Water rights panel delays coast development rule
The Water Rights Commission will not adopt the proposed coastal bonds rule. It will issue a hurricane and high water warning with all bond approvals for coastal districts in unprotected areas. The warning, based on Weather Bureau and Army Corps studies, will be recorded with county clerks and become part of land abstracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Rights Commission
Texas Coast
Iredters
Austin
Neil Caldwell
Alvin
A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Frank Booth
Most
Lawa
Plac
U.S. Weather Bureau
Army Corps of Engineers
Commission
Joe D. Carter
Seventeen Contracts On LP Water Sewer Plan Totals 270000
The La Porte Commission awarded three contracts totaling 270 005 for water and sewer system upgrades funded by a 65 000 bond issue approved last April. Buddy Warren Co. received 148 873 25 for water work, John G Holland Construction Co. 96 786 75 for sewer work, and Couch Construction Co. 13 170 for a sewer lift station. City Engineer H Carlos Smith said a 320 000 state grant request was tabled by the Texas Aeronautics Commission. The airport project bids were about 26 000 over the 120 000 oil bond money and matching federal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Port
la Porteux Commission
Buddy Warren Co., Inc
John G. Holland Construction Co
Eight Space Flights Have Had Trouble
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP eight of America's 32 manned space flights have into major problems but astronauts courage, skill and training prevented disasters. Armstrong and Scott narrowly avoided catastrophe aboard Gemini when a last-ditch jet maneuvering system saved their craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Kennedy
Fla
America
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
Air Force
Earth
le Col
Virgil J. Grissom
Navy
M. Scott Carpenter
Innocent Plea Is Filed By Six
Six persons pleaded innocent to federal charges of conspiring to smuggle weapons to Mexico. An undercover plot involved a $30,000 down payment on 371 M2 carbines and 100000 rounds of ammunition. arrest followed when the deal appeared to falter. Defendants include Fredric P. Droke and six others from Dallas and El Paso, many tied to Texas Western University. Trial likely by mid May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Fredric P. Droke
Dalla
Paso
Eugene Mitchell
Peyton Dean
Tom Rogers
Johnny Acuna, Jr
Larry Grubb
Acuna
Grubb
Texas Western University
San Antonio
D. W .Sutile
Mrs Thomas Could Be 62nd Woman In House
The report notes Mrs Lera Millard Thomas of Texas may become the 62nd woman in Congress. It details historical precedents, including past female lawmakers and margins in elections, and references Reps and senators with brief mentions of notable firsts and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thomas
Washington
Albert Thomas
Houston
John Spann
Rock Island Rail
House of Rep
Texas
Spann
Don- Vene
Millard
Louis Leman
Ben Guill
Pampa
Sen
Margaret
Chase Smith
Maine
House
Walter Rogers
Pam
Pas Rogers
Congress
Jeannette Etess Rankin
Montane
Don
Senate
Germany
Rebecca Felton
Georgia
Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
J. W Fulbright
Medicare Benefit Blanks Available At Post Office
Baytown Postmaster Neal announced that supplemental Medicare application blanks are available at the main post office on Defoe Street. The Social Security Administration aims to contact 3.1 million seniors before a March 31 deadline, with National Medicare Enrollment Month proclaimed by President Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Neal
Ere
Defoe Street
Social Security Administration
Johnson
Iobby
Baltimore
Official Explains Purpose Of Retardation Centers In Baytown
Morris Kagan of the State Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation spoke to over 60 people at Pest Paul's Lutheran Church outlining how community catchment areas organize services so no one is denied help. Baytown leaders discussed coordinating with Harris County to open a Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, stressing early diagnosis and broader service access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Kagan
State Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Pest. Paul's
Harold O. Bomhoff
Baytown Group
Harris ‘County Board of Trustees For
Harris County
Baytown
Bomhoff
Kagan
Bayshore
Austin
John T. Snyder
Pitot Club
Ugly Dachshund opens Thursday at the Brunson Theater
Walt Disney comedy The Ugly Dachshund starts Thursday through next Wednesday at the Brunson Theater paired with Winnie the Pooh. Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette star with Charles Ruggles as a kind hearted vet. Five canine actors and two extra dachshund Dane puppy sets were required for key roles. Disney trainer Bill Koehler screened hundreds of dogs to find the right Danes and dachshunds. Heidi Norma Tokey and Peskey were chosen for full grown dachshunds with Brutus the Dane playing the dachshund lookalike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunson Theater
Dean Jones
Suzanne Pleshette
Charles Ruggles
Bill Koehler
Ani
Mal
Disney
Big Red
Heidi
Norma
Tokey
Peskey
John
Laura Martin
Martincrest Great Danes
Roehler
Dane
Brutus
Diego
Inspected Now Urges Immediate Car Checkup
Urgent message calling out to drivers to have vehicles inspected promptly to ensure roadworthiness and safety. Emphasizes quick action and adherence to maintenance reminders.
