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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1968
Page
1
Baytown City Council planned a 5 Dux special session at city hall to discuss a capital improvement bond sale with fiscal agent Tom Masterson. The city still has some unsold capital improvement bonds.
Partly cloudy and warm through Thursday with possible daytime scattered showers in the Baytown area. Temperature range expected from low to mid 30s. Galveston tides show high at 1:42 a.m. and 9:24 p.m. and low around 5:36 p.m.
Pearl McKinnon asks about a recipe. Becky McCraw and Donna McCallum return from a Brownwood visit with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Guthrie formerly of Baytown. Archibald D. Dilla asked to drop off a water stopper on the way to Oklahoma. Floriss Huntsman struggles to catch a flight to Pittsburgh to join her sister. Melanie Moore admits temper. Hoyt Page pranks Flo Newby with a new accent. Linda Hatchell wears a stylish ensemble to a meeting. Mrs. Les Bartlett and Mrs. Larry Finach share musical numbers. Dr. Ida Walton shops late afternoon. Natalie Attman tired, Edith Porterfield missed, but improving this week. Judi Craig busy with a fish fry plea. Tina and Garry Lees visit Mr. and Mrs. Max Altman. Marie Peterson discusses tips to Post Oak. Judy Liggett helps out. Lonnie Allen visits after church.
Norman S D Ol ive longtime Humble Baytown Refinery public relations man retires after 40 years. A Oakhurst native and Sam Houston State alum he plans to study law travel and genealogical research with his wife Valley Fern. He edited the Humble Bee for 23 years and was known as The Country Editor.
The Channelview School Board authorized its attorney to sue J M Hollis Construction Co if corrective work on the DeZagalla Elementary 14 classroom wing is not begun. White Engberg and Associates found cracks, improper roof joists, and missing teflon pads. bonding company to be notified. Trustee Knox was removed from chair duties after proposing a community straw poll via the Sentinel to fund more buses and expenses, while Florence Butler complained to the Texas Education Agency about spending on transporting ineligible riders amid safety and academic concerns.
A Baytown man reported a mysterious hand moving through his bedroom window screen during a disturbance linked to the Addams Family show. He yelled, the hand withdrew, and police were unable to locate the intruder.
Dr George Feikner notes many Baytown preschool children remain unvaccinated though free vaccines are available at East Harris County Public Health Unit 3012 Market. Harris County Medical Society officials report two recent Houston area polio cases, including an eight month old death, stressing ongoing mass and individual immunization.
A hijacker threatening a grenade blows up a National Airlines jet and takes control over Texas airspace. The plane is forced to Cuba after refueling in New Orleans, with details noting the dramatic transfer of command during the layover.
Randy Tickner a Sterling High School senior shot an even par 72 at Braeburn Country Club to earn one of three South Texas berths for the USGA Junior Amateur Championship in Brookline Mass The 17 year old from Baytown defeated Houston Corpus Christi Orange and Beaumont rivals to win the qualifier and will compete July 27 through August 4 Tickner who defends Goose Creek Country Club junior title remains focused preparing at Goose Creek CC despite the upcoming event.
East Harris County liquor control agent Jim Douglas resigns after four years saying the workload is too much for one person. He requested help, but none was granted, leaving a large area and about a third of Texas licenses under his jurisdiction. He notes many beer liquor outlets despite some dry areas in Deer Park and Pasadena.
Douglas describes an expansive district extending beyond East Harris County into Houston, South Houston, Genoa, Sea Brook, La Porte, Baytown, Channelview, and more up to Casey Ridge in Montgomery County. He recalls long hours, frequent calls to Galveston, and strong cooperation with local authorities with no political pressure or pushback noted. he advocates paired liquor agents for arrests and mentions missing a partner in cases.
Police chief Blair Mann said on Wednesday the Baytown Police Department will send a letter to C. N. Humphreys acting administrator of the Texas Liquor Control Board requesting an immediate new agent for the Baytown area. Since the June resignation of Douglas, officers say liquor law enforcement has been handicapped. Detective Sgt. Bob Merchant called Douglas departure a great loss to the Daytona community and police. The department seeks three agents from the LCE, one for daytime liquor and beer licenses and two for nighttime investigations.
A joint Beach City and Baytown council meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Beach City Community Building to consider Beach City's proposed annexation of LISL acres east of Beach City including McCollum Park. Baytown objects, citing extraterritorial jurisdiction limits and possible conflicts with Beach City's authority.
The Baytown Traffic Safety Council backed Operation Crime Spot, enlisting citizen help to curb crime. Chairman Robert Feinberg will contact James Greenwood of the Houston Senior Association to send a speaker explaining the program. Plans call for a joint meeting with city officials after the talk. Citizens would note violations and relay data to police.
Johnella Boynton offers practical guidance for enjoying Astroworld in July and August. Visit after 7 p.m. to save money and beat the heat, plan routes to minimize waits, and consider the Alpine Sleigh Ride as a popular cool attraction. Stop for ice cream and shaded seating, then prepare for the Crystal Palace show.
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