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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1968

Page

2

Noon Stock Quotes From A Bank Of Benk And Goodbody Co

A reader list of noon stock quotes shows many major companies across industries. Names include Gulf Oil Halliburton Dow Chemical Ford Monsanto Exxon Mobil Pepsi Co General Electric General Motors and Texaco among others with varying percentage figures and market indicators. The compilation reflects broad market activity and notable movers in the session.

Allis Chalmers Enhes Arlan Gulf Oil Avavenees Gulf States Accossenees Western Seeneenebae Halliburton Hoffman Paso Nat Gas Wastentials Eshyt Corp Obile Socony Ford Monsanto Foremost Dair Ccseeccessseree Tel Elee G Renn Central Pepsi Cola Georgia-Pacific Palas Oh! Peet Bean Saleet Soune Bob Schlumberger Sears Seu Sinclair Sperry-Rand Stan Cal Stan Indpone Upjohn US Steel

Budget items outline sewer and water fund costs

Lanham outlined general fund expenses and potential water fund items including 92000 for seven workers and major sewer line repairs, 32100 for extensions to the sanitary system to Marvin Middleton roads and Baytown Opportunity School, and 14000 for a data processing firm to handle water and sewer matters.

Lanham Marvin and Middleton Roads Baytown

Struggle for Czechoslovakia Deepens Amid Soviet Invasion

AP reports Prague and Parliament demand release of liberal leaders and withdrawal of the 200,000 Soviet troops. A pro liberal broadcast cites talks to form a new government while Moscow denounces Dubcek. U.N. debates and Western support grow as border talks falter. Travelers describe public defiance and protests as news circles note global reaction.

Prauge Czechoslovakia Czechoslovak Communist Party

Floyd Finds Fate At Fault In City Budget Session

City budget hearings drag on as councilmen and department heads testify. Floyd and Adcox, head of water supply and sewage disposal, clash over problems in the division. He quips that sewer lines always break after 4:30 and on weekends, offering a wry relief to the weary city fathers.

Floyd Adcox Fats

Five deaths in Arkansas and cross country tour notes

Five people died in a crash on Interstate 40 near Carlisle Arkansas. Ledley rescued from fire after over two hours by police using torches. President Nixon rests at his Indiana hideaway after a cross country tour to secure Republican support.

Carlisle Ark Richard M. Nixon Republican Party Wichita Falla Hubert H. Humphrey Richard Nixon

Baytown Council studies 1969 water fund rise

The Baytown city council and administrators review a proposed 1969 70 budget totaling 946 783 for the water fund a 229 560 increase over 1968 229 560. The plan cites more taps and service growth while funding a seven man crew to replace aging lines and a data processing contract to manage bills and records.

City Water Fund Water Fund

McCarthy Loyalty Challenge Rocks Georgia Delegation

At a late night hearing, Vance pressed a loyalty challenge claiming McCarthy delegates may lack party support. He warned of a loyalty oath for antiwar voters and questioned McCarthy’s Vietnam stance. Rauh urged rejection as a frivolous challenge. A standing ovation followed Vance’s pledge to accept convention results.

Lester Maddox James Gray Georgia McCarthy Mississippi Vance Rauh South Pat Gentry Edington Alabama Raith Humphrey Texas John Connally Johnson Viettnam

Billfold Recovered After Theft From Judo Club

Police said a billfold stolen from the Bay town Judo Club at 128 W Tex was recovered in an outside mailbox in front of the Post Office on West De foe. Owner Michael Von Alvenstevn reported a missing dollar but said his credit cards and driver's license were intact.

Baytown W. Texas West Defoe Michael von Alvenstevn

Beaumont Man Charged With Dangerous Drug Possession

Leroy Teno, 41, of Beaumont, was charged with possession of a dangerous drug after Baytown police arrested him in his car on Cherry Street. Patrolman C Smith led the preliminary investigation in Justice of the Peace Glenn Vickery's court.

Leroy Teno Beaumont Justice of Peace Glenn Vickery Teno Baytown Cherry Street C. Smith

Memorial Award Installation Highlights Brigadiers

The August installation for new brigadiers will occur at 2 p.m. Sunday in August. Following the ceremony the Elaine Combs Brown Memorial Award will be given to the Corps by Mrs. Jean Fuller Terry. Mrs. Brown died in a May airplane crash. Brigadiers may donate to the memorial via Miss Carolyn Baker at the listed contact.

