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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1969
Page
11
Vienna plans an 11 mile long Danube island recreation district with sports grounds lakes and beaches plus a flood control canal to curb inundation. Officials expect costs 80 to 120 million dollars with government help possible. Eight year build, open spaces for youth soccer and year round boating skating and ice sports.
L E Pennington coordinator of federal programs says this summer Baytown Head Start will operate at Carver Jones Elementary School, combining three prior centers. Up to 170 entering first grade next year can be served. program runs June 2 to Aug 1 with $39,900 in requested OEO funds and $18,600 in-kind school contributions.
The lion population in India has risen since 1900 with about 300 remaining in the Gir forest of Kathiawar under royal protection per the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
World Almanac recounts Oscar Wilde’s 1882 U S lecture tour as he amused Americans with flamboyant antics and sharp wit. He told a customs agent he had nothing to declare except his genius and lamented the Atlantic crossing while admiring Niagara Falls and quipping it would be more impressive if it flowed backward.
Four Rhodesians claim a share of a 60 million pound fortune left by a South African adventurer who struck oil in Venezuela and died over 40 years ago. He willed the wealth to be split among third and fourth generation descendants. a 24 claimants search found only four valid claims so far.
Sealed bids will be received by the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday for football programs medical and first aid supplies. Bids open in the Board Room 1415 Market Street. Contact purchasing office 1326 Market Street Baytown Texas for details. The board may reject any or all bids deemed most advantageous.
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