This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1966
Page
1
Baytown Chamber of Commerce endorses county bonds and starts a Channel Bayou Bridge study as part of local improvements. Community leaders discuss financing and regional connectivity while municipal officials emphasize long term infrastructure benefits.
Thad Felton, Baytown automobile dealer and member of the original tunnel committee, was named chairman of a Baytown Chamber of Commerce panel supporting additional crossings of the Houston Ship Channel and Cedar Bayou. The group includes Jacobs, Hartman, Hy, Pruitt, Davis, Hartman, and President Britton. ex officio members are W. V. Ramsey, Oscar F. Nelson Jr., and H. H. McCollum. The first meeting is expected next week to hear a progress report.
Baytown Sun snippets list Corie Laughlin undergoing tests at Lillie Duke Hospital and in room Bd R. L. Parker recovering from a migraine to make a tip to Ellington Air Force Base. E. L. Jordan asks about city hiring policy. Webb makes an early morning POSS Office call. Wadley and Putman travel to New Orleans for an advertising seminar. Dub Ward praised as a capable salesman. Terry Ryals queries who packed three tons of shredded tissue in a car. Davis Allen and Hodge attend a legislative committee hearing at Northshore. Eddie Bremer, U. S. Marine, to Dallas recruiting office. Oma Bailey visits during Liberace intermission. Carpenter cleans car spots. Mary Jessie Ramirez photo session. Pete Sultis listens to Barbara’s piano recital.
Justice of the Peace M. M. Fats Brown of Precinct ? announced for a second four year term. Brown began his first term Jan 1 1963 and has 32 years in law enforcement including Harris County Sheriff and Baytown Police. He notes 17710 cases handled since Jan 11 1963 and lives in Baytown with his wife and three children. Voters in the May 7 Democratic Primary will decide.
Washington Republicans condemn the State of the Union as weak on world standing and inflationary spending. Senate GOP Leader Everett Dirksen and House GOP Leader Gerald Ford urge victory in Vietnam and sharp domestic budget cuts, while Democrats rebuke the rhetoric and warn of voting shifts.
A legislative committee hearing in North Shore High School cafeteria heard strong support for a bridge across the Houston Ship Channel. The Northeast Chamber of Commerce urged a high rise four lane crossing between Washburn Tunnel and Lynchburg Ferry with urgency to relieve congestion. A Baytown mid February hearing and a Pasadena session were planned, with a final report due to the 1967 Texas Legislature.
United States Steel Corp announces the formation of a new chemical division to be known as USS Chemicals A Division of U S Steel Corp with a Feb 4 start. Major markets include agricultural automotive chemicals construction and oil as part of a broader diversification strategy.
Candace Massler says she will testify to defend herself against murder charges in the Massler case as jury selection begins for the joint trial with Melvin Lane Powers. The victim was Jacques Mossier, killed at his Key Biscayne home with a fractured skull and 25 stab wounds. The process of selecting 12 jurors and four alternates could stretch through the first week, with a trial possibly lasting three months or more.
Mayor Seaborn Cravey urges quick city action on awarding a community antenna television franchise. A firm would install a citywide cable system with monthly rental for customers and improved color reception from out of area stations. Council members call for further study and discussion with firms.
The Johnson administration plans to add 113000 combat troops, mainly to Army and Marine ground forces, with Navy and Air Force gains limited to a few thousand. The move would push U.S. armed strength above 3 million, as McNamara seeks a supplemental 312346 billion and 435 million for costs, to be detailed in Senate testimony.
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce unanimously supports Harris County’s January 29 bond program totaling 60.8 million dollars to fund right of way and emergency roads to improve access to the NASA area and the Jetero Intercontinental airport under construction near Humble. President Britton was authorized to inform County Land Campaign Chairman Lloyd Bentsen. State Highway District Engineer Carmichael estimated 23 million in right of way could enable about 150 million in county and state road improvements. Administrators urged backing from East Harris County voters to secure future access road funding.
The Baytown City Council voted unanimously to amend the building ordinance prohibiting wood shingle roofs. City Manager Frit Lanham cited a rising fire insurance rate tied to roof choices, noting 25 percent of Baytown residences use shingles and stating a 1 cent rate increase is possible after an Insurance Board survey. Leo Frost put the figure at 30 percent for new homes.
AP report notes President Johnson directs Secretary Fowler to raise interest on 0.5% savings bonds. A February graft probe in Texas targets 1,362 men aged 19 to 25, excluding married men with children or expecting a child from eligibility.
The Baytown council discussed a proposed freshwater lake on Goose Creek at Market Street with a 165 acre area and bridge. no action was taken. The Goose Creek Stream Study Committee endorsed seven steps including an engineering survey, permits, financing, and a pollution control district. Estimated lake costs reach 470000 with potential federal funding. district formation viewed as worthwhile regardless of the lake.
Lee College announces spring registration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. January 23 and 24. Timed permits are available from the registrar’s office. Classes start January 26. Entering freshmen must take the School and College Ability Test. Final exams for the fall semester will be finished Thursday and grades mailed the week of January 24.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.