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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1967
Page
2
Noon stock quotes show a mixed list of major companies including Ford General Electric IBM Mobil and Union Carbide, with several percent changes noted such as Marathon Oil 26 and 69 for Mobil. Names like Gulf States, Dow Chemical, American Tel and Tel Anaconda and United Airlines appear among the entries with varying percentages and par values.
Beall's Baytown Store to observe the 44th anniversary of Beall's first store founded in 1933. Dale Ripley, VP and manager, says the Baytown store is part of the Texas only operation and notes plans for the biggest anniversary sale yet with anniversary offerings sourced from top markets. The chain plans its first store outside Texas in Ardmore, Oklahoma, in late spring.
Harris County Sheriff reports no new leads in the Crosby safe burglary at Ozzie Simmons Ford. Thieves cut the front door lock and dragged the safe away, containing books and a large cash sum unrecovered. No connection to earlier burglaries at Neeley’s Drive-In James Super Market Ramsey Chevrolet Baker’s Food Market or Campbell’s Dry Goods.
Randy McCollum a Lamar Tech student from Mont Belvieu achieved a hole in one on the 13th at Glenbrook Country Club Houston during Easter holidays. He played with Randy Busch of Mont Belvieu and Lonnie Keith of Houston. A 1962 Barbers Hill High School graduate, McCollum will be Lamar Tech quarterback in 1967 58 season and set a national TD pass record with 39 in his senior year.
In New York City a union representing 10,300 firefighters plans a partial work slowdown starting Thursday or Friday to pressure the city in a pay dispute. Association president Gerald F. Ryan said delegates would set a start date, as firemen have been without a contract since last July and seek a base pay raise to 10,500 dollars. Police also threaten a slowdown as Patrolmen's Benevolent Association president John J. Cassese said officers would picket City Hall, though no strike is planned. Mayor Lindsay did not comment. During the slowdown fire crews would skip inspections, limit drills, and perform only essential maintenance.
Dora Mae Kennedy 36, mother of five, was struck and dragged by a cart driven by her common law husband Alion Lavalliss 29. The incident occurred about 6 30 am Tuesday. The driver is charged with murder and jailed. details place the body along a ditch near La Porte.
Dr Bryce Brown Baylor University Steckler Museum director says the Texas Museums Conference will meet in Waco in 1963. The conference covers science art and natural history.
President Johnson faces Kennedy support as 1968 bid shapes major political-test amid Vietnam tensions. Officials trace crime ring threats while Humphrey tours Europe and Greece orders out spies. Fort Lauderdale teachers clash with state attorney over welcome for college students. A bishop calls for philosophy in Catholic education amid social debate. An Army veteran helps a Korean orphan, and Herman the hippo attracts media curiosity as Lisa lures him home.
Relays continue as Robert E. Lee Ganders seek to defend their Baytown Relays title, holding the trophy in 13 of 26 years. Baytown Relays Queen to be crowned between prelims and finals. officials with long service, including retired head judge Roy Elms and head timer John Sylvester, won’t be present. Prelims begin 1 p.m. with field events, running prelims at 1:30, pole vault at 4, queen at 7:15, finals 15 minutes later with the 33-yard intermediate hurdles.
A long hospital notes page lists patient names and room locations including Doris Post Margaret Starks James Dowling Calvin Evans Marshall Burgess Walter Griggs Everett Edwards Ruby Marek Charlie Carter and more. It also notes new births to couples at Gulf Coast and San Jacinto Methodist with dates March 21 March 27 and March 27.
State Senator Criss of Houston urges all registered nurses to attend a 7 30 p m public hearing April 3 in the Capitol in Austin on proposed professional nursing legislation. He coauthored Bill 363 with Senator Hightower to modify statutes governing nursing practice in Texas. Funeral note and other items appear in list format.
Senator Bill Patman of Texas serves as governor for 24 hours after Easter recess. He is sworn in by his father A. S. Rep. Wright Patman. The day includes a governor’s reception, tours, and an evening banquet with performances. Patman represents a 14-county Gulf Coast district and pushed a five member Senate committee on economy in state government.
A purse found by Mrs. W. G. Hudman of 2 Alva was located near North Main and Alva at noon Saturday. The only ID inside was two social security cards bearing the name Laura Jeff coat. Mrs. Hudman cannot locate anyone by that name and requests anyone with information to call 583-5076.
Four puppies two females and two males available for new homes. Call Mrs Bill Thompson after 5 PM at 583 12682 for full information.
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