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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

2

Nicholson Elmer Take Boat Races In Baytown Meet

Nicholson Elmer and Bruce Nichsen led Baytown boat races with multiple heat victories across classes Saturday and Sunday. Elmer claimed top spots in Class D and F Runabouts, plus heats in Class C and A Hydros, while Wayne Baldwin, Earl Godcheaux, Louis Williams, and Charlie Bailey posted several wins across divisions.

Bruce Nichsen Bastown Claytown Elmer Highlands Baytown Elmer Nicholson Hydios Wayne Baldwin Alice Hydros Baldwin Earl Godcheaux Opelousas Hydro Louis Williams Beaumont Charlie Bailey David Harris Victoria Ken Jones Houston Cle Jon Grossman

Baytown Man's Mother Dies Rites Tuesday

Mrs Mayve Harper 66 mother of C Harper of Baytown dies after brief illness. Funeral Tuesday 9 am at East Kilgore Church and 5 pm at City Cemetery Burkburnett. Survived by son C Harper and daughter Mrs Henry Cain.

Hilgore Man Mayve" Harper C. Harper Baytown Church of Kilgore Burkburnett Wichita Falls Texas Rader Funeral Home Burkournett Harner Kilgore Henry Cain Quillman T. E. Harper McCamels D. VY. Lassiter Fort Worth Margie Lewis Wichita Fair J. E. Grooks New Lebanon Ohis W. T. Reynolds Clarence Reynolds McKinney J. L. Reynolds Frisco H. Reynolds Aubrey Loren Reynolds San Angelo

Columbia Moves to Discipline Campus Protesters

Columbia University announces disciplinary actions against about 25 Columbia College students for taking part in campus disturbances starting April 23 1863. Letters give deadlines to appear at the dean s office as more than 500 notices are expected. Leader Mark Fudd among those notified.

NEW York Columne University Evidencs Henry Coleman Jean Columbia College University Ivy Mark Fudd Mia Plewood N.J Students For A Democratic Society Joint Committee On

Peace Talks Hint at Secret Steps Toward End

Fragmented OCR presents a wartime note that negotiators may move beyond public postures. The text suggests private talks could yield a shared view on the war, with both sides underlining that the cost of continuing fighting is too high, even as propaganda persists.

Yih Tf Enti

Spring Civil Defense Meeting Set For May 25

Deer Park hosts the Gulf Coast Civil Defense Association spring conference on May 25 at Rohm and Haas shelter. John Cutter and Fletcher Hickerson organize experts on industry’s role in defense. Richard Deer to demo a gas laser for messaging. amendments to membership and board size to be proposed. luncheon by Dr Edwin Cooke on psychological aspects of disaster.

Deer Park Gulf Gosst Civil Defense Association Rohm and Haas John Cutter Shell Chemical Co Deer Park Civil Defense Gaytown Civy Defense Fletcher Hickerson Richard Deer Southwestern Bell Edwin T Cooke Sam Houston

Rain Delays Arrival at Resurrection City Camp

City leaders report heavy rains blocked busloads of Civil Rights marchers from reaching Resurrection City in Washington DC. About 1,000 from the Midwestern caravan and 125 from the Northeastern group faced mud and delays, with 400 Mississippians arriving after two weeks on the road. Officials dispute a $3 million fund needs claim, while some contingents still travel toward the May 24 target.

Midwestern District of Columbia Coliseum Manland Mississippi Virginia Resurrection City Hhurshes Richmond Bernard Lafayette Midssest Denver SCLC Lafayette

Campaign clash over misstatements and out of state money

The dialogue features claims of direct funding to a medical school in San Antonio and harsh accusations between Yarborough and his opponent. Yarborough accuses Smith of slandering working people and implicates lobby bosses and out of state insurance companies pushing money to prop up the opponent’s image.

Wallneel Joe Bernal Gee San Antonio Yarborough el Paso Smith Duto

Jaycees Meet A REGULAR Baytown Chapter

A Baytown Jaycees regular membership meeting is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce building. Members will discuss chapter plans and upcoming activities with attendance encouraged.

Baytown Jaycees Chamber of Commerce

Gold hits new high on London market

Gold rose to 342 an ounce on the London free market, its highest since the market opened April 1 under the top tier system. The British pound recovered slightly from Friday's record low as traders cited reduced heat from ongoing troubles abroad. The franc fell to 1.7875 per pound, while gold had passed 40 dollars an ounce last week as market openings influenced prices.

