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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
4
A compact early health advert promises relief for loose dentures with a brand formula and powder adhesive claiming secure fit and improved comfort for daily use. It highlights ease of application and social confidence benefits, targeting readers seeking denture stability.
COLLEGE STATION Texas Aly A farm wife convinced that if we save the soil the soil will save us has been named Texas Conservation Tilemaker for 1972. Regional winners include Mrs Robert Thurman Perryton Mrs James Ray Adams iQdem Mrs Joe Starkes Te jwarkana and Mrs G A Glimp Burnet. Recognized for work in conservation at home and on the farm homemakers were selected from candidates statewide by a panel of conservation and home economics specialists. The event is sponsored by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Texas.
Voter requests an absentee ballot for the June 3 runoff elections in Harris County Texas. The message includes a name address and request to send the ballot to Run Off Ballot and notes absentee voting in person dates and location.
Allen, Kentucky area businessman May runs Mare Creek Sand Co. removing sand from the Sandy River upstream. He describes recovering 30 to 100 tons of coal daily, bagged for sale, while separating coal from sand and discarding stray cans bottles and rocks. He notes coal origin is diverse and pollution is temporary but linked to silt. May has operated 13 years. a barge moves upriver about 1,000 feet per trip. Coal value around $54 per ton, a sideline to sand.
AP reports U S Public Health Service scientist says Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis remains undetected this year in Texas and six adjacent states. Dr Richard Hayes notes ongoing ecological studies and emphasizes readiness to apply last year’s effective measures if an outbreak occurs.
W E Alley a mechanical craftsman with Enjay Chemical Co retires April 1 after a long tenure in the Chemicals Mechanical group dating back to 1955. A native of Jewett he plans to return home to raise cattle on his ranch with hobbies in hunting and fishing. He is active in Central Baptist Church and Goose Creek Masonic Lodge No 1192. He and his wife Rosie have one daughter and two grandsons.
Kenneth Kuntz retires as a mechanical craftsman in Enjay Chemical Co. at the Crosby plant. A Crosby First Baptist Church member, he and wife Lois plan retirement to raise cattle and travel. They have two children and one grandson.
Thebes residents total 442 and seek to revive the old Alexander County courthouse as a tourist draw. Built in 1840 at 4400 dollars, it has stood vacant since 1860 when county business moved to Cairo Indiana. Thebes lies in a region described as a low spirits area.
New York AP interview with champion choreographer reflecting on his career in Broadway musicals. He discusses love of show business, reluctance to reside in New York, time away for productions, and the pursuit of entertaining yet uplifting works despite later career uncertainties. He notes his family life and views on modern musical trends and television's impact.
A University of Chicago study shows gun killings in Chicago surged 169 percent from 1965 to 1970. The report highlights a sharp increase in firearm related homicides amid urban crime trends.
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