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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
3
An editorial urges Deer Park readers to conserve energy amid nationwide shortages. It argues local abundance should not breed complacency and urges lowering thermostats to free gas for colder states, noting Texas could supply northward needs and stressing national energy responsibility.
City administrator John Sarris explains Railroad Avenue on Railroad and Robin Street is state maintained but patched by the city. Two loads of black top were applied at a cost of 50 to 60 dollars per load, hampered by cold damp weather. He says state supervisor Omer Poorman promised action. Sarris notes lacquered blue stains on library walls failed due to copper corrosion from pollution. Trees on 13th Street were replanted last spring. if any die they will be replaced.
George Lancaster, a dairy operator producing Grade A milk, sued the city arguing that an ordinance banning sale of unpasteurized milk violated his constitutional rights. He contends the state and federal milk regulations are already comprehensive.
Attorney Kerry Jr argued for sale within at pasteurization limits but the city cited health protection. The court held Grade A raw milk produced under regs is wholesome and invalidated the ordinance as an unreasonable police power, upholding George’s right to sell wholesome milk based on a Texas Court of Civil Appeals decision.
A columnist reflects on cats drifting in and out of life over years. Two cats, Tag and Deirdre, live in the house but contribute little to rent. He recalls a past urge to adopt another kitten, but resists, noting cats mainly lounge in sun and serve as paperweights. A caller urges a cat story, sparking musing on cat lovers versus haters.
Consumer Protection Division notes ads for commercial tax preparers rise as tax filing deadline nears. A California 1976 study of 500 preparers found half failed to include all forms, and about half omitted information, risking $50 to $500 in excess taxes. No widespread fraud found, but caution urged for those relying on preparers.
Attorney General John Hill notes audits due to incomplete forms. The piece cites IRS and LR.S guidance that many filers can prepare simple returns themselves, with Publication 17 as a free resource. For higher incomes or complex situations, IRS or LR.S assistance is advised, including toll free help, letters, or in-person visits to LR.S offices.
A 1970s to 1978 snapshot lists incidents and honors from Deer Park and surrounding areas. Key items include a fatal can explosion injuring a firefighter, school lunch program changes, mayoral candidacy filings, a pilot jailed in Mexico, labor pact talks, Distinguished Service awards, waste plant amendments, plaza expansion plans, science teaching conference chairs, elections, football players signing scholarships, drainage work, all state band honors, hospital board leadership, a Girl Scouts parade, homemaker of tomorrow honors, and church auditorium openings.
Polly A Beeler of Pasadena expresses shame at Deer Park High basketball crowd behavior in Clear Lake last Friday noting obscene yells and gestures by some students and adults. She cites a varsity player striking a Clear Lake player and calls for proper punishment or the area will suffer.
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