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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1968
Page
2
Lee College officials restrict campus facilities during Lyceum assemblies prompting student sit in and bridge games in the corridor. Dean of Student Life cites an unwritten rule banning card playing outside the student union. Most students support keeping facilities open and want varied topics to boost attendance.
The text argues that ego and selfishness fuel racism, political discord, and intergenerational clashes. It contends the root cause is the "me first" mentality, masked as survival, which leads to exploitation, riots, and wars. It calls for genuine concern for others to heal divisions.
The Lee Lantern weekly publication credits Crispin James as editor and Ken Bunting as sports editor with Paul Petropolis as features editor. Other staff include Larry Gordon, Bob Comeaux in advertising and business and photographers Ken Bunting, Terry Smith, and Bob Comeaux.
The Scalphunters with Burt Lancaster opens at Brunson Theatre with Shelley Winters Telly Savalas and Ossie Davis as a literate slave. A Stranger in Town with Tony Anthony and Frank Wolf at Cinema I Northline Meyerland Gulfgate, recalling Fistful of Dollars with torture scenes. Gone with the Wind continues at Inter state Ower Theatre. reservations JA 3-7301. 2001: A Space Odyssey at Windsor Cinerama with psychedelic sights. tickets via office mail or Foley’s and Weingarten’s. Simon and Garfunkel perform April 28 at Music Hall Houston at 8 p.m.. Houston Ticket Service on sale. The Andy Williams Show runs April 30 at the Coliseum with Osmond Brothers and Peter Nero. tickets $3.50 to $7.50. reserve at CA 8-0006.
In Austin Texas IRS official R L Phinney announced a new yellow Form 1040-X to simplify amending 1967 income tax returns. The form speeds refunds by letting taxpayers correct only the erroneous portions and provide related information, with supplies available at local IRS offices.
The Lee College Rodeo Club hosts its annual barbecue in the LC cafeteria on Friday April 26 from 430 to 700 PM. Plates are 150 each and include barbecued beef beans and slaw. Tickets available from Delton Goodin and Bob Wright.
The PTK event continued with a Stage Band performance for delegates of PTK on Tuesday. A luncheon in the Rice Hotel grand ballroom capped the afternoon. Miss America 1966 Mrs Wilson spoke as a guest. Wednesday focused on the awards banquet with Dr Harry Ransom urging delegates to engage in society to further their goals.
The Barometer at Galveston Community College lists 1887 nurse duties from floor cleaning to lamp care and strict conduct rules. A five year faithful service earns four cents extra daily if hospital debts are clear, while protests over Vietnam poll results at Oregon State University show students predicting a long war and mixed views on policy.
Several Lee College students establish the Don Yarborough for Governor headquarters at 222 East Texas Avenue. It is the only state headquarters run and funded entirely by students. They plan to staff precincts and operate a Saturday sound track to greet voters on May 4. Names include Steve Goodson Gary Smith Darlene Stovall Larry Gordon Bob McHenry Ken Bunting Bob Comeaux Mike Braun Scott Townsend Don Linscomb Bill Martin Steve Holmes Crispin James Phyllis Bayer Mike Center Brian Seeger.
The YMCA Offers directory lists room reservations numbers and sleeping room counts for each Y. It promotes YMCA stays as clean hospitable and inexpensive. The Directory costs 2 and is available from Alan Tuck Associates Union NJ.
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