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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1968

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Federal limits set on waterfowl hunting season

Secretary Udall announced restrictive federal rules for fall and winter waterfowl hunting to protect breeding stocks. Major cuts target mallards, with tighter controls in the Mississippi Flyway and shortened Central and Pacific Flyway seasons. Rules include reduced shooting days, 30 minute pre sunrise hours, and experimental projects to curb mistargeting, plus a 10 percent overall day reduction for split seasons.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall Mississippi Texas Pacific Southwest

Floor Show Off At Demo Convention

Chicago AP reports that at the Democratic convention many delegates oppose the ongoing demonstrations after each nomination. Daley calls them typically American, while Humphrey McCarthy and McGovern view them as tedious and unnecessary.

Chicago Richard J. Daley Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy George S. RcGovern

Texas Demo Delegates Nearly Solid For HHH

Texas delegates to the National Democratic Convention show near unanimity for Vice President Hubert Humphrey once Connally releases them. The AP survey finds Connally could win the vice presidential nomination if he wants it, while McCarthy supporters aim to challenge Texas delegates at the convention.

Texas HHH Austin Chicago Associated Press Hubert J. Humphrey John Connally Connally Tex Ing Chiexago Humphrey McCarthy Johnson Sen Fred Harris Oklahoma DEMOS

Ike gravely ill after seventh heart attack

Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains gravely ill following his seventh heart attack. Doctors say this may be among his worst episodes, raising concerns about his condition and ongoing treatment at Walter Reed.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Walter Reed General Hospital Npt Covery Eisenhower Get-tysburg-farn Walter Reed IEE

Date Change Moves Astro Baseball Game to Tuesday

The Sterling Band will perform at the Tuesday Aug 20 Astros game in Houston, not Friday Aug 23 as planned. The Baytown area expects a hot weekend with temperatures from 70s to near 90s. Local notes fix addresses for Wynona Montgomery and correct mentions of several Baytown and Rosenberg figures.

Ross Sterling Wynona Montgomery Travis Elementary School R. Montgomery Houte 2 Cove Road el i H. Montgomery McKinney Baytown

Bay town candidate for master's degree at East Texas State University

Morris Gene Kyser of Bay town is a candidate for a masters degree in education from East Texas State University with commencement exercises at 7 pm Friday. Other items note Eisenhower heart attack details from Walter Reed, a vandalism incident in Cedar Bayou, and local notices about band practice and a bachelor of music degree candidate Raymond Hugh Campbell from North Texas State University.

Morris Gene Kyser Baytown East Texas State University Raymond Hugh Campbell North Texas State University Robert E. Lee High School Raymond H. Campbell

Explosion at Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant Kills Four

Officials investigate blasts at the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant near Minden Louisiana to determine the cause of fires that killed four employees left four missing and injured nine. The Supreme Court will hear a Texas versus federal government dispute over tidelands on October 14 according to Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin.

Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant Minden Arma Supreme Court Texas Outich Tidelands Atty Crawford Martin

Hearings Tuesday On Baytown Banks

Texas state banking commission will hear 9 a.m. Tuesday applications for state charters from the Bank of Baytown and Baytown State Bank. Bank of Baytown may use a Kmart Shopping Center site. Baytown State Bank proposes a location on State Highway 146. Principal stockholders and investors are named for both applications, reflecting consolidation of three earlier filings for charters due to public necessity concerns.

Baytown Texas’ State Banking Bank of Baytown Kmart Baytown State Bank Banking Commission Fred Hartman F. A. Richardson Lewis Wilburn Bruce Ramsey Bob Matherne Perry W. Britton Paul Edwards George Chandler Granville Laughlin L. Lee Brasfield Alan Shepherd George Walmsley C. J. Bailey Jr de. H. W. Kipatrick Robert A. Stakes James Harrop

City's Tax Claim Against SJ Hospital To Be Aired

A dispute between the City of Bay town and San Jacinto Methodist Hospital questions whether the facility qualifies as a charitable institution for tax exemption. The hospital seeks a hearing on a tentative 1963 valuation of 2.519 million dollars, with a potential exemption argued under city charter authority. The fight highlights a 37,684.78 dollar 1967 tax bill and whether the tax board can alter rolls. hospital cites prior nonpayment and lack of opportunity to challenge assessments. Hospitals like Methodist and others in Houston typically do not pay property taxes.

San Jacinto Coe Hostal Laughlin Tax Board Methodist Luke's St. Joseph's Memo 1 Baptist Houston

City Okays Revised Lease for Baytown Cerebral Palsy Center

Baytown approves a rewritten lease to remove defects hindering a federal grant bid for a new Cerebral Palsy Center near San Jacinto Methedist Hospital. The Society seeks 375000 in State funds with matching local support while continuing fundraising. Council also approves 85 percent co insurance for City Hall.

Baytown Baytown Society For Crippled Children San Jacinto Methedist Hospital Dan Elkins San Jacinto Methodist Hospital

Abundance Of Cars Surprising To Brazil Student In Baytown

American Field Scholarship student Marcia Al bernaz Machado from Ribeirão Preto Brazil arrives in Baytown staying with the DeGarmos. She finds American cars larger and more numerous, notes spacious houses and the welcoming attitude as she adjusts to REL High School life and summer band practice. She plans to study journalism and political science at the University of Sao Paulo after returning home.

Brazil Baytown Linda Ferrell Texas Marcia Albernaz Machado Marcia Ribeirao Preto Sao Paulo Joan DeGarmo Hackberry Diane Barbara Danny Robert IE. Lee High School Schoo REL Anchor Club United States Aftil University of Sao Paulo U.S AFS New York Hofstra University Long Island Houston Atlanta

Governor Of Georgia Now In The Race

The Associated Press reports Georgia Governor Lester Maddox joins the Democratic field as speculation swirls over President Johnson’s role at the convention. Dallas News cites Rep. Glen Teague predicting Johnson renomination only with a vice president deal, while Elliott Roosevelt hints Johnson could be drafted if antiwar sentiment rises after North Vietnam bombing ends. Nixon gains TV exposure backing from Ronald Reagan.

Associated Press Johnson Georgia Lester Maddox Dallas Dallas News Glen Teague D - Tex Janson Hubert Humphrey Eliott Roosevelt Florida Franklin D. Roosevelt Miami Beach Roosevelt Richard M. Nixon Fee Ronald Reagan California

Woman Driver You Say in July Traffic Stats

Baytoun men quip about women drivers while July traffic figures show 43 male and 68 female drivers involved in duty wrecks. Police present the data to challenge stereotypes and highlight comparable safety.

Baytoun

Mechanical Baby Washer debut in Denison Texas

Denison inventor O R Hall, 65, unveils a fiberglass coin operated Baby Wash prototype to ease laundry and childcare in public spaces. The design includes a water controlled tub, a removable cage for infants, and automatic water changes and sterilization. Hall aims to file for copyright and seeks production partners.

Denison Tex O. R. Hall Hall Hail Hal Institute of American Inventors Bill Baker Royee Lynn

City's Traffic Death Toll Up To Four So Far In 68

Baytown police report July deadly tally increased to four for the year with 131 traffic accidents 19 major and 112 minor. July wrecks totaled 131 with 93 collisions in traffic and 380 injuries year to date. Property damage rose to $54 077.98 in July and $347 310.37 for the year.

Baytown

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