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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1968
Page
1
A testimonial dinner for newly appointed Judge W N Bil Blanton, former Harris County Democratic chairman, is planned for Tuesday night at the Rice Hotel with Vice President Hubert Humphrey expected to attend.
Partly cloudy and warm through Saturday with lows from the low 70s to the mid 30s. Galveston tides show highs at 5 am and 4 pm and lows at 10 36 am and 10 42 pm.
Clyde M Harper seeks a photo. Denis Reineke praised for ideas. Joe Hughes out early. Rosa Adela Lopez Santibanez Zuckerman visiting from Mexico City. Vivian Leach stitching. Pansy Mattingly retired. Vincent Romberg and Bill Barnett bound for University of Texas. John Dennis Shearer without a wave. John and Lorene Fox visit on a rainy night. James Ellis up early to collect mail. Marilyn Linder arrives by smaller conveyance. Marie Miller pens a poem on spray cans and misused products. Elaine Fusilier may be home soon from Rockglen Hospital wearing a neck brace for months after a car wreck.
Baytown officials proposed tying West Chambers County sewage disposal with Baytown to curb Cedar Bayou pollution from subdivision growth. The public hearing on air and water pollution, led by the state study committee chaired by Criss Cole, discussed regional concerns including US Steel and Houston Lighting and Power developments and possible Trinity Bay issues.
Louisville Courier Journal cites a reliable source saying former Kentucky Governor A B Chandler, aged 70, will become George Wallace's running mate. Announcement expected Tuesday in Washington. Chandler, a two time governor and former U S Senator, declines comment but leaves name in speculation.
The school board awarded Northshore Heating Co. a 159700 contract to air condition Cedar Bayou Junior School and proceed with chilled water systems for four other schools. Architects say chilled water is cheaper and safer than direct expansion, with cost savings of 110000 over two years. The halt on bids is lifted and the Cedar Bayou bid includes extra tonnage for an addition.
Lee College will offer for the first time a world literature course designated English 317 in the fall. Professor Philip Dignam will teach the class Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 1:50 am, with material spanning Greek classics to the early Renaissance. The course transfers to senior college as sophomore English credit, and registration runs September 11 to 12 with extended hours to accommodate students.
Baytown Evening Optimist Club launches Respect for Law with the Wanted Alive phase urging motorists to slow in school zones. A committee led by Lester Alford promotes the safety roster featuring Trey Brooks as a symbol. The program unfolds at a 7 p.m. meeting and ties to a broad community activity calendar.
Candidates for the school board drew for places on the October 5 ballot at the board meeting. Position 5 includes Dr. George L. Walmsley Febian Greenwell, Position 6 lists Kim Choate Jr. Sam Alford Glenn Lippman, Position 7 features F. Philip Dignam AbeM. Simon D. Paul Parkinson. Absentee voting runs from September 16 to October 1.
Four applications for structures in navigable waters near Baytown were filed with the Galveston District Corps of Engineers. Humble Oil and Refining seeks a fireboat and utility boat facility and a wharf extension. Humble Pipe Line requests pipelines under Scott Bay and Cedar Bayou. Public protests due by Sept. 18.
Charles Tew, 34, a murder suspect linked to the September 1 slayings of Lula Pearl Smith and her parents in Liberty County, escaped from Liberty County jail between 3 and 10 p.m. Wednesday. Sheriff W. P. Rose said a statewide alert was issued and a 20 mile radius search launched while defense attorneys seek a psychiatric evaluation.
Lt Gov Preston Smith declares he will not let party loyalty bind his gubernatorial bid. National Cotton Council chief economist cites low cotton supply challenging market gains against synthetics. Senator Muskie plans a San Antonio visit with a 1000-strong Democratic reception. Nixon to launch Texas campaign with a rally in Houston. McCarthy supporters seek fourth party slots despite his removal from some ballots.
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