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22 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1966
Page
1
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Richard Greer scored to lead the Colts to a 126 win over the Long horns after his name was misprinted as Green in Monday’s Sun. Also noted is Mike Smuth, newly elected senator of Texas Lutheran College, attending a conference in Sioux Falls.
The Bay town area expects sunny and warm conditions with little temperature change through Wednesday. Forecasts show Tuesday high around 382 degrees and tides in Galveston on Wednesday with high tides at 1 12 am 2 06 pm and 7 48 pm, no low tide noted.
TGA GRIFFITH calls in early about a meeting cancellation Beverly Navarre shows off a new car Gwen Alnwein lists long Est Mrs F El liott checks recipes by making several calls Mrs Earl Milton runs projects for special education at Robert E Lee High School Tuffy Hutchinson faces a surprise Margaret Speidel Dolly Dower Margaret Cingue Lucilla Patton plan Christmas shopping Becky Bailey seeks a new formal Nancy Hale excited about a Dallas trip Billie Prater promotes the Baytown girls track sponsor search dog Woods reports Baytown Little Theater December 2 opening Mary Cantrell orders Sterling football tickets for next year.
A three year study on Galveston Bay pollution was debated at the Texas Water Resources Institute annual conference at Texas A&M University. Dr Dan Wells outlined a plan cataloguing pollutants, studying impacts on marine life and recreation, and evaluating treatment options and a new Galveston Bay Authors agency to coordinate pollution control across agencies. Joe G Moore Jr discussed changes to the state water plan and possible canal and pump alternatives.
Three years after his brother's assassination Senator Robert F Kennedy rides a fragile crest of popularity. He teeters between supporting Johnson and opposing him, signaling possible future presidential ambitions. He backs Johnson for 1965 reelection but hints at 1970 Senate reelection, with no clear path to the White House before 1972. Kennedy's stance on Vietnam, peace efforts, and cautious opposition to Johnson mark a delicate political balance amid renewed scrutiny.
United Nations report notes Soviet Union shows tepid support for seating Communist China in the UN. Ambassador Fedorenko rejects a committee study and a joint China seating plan, signaling deteriorating Soviet Chinese ties. The debate draws mixed reactions from Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, and other co sponsors and states.
On the third anniversary of JFK's assassination debate over the shots intensified. Sen. Long and Arthur Schlesinger urged further inquiry while Sen. Russell and Malcolm Kilduff backed the commission's finding that Oswald acted alone. Life magazine called for a new probe amid conflicting views. Connally, Kilduff, and others dispute the one-bullet theory, while Kilduff says Oswald acted alone. The commission concluded three shots were fired with one hitting Kennedy and Connally. the matter of a second shooter remains disputed.
Baytown school officials disputed a police report about a Monday bus crash at Baker Road and Decker Drive. They said the 72 passenger bus was not overloaded, carrying about 57 students by headcount, and could legally hold 24 standing passengers beyond seats. No one was injured in the collision with a car. Officials noted TEA rules allow one technician squad per seat.
Washington AP reports U.S. forces in Vietnam will receive a full Thanksgiving feast including shrimp cocktail, turkey with gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, vegetables, pies, rolls, coffee and tea. In contrast, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong diets are about 1.5 pounds daily of rice, fish, and fish sauce.
A Laytown man who overindulged over the weekend slept in a brand new pickup on Gresham Street and was awakened early Monday morning by BR H Turner assistant police chief. The inebriate landed in the city jail.
In the central highlands north of a U.S. air base, elements of the 25th Division clashed with North Vietnamese regulars. A platoon of about 35 U.S. men was overrun, with reports of 3 survivors. U.S. air cavalry reportedly killed 102 North Vietnamese as B 52 bombers supported the operations near Pleiku and Plei Dering.
Baytonians reported eleven mailboxes knocked down on Cedar Bayou Bush Road and Nolan Monday night. Patrolmen Merced Oviedo and Russell Liles investigated around 12:30 PM. A group of youths was suspected. Downed boxes found at 509 Cedar Bayou and other nearby addresses on Cedar Bayou Bush Road Nolan.
The Baytown City Council postponed opening ambulance service bids from 2 p.m. Monday to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall after a quorum issue left only one bid available. Other items on the agenda include North Main water line, sign material, playground equipment, police cars, and several trucks.
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