Pollution of Burner Ditch Referred to State Board
About 40 Baytown residents attended a Wednesday public hearing on zoning for pollution control along the Houston Ship Channel. Dr Walter A Quebeadeaux Jr cited persistent ditch pollution from ship channel outflow, noting dead fish and possible sewer overflows. Goose Creek School officials said parents pressured the district over the pollution. No action or further investigation was announced by the state pollution board.
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Burner
Seipol
Aust
Joe Moore Jr
Texas Water Pollution Consul Board
Snvernor
Bosr
Moore
Wednesda
Baytown
Houston Ship Channel
Walter A Quebedeaus Jr
Sir
Hieks County Health Department
Quebedejay
Goose Creek
Opryshek
Pollution Board
Baytown Reports Spate of Auto Thefts
Baytown police report a rash of car thefts this week with unlocked vehicles. Shirley Flowers noted $343 in items stolen from her car at the Bluebonnet Motel on Alexander Drive including a black leather purse and ring. Rosen Gonzales said his pickup parked in front of 803 W Lobit lost a portable radio while one door remained locked. Neil Parker reported multiple items stolen from his car at Mitchells Drive In, totaling about $21. All vehicles described as unlocked.
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Baytown
Shirley Flowers
E. James
Bluebonnet
Alexander Drive
Sears
Rosen Gonzales
Vae
W. Lobit
Sts
Gonzales
Ncil W. Parker
Route 2
Mitchells Drive-In
Baytonians Compete in Red Shields Boxing Meet
Baytonians box Saturday at the Red Shields Boxing Club in Houston for the Silver Gievoxing Tournament. Johnny Chopach faces Red Shield’s challenger while Ramires advances to the finals with a win over Hubert Read of Cut and Shap. Morgan is listed as Houston 1963 Golden Glove runner up with Ramire indicating state runner up status.
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Bay
Red Shields
Houston
Johnny Chapon
Chopach
Ramires
Hubert Read
Morgan
Ramirez
Gemini 7 Crew Tales of Jim Lovell and Frank Borman
The article profiles astronaut Jim Lovell and commander Frank Borman, tracing their friendship formed during three years as astronauts and detailing their early lives. It notes Lovell’s nickname Shakey and describes Borman’s West Point and Air Force background, plus Lovell’s Milwaukee upbringing and rocket experiments.
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Jim
Shakey
Lovell
Borman
Jet
Naval Academy
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lavell
Gemini Twins
Gary
Ind
Tuscan
Ariz
West Point
Air Force
Russia
Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot's School
Edwards Air Free Base
Calif
James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White
Cleveland
Ohio
Milwaukee
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Navy
Pensacola
Fla
Naval Air Station
Burglars Get Early Start On Yule Shopping in Bay Town
A pre Christmas burglary wave struck Bay Town Friday night with seven rifles and two power saws stolen from Britton Cravens Lumber Co. entry made through a side window. Katribe's Clothing Store lost 20 suits valued at 1000 pounds via storeroom access. Oaks Drive-In hit for cash changes. Mrs C L Harrison police Bayou Lynchburg Rd lost 330 in clothing from car parked on Highway 146. Additional shoplifting and check forging being investigated. Chief Blair Mann urged more secure doors and windows and lights on at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Blair Mann
Britton
Cravens Lumber Co
Market St
Katribe
Oaks Drive-In
Garth Road
C. L. Harrison
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburg Road
Mann
Deaf women take lip reading and sign language course
Three women at Memorial Baptist Church study lip reading and sign language taught by Mrs Golden. They describe the class as a unified group with no misunderstandings. Participants include Mrs Richardson, Mrs Cameron, and Mrs Miller, all with deaf or hard of hearing family ties and plans to work after completing the year at the college.
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Cameron
Usess
Miller
Golden
Oil Dumping Damages City Sanitary Sewer
Several thousand gallons of oil dumped into the city sanitary sewer system around 3 0 a.m. Thursday damaged operation at the West Main Street treatment plant. Supervisor Floyd G. Adcox said the source is unknown, the oil killed bacteria and reduced treatment efficiency, with about a week needed for full recovery. He cited a city ordinance enacted June 28, 1976 requiring service stations to prevent spills from entering the sewer and urged avoidance of petroleum discharges into storm sewers to protect streams and bays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd G. Adcox
Adcox
West Main Street
Baytown Diabetes Testing Mobile Unit Returns
Baytown residents who missed the November drive can get a diabetes detection test at a mobile unit stationed at Gulf Coast Hospital for two weeks starting Tuesday. The unit, open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through December 18, will charge 30 cents per test and be staffed by a registered medical technologist. Tests use an auto analyzer for blood sugar and results arrive by mail in 7 to 10 days. fasting of ten hours is advised.
