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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1968

Page

6

Noon Stock Quotes From Citizens National and Partners

A scanned stock table lists numerous tickers including Anaconda ATCO Ashland Oil General Motors Gen Tel and Elec, Gulf Oil Getty Oil Gulf States Halliburton Hoffman Electric, Dow Du Pont El Paso Mat Gas Ethyl Corp McDonnell-Douglas Monsanto Occidental Pepsi RCA Union Oil and United Air Lines. The column appears to show percent changes and prices for multiple firms across industries with Dow Jones Industrial Average reference.

All Chalmers Arian’s Dept St Am Tel & Tel Anaconda Atco Ashland Oil Fort Foremost Dair Gen Flee Gen Motors Gen Tel & Elec Bendix Georgia-Pacific Beth Steel Getty Oil Gillette Gordon’s Jewelry Greyhound Gulf Oil Gulf States Halliburton Hloffman Electr L Fe Boccaeee Carrier Corp Celanese Chrysler Columbia Gas Delta Air iNamond Shamrock Dow Chen Dresser Ind . du Pont el Paso Mat Gas - Ethyl Corp Rre McGee Kresger Soes rre McGee Kresger Soes+ Ling-Temeo-Vought McDonnell-Douglas Socony Monsanto Nat Dairy Occidental Penn RR Pepsi Cola Phillips RCA Roan Schlumberger Stan Cal Stan Stan NJ Stan Ohio Stauffer Chem - Sun OW Sunray Gyntex 2 Yvaft Broadcast Technicolor Pearce Union Cartideae Union Oil of Cal United Air Lines U. S. Steel Westinghouse - Ngtox Dow Jones Industrial Ave

Grover Opposes New Texas Taxes and Calls for Budget Reform

Houston senator Henry C. Hank Grover urged Baytown Kiwanis to oppose additional state taxes, criticizing last year's spending plan and favoring living within means. He suggested limited revenue options, promoted education funding efficiency, and predicted Preston Smith and Don Yarborough lead in the governor’s race.

Leon Brown Henry C Hank" Grover Houston Harris County Baytown Kiwanis Club Grover Preston Smith Don Yarborough

Water security zone surrounds USS New Jersey in Philadelphia

The Coast Guard established a water security zone around the battleship USS New Jersey amid anticipated antiwar protests as Philadelphia naval base officials sought protection for its recommissioning on Saturday for World War II duty.

Philadelphia Coast Guard Bes New Jersey Philadelphia Naval Base

REL Club Raises Over $1000 in March Dimes Drive

The REL Key Club, joined by Baytown area high schools, collected more than 1800 for the March of Dimes in its second annual drive. Bellaire High School led with 670, Memorial 240, Spring Woods 167, Memorial 240, and other schools contributed as members earned gold and blue pins for effort. About 38 club members will attend the Texas-Oklahoma Key City Convention in Dallas.

Alan McWihorper Robert E. Lee Meigh Mem National March Project Ev) of Dimes Federation March of Dimes iNey Ross Sterling | i High School Baylawn Milby High School Spring Woods Hist School Texas City High School Memorial High School of Houston Bellaire High School Bellaire Texas Memorial Spring Woods Assing Ross Sterling AEL Gould Mikevy Steven Eryone Sid Jerry Cox Dallas Dallas Convention Center REL Key Club Marsh of Dimes iThey Wesley Doyle Johnny Riley Eth REL

Racial tensions flare across nation amid protests and violence

A chaotic spread of unrest grips multiple cities after the King assassination tragedy. Police pursue a white suspect in Memphis slaying while over ninety are jailed in related riots. Civil rights leaders convene at the White House amid volatile scenes in Harlem Roxbury and Jackson.

Regents Leader Past Rotary President Heads Bond Support

William Harrap, 40, a former mathematics teacher at Hubert E. Lee High School and immediate past president of the Baytown Rotary Club, backs the bond program. He holds a degree from Lee College and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in education from the University of Houston.

Grun Baytown Rotary Club William WH. Harrap Hubert E. Lee High School Lee College Univer Iity of Houston

Queen Candidates Named for Preliminaries Amid Pageant

The article lists 25 preliminary girls from Robert Lee and various sponsoring groups, naming finalists Neldena Mooney Nicci Johnson Patricia Parker Claudia Hylton and Caesendra Douglas. The queen and court will be chosen at 7 15 p m Saturday during the final track and field competition with ceremonies for finalists and contestants.

