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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
1
A total of 9150 was stolen from Mildred Price at Apartment 3 143 East James Street. Police reported on Tuesday. The itemized details mention local theft and police involvement with surrounding neighborhoods in the area. The report also notes related local notices and upcoming community meetings.
The Bayterm community plans safaris dances for youths after permission to continue using the Bayshore Rod, Reefs and Gun Club facilities. Various locals including Grover Edge Eddie Huron and Randy Huron are involved in public relations and business ventures while others share small town updates and notes to the editor.
The Houston Morris County TB Association mobile X Ray unit stops at four Baytown sites Thursday with Carver School 9:30 to 11, St Joseph’s parochial 12 to 1, San Jacinto Methodist 2 to 3, Gulf Coast Hospital 4 to 5. Friday at the post office 3508 Market 9 to 1, Hathaway’s 710 W 10 to 5. Saturday at Kmart. Returns to Baytown on May 20 21 and 28.
Rice University will study covering Rice Stadium with an unrestricted grant of 325000, to be directed by Lloyd Morgen and Jones along with the McGinny Partnership. The plan traces to Rice graduates who designed the stadium in 1950, amid city discussions on Daniel Street paving and Oak Addition work. The Raytown City Council agenda includes the topic and related street funding details.
A Sun contest offers two free Astro game seats for a 16 foot strip prize. Drawings run at 10 am Saturday from The Sun front porch. Entrants write their name on a card and drop or mail it to win an evening at the Astro Box. no purchase required. Also mentioned are local city planning items and a water service project under review.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that political disorder in South Vietnam has reduced US military effectiveness. He said the downturn should end soon as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese fatalities fell about 3 percent in the first quarter. He noted South Vietnam faces political ferment while asserting the Viet ConG are losing local support due to intensified air and ground actions. He based his assessment on interviews with captives and defectors. He said a reserve callup could be needed if a new emergency arises, but he does not expect one this year.
The Associated Press reports county canvassers say State Sen. Dorsey Hardeman won by 69 votes over Pete Snelson after adjustments in Brewster and Midland counties. Harris County officials will recheck totals at the request of defeated candidates in multiple races. Eckhardt led in the 8th District, while McKaskle filed affidavits alleging irregularities and met with investigators. results include Eckhardt 20,237 votes and Thomas 16,261 for the former congressman race.
Baytown sees a sharp uptick in wrecks through May with 75 total crashes so far this year and a property damage tally of 152,996. January through April yielded 226 involved people across ages, while police issued 2,097 moving violations and 344 license-related charges.
In Saigon US and South Vietnamese forces intercepted a coastal freighter off Ca Bau Peninsula 200 miles southwest of Saigon. Frogmen seized large quantities of weapons and ammunition, some with Soviet markings, as the vessel broke apart. In ground fighting near Saigon, 101st Airborne paratroopers clashed with North Vietnamese troops, with 22 communists killed and four captured. Two US pilots were missing after two MiG encounters over North Vietnam.
Bruce Bennett, 17, and Don Allen, 16, Cub Scout friends from Robert E. Lee High School, paddled in Black Duck Bay Saturday morning. Bennett pulled Allen from five feet of water, performed mouth to mouth resuscitation, and kept him breathing until they reached the bank and an ambulance arrived. Allen spent 24 hours in San Baytown Jacinto Hospital ICU for observation.
In Crosby Precinct 37 Democratic voters faced a challenge by Clyde Miller of Howstoun regarding 17 votes misallocated to W H Miller. The recount, requested by Miller and two others, began Wednesday at the Houston warehouse housing voting machines with Harris County Democratic Executive Committee permission. McKaskie and Lemmon pursue ballots after alleging irregularities. officials and FBI await results with potential federal review ongoing.
Outlook predicts patterned vinyl will rise in popularity for clothing and upholstery, letting a woman coordinate dress with home decor. For bargains on good or used furniture, Sun offers appealing prices and limited-time ads. The feature includes a two-day offer and a dial-in contact.
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