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Newspaper
Deer Park Progress
Location
Deer Park, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1977
Page
2
A humorous family column recounts a new kitten joining a busy home with cats Tag and Deidre, Kona the dog, and daily pet capers. The author muses on equality for the pets, the cats’ sleepy routines, Tag’s dramatic leaps, and Kona’s maternal concern as a new feline arrival prompts household questions and a teaser for tomorrow.
The Deer Park police propose Operation Identification to deter crime by marking valuables with a driver license or social security number and displaying a decal. Residents are urged to participate by checking out an engraver and marking items, boosting security and signaling law-abiding city image.
Consumer alert questions readers about impulse purchases during the hot weekend. It cites delaying vacations with no plan or budget, rushing to buy an air conditioner, and delaying weather-related gear until a heavy rain event, urging prudent spending despite seasonal pressures.
A sales rep says the service station at Eighth Street and Center is being given a new roof while the building is placed on the market. There are no plans to open a business there. The notice does not mention any tennis lessons in Deer Park or related pricing.
Joyce Copeland died from an explosion during a neighbor moving-in party in an apartment. Her four illegitimate children sued the apartment owner Mr Walker and the gas company for 1.4 million dollars for wrongful death. Evidence showed the former tenant of the apartment had prior responsibilities in the incident.
Florida circuit court finds Walker and the gas company negligent for failing to remove a stubborn gas line and using improper testing. Damages awarded total 1,300,000 to the children. The ruling cites a duty to protect tenants and customers from dangerous conditions.
In times past the board set to vote on an 18 million dollar budget. Other items include the Give A Kid A Break fund reaching its 2500 dollar goal and various local developments such as Pasadena Blvd expansion and a retrial denial for O'Bryan.
A letter from John H. Garrett congratulates the editor on being elected second vice president of the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association. The note praises leadership and expresses best wishes for success in policy making duties.
Dlana Floyd Mias of Deer Park expresses gratitude to the community for support at the Miss Texas Pageant. She specifically thanks Glen Tolar for wardrobe help, Susan Pacifico as manager and guardian, the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce and Darlene Ward, and Larry Power for publication help and trip contribution.
The Progress invites community letters for publication. Typed double spaced submissions encouraged and considered unless containing slander. Deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. to publish the next issue.
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