Deer Park Considers Bond Plan To Fund Growth
The article urges Deer Park to approve a $3.9 million bond plus a $350,000 rights of way addition to fund street expansion and drainage. It argues inflation raises land costs and that new rights of way would ease traffic, boost future development, and avert crowded evacuations during disasters.
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Ship Channel
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Georgia
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Pasadena
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Texas City
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City Charter for Deer Park Growth Plan Set by Council
Progress News Editor Jackie Gore reports on City Charter Article eight outlining Deer Park planning and zoning aims. The five member Planning and Zoning Commission, appointed by the city council, includes ex officio Mayor and officers. Members serve two year terms, vacancies filled within 30 days after missed meetings, and the commission drafts the master plan, approves subdivisions, and prepares the official city map and zoning plan.
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Jackie Gore
Commission
City Commission Provisions on Slum Clearance and Land Development
The text outlines city commissions powers and duties including advocating for clearance and rebuilding of slums and blighted areas, establishing building standards, and submitting capital improvement lists at least 90 days before fiscal year start. It notes monthly meetings, board of adjustment duties for building permits, subdivision requirements within five miles, limits on public funds for private development, and tax-backed repayment conditions.
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Commission
Orice
Reading to the editor on public property vandalism
Sonny Lehman appeals for respect of public property after repainting a fire hydrant at 8th and Tuesta damaged twice by an immature vandal. He urges parents to teach children proper behavior and warns that such acts waste time and effort put into community pride.
Let Us Hear From You at The Progress
Readers invited to send signed letters praising or criticizing issues affecting them. Submissions may be dropped at 104 W. Seventh or mailed to P.O. Box 369, Deer Park.
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Deer Park
Progress Office
W. Seventh
Local Civic and Education Notes from 1969 to 1974
Highlights include 1974 Robert Black and Joe Payne named National Merit semi finalists and Dr. Jack Albert to head pathology at the hospital. 1973 Cornerstone laid at south campus high school. T. St. renamed San Augustine. 1972 Chamber opens new building. Public hearings set for two hospitals in Iowa Gardens and on T. 1971 First Fall Festival. C. R. Vickery interim president at First National Bank of Deer Park. 1969 Dr. Lebron Williams speaks at Joint Annual Convention for School Administrators and School Boards. 1974 acres cut from apartment zoning.
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Joe Payne
Jack Albert
Pathology Department of Hospital
South Campus
T. St
San Augustine
Chamber
Iowa Gardens
C. R. Vickery
First National Bank of
Crossword Puzzle Scramble Of Clues And Answers
A dense listing of crossword clues and partial answers spans topics from tools and profits to ancient figures and modern terms. It mixes names like Nixon and Khayyam with varied wordplay such as synonyms, abbreviations, and cryptic hints across a wide range of lengths and styles.
Deer Park Postal Notice and Subscription Rates
Progress published weekly every Tuesday and semi weekly in Deer Park Texas. Entered second class mail at the Deer Park Post Office. Subscription rates: 6.00 per year in advance within Harris County, 7.09 outside Harris County. Foreign country rates on request. Servicemen and college students 4.46.
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Texas
Deer Park
Harris County
Navy Fireman Mitchell W McNatt Returns Home
Navy fireman Mitchell W. McNatt, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence McNatt of 2313 Chestershire Pasadena, has returned from the Mediterranean aboard destroyer USS Barry. The ship will be homeported in Philadelphia for an extensive overhaul. He and his shipmates took part in training exercises with U S Sixth Fleet and visited several European countries.
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Mitchell W. McNatt
Clarence McNatt
Chestershire
Pasadena
Mediterranean
Barry
U.S. Sixth Fleet
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