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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
1
PReers Boy Bitten Danny Blakemore was bitten by a small dog on Sheridan Lane. The boy's father Jack Blakemore says if the dog is not found, Danny may need painful shots. Call 427-6321 with any information.
Dr Arvera Griffin may be in Nacogdoches but Baytown remains in her heart. Friends report a pop visit as she sews a Sterling Star costume. Clyde Smith enjoys an early breakfast before a fishing trip. Dub Ward vacations while Rick Wickman is mistaken for a student. Glenn Vickery joins United Fund drive. Dub Rogers eyes a loaded furniture truck. Kemp Kemplay mentions a tip. Mayor Cravey makes an early call on a news item. Neel Richardson learns what it’s like to sit in the judge’s seat.
Mexico City faced tense quiet after student riots that left at least 27 dead, hundreds wounded, and 1,000 to 1,500 arrested. Armored troops patrolled as snipers hid in apartments near the Olympic area, while three streetcars were burned near Aztec Stadium ahead of the Olympic soccer games.
CHANNELVIEW voters head to polls Saturday for a joint Channelview school trustees and San Jacinto College board of regents election. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at DeZavala Elementary Gym and Channelview High School shop. Position 1 features Ronald Allen Marvin Lorfing and Eugene Tompkins. Incumbent Loward Barr did not seek re election.
Mexico City witnesses the 19th Olympiad face a split image of youth vigor and student unrest as IOC leader Avery Brundage asserts the Games will proceed on schedule despite a fatal campus gun battle. Brundage, amid talks with Mexican authorities, promises peaceful arrival of the Olympic flame and uninterrupted competitions beginning October 12.
Gary Wooten, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Chris Wooten of Baytown, is a UH sophomore music major teaching trumpet, part of a varsity jazz band and a brass sextet formed for classical works. He toured Astroworld with the Across the Border Band, boosted by fans at the Spanish Pavilion. due to school pressures, he reduced the schedule, yet remains active in music projects and plans further performances.
A Bi7 bomber from Minot Air Force Base crashed and burned 12 miles northeast of Minot early today. At least two crew members survived, with two walking to the farmer's house for aid, while four others were unaccounted for. Survivors reported an engine failure and that they used ejection mechanisms to escape. The craft was still burning hours after the crash.
Street battles between students and police escalate in Lima after the military ousted President Fernando Belaunde Terry. Police fired on crowds, at least one student killed, photographers arrested, cars damaged, and tear gas used as Gen. Juan Velasco leads a new government formed by army navy and air force chiefs. Ousted ministers call for citizen resistance while opposition media denounces the coup.
Led by Lt Debbie Johnson the Lee Brigadier twirlers perform a two baton routine at halftime of the Gander Rayburn game Friday. The group features Detise Wier Janie Head Jeannine Clark Helen Hefner Jeanette Esquivel Cathy Eichelberger Cynthia Evans Penny Stovall and Marsha Morris. The corps debuts Bugler's Holiday and follows with Eyes of Texas as a Step 2 maneuver. The Robert E Lee Band enters in wide formation then splits into two blocks and diamonds before forming a large X and ending with The Vedette.
Ross Sterling High School drum majors Sharon Arsement and Debby Krolczyk will lead the halftime drill at the Aldine game against MacArthur. The performance features Herb Alpert’s Work Song arrangement, silver costumes, and a marching display with diamond and triad formations. Buses depart at 5 p.m. with volunteer chaperones.
Washington reports the House reversed its stance to allow government use of federal money withheld from segregated schools. The initial rider on the health education bill was removed, enabling the funding cutoff to apply to school segregation.
A brisk cool front reached Baytown at dawn Friday bringing ideal football weather by Friday night and cooler conditions Saturday morning. Thursday tied a record with 93 degrees at 3:30 p.m., the highest for that date since 1956, according to the U.S. Weather Bureau in Houston.
Between 6 500 and 7 500 voters are set to cast ballots in the first October trustee elections. Incumbent Dr. George Walmsley or Fabian Green will hold Position 5. Races for Positions 6 and 7 feature Jim Choate Jr. Abe Simon and incumbent Sam Alford plus Glenn Lippman and Dignam. Absentee votes numbered 135. showers forecast may damp turnout. Supt. Gentry is not facing removal. See vote page.
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