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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1967
Page
14
Visitors to Disneyland gain access to a new mass transport concept the PeopleMover. The system combines belt style and stationary platforms with a 90 foot diameter outer ring and moving cars on a 4 mile undulating track. Three wheel driven boosts can move cars to 7 mph along the route.
A neighbor moved in next door and boasted about building all his own furniture. After weeks of noisy unsanded work, he invited us to view it, while declaring buyers of furniture stupid. To stop the racket I displayed a lamp made from a milk bottle and broom handle, and the neighbor stopped sawing.
Boy Scout and Explorer Swim Meet to be held at Roselang Park with two age groups. Ribbons awarded to top three in 13 events including freestyle, medley relay, diving, breaststroke and more. Earlier Cub Meet results listed with multiple age brackets and teams. George Darsse chaired Cub Meet and will head tomorrow's Boy Scout event.
British actor John Hurt, spotted by John Huston for the title role in Sinful Davey, comes from England with top training from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Huston praises English virtuosity, noting the contrast with American acting emphasizing personality. Hurt, 27, gained stage and screen experience in Lincoln Repertory before RADA, and hopes Sinful Davey could launch an international career.
R Hugh Brumson joins parade as his Baytown Robo-Wash debuts at Crow Road and Bay Way Drive. The 24 hour automated unit washes a car in two minutes for 56 cents with optional wax, no exit allowed during operation. A second unit on Highway 146 near Bay Fair will follow. 1,000+ Robo-Washes installed nationwide.
The World Almanac reports new glass types rival steel in strength or cotton in softness. Dinner plates are now made from glass so strong that a nine story drop would not break them.
An Air Force orbiting laboratory concept is shown in a night drawing. The plan envisions astronauts working aboard the lab for about 30 days, then returning to the Gemini capsule to detach and de orbit.
Sixto Gatinda Galindo, 17, told police he killed his father to end a death curse on his uncle and kept his age and motive during arrest. Daniel Galindo faced conspiracy charges as the two men claimed witchcraft and protective beads in a family rite. The elder Galindo died at his home. a patrolman earlier heard a disturbance as the family spoke of divine powers.
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