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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1968

Page

2

Noon Stock Quotes Courtesy of Citizens National Bank

A brief market update lists noon stock quotes with figures from Citizens National Bank and Goodbody & Co. The notes reflect intraday movements and notable changes in major index components.

Funeral notices for Sam Edward Zimmerman and others in Baytown

Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday at Barth man Chapel for Sam Edward Zimmerman 75 retired Baytown Refinery employee who died Monday night. Burial in San Jacinto Memorial Park. Survivors include wife a stepdaughter two stepsons and many relatives. Also notice of William G Tex Stephenson Baytown resident and WWII veteran who died Monday night. Rosary Tuesday at Earthman Chapel and burial Wednesday at Hill of Rest Cemetery. Surviving family includes wife four daughters and many in laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also Carl J Drew Sr Highland resident and former farmer died Tuesday in a Baytown nursing home with services Thursday at Earthman Highlands Chapel and graveside at Hopewell Cemetery Normangee. Survivors include five daughters and a son plus many grandchildren.

Samte. Zimiderman Barthman Chapel Sam Edward Zimmerman Baytown Zimmerman Harvey Humble Lyle Calhoun San Jacinto Memorial Park W. P Smith B. O. Blanton J. B. Gieger J. B. Bray L. G. Lea G. L. Oakes Viola Zimmerman Marion Jeanette Humphries Ponca «Sty Okla John L. Kilgore Glenn Kilgore W. G. Stephenson William G Tex Margaret Hillshouse Marc Trainer Barthemele Wyo Frank Stephenson Bowling Green CARL J_ DREW Carl Brew Sr Clear Lake Road Highlands At & Aim Raytown Wren Campbell Ruby Callaway Bay‘town Lois Meeks Gatesville Faye Kingness F Austin Nadine Brisher Bryan Carl J Drew Jr

Hospital Patient Patrick McMurrough Critical at Houston St Joseph

Patrick McMurrough of Wisconsin is listed in critical condition at St Joseph Hospital in Houston. Local medical staff report he remains under intensive care with ongoing treatment for his condition.

Patrick 3. McMurrough of Wiconsin St. Joseph Hospital Houston

Shelters Could Save Vietnam War Aircraft Losses, Wheeler Says

Gen. Earle G. Wheeler testifies that ground fire destroyed or damaged 132.5 million dollars in U S aircraft in Vietnam between 1961 and 1968 and that protective shelters could cut losses to about 7 million. He cites 122 planes and helicopters lost and 590 damaged in 1966 67, with 328.5 million in repairs, and notes the Pentagon opposes full shelters in Vietnam but plans NATO Europe shelters.

Washington Earle G. Wheeler U.S Thhe Vietnam Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon South NATO Europe Congress United States

Athletic Change Faces District Wide Debate

Supt. George Gentry said neither the school district nor the Channel District will transport visiting bands to games. Only home district bands will play. Pasadena and Deer Park districts share the stance. The athletic department estimates the change costs about 700 dollars yearly. Games move to weekday afternoons. only eighth grade teams affected.

George Gentry New Channel Stallworth Pasadena Deer Park

Telephone Strike Talks Far From Renewal Across Nation

Washington AP Hopes for renewed wage talks dim as about 209000 telephone workers strike across some 40 states. Alabama injunction targets 5000 strikers while union seeks federal transfer. Kentucky rulings void state injunction pushing dispute over wage demands and cross picket lines at Bell System crews.

Washington Alabama Afl-Cio CWA Joseph A Beirne James A. Hare Dallas County Mobile U.S. District Court Kentucky James Gordon Southern Bell Telephone Co Southern Bell Western Electric Co Bell Ehout 1d Bell Telephone System

Politics At A Glance

A concise wrap of 1968 campaign buzz with Nixon favored to face Kennedy, Rockefeller backer dismissing polls as meaningless. Humphrey predicts path to presidency while McCarthy warns of growing military influence, as Pennsylvania holds a primary with write‑in activity for Humphrey Kennedy Nixon and Rockefeller.

