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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1965
Page
1
Baytown Police Association charges off duty policing by auxiliaries cuts into regular pay. City Manager Lanham says he is studying the issue after receiving the letter. Officials note scheduling and fairness concerns while reserves handle extra assignments.
Baytown Kiwanis Club expects about 190 080 apples Monday two days earlier than planned for its annual apple sale. Kiwanis president Bert Alert warns pushers of the early arrival as club members invite the public.
Gulf Coast Hospital patient Pete McAlister expected to be home soon. Frank Boyle visits La Porte Chamber lunch. Martha Hodges, Sterling Municipal librarian, introduced with fanfare. Perry promotes apple sales while Al Johnson distributes recipes. Theo Wilbern recalls Holy Land travel. Baytown guests from Dallas and Houston attend. Tommy Seales’ dog Goldye at home recovering from major surgery.
Bobby Sutpron reports Houston Chamber of Commerce aims for the National Accelerator Laboratory site near Baytown. Baytown area land donated by Humble Oil and Refining Co. would host a 30 square mile facility adjacent to Ellington Field, potentially six times larger than current accelerators. Houston is among 30 to 35 sites still under consideration from 200 possible locations.
Deposits in the three Baytown banks reach 47.8 million on Oct 13, with a total across nine area banks near 366.6 million. Figures reported to the State Banking Commission show an overall rise from Oct 1, 1964, and include banks such as Citizens First National Peoples State La Porte Bayshore Clear Creek Channelview Highlands Crosby and Crosby State.
The Freeport Ganders defeat Brazosport Exporters 7 to 6, snapping a 39 game streak by BRAZOSPORT. Dwight Denson fumbles twice and Greg Oliver leads late drives but the Ganders seize a third quarter fumble recovery and edge ahead, sealing the upset as momentum shifts in the district clash.
Joe Reyer, 21, named news editor with Tay lor High School and UTX ties. Air Force veteran who worked at Big Spring Daily Herald Corpus Christi Caller Times and Austin American Statesman. Stay Nolen, 20 years’ photo experience, joins from Gastonia Gazette with prior Army service and sharp sports photography.
New York AP report notes rising resistance to the draft amid U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Edward Hanna calls for Justice Department probe into anti-draft activity. Two men charged with burning draft cards amid a new wave of dissent. A California college student wounded after a protest. David Miller, 22, Syracuse, faces transfer to New York on draft card destruction charges. Roger Lew of Fremont planned to burn his card at a San Jose rally.
Chambers County stands among few in Texas with no outstanding debt since 1963 after paying off a 1964 bond issue. County auditor Floyd Williams notes funds for the final payment came the prior year. Judge Oscar Nelson says current needs include courthouse repairs and possible financing from current funds, with no plans to renew bond proposals totaling about $1 million for roads and facilities. The county operates at a low tax rate, assessed at 16 percent of value, with 1965 rate at 1.07 per $100 and a general fund cap of 80 cents.
Baytown plans a two year program to replace rusty and legible street markers. Police Chief Mann aims to complete the replacements within a year but exact timing depends on surveying the city. An intensive effort began over a year ago with additional funds this year. A new street striping machine is budgeted and aluminum signs are now standard, reducing time spent on signs.
Washington AP The 89th Congress with large Democratic majorities pushed major laws in its first session. It included a $6.5 billion Social Security health program for seniors, expanded education aid for disadvantaged children, Voting Rights changes in the South, and immigration easing. It also funded regional disease centers and grants for arts programs. The session also raised Social Security benefits and enacted broad education and civil rights measures.
City sports commissioner Ben Finney unveiled a plan to crown Shea Stadium with a 9 million dollar glass dome, adding 15 000 seats and raising dome height to 268 feet and diameter to 745 feet. The project would surpass Astrodome dimensions, using tempered glass to reduce glare and require 60 to 80 days for engineering approval.
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