Progress urges defeat of ERA recall in Texas Senate
The Deer Park Progress condemns Sen Walter Mengden and Rep Clay Smothers for proposing to recall Texas approval of the Equal Rights Amendment. It cites Texas 1972 referendum supporting ERA and notes gains in credit, property, and employment rights for women, urging citizens to oppose the measure.
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Deer Park Cable Franchise Trials and City Maps
The cable franchise in Deer Park faces financial trouble while Pasadena awaits a statute of limitations lapse to pursue a rival bid. City maps are available from City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce. concerns about Pasadena Boulevard widening and new streets near the junior high are noted but unresolved. The Deer Park ISD has not set attendance boundaries for next year and sidewalks or bike paths are coordinated with the city through a Liaison Committee.
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Rights of Barbara Over Auto Theft and Lapsed Policy
Barbara’s car was stolen on November 12 amid an expired insurance policy from October 17. She sues, claiming she was assured by salesman George Melvin that the company would notify her before expiration. The insurer argues no coverage due to lapse.
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George Melvin
Insurance lapse ruling favors insured in Texas appeals decision
Barbara won after claiming the insurer should have notified her of policy expiration. The court found the company’s agents, by their practice, relieved the insured from monitoring expirations. It held giving notice was part of the agreement and the company must pay for the loss. This followed a Court of Appeals of Texas decision.
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Barbara
Dad Turns Into Night Werewolf
John Sinor recalls a Saturday matinee tale about a man who believes his facial hair signals a monthly transformation into a wolf. The piece surveys reactions from family and notes long historical views on beards from ancient to Civil War times before the dad shaves and the wolfman vanishes.
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Deer Park News Highlights From Progress Files
The compiled notes cover school tax hikes and renovations, 1975 school board changes and class times, candidates for Miss Deer Park, Burke seeking city council, and services for Eugene Maxwell. Other items include flood insurance eligibility, city council filings, Who's Who recognitions, local voting, bank appointments, mobile home park approval, POW petition, and boundary change proposals.
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Fire safety tips from consumer division in home protection advice
Consumer Protection Division lawyers warn fires will injure and destroy property nationwide this year and urge families to drill escape plans, keep bedroom doors closed, and meet at a yard location after evacuating. They advise smoke detectors over heat detectors and explain ionization and photoelectric models, urging checks with local fire departments to choose devices.
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Consumer Guide Warns in Home Safety Purchases
The notice advises consulting attorney general materials and brochures on brands, then compare quality features price warranty installation and maintenance. It stresses testing monthly by smoke or flame, avoiding false alarms, shopping locally before any door to door sale, and noting a $25 plus cancellation window in three business days.
Special DPISD meeting urged for February 16 at 7 pm
To the editor the Deer Park Independent School District Board of Trustees calls a special meeting for Wednesday February 16 at 7 00 p m to discuss the boards legal responsibilities and personnel assignment The notice requests attendance by all patrons and notes a possible move from the Board room to Gaines Y Mason Auditorium
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W. Reginald Knowles
Gaines Y. Mason Auditorium
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