Humble backs Arctic voyage to open Northwest Passage
Nine Baytonians from Humble Oil join the SS Manhattan crew for a $30 million exploratory voyage to open a commercial oil route via the Northwest Passage. The ship is an icebreaker with a special prow, backed by Humble and partners Atlantic Richfield and British Petroleum. The voyage, planned for July, includes 60 cents per barrel cost advantage for Alaska oil via pipeline and involves 50 additional ship personnel plus scientific observers and helicopter pilots.
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Donald K. Johnson
Austin Laredo Jr
Philip W. Lally
Edmon F. Jazz
William M. Catoe
Ralph Mauphin
Earth
Alaska
Atlantic Richfield
British Petroleum Oil
Manhattan
U.S
Baytown
Prudhoe Bay
Parry Channel
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Beaufort Sea
Bering Strait
Bering Sea
Polar
Passage
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Columbus
New World
Sec
Lee College condition worsens L G Lee College offices
Lee College reports the condition of L G Lee College offices and Sanders is critically ill. He is at Sanders undergoing repairs for electrical service needed at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Family remains at bedside as registration for the school year faces changes and plans unfold. Representatives from Humble Oil and Refining Co and Friendswood Development Co will present at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce Friday noon at the Holiday Inn with major Baytown developments to be announced.
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Lee College
L. G./LEE COLLEGE
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Friendswood Development Co
Arthur Mae Lemon
Helen
Ronnie
University of Texas School of Pharmacy
Patti Latham
Connie Weaver
Y. M. Lannon
Angie
Joe Swint
Paul O'Sell
Martha Brown
Kathy Hayden
Charissa Owen
Houston Music Theater
Ben Shaw
Ben
YMCA
SVEM
Citizens Group Seeks Delay for Harris County Bond Poll
Harris County Commissioners Court was urged by a citizens committee for more time to plan a flood control bond election. Two possible dates were discussed, mid July or August 5 during a constitutional amendment vote. Chairman Harry Hedges said the committee needs time to educate the public before an election is called.
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Citizens Committee
Harris County Commissioners Court
W. V. Ramsey
Ramsey
Harry Hedges
Political and world news snapshot amid high profile events
Warren E Burger seeks Senate confirmation as chief justice saying he has no commitments to conservative or liberal camps. Mexico jet crash near Monterrey claims 79 lives including Rafael Osuna. Agnew denies wrongdoing in Maryland tidelands transfer. Mexia rape slay charge against Carlos Don Stultz. Ohio officers indicted in gambling scheme. TSU students seek restraining order during Texas Conference. Clashes mark Gaza and Jerusalem on war anniversary. Moscow hosts International Communist Conference with 70 nations attending.
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Warren E. Burger
Senate
Supreme Court
Baytown Leaders Call Austin Visit Promising for Levee Funds
A Baytown delegation led by Mayor Glen Walker toured Austin to explore state funding for a proposed levee project. The group, including City Council members and the levee district president, met Gov. Preston Smith and the Texas Water Development Board where they discussed about 22 million dollars in available funds and a constitutional amendment to lift the 4 percent interest ceiling on bonds.
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Baytown
Austin
Glen Walker
Walker
David Evans
Allen Cannon
Ross Withite
Bill Laughtin
Gene Muller
Joe Allen
Preston Smith
Texas Water Development Board
Fritz Lanham
Baytown Group
Water Development Board
Allen
Gov. Smith
Texas
Stallworth Day Proclaimed by Baytown Mayor
Baytown dedicates Friday as Dan Stallworth Day with a retirement party at the Civic Center. A 6:30 p.m. barbecue dinner, Toastmaster Eldon Berry leading a program, and skits by former Ganders mark the tributes to retiring athletic chief Dan Stallworth. Tickets at 7.50 benefit a gift fund. attendees to be admitted at the door.