Robert Lee Julie Korenck Dane Farber Jody Laird Angie Slagle Tecreation Jann Mann Keyettes Kathy Anderson STAGS Kay Armstrong Pat Kreton Donna Page Southern Bells Karen Morr Kay Beavers Boss Sterling Karla McDonald Bund Cassandra Douglas Distributive Education Club Claudia Hylton Junior Optimisses Chih Lynn McDowell Interact Club Nicoi Johnston Neldena Mooney Nicci Johnson Patricia Parker Caesendra Douglas Erling Beverly Anderson Jane Parker Kris Love Robert E. Lee

SUN SPOTS AND LOCAL EVENTS REPORT

Community notices list oyster fry sales at LODGE 1050 and a Beauceant Steak Fry at the Fireman's Hall with ticket details. Jazz tour by Walter Stricklin moves through Brownwood Kerrville and other Texas towns. Veterans pageant at Baytown and a variety of church and school activities fill the weekend schedule.

Tal Church W_ Main Main Street Charles Homer L A.m Nazro Evie Kilougi Jack Huron Walter R. Stricklin S. B. Stricklin Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road University of Texas Brownwood Kerrville Brady Fredericksburg Charles Kilgore Women OF All Saints Episcopal Church Highlands Bliss Baytown Veterans of Foreign Wars Baytown Robert R. Tuck

King's Assassination Sparks Riots Across Memphis

King urged citizens to reject violence as rioting erupted after his arrival in Memphis to support striking carriage workers. Gov Ellington ordered 4000 troops to Memphis and Nashville, a curfew was imposed, and witnesses described the moment of his shooting on the hotel balcony.

Martin Luther King Buford Ellington National Guard of Tennessee Memphis Nashville King Andrew Young Jesse Jackson Ben Branch Soeiemon Jones

Funeral Notices for Matheny and Carroll Families

Obituary notices list Floyd L Matheny Sr 56 of Huffman died in Liberty hospital with services at Lake Houston Methodist Church and burial at Huffman Cemetery. Also Olin A Carroll 63 of Bryan died in a Bryan hospital with services at Earthman Channelview and burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park. Travis Noel Roach 33 of Houston died Friday with services at Earthman Chapel and burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park. Surviving family members named for each.

FRANK L_ MATHENY Floyd Lowell Matheny Sr Huffman Liberty Hospital Humble Lions Club Lake Mouston QO. A. Carrole Olin A. Carroll Bryan Baytown T*o Humble Oland Refining, Co Baytoun Joel Carroll James Bobby Carroll Tommy Car Roll Fla Louise Woodsinf Channelview Au Man Ann Thane Albert Carroll Wellborn Tex Herman Carrol Elsie Francis Frank Habarta Earthman Chanel John Hieaton Traptist Church San Ja Travis W. Roadit Travis Noel Roach Dalby Houston Shirley Wiliams Noel Roach Julia Springfield Clarence Roach Lufkin J. David Williams Housta Earthman Chapel J. T. Terry Sam Duree San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery

King Assassination at Memphis Motel Sparks Wide Hunt

Witnesses described a white man in a late model white car near the motel where Dr Martin Luther King was staying. Investigators said a shadowed shot from a second floor window killed King as he spoke with two men, prompting a nationwide manhunt and FBI inquiry. Local authorities pursued leads, while a reward was posted by The Commercial Appeal.

Tennessee Arkansas William Morris Dr. King Morris FBI Washington Wing St. Joseph Hospital Paul Hess Asistant Hospital Ramsey Chee Holloman MMem_phis Commercial Appeal King

Car Michael Urges Arms for Black Safety in Street Tactics

Black power advocate Stokely Carmichael told a news conference that Black Americans should arm themselves with public safety items and take to the streets in retaliation for the MLK assassination. He predicted executions on the streets and urged fatal harm to the real enemy.

Washington Stokely Carmichael Martin Luther King Jr Carmichael America

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Citizens N Ational Bank and Goodbody Co Mike K. Taylor Vietnam Ton Son Knut Afb FY. Stewart Taylor Amd Arnold Michalsky S12 N. Drarnolin Uwhrithends Sen Hank’ Grover REL Club Choo Piatt Lee Armstrong Barry Brunson Bo Brunson AEL Kevetics Club Kay, Beavers Lee Entler Robert E. Lee High School KEY Club Epforst Sid Thomas Mempius Tenn Maritin Gunther King Jr Keirs Ramsey Clark Hewin Harlem Bedford-Steyvesant Fallahassee Florida Agm University Itta Rena Miss Mississippi Valley State College Boston Ackson Jackson State College Charles Evers Analeich N.C Mike Et Ced Shaw University Tri-City Pharmacy West Texas ARMY Lynn W. Spent Wilfred Speth Fort Ord Ft. Heening, Go Sun Astroworld Astrodome Kirby Drive John B. Roberts Felowship First Presbyterian Church King and I Harlem Pta Harlem Elementary Pta Nola Jane i Whitfield Cuwilige Sastre
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