Emancipation Proclamation Still Survives After Sale
In 1864 the document was sold at a bazaar to aid wounded soldiers. The New York Legislature later appropriated funds to purchase the proclamation and placed it among historic papers in Albany.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
3
In 1864 the document was sold at a bazaar to aid wounded soldiers. The New York Legislature later appropriated funds to purchase the proclamation and placed it among historic papers in Albany.
Baytown Police Department data for 1968 reveal increases in offenses and arrests. Chief Blair W. Mann cites December property losses near 22 800 and year end losses of 259 898 versus 156 600 in 1967. Totals show 13 096 complaints, 2 358 arrests, and 11 781 offenses cleared, with several categories up from the prior year.
Chambers County extension article urges pruning shade trees in winter while dormant, stresses clear objectives and proper cuts. Emphasizes removing dead or diseased wood, avoiding stubbed cuts, painting wounds, and disinfecting tools to prevent disease spread. suggests professional arborist for large jobs.
Baytown news notes invite Baylor ex-students to the first annual Founders Day Banquet February 1, with Baylor President Abner McCall and Coach Bill Menefee attending. Basketball vs Rice at 3:30 p.m. February 1 at Rice Gym. Tickets $4.50. Banquet at Holiday Inn South Main. Reservations to Larry Funderburk in Montrose. Club also sponsors Baylor A Capella Choir at Jones Hall and notes Bear football coach Bill Beall at an August meeting.
Senior Citizens Britain operates the Sons of Rest workshops created by industries to provide facilities and training for older workers who can no longer perform their original jobs, helping them stay employed in suitable roles.
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