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Glen Walker
Dan Stallworth
Baytown
Stallworth
Baytown Civic Center
Eldon Berry
Port Arthur
Tom Dennis
Coach Stallworth
Ganders
Gander
Stallworths
MC Berry
Bill Laughlin
Tom Stolhandske
George Walmsley
Holly McLemore
Fred Hartman
Dick Oliver
The
Port Arthur News
Baytown Center to Rise With Moody Grant Help
A Moody Foundation grant of 43733 will launch construction of a Cerebral Palsy and Crippled Children’s Treatment Center in Baytown, reducing the need for another major fund drive. Estimated at 185000 with Hill-Burton funds and local cash, bids opened May 27 exceeded available funds, prompting a local fund drive and board plans to sign a building contract next week.
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Jean Froneberger
Moody Foundation
Baytown Society For Crippled Children
L. E. Orr
Society
Robert Baker
Galveston
Orr
Baytown
Hill-Galton
Lee Brasfield
Brasfield
Hill-Burton
State Health Department
Hill- Burton
W. Sterling
James A. Davis
Two Men Shot After Burglary Scene Near Green's Bayou
Harris County deputies hunt a wounded burglary suspect after a pair confronted two officers at Baldwin Super Market on Beaumont Highway. James White, 38, was shot in the leg and taken to Ben Taub Hospital in good condition. A partner fled, leaving a blood trail toward Green's Bayou. the stolen truck held beer and canned goods.
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Ron Lennard
Harris County
Green's Bayou
Baldwin Super Market
Beaumont Highway
Ben ‘Taub Hospital
James White
Lockwood
Houston
Gillespie
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Bayou
Morgan's Point Friday Tides Report
Tides at Morgan's Point show highs at 3 57 a m and 10 07 p m and lows at 11 55 a m and 2 19 p m. Local weather note provides sequence of tidal highs and lows for the day.
Astros pick James Richard in summer draft
The Houston Astros, second in the draft, select James Richard a 19 year old 6 7 right handed pitcher from Lincoln High School Ruston La He is listed at 220 pounds and will join the team's pitching rotation this season.
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New York
Houston Astros
Washington
James Richard
Lincoln High School
Ruston
Baytown TSPE to host state leader as guest speaker
Homer C. Innis, incoming president of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, will speak at the Baytown Chapter annual meeting. The 6:30 p.m. event at the Tower Restaurant includes officer installation and a 7:39 p.m. dinner, tickets $3.50. Innis, a Lockwood Andrews and Newnam director, has held multiple TSPE roles and hails from Corpus Christi.
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Homer C. Innis
State Association of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Baytown
TSPE
Tower
Innis
Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc
Corpus Christi
Sabine
Beaumont
Nueces
Southwestern University
More Openings Are Sought For Mayor's Job Fair Here
Baytown hosts its second annual Mayor's Job Fair to place youths in summer work. About 50 placements made. over 100 remain. Mayor Glen Walker urges Baytown businesses to offer more 18 and under opportunities and call extension 267 at City Hall. Participating firms include Ideal Building Supply Sears Roebuck J B Plocheck and Humble Oil among others.
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Baytown
Glen Walker
Walker
Jack Tyler
Abe Simon
City Hall
Ideal Building Supply
Goose Creek Country Club
San Jacinto Hospital
Sears Roebuck & Co
Crosby-Robbins Wholesale Hardware
Kmart
Lyons Supply Co
Enjay Chemical Co
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Diamond Construction Co
Bayou Maintenance
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent
J. B. Plocheck Automotive Repair
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Don Floeger
Bayshore
Baytown Coln Club
Flo Atlund
Knights of Columbus
Gil Baca
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North Main
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Virginia
Mary O. Fenley
Pearce
Lowery
Claude C. Lowery
Claude Lowery Sr
Fleet Training Center
Draw
OMEGA
Mississippi
Royce Ann Marshall
Feoples State Bank
Rafel Osuna
Monterrey
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Carlos Don Stultz
Cathy Jones
Justice Department
Ohio
Texas Southern University
United Methodist Church
Jerusalem
Gaza Strip
Lenin
Moscow
Board
Don Stallworth
Raytown
Crippled Children Society
Moody Grant
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
Southern California
Hawaii
Midway Island
Thieu
South Vietnam
John Ralston
Presinet 3
Bob Gillespie
George Woodard
Twoen
Baytown Area
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University of Texas
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