29 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1976
Page
1
McDonald defeated Walter Hall 456 to 448 to win a third term. Precinct results show McDonald led in several areas with 61 percent in one precinct and 86 percent in another, while Hall carried precinct 51 with 56 percent. Voters totaled 904. certificates were issued after canvassing.
Outdoors Edition offers locations, techniques, and equipment tips to ensure a more successful outdoor experience. It covers planning, gear, safety, and practical how to guidance for enthusiasts.
The Dow Park baseball field remains 45 days overdue as the council grants the city administrator broad powers to push completion. A contract penalty of 100 per day is in place for delays. the contractor cites weather and extra work, with questions about work beyond the original contract. The council also approves a 3 percent franchise tax on Southwestern Bell and notes related budget impacts. Bids for central fire station renovations were let to Seneca Constructors.
The Texas Highway Department study of Center Street in Deer Park plans synchronized signals and left turn bays by late September. New lights at Fourth, Eighth, 13th, X, San Augustine and Pasadena Boulevard South will include left turn signals and a continuous left turn lane. Shell Oil funds about 24000 dollars for a parallel traffic survey by Turner Collie Braden across 76 square miles including Beltway 8 and Hwy 225.
A postal official admits the service runs well operationally but suffers a public image problem. He notes the department knows how to deliver mail yet struggles with effective image building.
Community groups announce fundraising shortfalls for the Deer Park Bicentennial Committee and upcoming events. Officials urge donations at banks or libraries while planning meetings cover school construction, zoning, and precinct conventions.
The Texas Air Control Board heard testimony from Tenneco the League of Women Voters and officials on expanding a poly vinyl chloride plant. Vinyl chloride is linked to cancer, with a liver cancer concern. Hearing examiner Jonathan Smith said medical evidence is limited. Tenneco estimated one death every 1800 years from the liver cancer due to pollution. Local officials endorsed the expansion while the League pressed for protecting air quality for residents.
Hal S. Hudson 38 of 2011 Leroy Pasadena seeks the Democratic primary nomination for Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 9. Hudson graduated Peacock Military Academy 1955 UT Austin BA 1950 UT Austin Law 1961. U S Marine Corps on active duty 1961 62. partner at Lucas and Hudson 1600 Chamber of Commerce Building Houston. member of the State.
Voters will choose Democratic and Republican candidates for county state and national offices this Saturday. Democrats nominate for president U S senator U S representative and state posts while Republicans contest similar offices.
Community news mentions JERRY HUGHES and JERRY JERNIGAN with a poster project and J. J. MEZA elected mayor of La Porte. Others include BAYTOWN nominees, birthdays for PRICE JOHNSON and MICHAEL THOMPSON, hospital updates for Addie Crossend Molly McNair Robert Tabb and Fred Brown, and local sidelights such as travel, allergies, and a voice promoting subscriptions.
The Reimondo family faces two deaths this year. Maureen Reimondo, 16, was found dead by asphyxia on Spencer Highway. Clifford Payne, 23, is charged with murder and questioned in two other killings. Local groups and San Jacinto College pancreas sponsor drives for the family.
J J Meza defeated former mayor E A Buck Thomas to become mayor of La Porte in the Saturday run off election.
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