Wallace taps Curtis LeMay as running mate for 3rd party ticket
George Wallace officially selects retired Air Force Chief of Staff Curtis LeMay as his vice presidential candidate. LeMay, 61, a hard line voice on Vietnam, would strengthen the American Independent party ticket against Republicans and Democrats. He warned of continuing communist spread in Southeast Asia and suggested nuclear options. Wallace praised LeMay as loyal and a man of peace on Vietnam while recalling his WWII service.
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George Wallace
Air Force
Curtis LeMay
LeMay
Vietnam
Secret Service
Los Angeles
U.S
Wallace
Independent Party
United States
North Vietnam
EcMay
America
Southeast Asia
Civic
Midwest
Germany
Japan
Splitting Headache Headlines From AP Wires
Four defendants were jailed on Westec Corp collapse convictions from 1966 in Houston. Explosion at Port Arthur Atlantic Richfield refinery killed two, burned another. damage near 800000. Air Force to release 16000 guardsmen from duty next summer. Army says needs 20000 for Vietnam support. Humphrey campaigns in West Virginia against Nixon. Lt. Gov. Smith urges stricter border law to curb alien smuggling. Eidinoff insanity trial advances after 1957 El Paso attorney killing.
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Westec Corp
Houston
Port Arthur
Atlantic Richfield
Air Force
Army
Shrimp Boil Draws Twenty Guests Across Gulf Coast
Tom Berry a Baytown area Gulf distributor hosted a shrimp feast at the Firemen's Hall on Wednesday night attended by twenty guests from Dayton Baytown Houston La Porte Liberty and Anahuac. The event brought together friends from multiple communities in a single gathering.
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Firemen’s Hall
Tom Berry
Baytown
Gulf Distributor
Friends
Dayton
Houston
la Porte
Liberty
Anahuac
Local residents and visitors populate Baytown and area
Charles Antonini watches Dan Harrison's dog eat in the Harrisons' front yard while Dora Lou Ward recalls years in Baytown. Sue Jones tracks where her news releases go as Julia Bollinger pieces together identities. Ose McDaniel enjoys sister’s Victor visit. Mrs. T. M. Nicholson shows neighborly thoughtfulness. Sandra Zegiin hosts a visiting cousin from Friendswood. Betty Jo Cheatham struggles to locate all her children during busy afternoons. Ann Saunders keeps an eye on news. Karen Maystrovich excited about a summer trip.
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Charles Antonini
Dan Harrison
Dora Lou Ward
Baytown
Sue Jones
Julia Bollinger
Ose McDaniel
Victor
T. M. Nicholson
Sandra Zegiin
Friendswood
Betty Jo Cheatham
Ann Saunders
Karen Maystrovich
Crosby Girl Among Top 2 Percent
Mary Anne Wilson of Crosby High School received a commendation for high performance in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. She is among 99,000 U S students in the upper two percent of those set to graduate in 1969. The recognition places her just below the 15,000 semifinalists announced earlier by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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Crosby
Mary Anne Wilson
Crosby High School
Robert Cunningham
Mary Anne
W. J. Wilson
Corpus Christi
R.J. Lostak
United States
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
John M. Stalnaker
House Panel Probes Rioters Money Sources
Washington AP A House un American Activities subcommittee member says he will subpoena records to trace funding for street protests tied to Chicago violence. Witnesses Abbie Hoffman Jerry Rubin David Delinger Thomas Hayden and Robert Greenblatt appeared as hearings opened amid objections and disruptions.
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House
Albert Watson
House un-American Activities Subcommittee
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Jerry Rubin
Yippies—Youth International Party
David Dellinger
Thomas Hayden
Robert Greenblat
National Mobilization Committee
Vietnam
Watson
R-5.c
Chicago
Rubin
Buffet
Realtors Hear New Laws From Johnella Boynton
Johnella Boynton reports new federal rules and a Supreme Court decision ban racial discrimination in real estate sales. Ervin Luedtke urges using a qualification form to show compliance and protect listings. He notes a proposed constitutional amendment to cut state ad valorem taxes and offset local tax shifts.
