Baytown Civil Air Patrol Meet Moves to Tuesdays
Baytown area notes show SCATTERED SHOWERS through Wednesday with mild temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. In sports, Gary Clanton pitched a no hitter against the Panthers but the Mustangs and Panthers tied 5 to 5. John Fox Jr. was hit by a pitch and suffered a swollen ankle. coaches were John Fox and Bill Elkins. Galveston tides: Wednesday high 6 25 a.m. and low 10 24 p.m.
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Gary Clanton
Mustangs
Panthers
Bya
Clanton
John Fox
Bill Elkins
John Fox Jr
Baytown
Galveston
Seminar on death by own action and social factors
Bayshore Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation director Don Marler led a death by own action prevention seminar in Baytown. The event runs 16 30 am to noon at Citizens National Bank meeting room and targets ministers policemen nurses counselors and others who may first encounter potential suicides. He cited race and youth as factors and urged society to value individuals beyond their productivity.
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Don Marler
Bayshore Center For Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Citizens National Bank
Marler
Allways
Grover Edge Sings Beneath Baytown Community Spotlight
Grover Edge takes time out for a song interview highlighting his many contributions to Baytown. Lane Ward channels excess energy during a Summer Job. George Chandler greeted by state senate resolution surprise. David Evans provides background for a forthcoming story. Doodle Rigby of La Porte connects with a handshaker. Mont Belview’s W. H. L McCollum recuperates at home after surgery. Mrs. H. E. Brumer ships Sun to son Buddy in Pensacola Navy. Early morning call from Mrs. W. D. Hinsey. Highlands Fire Chief Bernie Miller assists a reporter. Queenie Kilgore and Elizabeth Potter greet an old friend. Faye Evelyn Scarborough and Lena Horton share supper. Jane Weber and Marge Hender take a son and four friends to lunch.
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Grover Edge
Baytown
Lane Ward
George Chandler
Senate
David Evans
Buddy
Pensacola
Fla
U.S. Navy
W. D. Hinsey
Highlands Volunteer Fire
Bernie Miller
Queenie Kilgore
Elizabeth Potter
Faye Evelyn Scarborough
Lena Horton
Jane Weber
Marge Hender
Homicides In Texas Cities Rise From 1967 Figures
FBI data show 161 homicides in Texas's 13 largest cities in early 1968, up from 154 a year earlier. Houston led with 48, Dallas 43, and state crime overall rose 17 percent nationally. City tallies include Abilene, Austin, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth, Lubbock, San Antonio, Waco, and Wichita Falls.
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Washington
Homcides
Texas
FBI
Houston
Lexus
Dallas
United States
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Abilene
Austin
Beaumont
Corpus Christ
el Paso
Fort Worth
Lubbock
San Antonio
Waco
Wichita Falls
County Clerk Opposes Absentee Voting Here
Harris County commissioners consider adding absentee voting boxes in Baytown and Pasadena under state senator's suggestion. County Clerk R E Turrentine opposes expansion citing lack of control and supervision, while county attorney and officials weigh deputy clerks and staffing limits for multiple locations.
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Houston
Harris County Commisssioners Court
Chet Emoks
Pasadena
Paytown
R. E
Turrentine
Commissioners Court
Sen. Brooks
Joe
Baytown
Harris County
National NAACP convention shifts to moderates on day two
Reported on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People entering its second day with moderates in control. Also notes a Long Island prom train incident halted by railroad orders due to rowdy behavior and drinking. Tropical storm Casdy worsens floods in Aransas and San Patricio counties, Gov Connally seeks major disaster status. Secret Service coats guard duties for Gov Reagan amid GOP hopes. Humphrey fears McCarthy may bolt and form a third party.
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The
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Aransas
San Patricio
Texas Senate Refuses To Debate Taxes
The Texas Senate declined to debate the House tax bill amid a special session stalemate. A two thirds vote failed, and lawmakers adjourned to 10 am Wednesday to resume unfinished business. House-Senate negotiators pursue a $2.5 billion appropriations bill and other measures as deadlines loom.
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Texas
Senate
Austin
Ben Barnes
House - Senate
Department of Mental Health
House
John Connally
Air Control Board
The Last American series on Black history in Baytown Sun
Sun Presents Bonus Series chronicles the Negro in America from ancient Africa to explorers and slave ships. Over twenty four chapters it traces how Black Americans rose from slavery to leadership, shaping U S growth in a factual enlightening feature starting today on Page 5.
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America
Africa
Cortez
Balboa
Lewis and Clark
United States
Baytown
Baytown Teachers Seek Pay Increase For 1968-69
The Baytown Teachers Association and Baytown Education Association urged the school board Monday night to grant a 60 dollar across the board raise for the 1968-69 school year to offset a rising cost of living. The groups said they previously asked for 1000 dollars but received 700 last year and noted their May 1968 general meeting supported a 200 dollar increase plus 30 dollars to cover living cost rises. The board has not commented as of press time.
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Baytown
Teachers Association
BCTA
Baytown Education Association
Sherman Childres
Childres
Geraldine Castleman
Felton Murder Case Postponed in Houston Court
Edward David Mullane, charged with the 1967 homicide of Baytown dealer Thad Felton, sees another postponement. Felton was killed on Battlebell Road and Mullane, a Baytown resident seaman, was indicted next day and has remained jailed unable to post bond.
Crosby to Get Extended Area Telephone Service
General Telephone Co of the Southwest will extend service to the Crosby exchange within two years enabling toll free calls to Baytown Highlands Mont Belvieu La Porte Deer Park Shiloh Tri City Channelview Houston Central and Crosby. Crosby residents pay 14 for one party business 650 for one party residence and 550 for two party residence.
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General Telephone Co
Southwest
Crosby
A. M
al” Chappell
Baytown
Chappell
Ger
Houston
Highlands
Mont Belvieu
la Porte
Deer Park
Shiloh
Tri-City
Channelview
Houston Central
Montelvieu
Baytown City
School Board Splits On Controversy
The school board upheld its transfer athletic policy with a 2 to 0 vote, denying participation in all interscholastic sports for students transferring between attendance zones. A hardship exception would be handled by a committee of two high school principals, the athletic director, and the superintendent.
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Johnella Boynton
Karl W. Opryshek
Bob Wahrmund
Peterson
George Gentry
Dan Stallworth
Sam Alford
James Ellis
Paul Parkinson
George Walmsley
Ellis
Alford
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U.S. Secret Service
Ronald Reagan
California
Hubert H.humphrey
Sen
Eugene J. McCarthy
SUN Presents
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Equest
Felton
Crisby
John David Dignam
Center
George D. Bruce
East Harris County Medical Assintants Society
Lee College
Gloria Hoke
Test
Ethel Morris
Dignan
Plan Ata
University of Houston
F. FP. Dignam
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