Baytown hears flood bond case at Chamber luncheon
Donald Van Sickle of the Houston Chamber argues a $30 million Harris County flood control bond plan will cost owner of a $20,000 home about $8.40 yearly, with an emergency need to fund drainage projects. Tom Langford warns bonds must pass to avoid major staff cuts and a shutdown of flood control efforts. Both Chambers back the proposal as vital for Houston and Harris County.
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Johnella Boynton
Baytown
Donald van Sickle
Houston Chamber of Commerce
van Sickle
Harris
Baytown Area
Harris County Flood Control District
Tom Langford
L. D. Snow
Houston Chamber
Houston
Harris County
Gene Muller
Baytown Chamber
Phi Alpha Reunion And Local Theft Reports
Phi Alpha reunion scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Johnson's Country School. J J Baugh reported an air grinder worth $50 stolen from John Wiesner's Body Shop on North Main Friday. Officer Vernon Downing investigated. Cecil Perry reported the theft of a Coleman stove lantern and tackle box from his garage Friday. Total value $12. Read of 425 Willow Lane is hospitalized after a broken ankle. Elementary and junior reading classes offered starting Monday with sessions 8:15 to 11 a.m. and 1:95 to 2:35 p.m. Sgt Johnnie R Alexander, 26, assigned as a communications chief in the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam. His wife, Evelyn, resides in Fayetteville, NC. Weather: Parris cloudy with possible scattered showers. Baytown tides high 3:48 a.m., low 7:42 p.m. Galveston tides Sunday 4:24 a.m. high and 3:51 p.m. low.
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J. J. Baugh
John Wiesner
North Fain
Vernon Downing
US. Army
Johnnie’ R. Alexander
Leon Alexander
Barrett St
Crosby
173Rd
Aiborne
Vietnam
Evelyn
Hyannis Drive
Fayseville
Community notes from Sterling area plus visiting Baytonians
EVA RAE Collier, librarian at Sterling Municipal Library, proves helpful. Mary Upton and Linda Davis enjoy a game of tennis. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carson, former Baytonians now of Nashville, Tenn., visit relatives. Mrs. Carson is Paula Clayton. Mrs. Clay Leach explains new art form details about creative strichery. Bennie and David Kadjar weekend in the Hill Country and HemisFair. Mary Elizabeth and Erwin Wilbanks join them on the cool river. Charles Tillery proves helpful. J. B. LeFevre busy with meetings. Bill Laughlin and Ken Williamson are notable locals. Dale Schlimming foresees the future. Bonnie Dyer takes daughter Rhonda to the dentist. Dee Satterwhite assists with a story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Rae Collier
Sterling Municipal Library
Mary Upton
Linda Davis
Fred Carson
Baytonians
Nashville, Tenn
Tom Clayton
Carson
Paula Clayton
Clay Leach
Bennie
David Kadjar
HemisFair
Mary Elizabeth
Erwin Wilbanks
Charles Tillery
J. B. LeFevre
Bill Laughlin
Ken Wiliamson
Dale Schlimming
Bonnie Dyer
Rhonda
T. L
Dee Satterwhite
Heavy Bomb Raid Forces Viet Cong to Flee After Bait Plan
In Mekong Delta, U.S. B52s dispersed Viet Cong guerillas who used 39 manacled captives as bait for South Vietnamese troops. Government forces freed captives, reported 6 VC killed, 3 VN infantrymen wounded, and seized rifles, shells, TNT and other weapons. In nearby battles, 29 VC killed over two days. 3 VN soldiers died, 28 wounded. Authorities noted a lull in other commands and warned of potential late-month offensives.
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Saigon
Mekong del
Viet Cong
Can Tho
Vietnam
Bishop Martin to retire after 46 years in ministry
Houston based Bishop Paul E Martin of the Texas Conference will retire during the South Central Jurisdiction quadrennial in Oklahoma City after 46 years as a minister. He will join Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology and has served as resident bishop since 1960, witnessing three church mergers.
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Paul E Martin
Houston
Texas Conference of the
United Methodist Church
Southern Methodist University
Perkins School of
South Central
Oklahoma City
Blossom
Martin
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Methodist Protestant Church
Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
New Methodist Church
Texas Conference
Daley backs plan to end telephone workers strike
Chicago AP report says renewed efforts fail to settle the 71 day strike by telephone workers and Democrats weigh moving their national convention. Bell Telephone rejected pleas from DNC chairman Bailey and convention director Criswell for binding arbitration while Mayor Daley joins in urging a break of the company union impasse.