Elaine Combs Brown Jean Fuller Terry Brown Carolyn Baker

LC President To Give Regents Annual Report

Lee College president Dr Richard D Strahan will present the annual report at the regular Lee College Board of Regents meeting Thursday night A 545 pm inspection tour of the tech vocational facility is scheduled with final acceptance considered at 620 pm The agenda includes the progress report on finances the amended budget new sociology business administration and director of special projects faculty hires adoption of the 196869 catalog and approval of a tax sheltered annuity A science equipment contract will be presented for approval.

Richard D. Strahan Lee College Lee College Board of Regents Ahe Lapproval

Hospital Tax Fight Stirs Closed City Hearing

An extended closed meeting on 1567 tax roll issues centered on hospital property valuation. Att last discussed were the value source and Phase 2 build plans, with attorney Morris requesting witnesses including tax assessor Mickey Coe be sworn. City officials objected to sworn testimony.

Baytown Morris Mickey Coe Coe Bill Laughlin

Soviet invasion prompts Prague leaders to seek aid

In a tense session the Czech leadership released three radio documents showing they knew nothing of the Soviet move before the invasion and urged foreign troops to leave. Ball depicted the action as perfidy and condemned Moscow, while Muzik urged restraint and protection of workers' rights.

Czechoslovakia Jan Muzik Prague Ball Kremlin

Local notices mix of graduations dances and lost dog

Patricia Deckertof will receive a homemaking degree from Lamar Jech in Beaumont at graduation exercises this Saturday. A lost male dog with a 1967 vaccine tag is missing. contact Mrs. Fruge at 42-6206. Bill Mixon seeks two to four tickets to the Giles Crosby football game on Aug 31. call 424-8062. Tools were stolen from R W Packers home between May 20 and 31, valued at 44.25, reported by officer S M L Gaskey. Bianne El McCage of Baytown studies vocational nursing teaching at Texas A&M University and Lee College. Goose Creek Country Club teen dance and light show set 8 to 11 pm Saturday. Executive Board to meet 9:30 am Friday at Mrs Joe Vogel’s 175 Raintree. reservations 1 25.

Patricia Deckertof Adam Lamar Jech Beaumont Bill Mixon Crosby Mixon Bianne EL McCage Baytown Texas Azm University Miss McCage jLee College Goose Creek Country Club Ashbel Smith PTA Ashbel Smith Pta The Blue Mist Joe Vogel Raintree

Highlands School Project Bids Due August 29

Bids for Highlands Elementary additions remodeling and air conditioning are due by 4 p.m. Thursday August 29 in the Administration Building 1435 Market. Estimated cost 175000. Separate proposals required with five percent bid bond. Plans from architect James A. Davis 401 W. Defoe Vogt and Clouse engineers. Also notes Travis Elementary project and additional details.

Thursdday Highlandslementary School Market Travis James A. Davis W. Defoe Vogt and Clouse Chena and Brady

Czechs call for general strike as crackdown widens

In South Bohemia a general strike protested occupation. Police arrest prominent writers and journalists as hundreds of political prisoners flood Pankrac Prison. An American embassy convoy ferries U.S. citizens toward the West German border near Rozvadov, aided by allied cars and including Shirley Temple Black. President Svoboda and Parliament vow to protect freedom and democracy as Soviet influence recedes.

South Bohemian Ludwik Svoboda Dubcek Pankrac U.S Prague Rozvadov Shirley Temple Black Akron Czechoslovakia Svobods

Channelview School Board Lowers Tax Rate in 1968 69

Channelview school trustees adopt a 1968 69 budget of 1 579 212 and set a new tax rate of 1.60 per 100 valuation, down from 1.93. The owner of a 10 000 home faces about 12.29 more in school taxes yearly. Trustees also approve PTA dance Aug 27 at the high school and a coffee honoring new superintendent T C Krenshaw who starts Sept 7.

Channelview Parents Teacher Association PFA T. C. Krenshaw

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