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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
2
Crosby trustees discussed eligibility for reimbursement of bus routes under a two mile limit. State approval governs route eligibility and potential hardship exceptions may allow some riders within two miles. A motion to eliminate all illegal routes was withdrawn after trustee Reed could not attend and notified the board.
The Baytown council passed a housing ordinance aimed at preventing blight by ensuring adequate light and air, fire protection, heating, sanitation, and preventing overcrowding. City Planner Hoss Wilhite said the measure will help the city meet federal standards and qualify for government funds. The decision was met with cheers from the audience.
Soldier SGT Bill Walker son of Mr and Mrs W J Walker 3803 Crosby Cedar Bayou Ed returns home after a year in the Army in Vietnam. He completed his enlistment and earned three Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with H Device during service in Vietnam.
Baytown Little Theater hosts an 8 pm opening sherry party for The Boy Friend with Ed Vaught as production manager and Jackie Hooper directing. Cast includes David Wilks as Tony and Kathy Alleberry a Polly, with a ten piece musical combo and local crew handling set, costumes, lighting, and makeup. Tickets remain for Thursday through Saturday and reservations run at 464-7617.
Turpin and Kunz are highlighted as key volunteers for the Baytown fund drive. Turpin chairs and serves in multiple civic roles including Boy Scouts district commissioner and Baytown Chamber of Commerce vice president. Kunz directed campaigns for Heart and Drive and holds posts with Rotary, Chamber committees, and St. Mark's Methodist Church.
Dennis and Denise Pederson spend the week with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Glenn Knudson at 1307 Strickland as relatives host a short stay in town.
The report details patrolmen, sergeants, and chief pay scales in Pasadena and Deer Park. Pasadena patrolmen start at 500 dollars rising to 540 after probation then 590 in year one and up to 650 in year four, with other ranks differing. Deer Park lists patrolmen from 485 to 5099.60 over five years, specialists at 535.60 to 682.53, sergeants from 389.32 to 915.80 then 3752, and the chief from 682.93 rising to 888.40 after five years.
Dates for the first day of classes in area districts shown: Channelview September 3 Crosby August 28 Deer Park September 3 Baytown September 3 Huffman September 3 La Porte September 3 Barbers Hill September 2.
Baytown officials discuss a federal urban rehabilitation plan requiring a workable program. City Manager Fritz Lanham seeks approval and notes zoning ordinance soon. Council backs measure to curb substandard housing and protect property rights while planning enforcement.
A list of noon stock quotes from major companies appears, including AMR Tel and Tel as well as IBM and Texaco along with several others. The report notes percentage changes for many tickers. A separate brief states that a battery was stolen from a pickup truck at Lumus Dodge on Market Street between Monday and Wednesday, with Patrolman Randall Craig investigating.
The Baytown Sun lists its publication details and postal information, noting second class matter status in Reytown Texas and post office dates. It states carrier rates, subscription prices, and national representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives alongside Associated Press rights and republication policy.
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