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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1975
Page
1
Citizens in Hitchcock will start sewer line checks after a 53500 grant offer for a Step I survey. The EPA funded analysis and on ground inspection with possible smoke and TV tests in Texas City and LaMarque. Mayor Luther Morgan called it a dream come true as work progresses under George Newsome.
Council scheduled a January 20 workshop to discuss waste disposal rates and street plans after citizen petitions. McKinney residents submitted a comprehensive petition. Rosebud residents urged separation from Foreman. Walnut Street residents requested bus widening. Budget items were tabled. a lake project will be studied with Paul Hester. Election set for April 5, filing by March 5. voting 7 AM to 7 PM at Lamar School. City Manager to prepare filing forms.
Greater Texas City La Marque Chamber of Commerce starts its 1975 season with Doug Hoover as president presiding. Les Box reports year end finances, Randy Dietel named Treasurer, and a plan for a formal “Study of the study” to explore possible Texas City La Marque consolidation with Dr Tom Mackey leading the research.
La Marque Fire Department reports 61 house fires 22 building fires 61 car and truck fires 56 grass fires 25 trash fires 58 miscellaneous calls one emergency call two bomb scares 29 false alarms for the year. Members logged 10 087 man hours. Commerce Membership Banquet set for January 30 at Nessler Center Texas City. Reverend Ralph Bucy reported on the Mayors Prayer Breakfast to be held January 28 at College of the Mainland student center with Baylor head coach Grant Teaff as guest speaker.
The piece notes up to 20 million junked cars lying idle as steel demand rises. Union Carbide highlights its role in developing an ultra high power electric furnace that can produce new steel from 100 percent scrap, reducing transport costs and energy use, and easing the waste problem.
A lighthearted column notes people’s wish for snow amid Texas weather. The piece mentions Miss America 1975 appearing at the Texas Press Association Mid Winter Meeting and recalls North Texas State University alumni. It also notes county bids for a two ton wench truck and hints for party spots in Nashville South near Freddiesville.
Architects plans for renovation and remodeling at County Memorial Hospital were approved by the board and sent to Austin for final approval. Board President Ralph Bucy said funds would be available with assurances from County Judge Ray Holbrook and Commissioner Paul Hopkins. The project adds a nuclear medical department two procedure rooms and expanded emergency facilities with a cardiac care unit. Architect Lewh Oliver led the project. Bucy noted no layoffs unless absolutely necessary despite lower census after Danforth Memorial opening.
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