100 animals housed at times with many lacking tags. In six months humane officers collected 1,021 dogs and 186 cats plus assorted wildlife. Dogs stay four days before transfer to Galveston or euthanization, while cats can be redeemed for free. Fees collected totaled 4,542 dollars. an ongoing sterilization program, funded by potential revenue sharing, aims to curb future litters.
A 29 year old Baytown man was arrested after officers found four quarts of whiskey three cartons of cigarets a screwdriver and matches on him during a routine 3 00 am patrol near Cinose Creek. Baytown Package Store at 2501 Market reported a burglary and items were identified by owner Miladie Kana. Charges were expected to be filed Tuesday.
Baytown mourns longtime engineer and civic leader Bennett, a Baytown native and Texas registered professional engineer. Survivors include wife Ina Bennett and several sons, with memorials to St. Mark's Methodist Church. Burial at Memory Gardens. honorary and funeral party honors noted. The piece also mentions the Himalaya mountain peaks with Everest at 29,028 feet.
Government data show per capita wheat flour use fell from 118 pounds in 1960 to 106 pounds in 1974, then rose to 111 pounds in 1976 as interest in home baking and convenience foods grew. Industry sources foresee continued demand for bakery goods and enriched flours.
In Ruidoso, New Mexico, mule racing attracts attention as Mule-O-Rama returns to Gateway Meadows for October events. Organizer Reed explains the sport's appeal fusing family fun, rodeo vibes, and unpredictable mule antics. The festival includes wagons, kids races, and both male and female events highlighting local culture and economy.
Langford Engineering Inc. opens a Baytown branch at 21 E Texas with Wayne Smith as manager. Smith, Baytown resident and municipal/ subdivision planner, also serves on the Houston Galveston area council committee. The Baytown staff includes Bosley, Phillips, Fisher, Ramsey, Patterson.
Karen Anne Hill of 310 Grantham has been listed on the honor roll for business administration at the end of the spring semester at the University of Texas at Austin.
AP reports Chicago's Second City shows planned as a weekly syndicated TV comedy titled Second City WW. 26 pilot episodes taped with seven writer-performers from the troupe. Series to air in 43 markets starting next month except New York where display begins in October. producer Bernard Sahlins previews broad spoof of television. Pope recovering after industrial accident loses leg in Pittsburgh hospital.
A black Labrador retriever named Joe wandered from a Hills Swreet home in West Baytown. It wears an eight black collar and may answer to Joe. Call Keith Kyle at 1 427-2448 with information. A small black female dog was found in the 1700 block of B Fayle. For more details call 427-2201.
Kim Eddy sends Tuesday birthday wishes to Fuselier family members including brothers Phillip and Bnee and parents Mr and Mrs Gene Fuselier of Channelview along with greetings from mom and dad Kevin and Karl.
Oaks Garden Club will meet at 9 30 am Wednesday at Mrs. Bob Peterson's home in Somerset. Linda Tish of Charlotte will speak on how plans can be wed in interior decorating.
Melinde Wright, 1874 Sam Rayburn High School graduate and straight A student, won the water sailing trophies as her family’s summer home at San Bar Estates near Banana Bend al Highlands is noted. Her mother recalls her lifelong love of the river and desire to sail it, while Lt Ronald Otto supervised boat recovery efforts after a Sunday barbecue outing.
Goelarann says he is leading caretaker, not eligible for postmaster role, while Gortzmann notes the term may extend beyond 120 days with holidays ahead. The couple, Lena and he, reside in Houston, with four married sons, amid a broader note on deadly poison events in North America.
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