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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1967
Page
2
Gun Chub headline from Gulf region reports a dramatic bolt affecting local residents. Officials respond as Crambes and Tam coordinate safety plans while observers note shifting conditions and potential impacts on nearby communities.
A garbled stock quote item notes percentages and company names, indicating a market brief. It references noon quotes courtesy of a bank and a brokerage, with fragmented company names and figures.
Heeston officials outline a $27 million project with a city share of about $2.6 million for a reservoir at the Trinity River mouth. The lake will store river water to offset saltwater intrusion and serve as a pickup point for Lake Livingston water to Harris County, with deliveries to industries via canal and pipe. Payments start after January 1911 following completion of the water barrier.
Alabama Governor Lurleen Wallace returns from Houston to Montgomery to resume powers after temporary transfer due to constitutional rule. Lt Governor Albert Brewer governed while absent, with Gallion noting Brewer became acting governor after the 20 day limit. Wallace plans further treatment and later ray therapy, staying at the governor's mansion during convalescence.
Funeral services reported for Donald D. One Se Doork Devis Come Sr. in Belfast La Pore area. Survived by wife Bis Pep Cet S of Lat Porte and several children, grandchildren, and nephews. Fraternal affiliations include Oss Navel Lodge No. 22 and Geeresion Expincers Association with service in Corpus Christ and Phoenix area. Memorials to local church.
Vacation Bible School invites children from three to twenty two years old to attend at Old River Church. Leaders include Mrs Jota Bernard and Mrs Frank Follis with supervised primaries and juniors. Teen sessions start July 31 for ages thirteen and up.
A Baytown man Pat Samani ego 26 is jailed in Harris County Houston after Deputy Constable Grege Bickerstaff arrested him on passing a worthless check. Constable Paul A. Anderson said he is held without bond as investigators review more charges by Harris County Sheriff's Department related to the case. Bickerstaff said the arrest followed a Texas Avenue store incident where the man allegedly passed a bad check and promised to return the next day to buy luggage.
The district backs a land acquisition near Highway 19 noting its proximity to Humphrey Airport and potential for future district growth. Payment is split into two installments with August 7 and January 1968 due. the deal yields a tax advantage and keeps funds earning interest through a March 1968 CD. George Gentry reports $7,600,000 of bond sale proceeds deposited at 4.25 percent, with a shift to Citizens National Bank after August 31.
Texas oil outlook tightens state finances as War in the Middle East disrupts exports, boosting crude prices and receipts. W B Davis notes higher gas and oil production tax estimates, with 42 per cent rise for July, plus new pipeline tax projections. Officials say Arab Israeli tensions could alter Middle East supply and Texas revenues.
SAIGON AP report describes a multi-service air and naval bombardment against targets in North Vietnam. The Vinh power plant suffered a heavy inshore bombardment by ships and jets, with clouds of smoke hindering precise damage estimates. Several major searches and rescues were noted as mission flows continued.
A Baytown woman is jailed in Harvis County Houston after being charged with passing worthless checks. She allegedly passed 37 checks at Baytown stores over several months. Facing two felonies and 25 misdemeanor counts for writing checks under 50 dollars. Freeman was arrested by Longview officers and returned to Baytown by county personnel.
The Texans enjoyed clear skies with a few panhandle showers. Dalhart and Perryton recorded light rain while most areas stayed hot and dry with readings in the upper 70s to low 80s and a few 100s in locales like Presidió and Cotulla. Clouds and possible showers were forecast for northern sections tonight and Wednesday.
Herring joined the district in 1852 as a mathematics teacher at Horace Mann. He earned a bachelor’s from North Texas State, a master’s from the University of Houston, and has completed about half the requirements for a PhD at UH.
Students at Robert E Lee High School are invited to a poster party at the Brig at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. All girls are asked to bring their own brushes.
Home Owners BAY RIDGE Club planned a 10 a.m. meeting at Mrs. Bill Shafer’s home on Wednesday August 2 but there will be no meeting this month.
The board approved raises for 53 employees in the salary scale and 10 others, including Supt. Gentry and deputies. Admin officials will administer the raises, with Sauls excluded from increases. New scales raise custodial, maintenance and transport pay to 78 and 90 per month, cafeteria wages to 115 to 154 per hour, managers 295 to 488 monthly, typists clerks and operators 270 to 38 monthly, and secretaries 336 to 470, with top bookkeepers and admins 450 to 560 per month.
Baytown Optimists joined the Southeast Texas District Optimist International board meeting at Ridgewood Motor Hotel Beaumont over the weekend. Attendees included Stevie M McDonald club president Barry Nettles secretary Fred Saperstein and Lester Alford Zone 8 lieutenant governor. Women’s activities were attended by Mrs Steele McDonald and Mrs Lester Alford. The highlight was Baytown Optimist Club recognizing two new members added this club year.
A meeting will be held on August 12 196 at the American Legion Hall Crosby at 3 08 EM to discuss and vote on a proposal to change White Cemetery Inc to a perpetuate cemetery All lot owners are urged to attend for further information call 378 2968 Crosby or 521 4702 Bartown
The official board of St. Mark's Church has moved this week to 8 p.m. Wednesday, replacing the previously scheduled time. The change affects the October session and observers are advised to note the new start time.
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