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Baytoun
Gulf Coast Hospital
Baytown
Ernestine Bright
Baytown Area
Houston Area Diabetes Association
Bright
Esacie 2
Baytown Resident Samuel Wilson Small Found Dead
Samuel Wilson Small, 74, was found dead at 7 51 a m Saturday in his home at 1200 Yupan Baytown Relatives said he had been in failing health for months An autopsy is planned with funeral arrangements pending according to police
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Samuel Wilson Small
Yupan
In Troop 93 Honor Court Promotes Scouts
Troop 93 held an honor court at Codes Saya Methodist Church where John Follis and Jiles Upton received the Euple Scout award. Rodrick Kin Packer, Janus Clark, and Norman Clark were involved in investiture, with merit badges and pins awarded by W. ME. Rhoades and assistants W. E. Smith and Fisyd O’Neal. Recipients include Lyman Smith two year pin, Dan Herndon two year pin, Johnny Crawford one year pin, Billy Ray Rhoades one year pin, Bill Upton one year pin, Joey Fisher one year pin, Al Moorman one year pin, Jimmy Moore one year pin, Rick Keene and John Her don first aid badges and related honors.
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Sinteen Hoys
Hunop
Codes Saya Methodise
Tort Herndon
John Follis
Jiles Upton
Rodrick Kin Packer
Janus Clark
Norman Clark
W. ME. Rhoades
W. E. Smith
Fisyd O'Neal
Lyman Smith
Dan Herndon
Johnny Crawford
Billy Ray Rhoades
Willie Fowler
Bill Upton
Joey Fishter
al Moorman
Den
Jimmy Moore
Rick Keene
John Herdon
Glasses Found In Baytown Chamber Office
A pair of gold framed prescription sunglasses were found by EB. P. Bauer in the Chamber of Commerce office. The owner can claim them at The Baytown Sun office.
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EB. P. Bauer
Chamber of Commerce
Baytown
Austin State Hospital Gift Drive Slated Here
The Rev. Harold O. Bomhoff announces a gift drive for Austin State Hospital patients for Christmas. Donors should deliver new gifts to Mental Health Headquarters at 3208 Austin in Houston before December 15, with contents noted if wrapped. Suggested items cover women and men including toiletries, clothing, accessories, and books. Gift suggestions include face powder, coats, gloves, shirts, shaving items, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold O. Bomhoff
Baytown
Austin
Houston
State Hospital
Crosby Schools Hire New Tax Collector and Manager
Charles Culbertson, formerly Deer Park city man ager and tax assessor-collector for two years, is named Crosby School District business manager. He replaces Mrs. Claude Havard who resigned. Culbertson previously served Crane Independent School District in Texas.
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Charles Culbertson
Deer Park
Crosby
Allison Koonee
Culbertson
Oveer
Claude Havard
Havard
Crane, Tex
Community Antenna System Debate At City Meeting
C of C reports that TV sealers may oppose community antenna sales yet more sets are bought due to program variety. The system, a paid utility, requires no minimum subscribers and would wire the city if approved. Space would be rented on existing poles as 57 percent of residents typically subscribe. Pufus Honeycutt introduced the speaker.
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Cook
Pufus Honeycutt
Parents Without Partners Meeting at Roseland Pavilion
Parents Without Partners will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Roseland Pavilion Visitors are welcome Interested persons may phone 583-1382 or 383-2783
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Roseland Pavilion
Lee College Admissions Test Scheduled
Lee College will offer admissions testing at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday in the college auditorium. The Schools and Colleges Ability Test SCAT will be administered by the counseling and testing department. Wallace Heaner, department director, urges prospective spring entrants to take the test then at no charge. All test materials will be provided.
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Lee College
Schools and Colleges
Wallace Hean Jer
Heaner
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AES
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