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Johnella Boynton
Supreme Court
Texas Real Estate Association
Baytown
Luedtke
Humble Chief To Speak At Baytown Chamber Meeting
Frank Turpin manager of the Baytown Refinery of Humble Oil and Refining Co will present the program at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce weekly membership meeting Friday Turpin will present status projects and discuss refinery activities for the local business community.
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Frank Turpin
Baytown
Humble OF and Refining Co
Nixon Invading Wallace Strongholds In The South
Richard Nixon campaigns to win Southern voters by targeting Wallace states and avoids direct clash with the third party. He highlights dangers from Soviet power and China, argues for concrete programs, and jokes about Humphrey while urging support in Georgia Alabama Mississippi and other states. The Norfolk audience hears mixed cheers and boos as Nixon defends his stance.
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Richard M. Nixon
George C. Wallace
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Norfolk
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
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Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
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Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Maryland
Wallace Jr
Soviet Union
Fireworks Outlawed In Baytown Under New Fire Code
Baytonians face fines up to 200 dollars for shooting fireworks on private or public property as city adopts a fire prevention code. City Attorney says section allows prohibition citywide with permit requirements including a 1000 dollar bond and proof of financial responsibility. Fireworks may be seized without permit and licensed operators must meet state fire marshal standards.
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State Executive Board
Ron Lennard
Bill Laughlin
Fritz Lanham
Baytown
Laugh- Nin
Fire Department
Negro Senior At Sterling Scores High
Ralph Wilkins a Sterling High School senior is among about 100 semi finalists in a National Achievement Scholarship program for outstanding Negro students. He ranks in the top 25 percent of his class and follows a strong academic plan in mathematics science Spanish and choir with notable achievements in speech and forensics.
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Ralph Wilkins
Sterling High School
Wilkins
Sammie Lee Wilks
McNair
Winnie Brown
Sterling
Saturday Dance at Knights of Columbus Hall
A Saturday dance will be held from pm to 1 am at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Music will be by Gi Baca's Orchestra. Attendees are asked to dress semi-formal.
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Knights of Columbus
Gi Baca
Fee Dispute Over Mobile Home Park Hookups Settled
Woodburn officials adjusted the hookup charge for an 86 unit Senior Estates mobile home park after finding an overlooked ordinance. The initial bill of 5626 was raised to 6450, prompting protest from George Brice, president of Senior Estates Inc.
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Woodburn, Ore
George Brice
Senior Estates, Inc
Senior Estates
Woodburn
Bloodiest Fight Since Revolution Rages in Mexico City
Mexico City witnessed the bloodiest clash of the student rebellion as snipers and troops fought at an antigovernment rally. Hospitals report 2 dead, officials say up to 30 killed and dozens wounded. more than 100 injured at area clinics. IOC meets to assess impact on the nine day countdown to the 1968 Olympics. Military sources report pockets of resistance in Tlato1co area. reports of bodies at Social Security Hospital.
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Mexico City
1 &M
International Olympic Committee
Fernando Garza
Tlatelolco
el Universal
Social Security Hospital
Marcelino Garcia Barra“gan
Dayton Couple Searches Nationwide for Missing Bobby Lott
The Dayton couple, F. H. and his wife, relentlessly search for 16 year old Bobby Lott who disappeared from home September 1. They have driven to Mississippi and Tennessee and were once alerted to a possible sighting near Ward Road extension in Baytown. Bobby is small about 100 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes, carrying two suitcases and a right wrist scar. anyone with info should contact Baytown Police or Dayton Mont Belvieu.
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F. H. Lott
Bobby
Lotts
Mississippi
Tennessee
Baytown
Ward Road
Sun
Mont Belvieu
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