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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
1
Music Teachers MRS. STEELE McDonald will present a piano concert and discuss music selections at the San Jacinto Music Teachers Association meeting at 8 p.m. Monday in the home of Mrs. Robert H. Hester at 2002 Alabama.
The School Board regular meeting scheduled for Monday February 14 is moved to February 21. Supt George Gentry and Deputy Supt W D Hinson will attend the American Association of School Administrators meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey February 12 to 16.
A round of brief social items mentions Jerre Read filling a wedding date Ida Walton returning a phone call Julia Swilley describing guests on a world tour Jeanne Lehde inviting guests Brian Nesselrode turning six Dorothy Badgett listing models for a Saturday fashion show Margaret Cinque doctors her three children Mary Helen Whitaker checking a reservation note to Michaelene Ryan of 7913 Maryland about a puzzle solution The Sun returns it by mail Charles Larabee tending to coffee customers Mr and Mrs David Pryor taking a coffee break Kenneth Badgett family plans to move closer to town Charles Mickel recorded a destructive fire for newspaper training City Attorney George Chandler skiing Norman Hargrave introducing a business associate and extending a coffee invitation Juanita Lewis absent downtown
U S space officials disclosed that American equipment has received photographs from the Soviet Luna 3 moon probe. The effort, also using British and Soviet data, aims to confirm what landscapes appear on the moon. No decision yet on publishing the images.
In a high profile murder case in Miami, Powers and Mrs Messler face life on trial for the 1963 killing of Jacques Messier, a 69 year old bank chief. Witnesses describe offers of a hit for 3500 to 10000 and Powers’ insistence on hiring a killer as the prosecution details unfold in a sixth floor Dade County courtroom.
Two Baytown youths Rayborn Enderson and Alaric Lee Duhon found a live six millimeter mortar shell on Bayou Boulevard Beasley Addition at 10 p.m. They reported it to Deputy Morrison who called Sgt. J E Armstrong a Houston police bomb expert. The shell was dangerous and could have exploded if disturbed. The pair and the elder Epperson kept watch until the bomb was removed.
The Senate rejected a cloture bid to end the filibuster on the 14B bill repealing Section 348 of Taft-Hartley. President Johnson and AF of L-CIO pressed for repeal, but the 51 to 48 vote fell short of the 60 needed, signaling the measure’s doubt for the session.
A Swiss watch style weather predictor using altitude and barometric pressure is announced. Sun Classifieds promote round the clock ads for rentals. Mrs. Crawford rented her Indiana two bedroom apartment after an ad run of three placements. Call 582-8323 to place your ad.
Construction on the Baker Road extension to North Main Street resumes after wet weather. Storm sewer pipe was placed on Monday and planned for Tuesday installation. Most right of way for relocating a drainage ditch has been secured. The project includes curbs gutters in front of Sterling High School and a future four lane divided section west to Garth Road. A bridge over a flood central ditch is complete. Completion is expected well before the new school opens.
The race for Congress District 8 features incumbent Albert Thomas, State Rep. Bob Eckhardt, and challengers Eckhardt and Larry McKaskle. Baytown Republican Woody Rose joins the field in District 7. other Harris County races seed Democratic primary battles for judicial posts and county offices.
News Digest reports a missing Indian Airlines plane with 37 aboard after vanishing Monday on a Srinagar to Jammu flight as planes and a drone sweep the area.
Methodist Bishop Paul E. Martin will take part in a 4:30 p.m. Friday groundbreaking at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital for a 1.3 million expansion. The project adds 12 doctors offices and clinics, new X-ray facilities, a power plant, and extra parking. G. E. Vaught will preside with Rev. Edwin T. Summer and others on the planning committee. If weather delays, service moves to Grace Methodist Church.
A blaze tore through the Lee College Library workroom early morning, with estimated damage around 75000 dollars. About 31000 books were destroyed or damaged, and 2000 more were water damaged. Fire officials said spontaneous trash-barrel combustion started the fire. scholars reported extensive equipment and furnishings losses. The building's construction limited spread, and 38 fire personnel battled the blaze, delaying class activities as cleanup began.
U S Health Education and Welfare Department approved a grant of 188,570 to Baytown for sewage disposal upgrades. Senator Yarborough announced the funds Tuesday as part of a larger plan including 2 new treatment plants, West Main additions, force main and sanitary sewers. Total project cost is 1,637,900 with Baytown seeking 519,500 in federal aid.
County Commissioner Ramsey of Precinct 2 will face Truman Reed of Crosby in the May 7 Democratic Primary. Reed, operating a leaking concern in Pasadena, filed for both parties before the deadline. Other local races include unopposed Justice of the Peace candidates and state legislative contests in District 7.
Last rites for Karl Opryshek a 66 year old school board member since 1961 were observed in Baytown and New Braunfels. The service at First Baptist Church was led by Rev. Robert Cheek with burial at New Braunfels later that day. Opryshek Austro Hungarian native who moved to the United States at age 12 died of a heart attack after a long career at Humble Oil Baytown Refinery and service on the school board. He is survived by two daughters a son a sister a brother and seven grandchildren.
President Johnson, after reviewing military aspects of the Vietnam War with Saigon leaders, cancels an additional afternoon session in Honolulu. Moyers says momentum remains but no unanimity is claimed. Westmoreland participates in the talks.
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