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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1968
Page
1
In Baytown a powder puff derby entrant owned by Col. Howard Humphrey faced bad weather and remained in Greenville Massachusetts for 24 hours. The end-flight deadline stretching to Savannah Georgia was extended to noon Wednesday.
Edna and Jemimy Boyer drive across town for ice cream. Willena Cherry hosts a group of her son’s friends after a ball game. The Zeringues have two sweet tooth moments at dusk. The G’Sels Jr. miss youngest Jane at Girl Scout Camp. Libby Beavers returns, joined by many Baytown Scouts. Robert and Willye White relocate from Huntsville to Houston. Mrs. Charlotte McCarley Watkins visits Granada Hills relatives. Mona Lincecum shares a small world incident. Judge Glenn Vickery gives a notable interview. Carl Pollak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pollak, appears on a TV program. Gayle Guidry sunbathes. Misty Gay Sanders celebrates her first birthday.
Sun Staffer Wanda Orton reports Baytown police say juvenile work needs two full-time officers. Lt James H. Taylor says lack of manpower and time hinders prompt attention, follow-up, and coordination with schools and probation. Assistant Chief Turner says dedicated juvenile officers are needed to continue investigations. See CRITICAL, Page 2.
Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Methodist Church for Mrs. William L. Enoch of 2718 Virginia who died Monday in Baytown hospital. A Baytown resident 32 years, she was active in church and local groups and mother to Hobart W. Enoch and Mrs. Rose Cravey. Interment followed at Memory Gardens of Baytown Cemetery.
Washington Rep Bob Casey of Texas argues his measure to strengthen penalties for gun crimes is germane to an omnibus gun control bill The House Rules Committee cleared the way for a floor vote by ruling Casey's bill would be in order as an amendment Casey says he is optimistic about passage on the House floor while Rep Richard Bolling doubts its viability The proposal would make use of a firearm during robbery assault murder rape burglary kidnapping or homicide a federal crime with 10 year first offense and 2 year second offense mandatory penalties
Baytown Police Association meets to discuss Attorney General Crawford Martin's ruling on the legality of Baytown reserves. Reserve Chief George Simon will speak as members weigh further action after Port Arthur authority findings. Unpaid volunteers aid regular officers on weekends, in patrol cars.
Paris AP reports George Pour gidou, longest serving French premier in modern times, resigns in a government reshuffle ordered by President Charles de Gaulle. The news sketches political upheaval amid de Gaulle’s leadership and upcoming policy moves.
Carnoustie Scotland AP Michael Bonallack the top British amateur seized the early lead in the British Open with a two under par 16 over Carnoustie golf links. Conditions were not conducive to unusually low scoring.
Baytown residents living west of Goose Creek on West Humble West Gulf West Texas and Laredo streets say the area is neglected. A 68 signature petition to Baytown City Council asks for improved drainage sewers safer streets and repairs plus insect control and fencing near Goose Creek. The group includes Mexican American and Afro American residents seeking equal consideration with white neighborhoods.
The Cooperative Office Occupations program at Lee College invites post secondary students to apply for a fall semester start on Sept. 10. The 11 month training includes classroom work, shorthand, typing, and data processing with on the job training in Baytown and Channelview area firms. Tuition totals include a $72.50 first semester registration, $62.50 spring, $23.50 summer plus books. Contact the LC technical vocational office at 427-5611.
Houston attorney George Chandler, who represents property owners along the San Jacinto River below Lake Houston Dam, asks the City Council to open the dam gates before floods. He cites Gene Woods et al vs City of Houston and warns losses are recoverable in court. A study suggests proper dam gate operation could have prevented severe flooding.
Raytown fan Sam Alford was at the Al Star Baseball Spectacular in the Astrodome. Frank Freward, Washington Senators home run king, hit a long foul into the stands during pre game. The ball fell between Sam’s feet and he quickly grabbed a souvenir, hoping to insure it against loss.
Beach City City Council plans a 7 39 p m public hearing Thursday to consider annexing a strip between Tri City Beach Road and Trinity Bay adding about two miles to the city limits and including McCollum Parc in West Chambers County. The request, signed by a majority of residents, may conflict with a Baytown agreement allowing incorporation only with Baytown consent. Baytown previously annexed nearby land and held extraterritorial jurisdiction within two miles. Beach City, incorporated in 1966, has about 350 residents, though many nearby homes are summer residences for Baytown and Houston people. The proposed area is mainly permanent homes and the city taxes are currently zero. Boundaries run along Triity Beach Road, with the bay on the edge.
Baytown Corporation Court Judge Barney L. Ward, who said he would retire effective July 16, agreed to remain in office until the city council names a successor. Ward has served 10 years. A council vacancy can only be filled by the council.
Highlands 13 year old Guy Weidcon States suffered a fractured skull after falling from a car on Begonia Street at 9 50 p m Tuesday. He was transferred from Gulf Coast Hospital to Methodist Hospital in Houston. A relative said he rested well Tuesday night. Deputy Sheriff George Scott said the boy attended a birthday party and was walking with others when Johnny Summersill drove slowly down the street. States jumped on the car back end and fell, hitting his head on the pavement.
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