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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1973
Page
22
The Baytown Sun marks Baytown’s silver anniversary with a 25 year retrospective edition. It chronicles growth since January 24, 1948 and offers reflections on past shortcomings and future aspirations. The paper thanks contributors and invites readers, especially newcomers, to study the historical section.
The Mothers March of Dimes plans a 7 30 p m Thursday meeting at 1303 Apache Trail hosted by Mary Escontrias to recruit volunteers to canvass Baytown apartment complexes.
Police Chief John Wilkin visits Mana gua Nicaragua after earthquake reports show friends uninjured. Sgt J Lank ford seeks guidance on a literature course. Fire Chief L V Bailey ponders Entierli spelling then completes the task. Vernon Reed uses a wrench to seat a bulky water pump. Frances Springer offers snow driving tips. R Dial blends an odd herb with light. H H Blackman and spouse tour Baytown between East Texas jobs. Vicki Cupps celebrates a 13th birthday not Dicki.
Humble Credit Union invites the public to an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 290 Decker Drive. Grand opening events run January 22 to 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Vanda orchids from Honolulu while supplies last. The move from Market Street was completed December 9 with the new building open December 11, marking a milestone in the credit union’s 35-year history.
CLEAR TO partly cloudy and cooler Thursday night. Low 40s to 32, high Friday in the 70s. MORGAN'S POINT tides Friday highs at 4 11 a.m. and 4 11 p.m. Lows at 4 04 a.m. and 3 44 p.m. Friday sun rises 7 17 a.m. and sets 5 48 p.m.
Washington signals the start of Nixon second term festivities with a reception for Vice President Agnew and a salute to the states. In Austin a public access bill clears for floor debate and the Budget Board releases no new tax spending plans with a 3.4 percent pay raise for state workers. The Legislature faces Daylight Saving Time talks while oil production aims to boost domestic output. In Saigon the U.S. command reports two Americans killed in Indochina last week with several wounded or missing.
Crosby School Board and Superintendent Jerry Prochazka reach agreement not to renew his contract which expires June 30. Prochazka requests non renewal citing need for educational leadership specialists as Crosby grows. Board president says further assignment possible but no decision yet. other contracts also end June 30.
Baytown residents responded to a call for blood with 34 units donated at Gulf Coast Hospital on Wednesday. A Jan 31 drawing will run 1 to 7 p.m. with appointments via extension 363. Blood Services Inc. provided the mobile unit and screened donors for eligibility.
Bulletin from Key Biscayne reports that the Florida White House and Hanoi announced that top level Paris peace talks will resume Tuesday to complete the text of an agreement. The joint statement names the talks as aimed at finishing the overall framework.
Governor Dolph Briscoe outlines a hard line on crime including electronic surveillance with safeguards, repeal of signed confessions, possible stricter bail denial, and death penalty reinstatement for police and firefighter murders. He plans a drug law revision but opposes early marijuana penalties reduction. Rep. Ren Waters criticizes linking marijuana to hard drugs and calls for marijuana policy reform.
Three Baytown witnesses testified that V. V. Ramsey and George Chandler were together on June 17, 1971. They saw Ramsey visit Chandler in the office building at 201 205 E Texas, a shared space with Chandler law and Bailey and Mundinger Contractors. A Baytown insurance man recalled seeing them at Dunkin Donuts that day.
Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe will be honorary parade grand marshal for Baytown's 25th anniversary celebration. He and wife Janey will attend a mayor's luncheon and lead the 2 p.m. parade from Robert E Lee High down Texas to Fourth Street, with a police escort and limousines.
Stephenson Jr owner of U T Ote M Grocery Stores in Baytown was elected president of Goose Creek Club. Doug Myers named vice president Abe Rosenzweig treasurer and Ted New members join the board for three year terms. Several holdovers and remaining terms noted. Election held Tuesday.
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