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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1968
Page
2
Edward Everett Hale served as the US Senate Chaplain for the final six years of his life and was a prolific American clergyman authoring more than fifty thousand words in works.
Ferrelay said Thursday that drill sites showing the same air samples could lead to sealing the mine. Officials described possible conditions where methane buildup could reverse airflow and feed a coal dust fire. Seventy four miners were trapped November 20 after a blast at Mountaineer Coal Co., with 21 escaping.
Ordinance 545 outlines new sewer service fees for single family homes at 1.25 with water based charges for commercial units. Taps range from 35 to 150 and trash collection rises to 1.75 monthly. Violations carry up to 200 fine with possible service suspension for nonpayment. Grass waste rules require proper containment and four foot lengths for branches.
Judith C. Fake, 19, of Houston, died at the scene when her car crashed into a tree eight miles southeast of Anahuac on Farm Road 562 Thanksgiving afternoon. Her sister Coral Lou, 17, and brother Harry, 14, were listed in good condition at Chambers County Hospital. Albert, 21, the driver and the girl's older brother, said he swerved to avoid an animal and then lost control. he was uninjured.
Vice President-elect Nixon described Eisenhower as looking about 50 percent better than three weeks earlier and in good spirits despite illness. He hoped to meet again before finalizing top federal choices as both families visited the hospitalized former president during a Thanksgiving dinner in his ward. The report also notes a blight caused famine in 19th century Ireland, killing between two and three million.
Channelview High School’s Golden Falcon Band marched from the rear to the head of the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade with Mickey Mouse grand marshal. The event featured 27 area bands, honored Mickey Mouse’s 44th birthday, and TV cameras captured lead groups and named band members and staff.
Harris County ranks among the top ten nationwide for TB cases. Experts urge school centered control using available diagnostic and preventive methods, noting gaps in law for tuberculin testing of children while offering free Heaf testing materials. Goose Creek and Crosby districts require testing in specified grades.
Funeral notices list David Duane Nelson five, of Baytown, who died at Huntsville Hospital. Also Emma Jane Brown 88 of Houston, Lee Jones 85 of Baytown, and Horace William Cross 64 of Waller died in area hospitals with survivors and burial plans at Paul A. Lee and Earthman chapels. Pallbearers named for each service.
Retiring president C D Boyle will review 198 activities for the Coast Board of Realtors. C M Bond to toast, McNulty to give invocation, Swingers a Bass Sterting High School group will entertain, sponsored by Mrs Xina Stone. Dinner at 7 PM after a 6 PM social hour with 124 reservations noted.
U S officials and Hanoi announced separate negotiating positions on South Vietnam and would not recognize the Saigon delegation. Averell Harriman led a U S team while Hanoi may talk only to the United States, with Paris talks expected to begin within days and a session likely the week of December 8. Bien Hoa premier Tran Van Huong urged patience, citing Korea as a reference and stressing determined efforts for a just lasting peace.
Girls distribute red sign cartons with spare change donations across town on Monday. First donors include Alamo PTA with $10 on June 12 and Mr Anonymous with $10 on October 28. Anonymous is noted as a major annual supporter of Chief Goodfellow.
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