London France London Free Market

Kennedy attacks Humprey over Pueblo talk in New York

In a cut and paste battle within the Democratic presidential race, Robert F Kennedy accuses Hubert Humphrey of misusing the Pueblo ship incident to influence talks. RFK urges focus on peace talks in Paris as he campaigns in New York and plans to Oregon. McCarthy advocates large scale public housing as a key to breaking urban ghettos, saying six million such homes are needed in five years.

Ice Hubert H. Humphrey Robert F. Kennedy Rockefeller Eugene J. McCarthy George ‘Alilace Reagan Bng Johnson Nixon John F. Kennedy Dwight D. Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Kennedy Humphrey American Association of Editorial Cartoonists North Korea Paris U.S Washington Humynhrey Vs & Workd McCarthy New York Paor

Mother Of Baytonian Dies In Auto Accident

Mrs. Clarence Majors of McKinney, mother of Baytown school speech teacher Lowell Majors, died in a two car crash near Weatherford. James E. McLean of 114 Wood was injured with a broken knee and released from the Weatherford hospital. Majors was hospitalized in serious condition. funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in McKinney.

Weatherford Baytown Clarence Majors McKinney Robert E.lies Lowell Majors James E. McLean Wood Majors First Baptist Church 1St McKinney

New Fraternity Theta Kappa Sigma Formed at Lee College

A new social and scholastic fraternity Theta Kappa Sigma organized at Lee College with 17 charter members. Officers include Rick Johnson president, Barry Reiter vice president, David Wilks secretary, Terry Mercer treasurer, Gary Smith historian and social, Steve Goodson parliamentarian and social. Sponsors are Bill D Walker and J D Mendoza. Other members listed include Randy Randall Drew Staples Frank Iséaubert Charles Perry Gary L. Smith Joe W McChesney Ken Bunting Al Evard Harlon Guin I Gary Burns and Mike Lemon.

Lee College Theta Kappa Sigma Steve Goodson Gary Smith Lerry Mercer Barry Reiter David Wilks Rick Johnson Terry Mercer Bill D. Walker J- D. Mendoza Randy Randall Drew Staples Frank Iséaubert Charles Perry Gary L. Smith Joe W McChesney Ken Bunting al Evard Harlon Guin I Gary Burns Mike Lemon

Students push tobacco tax bill through civics class effort

A Texas civics class debates a tobacco tax bill and weighs how to rally support. They draft letters to lawmakers and aim to publicize the issue in schools while planning a fundraising drive for postage. Funding delays and fall timing push the campaign to wait until January session convenes.

Allen Texas Ther Austin

Rockets Hit Saigon In Massive Night Attack

More than 20 rockets, each about 100 pounds, struck central Saigon after midnight, killing 11 and wounding 31 Vietnamese. One U.S. soldier was lightly hurt. 150 homes were set ablaze. The attack followed intelligence of a broader Viet Cong plan, with limited shellings outside Saigon on Sunday.

Saigon Ily U.S Vietnam South Vietnam North Vietnam Vinh Dong Hoi 1 I U.S. Fliers Panhandle U-5s

Hospital Notes Chronicle Local Births And Room Listings

The hospital notes list multiple patients with room numbers and home addresses. Barbara Marie Chappell daughter Birs and Genevive Chap pell reside in Crosby and 202 E Wright has room 127. Ivey Eugene Ancelet is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivey J Ancetet at 716 Bowie room 118. Frances Elizado lives at 1653 W Gulf room 136. James Allen Hicks at 411 Grants ham room 203. Deloris Arceneaux daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R Arceneaux Crosby room 219. Mr and Mrs Glenn Edward Henserlinger Highlands announce a daughter born May 19 at Gulf Coast.

Byrd Reggins Crosby Barbara Marie Chappell Birs Genevive Chappell E. Wright Ivey Eugene Ancelet Ivey J.ancetet Bowie Frances Elizado W. Gulf James Allen Hicks Grantham Deloris Arceneaux Joseph R. Arceneaux Glenn Edward Henserlinger Highlands Gulf Coast

Baytonian Barns Insurance Honor Earns Member Mrs Franssen

Russie J. Franssen received notice from the Texas Leaders Round Table that she has earned membership in the honor organization of the Texas Association of Life Underwriters. The Baytown agent represents State Reserve Life and has long involvement with local and national life underwriter groups.

