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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1972
Page
1
On September 19 1972 Rosy High School's student council urged looser attire with jeans hiphuggers tucked blouses and sandals while pant suits drew bias from Rusty Ressler. The board sought a reasonable hair length for boys and tightened dress rules citing policy after public comment.
John Baggett reported to police that surveying equipment and tools were stolen from his truck parked at his home at 408 Pamela. Total value listed at 1425 dollars.
The plan requires students to pass courses for which they seek exemptions and have no more than two tardies to class or school. A clean discipline record for the semester and up to date payment of fines or dues are also required.
A six week office duplicating machines course will run at Lee College starting September 25 through six weeks. Classes meet Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The price is 12 dollars plus a 482 parking fee with a small extra charge for non district residents.
At a Crosby meeting Dr. Max Smith defended Waste Products proposing a landfill despite a high water table. Engineer Alfred Ebert said backwater studies show levees would stay two feet above high water during a 106 year flood. Attorney Greene argued missing details on levees and pit containment left the license unclear. About 63 Crosby residents attended to oppose the plan.
McDaniel reports ongoing negotiations over easements for sewer work. W. C. Gilbert seeks fair market value for Gilbert estates while Diamond Shamrock's $1.25 per foot easement price remains unresolved. Mildred Summers family contact is pending. Council asks McDaniel to seek easements through Barbers Hill School District property.
Airman Apprentice Robert L. Fisher son of Mr and Mrs L D Fisher Dan terfield Texas graduates from recruit training at the Naval Training Center in Orlando Florida He is stationed on a ship in Norfolk Virginia He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs L D Fisher and Mrs Pansy Mattingly of Baytown There are about 900000 species of insects.
Fire at 1214 Pecan Avenue in Channelview destroyed the Heflin residence and furnishings. Neighbors reported an explosion before the blaze started in the garage. Craig Heflin, 16, woke to the fire and escaped, then alerted the Burns family for help as firefighters arrived too late to save the home.
City Manager Don McLeod announced three bids for fencing around city property with Mc Manus of Wallisville the low bidder at 900 for a six foot fence with barbed wire and double eight foot gates. Council also adopted a Texas Municipal Retirement System participation plan with five percent city matching. Mayor Porter announced a 7 30 p.m. hearing at the firemen's hall on Sept 25 with General Telephone’s A M Chappell to lead. The council also approved a 376 10 purchase of draperies for City Hall.
The Syria Egypt Libya federation cabinet vows swift deterrent action against any aggression on its three states. Amid Israeli incursion into Lebanon tensions rise as Arab League mediator arrives in Beirut to ease clashes between Lebanese forces and Palestinian guerrillas. Premier Sulam says Lebanon seeks good relations with the guerrillas and denies issuing an ultimatum.
Deputy superintendent W C Herring and vocational education director Leslie Couch attended a Texas Education Agency session on Community Resources Available for Technical Vocational Programs at the Mariott Inn on Tuesday.
Police said a car owned by Marilyn Warren suffered 400 in damages after being kicked in the Robert E. Lee High School parking lot between 11 30 a m and 2 15 p m Monday. No suspects named.
Baytown ends chief Bland tenure amid conflict with city manager Lanham and fire fighters. Bland defends long career and moonlighting roles while urging readiness for future fires and noting strong department support and budget. Mayor Walker defends manager's action as management style and confidence remains.
Harris County Pollution Control chief Dr. Walter Quebedeaux declined Tuesday to name the company behind foul odors blanketing Channelview and Sheldon. He said the fault lies with local management and he aims to work with out of state corporate leadership to resolve the problem.
State and local governments in the United States administer four dozen thousand plus public agencies touching crime and criminal justice, reflecting a broad network of law enforcement courts and related services.
In the northern region south of Da Nang Communist forces seized a third district capital in a month and occupied three hamlets. Reports from another district noted ongoing military activity as tensions rise in Indochina.
La Porte city officials split 100000 in surplus funds among eight departments to be available after the current fiscal year. Allocations include 3500 for the airport 34000 for streets 4500 for sanitation 89000 for parks 2000 for administration 32000 for fire 18000 for water and sewer and 87000 for police. Mayor Buck Thomas receives 150 monthly expense allowance and a reduced salary 140. councilors set 350 monthly allowances.
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