Shel Chemical unveils $4 million two field aeration basins
Twin football-field sized aeration basins form the core of Shel Chemical Co.’s new 4 million dollar wastewater treatment system at its Houston plant. Pictured are C. E. Bertolini, engineering manager, and W. W. Wright, head of pollution control. The investment in water and air pollution abatement at the plant now exceeds 10 million dollars since 1961.
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Shell Builds Major Waste Water Treatment Plant
Shell Chemical announced before the Texas Water Quality Board in Austin that a large secondary waste water treatment facility is under construction at its Houston plant. The $4 million project, by Hydrocarbon Construction, will enable compliance with the board’s permit and raises Shell’s water and air pollution abatement facilities investment to over $10 million since 1951. The system uses activated sludge with two large aeration basins and seven aerators per basin, capable of treating 6.5 million gallons daily, with solid residues landfilled. The design, by Roy F Westen Inc, reflects state and company cooperation led by J. G. Moore Jr and H. C. Yantir.
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Forces Fight in Saigon Amid Civilian Casualties
Reports from Saigon describe heavy combat around Cho Ray hospital and the city’s major sites as Viet Cong forces challenge government control. Civilians were killed or wounded in large numbers, with food shortages and disrupted transport complicating relief efforts across Saigon and nearby towns.
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Louisiana Governor Moves Regulatives to Houston for Testimony
Gov John McKelthes of Louisiana plans to whisk 18 key regulatory leaders to Houston Friday to counter private testimony about labor management issues in Louisiana. Nippy weather returns to Texas after a cool front. Tornadoes near Port Arthur and widespread thunderstorms cause damage. Def Dept logs a minor collision between a US destroyer and a Russian merchant ship in the Sea of Japan with no casualties. Over 4.25 million Texans? 5.7 million vehicles require inspections by April 15 per DPS. Reuben Johnson, 58, a inmate at Cummings Prison Farm in Little Rock, Ark, is moved amid life-threat concerns. he helped authorities uncover unmarked graves of three slain inmates.
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Houston
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Little Rock
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Rites Held For Billy G Franta
Funeral services were held for Billy Gene Franta at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hartiman Chapel. According to the Harris County Medical Examiner, Franta 32 of 3511 Massey Tompkins died Wednesday morning of a heart attack while working at the DuPont plant in La Porte. Burial was in White Cemetery Crosby with Rev Burks of Liberty officiating. Survived by wife Jeanette of Baytown two sons Billy Sr. and Tracy of Baytown his mother Mrs Billy Franta of Liberty a brother Allen Franta of Liberty his grandmother Mrs Agnes Franta of Taylor three aunts Mrs Sue Wilburn of Lufkin Mrs V R Lostak and Mrs Tonie Slovacek of Crosby two uncles Albert Franta of Baytown and John Franta of Crosby Pallbearers were Larry Steer ner Garland Davis Jimmy Feddell E J Rougeau Bobby Glenn Reynolds and Bernard Murphy Honorary pallbearers will be Local Union No 213 members.
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DuPont
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Baytown
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Bobby Glenn Reynolds
Bernard Murphy
Capitol eyes on reserve force after Pueblo crisis and Viet attacks
Defense officials signal possible further reserve callups only if the President wants a stronger signal. McNamara denies reassessment of South Vietnam troop levels as McCloskey says the United States is ready to discuss the Pueblo incident at Panmunjom through armistice channels. Johnson vows to step up bombing if North Vietnam escalates, praising Medal of Honor recipient Major Merlyn Detilefsen as pilots pin down 500,000 to 700,000 enemy troops daily.
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State Department
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Did You Know Blood Circulates Through Heart Rapidly
A health fact explains that the entire blood supply passes through the heart every two to three minutes, highlighting the heart’s central role in circulation and oxygen delivery throughout the body.
Yarborough Plans Governor Run Decision This Weekend
Don Yarborough a 42 year old Houston lawyer who lost two liberal gubernatorial primaries plans to announce Saturday whether he will run for Texas governor. He told reporters in the Capitol press room that if he runs he would likely reach a runoff with a substantial lead. He noted liberals have not entered the race, leaving moderates and conservatives to compete, and he weighs support in Fort Worth San Antonio Houston and Dallas. Yarborough is still in debt from prior campaigns but said creditors would likely back him if he runs. He cited strong poll numbers as encouragement to continue with supporters.
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