Black Opposes Marathon Site Plan In City Council Debate
The council discussed a 2 foot setback versus a 150 foot easement near a property line, with Black opposing a plan and a motion to table passing 4 to 1. The meeting also approved selling 1.9 million in general obligation bonds to complete a 3.9 million program. The Board of Equalization reported 1976 tax rolls in order with city valuation at 334.5 million. Joe Cathey sought a specific use permit for mini warehouses and was referred to planning.
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Black
Bob Linberger
McDonald
Linberger
Sarris
Board of Equalization
Council
Joe Cathey
Planning and Zoning Commission
Street Building Delayed by Marathon Project Timeline
The order allows Marathon 300 calendar days to finish the street project with San Augustine expected to open next April. Brown argues the waiting period for pipeline lowering should not count toward the 300 days, and once work starts, completion should occur within six months unless weather disrupts work.
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Brown
Women rise in Texas professional jobs 1970 report shows gains
The St governor's report by Bill Hobby details how Texas closed gaps in professional employment for women from 1940 to 1970. It notes women held over 40 percent of professional roles in 1970 while earnings lagged behind men across occupations.
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Bill Hobby
Texas
Pasadena Teen Earns Eagle Scout Award At Covenant Church
Sam Smith, 16, of 2713 Raspberry Pasadena, received his Eagle Scout Award in a Friday ceremony at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant at 7 30 p m. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Smith a Sam Rayburn High School junior with Troop 353 and seven years in scouting. He has served as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Senior Patrol Leader Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader. He also sings in the Sam Rayburn choir.
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Sam Smith
Raspberry
Pasadena
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
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Ray Smith
Sam Rayburn High School
Sam
Sam Rayburn
Charges Dismissed In North Vietnam Prison Case
The Army and Navy dismissed charges against seven enlisted men accused of misconduct and collaboration with the enemy while prisoners in North Vietnam.
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Army
Navy
North Vietnam
Houston bridge plan could reshape port and travel
The bridge proposal offers potential for larger Port of Houston contracts and shorter resident commutes, with savings for industries and a path for ownership by the Texas Highway Department after funding. Right of way appears manageable since access areas are small and much land is state owned. Evacuation use in hurricanes is noted as a benefit, while planners’ energy and vision draw admiration.
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Houston
Texas Highway Department
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