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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1968
Page
2
Mt Nebo, long believed burial site of Moses, sits on the Pisgah range in ancient Palestine, now within Jordan. The location ties biblical narrative to the geography of the Jordanian lands.
The Boston Strangler opens Thursday at the Brunson Theater for a one week run. Starring Tony Curtis Henry Fonda and George Kennedy the film adapts Gerald Frank's 1966 book detailing the 1960s Boston strangulations and the ensuing investigations with Curtis as Albert DeSalvo, Fonda as John F Bottomly, and Kennedy as Detective Phil DiNatale.
Baytown police identify G. F. Cook of 1414 S Broadway La Porte as 41 year old man shot in the chest at 317 Arbor and dead on arrival at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. A woman, Mildred Chandler, was heard saying I shot him. Investigators found Cook on the den floor as the case remains under investigation with no charges yet filed.
At multiple precincts Tuesday voters reported issues and unusual results in the election process. Precinct 9 Bowie saw a voter complain the machine didn’t work while Box 28 recorded 2381 votes counted and 2580 voted. Write-ins appeared for Kennedy in Crosby Box 97 and McCarthy for president with Lindsay for vice president in Burnet Box 18.
Baytown firefighters battled a late night blaze on 5310 Shepherd Road from 10 53 p m to 12 58 a m. The house was destroyed with an initial belief a victim was trapped. Electrical flashes are listed as the cause. Mrs James Stokes, initially believed inside, arrived as crews searched the ruins.
Sun correspondent Sandra Freeman notes everyday happenings in Highlands. Residents like Mr J D Cathey visit hospitals while others such as Denny Talley and Ricky Kocurek tour a trailer park.动作
Texas Rangers raided Blackjack's Place near Dayton on November 2 arresting owner Joseph Godfrey and Alex Childs for operating a gambling house and card game. Bond set at 500 dollars each. 12 others charged with gambling. Suspects listed include Wilson David Willie Gibbs Lawrence Ligons Charlie Banks and others. bailty fines 5 each. Rangers seized gambling paraphernalia and furniture.
St John’s Methodist Church hosts its annual Turkey Dinner sponsored by the Wolffen’s Society of Christian Service. Meals served Friday from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Deliveries available. Adults $1.25. children’s price unclear. Nebuchadnezar myth note appears in text unrelated to event.
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