Astrodome Opens Baseball Under Glass Like Guinea Hen
Houston columnist Fred Uartman recalls the Astrodome debut with fan observations and jokes about the first open air style baseball under glass. He notes gates, batting practice, Yankee arrivals, Gov Connally, and the cluttered ramps, plus reactions to the electronic scoreboard and ceilings. He praises Morgan and Lillis, comments on parking, and jokes about a synthetic something not in the pot plant.
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Brothers Cravey Shown as Payors in Neighboring Towns
Unusual situation surfaces as Seaborns and Panl Cracey appear as taxpayers from adjacent municipalities. Seaborn won election in Bartown on Friday, with Cracey serving as mayor. The report notes Seaborn and Cracey figures tied to Bayliner and Sealimnak, reflecting cross-town ties.
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Council May OK Purchase Of Water Treatment Units
Council considers approving the purchase of water treatment equipment to address persistent rust and cloudy water issues. Officials review specifications and potential suppliers, aiming to improve supply quality for the city’s residents. Public input is expected at the next meeting.
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Sun Spots and Council Talks Mix with Local Notices
A jumble of city council items, weather notes, and community updates covers proposed ordinances for pawn brokers, a mercury vapor street lighting plan, and a 4 H Club sticker deadline. Local residents are cited with birthdays, retirements, and school events, including a work party at Central Little League Park and a Sam Houston PTA meeting.
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Two Baytown Families Suffer Fire and War Losses
J T Qwansi family of 1401 Olive reports Larry severely burned in an apartment fire in Hobbs and Billy Joe killed in Vietnam. Rile Joe, a Marine, wounded in Vietnam and recovering in the Philippines. Owens wounded in Leg. his wife and two sons live in Dayton. Latty, not married, works in Hobbs after moving from Easton a year ago. Sister Mrs Charles Williams, formerly of Baytown, resides in Hobbs.
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Bastoun
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Baytown
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Beavers Denies Public Access To School Poll Returns
Beavers says last Saturday's school district election returns are not on file at the school administration building. Dr. L D Victory, a board member and reelection candidate, claims he has copies and sees no irregularity. The Texas Election Code requires delivery of poll lists and tally sheets to the presiding officer, with one set kept by the chief judge in each precinct.
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van) Stark
Briscoe to Speak at Jaycee Banquet Here
District Attorney Frank Briscoe will speak at the annual Distinguished Service Award banquet of the Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce on April 17 at the Tower of Ceremonies. The event honors Outstanding Senior Citizen and Young Man of the Year nominees. Tickets are $3.50, available from Jaycee members. banquet chairman is Jim Hodes.
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Legislators Close Week At 58th Session Hearing Address
Gov Praxedis Balboa of Tamanti Pus State in Mexico addresses legislators as the 58th session winds down. Reports note officials claim a major Viet Cong battle near Saigon, a new experimental anti cancer chemical project, and the Early Bird satellite ready to bolster earth television signals en route to space deployment.
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Education pact boosts high school graduation rate claim
A newspaper free ad urges readers to buy into education as a path to higher graduation completion and offers help placing Want Ads for selling used sporting goods toys and instruments. It also notes a rental listing and a cluttered classified snippet with a damaged price.
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Pact OF Education
On Sun
Berlin Autobahn Closure Surges As U S Convoy Probes
Communist East Germany shut the Berlin autobahn for three hours today then reopened it after a U S Army convoy was halted at checkpoints. The clash marked a fourth straight day of closures amid East West tensions as Soviet backed forces maneuver nearby.
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Absentee Voting Rules for Trustee Runoff
Voters may cast absentee ballots for the April 24 school trustee runoff at the tax office in the school administration building. Voting runs Wednesday afternoon to 5 p.m. Friday. Qualified voters out of the county on election day may request absentee ballots by mail or at the site, with deadlines and required tax receipts or affidavits. Candidates listed for positions 5 to 7 include Dr L fictovy, Seth H Mitchell Jr, Sam Alford, Dan 4well, A L Reton Stark, and Paul Parkinson.
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Creek Consolidated Independent
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Parade Set April 22 Youth Fair Preparations Begin
Baytown prepares for the annual Youth Fair and Livestock Show Parade on April 22 with livestock judging the following morning and three rodeo performances at night. Parade steps off at 5 PM from Oak tree on Texas Avenue to Fourth Street. Committee chair Schuminy W. EB. Andersen urges participants to report to Thomas Circle by 4:30 PM and contact parade committee members Bruce Foster or W. B. McBride for details.
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San Jac Hospital Names Harrison To Head Nurses
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital announces Maxiena Harrison will head the nursing staff, with Naomi Hillebrandt remaining associate director. Harrison, former dietitian, brings Army Nurse Corps and multiple-state hospital experience, effective Monday. An introductory coffee with head nurses and supervisors followed.
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U S Hails Declaration Of 17 Nations In Peace Talk Push
President Johnson welcomed the declaration from 17 nations as a constructive step toward peace in Vietnam. He urged rapid, unconditional talks while proposing a $1 billion Southeast Asia development program and calling for UN coordination with major powers, including North Vietnam, to guide investment and progress. The radio televised message framed both an offer to negotiate and a warning against withdrawal or meaningless agreements.
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