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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1967
Page
1
Taxpayers in the Lee College District head to the polls Saturday to decide two measures. A 5.15 million bond issue and an elevated tax ceiling are on the ballot, shaping funding for district projects. Local officials urge turnout.
Howell was moved to the Specialties Division of Humble's Baytown Refinery and promoted to night superintendent after previously serving as chief operator in Light Ends. In Baytown news, Parents' Night will be at Baytown Junior School at 7 pm with refreshments in the cafeteria. Flower Show committee meets at Ken Personaire's office to plan the Civic Center grand opening. Weather outlook calls for a cooler Friday with 60s to mid 30s. Voter information notes that only registered voters taxed in Lee College and school districts may vote. polling is at all 13 precincts from 7 am to 7 pm. Lee College board supports two bond proposals totaling 31.5 million for North Campus development and existing facility upgrades. The 1966 bond shortfall caused by planning and inflated costs prompts an increase in the tax rate from 14 to 40 cents per $100, though only a few cents may be needed next year. Regents warn inflation and facility limits may force enrollment restrictions if the propositions fail, with potential overflow by 1978. Sam Bramlett urges Baytown residents to vote, stressing the bond and taxing authority are crucial to Lee College’s future.
Around around Troop 1732 of Lamar School toured The Sun office with leaders Mrs. Joe Roeder and Mrs. Donna Huron and directors Judy Woods. Publicity efforts highlighted San Jacinto Elementary School carnival set for 5 p.m. Friday on school grounds. Ada McFarland prefers cookies for servicemen overseas if a square quick chocolate drink is available. Mrs. Wotipka of Highlands sews custom gym suits for her daughter. Mary Lou Nahas takes on a new assignment. Harald Wenckens questions if a reporter will add the c in his name. Mrs. Britt shares a shrimp and squash casserole recipe, with a Cook Book due Nov. 17 in the regular paper. Lelia Bloodgood returns from a song trip. Madeline Beavely bakes an apple blossom cake for fall. Lili Rowe shares a Scotch cake and samples are sent. Jo Hinkie pairs two names from Little Women for the new baby.
Taxpaying voters may cast ballots in Saturday's LC bond election at listed polling sites. Precinct numbers appear on voter registration certificates and include Alamo Elementary David G Burnet Highlands Elementary Courtesy Ford Ashbel Smith Firemen's Recreation Hall Baytown Junior School Stephen F Austin San Jacinto Elementary W B Travis W G Carver James Bowie Harlem Elementary.
Texas City enters Friday’s 7 30 p m game with a 6 0 mark and 20 South Zone rating after a 12 339 victory over Baytown’s Ganders. Quarterback Mike Drake leads a potent attack with Ken Gritta and Maurice Mascorzy in the backfield as the Stingarees chase the South Zone title against Sterling.
The Robert E. Lee Band will perform at halftime during the Pasadena game, featuring a triangle formation, slide drill sequences by three groups forming two changes and a square, then V formations and zigzag file drills. They will play Glory of the Trumpets and Born Free, with Lee Brigadier twirlers and honorary second lieutenants named.
Probable Texas City defense starters include Rocky Simon le Williams Arriola Stark Jaworski Bo Anders J. B. Fitch John Staggs Jones Mascarro and Bruce Smith as safety.
Harris County Hospital District board promised Baytonians it would seek to resume financial support for the Baytown Health League Clinic at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. The board will study legal issues that led to withdrawing funding after the Harris County Attorney ruled drug provision and cash allotments to a private-run clinic were illegal.
In a Berkeley campus speech about 1,000 people heard Minnesota Democrat McCarthy call for the quiet resignation of Secretary of State Dean Rusk. He urged top Democrats to oppose President Johnson in the 1963 primaries unless there is significant improvement in the Vietnam war picture. The remarks drew standing applause.
The Lee College Board of Regents moved to form the Lee College Foundation to handle gifts and grants. Trustees will use a bank trust department as corporate trustee and file for state foundation status with a $325 fee. incorporators must be 21 and residents of Texas. Sam Stamiet, board president, called it a step toward engaging local people and companies for financial growth. The board also approved faculty fringe benefits changes allowing part time staff to be paid by hours taught and to participate in Texas Teacher Retirement and Social Security, while excluding other full-time fringe benefits. the change aims to align with state rules.
California Governor Ronald Reagan projects a candidate image while denying any bid for the presidency. He says fundraisers fund the party, not his own campaign, and stresses his focus on California politics. A dinner at the Rice Hotel Grand Ballroom drew a large crowd of supporters seeking autographs as Reagan spoke for about 46 minutes.
City Council Thursday night authorized a committee to study council policies improvements communications understanding and mutual cooperation between the city council administration and city departments. Mayor Seaborn Cravey chaired the group as did Coun Kelley and Albert Fanestiel with Pat Ballito resignations and suspensions noted. The mayor broadened the assignment to include all departments. Walker and others questioned the value of a single committee for the police department while Ball preferred separate panels per department. A one day meeting with department heads and the city manager was proposed with a report likely by the next meeting.
New York AP reports Governor John Connally of Texas told about 1,000 supporters that the Vietnam War will end sooner if critics stop encouraging Hanoi. He warned withdrawal would betray pledges, undermine East Asia policy, and shake allies’ confidence in current and future treaties while labeling the war limited and urging use of all U.S. power.
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