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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1976

Page

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Forged Checks and Vehicle Thefts Draw Baytown Police

Baytown police reported forged checks tied to a Baytown woman and related thefts. An employee at Citizens Bank noted a forged check for 132.07 and another for 175 drawn on a personal account. two more forged checks were dated August 5 and 20 totaling 570. Also multiple vehicle and property thefts were reported including CB radio, Honda, Ford rental, walkie talkie gear, intercoms, and fishing tackle with values ranging from 112 to 4500. Police said investigations continued Thursday night.

Baytown Ithefts Citizens Lonie Gastard Crosby Cedar Bayou Road Louise J. Durr Winnie San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Bob Litwin Hugh Wood Ford Decker Lwoman Alan Eyler Garth Northwood Russell Chandler John Martin W. C. Williams Edwards Enterprises Houston Oakhollow Pat Guidry Cedar Brake Larry A. Durant Amy Litwin

GARBAGE HIKE AND SERVICES MOVE AT CITY COUNCIL

The council raised the senior homestead exemption to 5000, and increased the Baytown Ambulance subsidy from 48000 to 54000. A taxicab service for seniors was tabled for study with a six month trial funded by revenue sharing. Henry Connor praised Dan Savage for leading the project.

Kloesel Baytown Senior Citizens Transportation Committee Henry Connor Dan Savage Connor

Regents plan for campus expansion faces unclear costs

Regent Alden indicated plans to convert the old main building into classrooms later this year. Weaver reported enrollment figures remain uncertain as the board's building committee reviews options for the project amid high course costs ranging from five thousand to eighty seven thousand dollars.

Regent Alden Weaver

Lee College Enrollment Dips Slightly From Last Year

Enrollment figures show a 2 percent fall decrease from the same period last year, with 2 382 semester credit students this fall versus 2 940 then. Cloud says the drop is not troubling and spring enrollment may rebound, noting fewer short courses this year due to fewer offerings.

Lee College Cloud Texas

Regents honor former LC leaders. Bramlett praised for service

The college awarded plaques to former regents Sam Bramlett Dr Donald Brunson and Mike Caldwell with Bramlett accepting in person. Bramlett noted as an early LC student and first board chairman his long service while Brunson and Caldwell received thanks for their tenure and moves. Archie Griffin joins spotlight as a Heisman winner and Bengals rookie.

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Shrine Circus Opens October Fifth at Sam Houston Coliseum

The 40th Shrine Circus in Houston runs October 5 through 17 at Sam Houston Coliseum with tickets priced 6 5 4 and 3 50. C Bud Inscho Jr. says this year's show blends renowned acts with new thrills featuring Blinko the Clown Rex Young Ford Canistrellis Valentines Latini Denom and Roman Schmitt's Kenya pets among others.

Bud) Inscha Jr Shrine Houston Inscho Blinko the Clown Rex Young Ford Valentines Texas Victor Julian Denom Las Vegas Roman Schmitt Kenya

Restoration Proposals for Locomotive Yard Display

Council hears plan to park detail parts and sandblast and paint the entire engine. A new fence should be built away from the engine and the old one removed. Area lighting to improve appearance and security. Jaycees urge yearly painting after restoration. Ted Kloesel proposes a canopy with the fence for added protection.

Jaycees Ted Kloesel

Jerry West’s 14-Year Lakers Career Highlights

Jerry West spent his entire 14 year pro career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He earned 12 NBA All Star selections during that period, establishing a lasting franchise legacy.

Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Assn

Debates Leave Voters Split Between Ford and Carter

The piece records varied voter reactions after the Ford Carter debates with remarks from Mrs. Gray, Mrs. J. D. Gunter, Mrs. Bil C. Olson, E. E. Kirkham, and Howald Falk. Some favored Ford citing experience, others praised Carter's performance, while several did not watch due to local distractions and priorities.

Gray J. D. Gunter Higgins Ford Bil C. Olson Crosby Carter Kirkham Howald Falk Falk

City Faces Water Use Shift as Industries Cut Groundwater

City officials note industrial use dominates groundwater withdrawal, with industry reducing pumping from 7 8 million gallons a day to 1 2 mgd. The council moves forward on contract while tabling fails and approves a public education program funded by private donations for the January election.

Kloesel Jason BAWA

NCAA rejects plan for separate super football division

The National Collegiate Athletic Association declined a proposal from major universities to form a standalone super division for football outside the three established divisions. The decision keeps football within the existing NCAA structure and avoids creating a separate governance path.

The National Collegiate Athletic Assn

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