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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1968

Page

3

Nixon and Rockefeller vie for Wisconsin GOP primary

The Associated Press reports Nixon supporters press Rockefeller to enter Wisconsin primary while Rockefeller weighs entry. Nixon cites campaign unity and a winner’s image. McCarthy accuses Johnson policies of fueling antiwar sentiment as Wallace pursues third party bid. Various regional figures call for Rockefeller in Oregon and New York Times ads push a Rockefeller campaign stance.

Associated Press Richard M Eugene J. McCarthy New Hampshire Johnson Alabama George Wallace Omaha Neb Commission On Civil Disorders Wallace Nixon Rockefeller Delavan Wis Wisconsin McCarthy Dartmouth College Hanover Minnesota Michigan George Romney New York City John V. Lindsay Lindsay Oregon Tom McCall Oregonian Portland Oregon Statesman Salem Eugene Register-Guard New York Times Stewart R. Mott Charles Stewart Mott

Social Security Checks Increase For 20 Million

Washington AP reports more than 20 million Americans will receive higher Social Security checks starting today as Congress boosts benefits by about 13 percent on average. The plan adds nearly half a million to the rolls, raises maximums, and expands provisions including age 72 and older boosts, survivor and disability adjustments, and an annual earnings disregard of 1680. Medicare changes begin April 1 with voluntary doctor-bill coverage and a premium rise from 3 to 4 dollars.

Washington Congress

Bonnie and Clyde facts unfold from birth to death

The article lays out the real lives of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. It cites Clyde born March 24 1909 near Talco Texas and Bonnie born October 1 1910 in Rowena Texas. It notes Clyde’s early crime, prison term, their meeting in Dallas, and their deaths near Gibsland Louisiana on May 23 1924 with police firing over 50 bullets.

Clyde Barrow Talco Tex Dallas Bonnie Parker Rowena Roy Thornton Bonnie Clyde West Side Gibsland Hollywood Bonnie and Clyde Warren Beatty

Baytown Junior School Hosts Art Appreciation Week

Feb 71 parents council organized a cultural program at Baytown Junior School with Baytown businessman Melinger presenting art history and demonstrations. He discussed early US cartoons and drew characters including Little Orphan Annie, Peanuts, and Popeye to entertain pupils.

Nelda Ward Baytown Junior School Melinger Baytown Parents Council United States

Baytown Junior Art Contest Awards and Band Tryouts

Twenty seven local artists contributed paintings for display and crafts in the school trophy case. Kenneth Haase Jr won first place, Linda Young second, Lynn Nesselrode third. Honorable mentions went to Josie Robertson, Jan Pryor and Dennis Johnson. Judges were Vera Tag, Doris Fergerson and Eva McMurray. The All City Band tryouts saw 16 percussion, two woodwind, and eleven brass members with several first chairs. Mythology books by Virginia Carter aid eighth graders starting the course.

Kenneth Haase Jr Linda Young Lynn Nesselrode Josie Robertson Jan Pryor Dennis Johnson Vera Tag Doris Fergerson Eva McMurray

Lee College Election Highlights and Lyceum Events

Elections at Lees College named Colonel Lee and First Lady as favorites along with sophomore and freshman class favorites. Lyceum Programs featured Mickey Herskowitz of the Houston Post as guest speaker. Circle K Club met at Wyatt's Cafeteria. REB pledges wear crowns during pledge week and Confederate Ball planned for March 16 at Baytown Civic Center. Basketball team honored at Holiday Inn with 16 attendees. Campus notes include Bonnie Sanders in the Library and various student activities and mischief summaries.

Tim Robbins Lees College Colonel Lee Firt Lady Tme Dennis Williams Lee Pat Wendel Lacy Terry Gordon Don Middleton la Jan McAlister Kathy Sanders Bryan James Tim Stuart Sandra Jones Brenda Holloway Bobby Badeaux Billy Littefield Lynn Galloway Kathy Wendel Lee College Mickey Herskowitz The Houston Post Mickey Cruth News Lee College Circle K Club Wyatt's Jim Brown Central Baptist Church Lubbock Circle K Tho Epsilon Rho Epsilon Beta Dante’s Inferno Rebs REB Baytown Civic Center Fun & Games Commission Lee Colge Rebels Bas Henry Austen Tom Stone Bill Peace Holiday Inn McCormick Mackowitz Walker Rebels

California Dodgers Lead Nation in Draft Convictions

Justice Department figures show 789 convictions nationwide for draft law violations in the year ending June 30, with California reporting 170. The bureau cites California’s large youth and college population and a rising pattern of indictments. Sentences averaged 32.1 months, up from prior years as investigators intensify probes into anti-draft activity.

Washington California Justice Department United States Califonia Department Associated Press Selective Service System Benjamin Speck Selective Service New York Ohio Oregon Florida U.S John van de Kamp Federal Bureau of Investigation

Ice Cream Outlets Sell New Bon Bons

Bon Bons, the new ice cream treat, debuts in Houston markets through major outlets and is now at supermarkets, drive ins and theaters. Ideal for parties and snacks, the frozen product ships in special buckets for easy storage.

Houston

Idaho Population Density Revealed by Census Bureau

The Census Bureau reports a strikingly sparse population in Idaho with only about three people per square mile. Officials note the data reflect long-standing settlement patterns and rural land use across the state.

Idaho Zensus Bureau

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