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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1968
Page
2
AR by Phil Pastoret discusses price rises and cost cutting in cigarette rolling, noting over 12 billion by hand last year and a much larger figure in a more successful effort. The piece also poses a question about why legal documents are called briefs, reflecting on terminology.
Funeral services for 59 year old Elizabeth V Harding of 144 James Lane Highlands will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Earthman Highlands Chapel. She died Monday morning at 7 30. She was a member of Highlands Methodist Church. The Rev Mark Lewis and the Rev John J Heaton will officiate. Burial will be at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include son Steven Harding of Highlands six brothers and six sisters. Pallbearers listed.
Humphrey framed the race as a trust test between the president and the people. He accused Nixon of avoiding public debate and relying on Madison Avenue ads, warning against Agnew as a risky successor. He urged federal action to cut unemployment through expanded public sector jobs and emergency legislation.
In Cockeysville Maryland the American flag may be raised again at the local post office after two years. U S Rep Clarence D Long said the Post Office Department will move the flagpole away from power lines that blocked hoisting the flag.
Nixon faced hecklers in a Pittsburgh speech during Halloween week as campaign aides released polls showing him ahead in eight key states. He dismissed polls, urged law and order, and mocked demonstrators with gestures while supporters drowned out protesters.
The Commerce deadline and Chambers County Commissioner Court will host a luncheon with Highway Commission Chairman Kultgen as principal speaker. He will inspect the proposed loop route between Baytown Highway 14 and Chambers County 1406, including a new Cedar Bayou crossing. About 18 reservations have been made for a College Station bus delegation to a state highway hearing on the proposed Inop Navy. The Baytown map of the loop will be shown at the luncheon and used in the hearing presentation.
President notes seminars will be noncredit and open to graduate and undergraduate students. Cooper describes the seminars as unparalleled opportunities for students and faculty. Johnson previously favored small group teaching. UT is spending $12 million on the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Institute of Public Affairs, set to open in 1970.
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital added three physicians to its active staff after medical staff recommendation and board approval. Dr. Eugene Pratt otorhinolaryngology Dr. Herbert Duke Jr urology and Dr. Paul Ledbetter internal medicine and cardiology were welcomed at the monthly board meeting. Administrator Dan Brown reported on phase two of the expansion including fourth floor and main building entrance upgrades and noted a tax notice from Baytown for lend and improvements with a total valuation of 929930 and a 13855 payment. The hospital seeks tax exemption rights as a church-related institution.
Senator McCarthy announced his endorsement of Hubert Humphrey, criticizing Richard Nixon on domestic policy and foreign tensions. He praised Humphrey as better suited to address domestic needs and reduce arms racing but criticized Humphrey’s political reform stance as insufficient. McCarthy said many supporters had chosen their votes, while he prepared his own decision.
Wallace chalked up large pro Wallace crowds despite Gallup polls showing his support dropping from 20 to 11 percent. Police removed two Negroes after a shoving incident in Hannonville and three in Beaumont while another protester in Quincy was escorted out. He accused the press of underestimating crowds and criticized reported unrest, saying his movement remains strong despite press criticisms.
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled a law requiring statewide residency for a Congress candidate unconstitutional. It holds that candidates may live anywhere in the state and seek office from either of the two districts, marking the first year the state uses two districts after previously voting at large.
Trustees debated legality and timing of a private meeting to discuss Ford's garbage contract. Ford requested a private hearing. some members questioned legality, while others supported a closed session. Ford previously held a two year 1967 contract. new bids later, and no action on continuing or terminating the original agreement.
The board grappled with approving a combination of purchase and confirmation forms. Lippman sought to untable his previous motion, but confusion over proper procedure left several trustees uncertain which motion faced a vote. President Opryshek urged clarity while planning to hear Sherron at the January meeting if centralizing purchasing proceeds.
Lee College releases a November events calendar including basketball scrimmages at Sam Houston State and Lamar Tech, Greek Week, Lyceum lecture by Dr Phillip Hoffman of the University of Houston, film series, dance events, a Governors panel workshop, and multiple Rebels basketball games against Concordia, College of the Mainland, Angelina College, and SW Christian College with holidays noted.
In a Pasadena rally Agnew defended the Nixon Agnew ticket asserting law and order and blasting Times accusations as libel. He criticized Humphrey a home duel invitation and predicted a tough debate with Nixon possibly facing stall tactics. Also on hand were Walter Blaney Nancy Palm and Robert Mosbacher.
The notes claim James Buchanan was the only bachelor president. A hippopotamus can stay underwater up to 30 minutes. Tchaikovsky rated the Sixth Symphony highly. Babe Ruth was nicknamed the Sultan of Swat.
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