Russie J. Franssen Texas Leaders Round Table Texas Association of Life Underwaters Life Underwriters Association Franssen State Reserve Life Insurance Company Baytown State Preserve Life Women's Leaders Round Table National Association At Life Underwriters Is & 1 Times Helen Kay W. Murnt

Scarborough's Drug Store Burglarized. $625 Stolen

Scarborough's Drug Store on North Main reported a weekend burglary with about $5985 in cash and $3 in drugs missing. President Herbert R. Bray told police the front door was pried open. Patrolman J W Jones is investigating the incident.

Scarborough North Main Herbert R. Bray J. W. Jones

Former Baytonian Dies At Age 29

Robert Thomason Wiley of Houston and formerly of Baytown died Sunday in Kemah at age 29. Survived by parents Robert L. Wiley and a sister Gayle Wiley, both of Baytown, with other relatives. Services slated for 4 pm Tuesday at Earthman’s Chapel with Rev. Harry Holmes officiating. burial in Memory Gardens.

Robert Thomason Wiley Garrettson Houston Baytown Kemah Wiley Sigma Chi Fraternity St. Merk’s Methodist Church Robert L. Wiley Gayle Wiley Earthman's Chapel Harry Holmes St. Mark's Methodist Church Buyial Memory Gardens

Last Respects Paid Judge Ben Moorhead

Harris County officials and members of the bar paid their respects to District Judge Gen Moorhead who died of a heart attack. He was 65, served 20 years on the district bench, and had previously worked at Hughes Tool and studied law at night. A longtime East End resident, he had been elected Justice of the Peace in Harrisburg before joining the district court.

Houston Harris County Gen Moorhead Moorhead Hughes Teol U13th East End Moothead Hartisburg

Baytonian’s Mother Is Buried Monday

Funeral services were held in Houston Monday for Mrs. Christine Mayhew sister of Mrs. C Bus ter Kern A resident of Houston for two years Mrs Mayhew was a native of Malakoff Survivors include daughter Mrs Collis Irle Baytown

Houston Christine Mayhew C. ¥.Buster Kern Mayhew Malakoff Collis Irle Baytown

Merchant Marines and oil firm talk set for luncheon

Sidney Wire, assistant general manager of Humble Oil and Refining Co. marine department, will discuss U S Merchant Marines at the Aikwanis Club weekly luncheon Thursday.

U. S Aikwanis Chub Sidney Wire Humble Oil & Refining Co Marine Department

Bates Loses Semifinal in Texas Senior Women’s Golf

Mrs Bates of Baytow loses a semifinal match one up to Mrs Frank Goldthwaite of Fort Worth in Waco at the Texas Senior Women’s Golf Tournament. Bates advanced to the semis by defeating Mrs Charles Netli of Dayton one up in the quarterfinals.

Clinton Bates Baytow Frank Goldthwaite Fort Worth Texas Waco Bates Charles Netli Dayton

Noon Stock Quotes From Historic Bank and Industrial Listings

A fragmented column lists ticker symbols and company names such as Kerr McGee Kresge Phillips Raytheon Shell Sinclair Sperry Rand Texaco United Air Lines and US Steel among others in a noon stock quote style. The text shows market reference lines with incomplete entries and occasional firm names.

Interlake Stee Kerr McGee Kresge Ling-Temeo-Vought McDonnell-Douglas Magnavox Sascane Mobile Socony Monsanto Nat Dairy Nat Dist Occidental Penn Central Pepsi Cota Isesae Phillips Pet Raytheon Schlumberger Sears S- Shell Sinclair Sperry-Rand Stan Cal Stan Nitssceenes Stan Ohia Stauffer Chem Sun Oil Sunray Syntex Tait Broadcast Technicolor Tenreca Texaco Texas Texas Gulf Union Carbide Union Oil of Cal United Air Lines Upjohn Drug US Steel Festinghouse Kerox Ceseee Sey Sarees Dow Jones Industrial Pave Sens

Paris turmoil as De Gaulle weighs security measures during student strikes

Strikes continue across France with unions refraining from a full general walkout while De Gaulle consults security chiefs and Pompidou. Students face exams amid reform demands, with the Sorbonne and Marseille medical college impacted. Cannes Film Festival closes early to curb protests as jurors resign and directors pull films.

Brussels Belgium Paris France de Gaulle Georges Pompidou Georges Gorse de Gaulle Sare Pompidou Marseilles Medical College Mny Sorbonne Pris

Joe Wysong Named Lead in Local Wage Investigation

Joe Wysong, formerly of San Antonio, becomes investigator in charge of the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Division in Beaumont. He replaces Bobby Joe Scott, who has been transferred to Corpus Christi.

Beaumont API Joe Wysong San Antonio Wysong Bobby Joe Scott Corpus Christi

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