Richard Nixon Robert F. Kennedy York Nelson A. Rockefeller Nixon Hubert Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Pennsylvania McCarthy Humphrey Kennedy Rockefeller

TV Will Go Long Route Next Fall

Hollywood reports NBC plans longer programming for 1968 69 with 90 minute and two hour shows plus feature movies. Don Durgin notes shift from 30 minute formats to longer forms, citing high ratings and backlogs from Universal and United Artists. NBC also pilots First Tuesday two hour news program on the first Tuesday each month.

Hollywood NBC Don Durgin NBC Television Network Hollywood Radio and Television Society Durgin J Durgin Universal United Artists la Dor NBC News

Auditions Held For Life With Father At BLT

Baytown Little Theater announces auditions for Life With Father directed by Pat Boyle. AuditionsSunday at 2 30 p m and Monday at 7 30 p m, April 29, seek two men five women four boys ages seven to seventeen and two girls sixteen to twenty. Actors and crew invited.

BLT Father Baytown Little Theater Pat Boyle Baytown Little Theuler

Magazine Industry Faces Six Year Revenue Boom

New York reports a six year rise in circulation and ad revenue with five billion copies sold yearly and 85 percent of families reading at least one magazine. Yet postal rate increases and ad spending shifts, notably from Detroit auto ads, threaten margins and trigger higher newsstand prices.

New York Curtis Publ Detroit Robert Kenyon Jr Magazine Publishers Association Aera

Sun Spots and Club Notices In Baytown Community

Sun Spots continues with Baytown items including Olympia Recreation Club swimming pool opening for members May 18 and contact Paul Folwell. Sen Persenaire announces children’s play The Jester’s 3 fake will be Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Community Building with a note on Saturday only. Cadet meeting of Baytown Civil Air Patrol at Baytown Airport 3 p.m. Tuesday. Li’l Abner tickets on sale at Robert E Lee High School for May 27 show at 2 p.m. Baytown Human Relations Council open meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Building.

Olympia Recreation Club Paul Folwell Sen Persenaire Bay‘town Baytown Civil Air Patrol Robert E. Lee High School Human Relations Council

Operation Sparkle campaign to beautify Baytown

The Chamber of Commerce plans a Saturday trash pickup for Baytown. Residents may call 492-4051 before noon to join the special service. All extra trash must be manageable by two men and debris must be in containers.

Sparkle Chamber of Commerce Baytown

Church Map Produced for Carlsbad Residents

Twelve Carlsbad churches representing nearly all denominations have prepared a church map of the southeastern New Mexico city with about 25 000 residents. Dr John Carpenter of the First Methodist Church said the maps will be distributed by motels and restaurants as a service to the traveling public.

Carlsbad N.M New Mexico John Carpenter First Methodist Church

Truck Demolished After Explosion at Baytown Refiners

A Cesco Inc truck used to circulate acid for cleaning equipment burst a ruptured tank at Humble GH and Refining in Baytown Refiners. The fire was controlled before firemen arrived, with no damage to surrounding equipment. the driver suffered a bruised arm and his name was not released.

Cesco, Inc Humble GH Baytown Trek

Dentures Claim Faster Eating and Comfort

An unclear advertisement claims dentures let you eat and chew better with up to 33 percent faster eating and more comfort. It mentions sprinkles on plates, no sour taste, and reduced odor, urging regular dental visits and to seek product counters.

Advisory panel to formalize grievance policy for district

Parkinson notes the advisory council would give current grievance procedures official status. The plan creates a 12 member teacher council chosen by BCTA and BEA executives plus three administrative members. A chairman, vice chairman, and quarterly meetings are set, with subcommittees working in their own time and staff attendance by request with advance notice.

Parkinson Coun|el BCTA BEA

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