Television Coverage of Gemini Agena Docking Adventure
Cynthia Lowry reviews the Wednesday space mission as networks switch to soap operas before returning to live Gemini Agena docking coverage. The event is marked by careful, professional reporting despite scarce details and early sensational speculation. A rescue plane later confirms contact and splashdown, ending the suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
New York
ABC
Jules Bergman
CBS
Cronkite
NBC
Hentley-Brinkley-McGee
Titan
Gemini
Agena
Armstrong
Walter Cronkite
20 Year Prison Term Ordered For Embezzler
James B. Williams 44 was convicted in Frederick Oklahoma and sentenced to 20 years for embezzling over 42000 from Tillman County Memorial Hospital. He also faced a 26000 fine by a district court jury after serving as hospital administrator for 19 years until a state audit uncovered the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Okla
James B. Williams
Tillman County Memorial Hospital
Williams
Ithe Hospital
Baytown Credit Union Leader to Preside at Texas Meet
Wilfred S. MacKinnon of Humble Employes Credit Union will preside at the Texas Credit Union League annual meeting in Houston March 24-26. Baytown members serve on convention committees. The event gathers about 12 000 delegates and visitors for a three day program including education sessions and a gala dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Credit Union
Texas Credit Union League
Houston
Baytown
Aij
Wilfred S. Mackinnon
Humble Employes
Credit Union
Offithe League
Texas
MacKinnon
League
Members Mutual Insurance Co
Cuna International
Worldwide Credit Union Organization
League Stabilization Committee
League Educational Foundation
Nova Scotia
Baytonians
Anna Mae Johnston
Gene Johnson
Jane Tucker
al Sanders
Humble Employes Credit Union
Rice Hotel
Greater Houston
Baytown City
Commemorative Stamp On Animals Due Out Soon
Stamp collectors hear of multiple releases during SIPEX and INTERPEX with five and one cent issues. The SPCA commemorates its 100th anniversary with a five cent stamp to be issued April 19 in New York City First Day ceremonies. SIPEX runs May 21 23 and a May 27 Air Mail Day postal card while INTERPEX opens March 25 at the Americana Hotel New York City. Other events include Houston Galveston joint meeting March 28 Baytown plans and the Texas Philatelic Association convention in San Antonio January 17-19. Baytown Stamp Club plans two door prizes and a trading period for beginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wilhite
New York City
SPCA
SIPEX
International Air Mail
Washington, D. C
C-O
Washington, D.C
Interpex
Americana Hotel
Philatelic Society
Society of Philatelic Americans
Aero Philatel
Ists
France and Colonies Philatelic Society
Universal Ship Cancellation Society
Houston
Galveston Philatelic Societies
Seawall Cafe
Baytown
Texas Philatelic Association
Tropicana
San Antonio
Houston Club
Baytown Stamp Club
Sterling Library
Standby Tax Measure Gains Momentum in Economic Hearing
Senate Hawe Economic Committee weighs a standby tax to curb inflation with three witnesses pushing immediate enactment and an income tax rise. Full committee report on the President’s economic message favors design and enactment by joint resolution, suspends the 7 percent business investment credit, and proposes funding Viet Nam military costs via taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hawe Economic Committee
Martha Griffiths
D - Mich
Congress
Republican Committee
Viet Nam
Johnson
Highlands Civic Council Completes Organization
Highlands Civic Council completes its organization after a meeting in the Highlands Junior High room with H H J Rosser presiding. Oliver Harman read the constitution which was adopted with one amendment. 11 members, 100 attendees, and a $1 annual fee. County officials and guests discussed street lighting approvals and county funds benefits as reflected by the new Highlands Library. The council meets monthly on the third Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Highlands
New Highlands Civic Council
H. H.j Rosser
C. C. Smitherman
Oliver Harman
Harman
Gene Scott
Jim Brazzill
Charles Ramsey
Paul Anderson
Justice of the Peace
M. M.brown
Sheriff Department
Bonner and
Vaughn
Vi V
Ramsey
Dened
Civic Council
Homemakers Circle
Denny Craig
Highlanes Methodist Church
Jo Hebert
Houston
Deer Park
C. Sewell
Margie Martin
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Pegey Sibley
Methodist Woman
Joyce Holerman
Little League
Highlands Little League
Texas Library Parley Aims Set In Sterling Meeting
Delegates at Sterling Municipal Library discussed goals for the First Texas Governor's Conference on Libraries to be held March 24 at Austin's Municipal Auditorium. Governor Connally will keynote on Library Excellence Today's Necessity with other speakers from UT and the American Library Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Sterling Municipal Library
Tentatt
Baytown
John Connally
Austin
Harry Ransom
University of Texas
Robert Vosper
American Library Association
Price Daniel
Texas Library and Historical Commission
Bastown
Sterning Municipal Library
Trinity River project relegated to secondary spot in budget
Washington AP reports Senate Public Works subcommittee chair Allen J. Ellender of Louisiana says other projects will receive funds before Texas Trinity River navigation restudy. A 200000 proposal for restudy was advanced as Congress authorized a 911 million Trinity River control project but withheld barge canal funding until reevaluation. The navigation channel would reach the Dallas Fort Worth area with an estimated 515 million engineering cost and 29000 for preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allen J. Eliender
D-La
Senate Public Works Appropriations
Texas
Congress
Dallas- Fort Worth
Ellender
Richard H. Free
Eliender
Free
Eco
Girl Wins Suit Over Wearing Of Slacks
Sharon Ann Dalrymple, 18, of Saratoga Springs High School won a civil rights suit in Albany ruling that a school board cannot compel students to wear a uniform or specific clothing in school. She had been sent home last month for wearing slacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Sharon Ann Dalrymple
Slacks
Saratoga Springs
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L. Gordon Cooper
Cmdr
Charles Conred
Astetse
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Themes P._ Stafford
John H. Gienn Jr
Armstrong and
Scott
Cooper
James A
Dachshund
Great Dane
Judy Horton
Sharon
Shaddix
Robert E. Lee High School
Jerry Forderhase
Tricia Thomason
Stephen Faulkner
Shirley Parrish
Scott L. Goodman
Humble
Goodman
Bela May
Piney Woods
Beaumont
Jasper
Brunson
Horc Credit Union
Highlands Civic Council
Texas Library
Trinity Project
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