Body recovered after missing man from tugboat in Houston Ship Channel
The body of Dale Norman Halcomb, 20, missing since Saturday from the tug Corrine, was recovered Wednesday by Harris County Sheriff's Department marine units near Tri-City Beach, Baytown. Recovery occurred around 1:33 p.m. with authorities continuing investigations.
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Houston Ship Channel
Harris County Sheriffs Department
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Baytown
Belfort Seeks Restoration Cut for Ambulance Aid
Baytown council balks at trimming subsidies for ambulance service as 113 blocks on Commerce Street are slated for resurfacing. Major projects include City Hall parking, curbs, and access roads funded by bonds. The city plans to hire a professional planner to map future growth.
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Measles Clinic Slated Sunday in Baytown Area
Harris County measles immunization clinics will open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free immunizations will be offered at Baytown Junior School on Market Street for Baytown Crosby and Highlands residents. The event is sponsored by the Jaycees and Harris County Medical Society.
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City plans joint meeting to address growth and zoning
Hale urged stronger growth planning as Baytown eyes a joint council and planning commission session to tackle planning problems. The council approved a Fresh Water Recreation and Resources Board and set up a committee to craft deed restriction enforcement. Airhart Drive resurfacing came in about 17 thousand under a 40 thousand contract, with Humble Oil funding 20 percent of the costs.
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Texas House Votes On Helmets Parole And School Vacancies
Texas House members approved a helmet law for motorcyclists and stricter parole rules, voting 89 to 52. The body also backed an election requirement to fill school board vacancies, a measure urged by Governor Connally.
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Dodd Data Secreted By Senate Ethics Panel
Washington AP report says the Senate Ethics Committee kept undisclosed evidence against Sen. Thomas J. Dodd to avoid turning the inquiry into a political fight. Four former aides claim the panel suppressed key financial misconduct material, citing a seven page letter urging a reopening of hearings and detailing gifts from executives tied to government contracts.
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Baytown Chamber Preview On Convention Facilities
Baytown Chamber of Commerce members will hear W. J. Strickler outline convention prospects and local facilities at Friday's Holiday Inn luncheon. He noted Baytown’s tourist industry and strategic location near the San Jacinto Monument and Manned Spacecraft Center boost potential attendance and economic impact.
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Wayne Harris Magic Show at Lamar Elementary School
The Wayne Harris magic show from the Brunson Theater will perform at Lamar Elementary School at 3 pm on Saturday. Proceeds benefit Mormon Church youth organizations. Admission is 50 cents for all seats.
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Latin Chiefs Seek LBJ Input On Economic Woes
Seventeen Latin American presidents gathered in Punta del Este awaiting President Johnson’s ideas on regional economic troubles. Johnson postponed a policy speech and proposed discussing tariff relief for developing nations, use of aid funds abroad, and possible temporary tariff advantages. Brazil’s Costa e Silva urged freedom and dignity, while Peru’s Belaunde Terry proposed curbing capital flight and a hemisphere stock market to attract investment.
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Powell fights for seat as senority drives aims
In Bimini Bahamas AP Powell won back his seat but sources say he favors his Washington court case over a triumphant return. He would not comment on presenting his certificate to the suit against Congress. an attorney advised silence. An aide and O Dell Clark of Abyssinian Church travel to Harlem.
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Sterling Star hopefuls prep for March tryouts
Ross Sterling Stars and Star Reserves hold high school tryouts as 110 eighth graders report for reserve corps and 36 Sterling girls vie for vacancies. Mrs Bays says reserves train for future Stars, not for halftime roles, with about 50 to be chosen and 30 expected to advance. Final tests Friday and Saturday will judge marching memory and precision, results posted Sunday. Two external judges assist in grading. selections to be based on ability and attitude, not looks or background.
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Star
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Sterling
City Elects To Go Out For Bids Again
Baytown Council voted to solicit bids for the ambulance contract based on a 3000 monthly subsidy, while continuing the current 6000 monthly subsidy to Belfort Ambulance Service. The plan includes a stand by unit, police dispatching take over, and housing for crews at city fire stations to cut costs.
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Houston
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Wynetta Bush Wins Horace Mann Spelling Bee
Wynetta Bush eighth grader won Horace Mann Junior School spelling bee with cartilage. She will represent Horace Mann in the Harris County contest at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Houston School District board room, with aims toward the regional May meet and the East Texas Bee. Judge Barry Nettles praised all contestants and Wynetta’s teacher, Mrs. Suzie Powers.
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Governors invite southern peers for talks on integration rulings
Governors of Alshams Georgia and Mississippi invite nine other southern governors to discuss recent federal court integration decisions. House Minority Leader Gerald Ford accuses Democrats of prolonging the Vietnam War. Several House Republicans oppose seating Adam Clayton Powell pending Justice Department probe. West Germany remains short of a $135 billion two year deal for U S military goods to offset troop costs.
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House
Gerald Ford
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Justice Department
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San Jacinto Lab and X-Ray Move to New Building
Thursday marked moving day for the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital laboratory and X-ray departments in Baytown. Administrator Dan Brown said the new facilities will enable better patient care, with an open house planned in May for the public to tour the professional and lab X-ray buildings.
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Baytown
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San Jacinto Hospital
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