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Chicago
Winds Bell Telephone Co
John M. Bailey
Democratic National Committee
John B. Criswell
Electrical Workers
Richard J. Daley
House Kills Gun Measure By Surprise 2 To 1 Vote
The House defeated two amendments aimed at gun registration by large margins, killing hopes for broader regulation this session. A registration amendment lost 172-68 and a pistol registration measure fell 168-89, with final action delayed to Monday.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Jonathan B. Bingham
Dn.y
Senate
Botter
Steel Talks In Critical Stage In Steel Strike Vote
PITTSBURGH AP A large local union backed a steel strike with 85 percent approval at Local 105 U S Steel Lorain Ohio. Bargaining sessions and weekend meetings aimed to shape strategy as 450 000 basic steelworkers faced a potential walkout in 11 days. Union leaders said most members would vote Tuesday while federal mediator Simkin urged a peaceful, timely agreement without government intervention.
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Pittsburgh
Emi
Joseph F. Molony
United Steelworkers Union
Molony
U.S. Steel Corp
Lorain
Ohio
George A. Pashkevich
International
William Simkin
Sinikin
Sirokin
Washington
J.W. Abel
Abel
Kenedy assassination trial waits in Los Angeles jail
Sirhan Sirhan seeks to have his remand extended as he languishes in a Los Angeles jail awaiting trial on charges of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy. James Earl Ray remains under tight security in Memphis awaiting his first meeting with attorney Arthur Hanes of Birmingham since transfer from a London jail. The Fortas nomination faces Senate floor questions after four days of testimony. Eugene McCarthy suggests Humphrey may drift from administration Vietnam stance. Marcos recalls Philippine ambassador and most major Malaysian officials as relations with Kuala Lumpur shift.
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S Sirhan
Sishara Sirhan
Los Angeles
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
James Earl Ray
Memphis
Tenn
Arthur Hanes
Birmingham
London
Abe Fortas
Senate
Fortas
Architects To Present New City Concept In Baytown
Marion Spears and Associates architecture students from the University of Houston will discuss a new concept to add color and attractiveness to downtown Baytown at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room 3 at the Civic Center. The idea, shown to the Chamber of Commerce weeks ago, has been on display in City Hall lobby. The public is invited to hear about low cost options to implement the plan.
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Marion Spears and Associates
Baytown
Civic Center
University of Houston
Chamber of Commerce
Police Push Search For Forger In-City
A young man with reddish hair allegedly passed 352.80 worth of forged checks Friday at six Texas avenue business places. Using James Ty Hunter’s identity, he presented his license and a service station card for identification while attempting purchases. Detectives say five other stores accepted checks from the same man, and the suspect bought items including a blue star sapphire ring and a tape recorder while cashing the rest. Hunter, a UT Austin student, unavailable for comment.
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Texas Avenue
James Ty Hunter
Hunter
Citizens National Bank
FISC
Mayfair Jewelry
Bealls
Moore’s
Drew's
Jacob’s Jewelry Store
Gene
Artur Oviedo
Morris J. Gill
Austin
University ‘of Texas
Funeral rites set for Baytown resident Ann Wallace
Mrs. Ann Gray Wallace of 213 Miriam Baytown died in a Houston hospital after a long illness. Services 9:30 a.m. Monday at South Main Church of Christ with E D Green officiating. Burial in Memory Gardens. Survived by husband Marvin Wallace two daughters two sisters two brothers and many relatives. Earthman Funeral Home directs with pallbearers listed among her relatives.
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Ann Gray Wallace
Miriam
Houston
South Main Church of Christ
E. D. Green
Marvin Wallace
Baytown
Dan Phillips
Sulphur Springs
Miss Wine Wallace
W. E. Scott
Sweetwater
J. H. Alexander
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PHI Alpha
Johhnson
Steve
Ocecil Perry
Coburn
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Willow ‘Lane
New ‘Braunfels Hospital
Galveston
Citizens National Ltd Trust
LEE College
Sun
Jim McLain
Paul Martin
Bob Casey
D-Tex
Richard JT. Pott
R-Va
Caulher
Eugene J. MicCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Ferdinand Marcos
Malaysia
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Anson Jones
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