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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1966
Page
1
Neighborhood Girl Scouts will meet at 9 39 a m Friday at Ashbel Smith Scout House. Mrs Jim Carpenter said all troop leaders and committee members are urged to attend.
JQ Ann Mitchell reaches sweet sixteen with a Tuesday birthday. Ann Wismer a Stephens College student travels to Austin for Texas Arkansas. George Godfrey eyes test flunks a reporter. Ben Foster joins 4-H, notes family members Rusty and Buddy. Jo Ann Kelley, Margie Johnson, Bertie Carpenter, Roger Ward, Brunella Laughin, Louise Wilson, Mrs. Robert Hester, Mrs. Bill Sherman, Betty Broyles, Stephen Linscott appear in light offbeat items across the community. Neola is featured in early morning television viewing.
In the Mekong Delta, about 3,500 South Vietnamese troops clash with an estimated 1,000 Viet Cong amid Cabinet resignations that deepen the Saigon government crisis. Viet Cong forces shoot down three U.S. Huey helicopters and damage others, while U.S. aircraft respond with Skyraiders, Super Sabres, and B 32 bombers. The unrest follows years of North Vietnamese dominance in Saigon and concerns over corruption and a police state.
Baytown merchants join The Baytown Sun for Harvest Days with mystery gifts worth hundreds of dollars. Registration runs in participating stores with store drawings and presentation on Saturday October 29. The Sun issue October 27 notes nonparticipating merchants.
Rebekah Lodge 34 will host a rummage sale from Wednesday through Saturday at 162781 Market in Channelview. A pick up service for donated items is available by calling GL 69471.
At the United Nations General Assembly United States Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg urged North Vietnam to spell out actions if U S air attacks halt. He said Washington favors a time schedule for phased withdrawal and immediate talks toward a political solution with deescalation steps tied to North Vietnamese compliance.
Bulletin from Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee dropped a quick benefit increase plan for this Congress. Chairman Wilbur D Mills said Social Security will be the panel’s first order of business when the new Congress convenes in January.
A glass door at Ross Sterling High School was broken Tuesday night when a bottle was thrown, causing about $50 in damage according to Bay Town police.
The Associated Press reports both campaigns for the U.S. Senate race in Texas swing through South Texas amid mutual digs. Waggoner Carr argues Democrats gain, while John Tower predicts desperation as election day nears. Absentee voting starts today in Texas and runs through election day.
Baytonians woke to 48 degrees at 6 am Wednesday, five degrees above the date’s record low. Forecasters expect several cool nights over the next four days as two low pressure systems pass through Texas and South Georgia. Clear skies bring drier air and lower night temperatures while daytime highs rise slowly.
Jersey cow valued at 200 found shot seven times with a .22 rifle Monday in the north pasture of the Busch Ranch off Decker Drive in front of the Tower. Owner Hance Busch told Baytown Police he found another cow killed earlier near Park Street.
President Johnson arrived in Wellington after a stop in Pago Pago and a massive Honolulu sendoff. Thousands cheered in New Zealand capital while dissenters waved placards along the motorcade route. Johnson, flanked by Lady Bird, plans talks on Asia and Vietnam amid hopes of stronger ties with allies.
Arthur F. Thomson, 49, a Houston attorney and accountant, was shot dead in his Memorial area home early today. His wife Virginia telephoned an attorney and stated, I’m sorry to bother you, but I just killed my husband.
United Fund drive leaders set 4 40 p m Thursday for the first report meeting in the basement of Citizens Bank to review accounting and plans. Coates urged all division chairmen to attend to help reach the final goal of 205 039 and finish the campaign this month. Smaller accounts often decide success, he said, noting Ethylene Unit Gulf Olefin, Normal Alpha Olefin Plant, Cedar Bayou Jenior High cafeteria workers Harlem Elementary and DeZavala School reached 106 percent this week.
Baytown's Selective Service Board sent 121 men for service and 340 for medical exams this month with a larger November call expected. Ten busloads departed for Houston for disbursement to armed services training camps and for examinations. Officials and community leaders attended the send-off on West Defoe Street. Inductees included Roger L. Fullen and others from Baytown and nearby communities such as Crosby, La Porte, Channelview, Highlands, and Pasadena.
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