Rio Grande TV Film Aims to Draw Texas Tourists
Texas unveils a public service short designed to boost travel to the state. A 1.25 minute film features a Rio Grande float trip through Big Bend National Park, distributed to 250 Texas stations and 22-state markets, with plans for more statewide features.
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Rio Grande
Austin
Big Bend National Park
Texas
Texas Tourist Development Agency
TTDA
Mariseat Canyon
Frank Hildebrand
EDA
Hildeid
Coanes
UDA
Perry E. Brown
Bie Bend National Park
Peter Ioch
A de Cox
Mar Lations
Cub Scouts Visit Aztec Brick Yard
Cub Scouts of Den 1 Pack 255 visited the Aztec brick factory on Highway 73 near Mont Belvieu Thursday as part of a May series aligned with the monthly theme Know Your Neighborhood. Den Mothers Ann Burts Dixie King LaFay Novosad accompanied cubs Mark Burts Eddie Cowan Roger Ficarro Gary Hollaway Roy Ing Rick and Ron Lemmon Mark Schubert, plus Roy King a father and guest Archie Cone.
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Highway 73
Mont Belvieu
Ann Burts
Dixie King
LaFay Novosad
Mark Burts
Eddie Cowan
Rooger Ficarro
Gary Hollaway
Roy Ing
Rick
Ron Lemmon
Mark Schubert
Roy King
Archie Cone
Convention delegates see Baytown appeal for energy and leisure
The Baytown Chamber hosts visiting delegates highlighting oil refinery prominence and nearby attractions. They tour facilities by bus, discuss the Ship Channel and San Jacinto Monument, and note NASA growth. Local business gains from conventions include restaurants, car rentals, and hotels while planning future meetings.
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Baytown
Galveston
Houston
San Jacinto
NASA
Kimmons
Rich Richards
Cxmber
Richards
Norman Hargrave
Chamber
Grand jury function and juror duties outlined
The article explains that a grand jury determines probable cause for indictments and that a "no bill" frees a defendant. It notes nine votes needed for a bill, contrasts with unanimous verdicts in trials, and covers juror selection, paneling, and the judge's role. It cites cases of over 1,400 matters handled in three months and praises capital punishment as a deterrent.
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Guarino
Harris County
Sher Mf Department
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Baytown Seeks Expanded Facilities for Mentally Retarded
A Baytown welfare report urges more classroom space and equipment for mentally retarded children, plus a day care and sheltered workshop. It notes parent reluctance to enroll, the need for counseling for parents, diagnostic evaluation, and broader community programs beyond YMCA and Scout efforts.
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Baytown
Charles Caldwell
Welfare Committee
Ouis
PKU
Caldwell
YMCA
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Memorial Baptist Church
Gary Garner
Lutkin
Garner
Parkway
Bob Kalbitz
Robert &. Lee High Schoo
Bots Mankser
Rte Students Newscape
Aipatine Mmurde
Edaratien Studen
Allie
Mental health laws urged for broader protection
The Legal Committee called for broader laws to protect the mentally retarded, supporting mandatory reporting by doctors and teachers to enable early education and training. Dr. L B Hughes outlined health services for mentally challenged residents beyond the Baytown Health League Clinic, thanking Dr. Liggett and City Manager Fritz Lanham. Copies of the reports are available from Mrs. LaJean Morris at City Hall, contactable at 582-8281 ext 37.
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L. B Hughes
Baytown
Baytown teachers organize to join statewide classroom group
Baytown educators gather for a Friday meeting to discuss joining the Texas Classroom Teachers Association and aligning with BEA goals. Talks cover dues, potential state meeting in August, and collaboration with TCTA while clarifying TCTA’s classroom teacher focus versus broader state associations.
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Heey
EOE
BEA
TCTA
Baytown
T Wistees
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Karl Opryshek
IWG
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Orance Count Classroom Teachers Association
Charles E. Senderson
Austin
Tsta
Axelson
Texas
Ond
TST
Orange Classrom Teachers Association
TCLA
S. . Sanderson
Classroom Teacher Association
Indiana
State Teachers' Association
Ima M. Muston
Bayfour Education Association
Robert P. Kelley
Parrish
Dodge Heavy Truck Still In Demand
Detroit AP notes WM-700 remains a staple in U.S. automotive history while WM-200, WM-300 and the four wheel drive T-2H4 military truck show long service. The WM-300 peacetime variant descended from WWII’s T-2H4, renamed AO after 1945 demobilization and later civilianized with minor changes. Original specs included a 251 cubic inch engine, 125 horsepower, and a 5 000 pound payload capacity.
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U.S
Dedee
Uncle Sam
Lost gold pin found on Kmart lot by Baytown office
A year service-royalty gold pin allegedly awarded by Sun Oil Co. was found on the Kmart lot and brought to The Baytown office. The owner may identify the pin at The Sun’s board.
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Sun Oil Co
Kmart
Baytowner
Sun
Admissions Test At Lee College Slated Monday
Lee College prepares to administer the School and College Ability Test to entering freshmen Monday at 9 am and 6 pm under director Wallace Heaner. The SCAT plus math, data processing and computer programming tests aid placement and guidance with no charge and no prior arrangements needed.
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Lee Collene
Lee College
Heaner
Latin Force Explained amid Latin American concerns
Washington officials faced questions over a proposed force linked to the American Studies organization. Ecuador’s OAS ambassador Rodrigo Jacome said there was no provocation or coercion, and no threats or rewards discussed. Chile’s OAS ambassador Mejandre Mazaet echoed similar assurances.
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Teddy Xrowinix
Condlniean Republic
Propria
Rodrigo Jacome
Ecuador
OAS
Chile
OAS Ambagaador
Mejandre Mazaet
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