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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1968
Page
2
Harris County hosts the grand opening of the Humphrey Muskie headquarters at 30 Travis Houston from 4 to 3 pm Sunday. The Astroworld Divintand Band and mariachis perform. Refreshments will be served.
Ten year old Eddy D. Cox of 14 Lafayette was struck by a car while riding his bicycle at 5 30 p m Friday at East Defoe and Lafayette. He was taken to Baytown Hospital by private car and released. The driver Lyndon Wayne Mallory of 13065 Memorial Drive remained at the scene. Patrolman P C Mellagh investigated. TOPS Texas City No 13 will host an area recognition day for TOPS clubs Monday at 7 p m in the Nessler Civic Center Texas City. All interested persons invited.
Mr and Mrs J E Bud Blackburn announce the birth of a son named Michael Lee at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital at 5 pm Friday Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J E Blackburn and Mr and Mrs Howard McGee both of Baytown The Blackburns reside at 1306 Memorial Drive They have one other child Blackburn co owns B B Office Supply Inc of Baytown with Herb Boggess.
A friendly black male Labrador retriever described as good with children must find a new home. Contact Mrs. M. W. Smith at 427-5173 or visit 270 Lynchburg Cedar-Bayou Road to arrange adoption.
Moose, an Iraqi student with Iraq Petroleum Co., describes 550 miles of pipelines and a 50 million ton annual flow. He notes Iraq is about half Texas in size with eight million people, borders five nations, and values American friendships for better understanding amid oil industry ties. He misses family back home and jokes about not rushing home due to a 17 hour flight. Hook 'em Horns.
Sun Spots PWP coffee runs 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 114 Lazy Lane for parents without partners. Invites interested persons to call 44 5441 or 47 9831 or 427-2927. Army PFC Goron D. Hott Pauli, son of Mr and Mrs Dorsey S Hoffpaule of 208 Kettering, assigned to Airborne Division in Vietnam as rifleman.
Moore argues a Houston Baytown premiere would boost hellfighters box office and draw large crowds during the six week Baytown shoot. Local interest spiked as cars lined highways to watch fire scenes and stars like John Wayne drew praise. Baytown’s first world premiere could attract regional attendance and higher gross.
Judge Hofheinz noted a national forum free of charge and acknowledged equal time rules require matched airing for presidential candidates. He said he is not bound by equal time provisions and has not invited George Wallace, stating the debate is appropriately between the candidates of the two major parties.
Two patients admitted to Gulf Coast hospital with room assignments noted. Mrs Ella Urknett listed at 2500 Clyde, Room 18. Mrs Helen Cox listed at 4520 Hemlock, Room 204.
Optimists Wil Stamp Bicycles Baytowm Optimists will stamp bicycles with serial numbers from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Lamar Elementary School and Horace Mann Junior School. Police Sgt. Ron Cooper, project chairman, says the event aims to identify bicycles when stolen or lost and to help owners recover them.
In New York Nixon said top officials press for a possible bombing halt or ceasefire soon. Reports align with North Vietnamese terms demanding a front presence, while Thieu reportedly requires National Liberation Front representation at the Hanoi table for any peace talks.
Household goods valued at 87 were taken from 23 W Gulf between Wednesday and Friday, police said. The owner Mrs Ruby Stovall reported entry by breaking a front living room window. Stolen items include 12 pairs of sheets and pillow cases, six crystal glasses, a small China tea set, two table cloths, several cups and saucers, and a white cut glass vase.
A year-old McNair man was killed at 2 15 am Saturday on Crosby Lynchburg Road. Bobby Ray Williams of 7731 North Perry, an Armco Steel employee, was pinned after his car ran off the road at 11 50 pm Friday. State Patrol officer Jim Garrett said excessive speed caused the crash into a concrete culvert, flipping the car upright. No passengers or other vehicles were involved. Williams was taken to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Funeral services will be announced by Walker Funeral Home. He was a 1952 Carver High School graduate and lived with his parents Mr and Mrs Monson Williams and brother Charles Williams.
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