Planned Escalation Of War Fails, Laird Says
Saigon AP U S Defense Secretary Melvin R Laird said the Viet Cong offensive is a calculated escalation that has not been successful He spoke at a Saigon airport news conference after a four day Vietnam visit He would seek about 70 million dollars to strengthen South Vietnamese forces and some American troops would be replaced by Vietnamese as forces grow stronger No forecast timetable given and he could not comment on Paris talks about mutual troop withdrawal
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H. R. Haldeman
White House
John D. Ehrlichman
C. G. Rebel Rebozo
Florida
Rebozo
Key Biscayne
Washington
Congress
Upholstery Course At Baytown YMCA Begins Thursday
Upholstery course to be taught at Baytown YMCA starting Thursday with Kester Stockton of Baytown as instructor. Eight Thursday evenings from 7 to 9. Bring a small furniture piece to re upolster. Cost 10 dollars for members 15 dollars for non members. Call 427-1797 to register.
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Baytown
Baytown Area Monday Weather Forecast
The Baytown area forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and a bit warmer temperatures with a chance of showers. Temperatures are expected to range from the mid 30s to the mid 50s, with overcast skies likely throughout the day.
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Baytown Notes and Visits Highlight Local Life
May Doskocil makes a request Jimmie Enoch helps out David Kadjar waves to a friend Nita Connally visits from Austin Addie Belle and Durward Bailey stop by a friend’s new home Mr and Mrs J P Woodward visit Baytown for George Cassity wedding Mrs M Oxford shares a slip Nell Jones at the American Praisers Association Seminar in Houston learns a lot Derry Gate sends a hello to a former coworker Pat Brian teaches English to foreign students at the University of Houston part time while working on her journalism degree.
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Jimmie Enoch
David Kadjar
Nita Connally
Austin
Baytown
Addie Belle
Durward Bailey
J. P. Woodward
Gallup
N. M
Nell Jones
American Appraisers Association of Fine Arts
Houston
Derry Gate
Pat Brian
University of Houston
Manchurian clash fuels Red rhetoric as tensions rise
Communist China accuses the Soviet Union of provoking border clashes to divert Russians from a looming revolution. In Vietnam, about 300 paratroopers withstand a two day battle with hundreds of enemy troops, leaving 30 government dead and 105 wounded. Suez Canal area reports quiet after heavy shelling as Egypt plans a funeral for Army Chief Gen Abdel Moneim Riad slain by an Israeli shell. University of Houston pledges firm stance against disruptions by dissident students to protect education and safety.
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Egypt
Abdel Moneim Riad
Apollo 9 Drifts Into Final Mission Phase
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart enter the final flight phase aboard the command module. They conduct light tasks while weather challenges may shift splashdown to calmer seas. Mission control trims fuel use and plans a main engine firing to steer toward Thursday’s expected return.
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Thomas P. Stafford
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Eugene Kranz
Kranz
City Hall Hearing On Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Baytown residents will speak at a 7 p.m. public hearing in City Hall council chamber to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance. Mayor Seaborn Cravey invites ideas and asks for concise, new proposals. A Citizens Committee Against Zoning led by Andrew Lannie plans to attend alongside representatives from Lakewood and Country Club Oaks Civic Associations. The Planning and Zoning Commission, chaired by Larry Hale, has reworked the ordinance since early 1967 before sending it to the City Council.
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Andrew Lannie
Mervin Rosenbaum
Lakewood Civic Association
John Strausser
Country Club Oaks Civic Association
Country Club Civic Association
Zoning Commission
Larry Hale
Trustees To Get Report On Hiring Of Superintendent
The school board meets at 7 30 p m in regular session to hear a report by Trustee Glenn Lippman on procedures for selecting a new superintendent to replace George H Gentry. The board will discuss 1969 budget commitments and financing options and may raise the tax assessment ratio. Also on the agenda is the freedom of choice schedule for 1969 70 and Harlem Elementary School as an experimental school. A proposal by Trustee Troy Peterson to evaluate cafeteria bids and appoint a committee is included. A proposed change would delete a sentence on administrator retirement from policy.
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Glenn Lippman
George H. Gentry
Harlem
Troy Peterson
Peterson
Bankers Veto Drastic Moves To Help Franc
Western Europe's central bankers met in Basel and said the French franc's troubles do not require international action. France has enough gold and has not requested help under emergency plans. Uncertainty hinges on wage talks between the government and unions, who demand 12 percent raises while the government fears exports would suffer and the franc fall. A devaluation crisis could trigger currency shifts with Britain and the United States. De Gaulle previously refused devaluation.
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Nixon Near Decision On Missile System
President Nixon, at his Florida retreat, is nearing a decision on deploying a thin antiballistic missile shield. He planned to return to Washington tonight after a final Florida relaxation period and staff talks on ABM issues.
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Florida
White House
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Navy
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Atlantic
Houston Tops Texas in Murders in 1968 FBI Report
FBI data show Houston leading Texas cities with 248 murder or manslaughter cases in 1968, Dallas rising to 192, while Lubbock and Waco fall. Robberies surge nationwide with Houston and Dallas posting large gains in auto theft as well. Other cities list 1967 to 1968 changes and regional trends.
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U.S
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Abilene
Amarillo
Ruslin
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Corpus Christi
Pasa'ld
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Baytown Chamber elects officers for 1969 term
Frank G Turpin Baytown Refinery manager was elected president of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce at noon Monday Other new officers to be installed at the annual dinner on March 31 are Charles L Tillery and E C Jack Kimmons vice presidents Bill Hartman secretary and Paul Edwards treasurer These officers along with retiring President G E Vaught form the 1969 executive committee In Memphis AP James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to murder in the death of Dr Martin Luther King Jr He agreed to accept a 99 year sentence in the Tennessee State Penitentiary
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Frank G. Turpin
Baytown
Memphis, Tenn
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Tennessee State Penitentiary
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