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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1968
Page
3
An advertisement touts a 65 percent Kadel 3596 cotton permanent-press shirt with a Zip-Clean finish that removes food stains in the washer without pre-scrubbing and offers permanent press smoothness. It claims the shirt comes out wrinkle-free and ready to wear from washer and dryer, promotes Manhattan Dura-Wire.
Dan Yarborough, a Democratic subernatorial candidate, claims Texas faces a crisis from air and water pollution. He calls for enacting Rep Braun of Houston’s strong pollution bills to empower local officials to prosecute polluters, warning that delay could worsen health risks and environmental damage statewide.
Fifth grade pupils at Highlands Elementary School who will be in the sixth grade next year may join beginning band. Instruction covers all band instruments and is free except for instrument and book costs. The program offers trial-purchase instruments with buy option after demonstrated progress. Summer band is optional. plans require early organization for the junior school schedule. Parents may discuss details with the band director at Robert E. Lee High School auditorium 7:30 p.m. on April 23 and 29.
AUSTIN DPS reminds motorists that less than two weeks remain to obtain the 1968 inspection sticker with over two million cars needing inspection. Lines are forming and will lengthen as the deadline nears. Only about 3.5 million vehicles had been inspected for the 1963 sticker through March 31, while more than six million are expected to be registered in 1968.
Fire Chief L V Bailey warns Baytonians against storing gasoline in glass or plastic containers as lawn season nears. Metal containers are required due to explosion and fire risks. He notes major oil firms, including Humble, have long refused to sell gasoline in flimsy containers and calls the law in Baytown effective this year.
Tony Eugene Parnell son of Mr and Mrs L B Parnell of Channelview is celebrating his second birthday Thursday He has three brothers Richard Bennie and Archie Grams Parents are Mr and Mrs A C Sitton of Baytown and Mr and Mrs B L Parnell of Channelview Great grandparents are Ben Parnell of Dallas and Mrs Goodman of Rosebud
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