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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
2
A Lee College Board of Regents meeting showcases a fixed income group opposing a bond tax with pleas about retiree burdens. The editorial argues proportionate taxation supports education and community benefits, asserting the bond's cost equals a loaf of bread monthly for a $15,000 home.
The Census Bureau announced the 200 millionth American was born at 10 01 a.m. Houston time at Memorial Baptist Hospital. Joseph Alan Williams weighed 9 pounds 15 ounces. His parents Joe and Carolyn Williams called him normal and happy as hospital officials and community leaders marked the milestone.
Dr. Charles P. Pitts will be inaugurated as president of Dallas Baptist College in a Saturday ceremony held in the new $500,000 Kenneth E. Burg Building. Investiture by Dr. E. N. Jones of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, with Dr. Carey Croneis of Rice University delivering the inaugural address. Howard Payne College president Dr. Guy D. Newman will speak at a luncheon. Board chairman David T. Shirey will preside.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local feature story about Lee Lantern and Reese, but the readable content is too incomplete to determine persons, places, or event details with certainty. The item appears to be a brief community note or column fragment.
The Miser premieres at Alley Theatre in period costume with Tom Toner in the title role and Bella Jarrett Suzanne Anderson Lillian Evans and Trent Jenkins in supporting parts Reservations are listed with JA 2 1045 Meanwhile Tony Rome Rosie The Taming of the Shrew Reflections in a Golden Eye Far From the Madding Crowd are screening at local theatres including Brunson Majestic and Gulfgate Meyerland Northline River Oaks and Windsor venues with stars Frank Sinatra Rosalind Russell Elizabeth Taylor Marlon Brando Julie Christie Terrence Stamp Peter Finch Alan Bates and others.
A critical critique highlights racial discrimination against American Indians, noting poverty and poor living conditions on reservations. The piece argues government policy past and present keeps Indians marginalized, urges genuine aid and self determination, and condemns exploiting culture for tourism.
Bill Cosby signs with Coca Cola for a nightly five minute all Cosby radio program to air on Top Forty stations in 50 cities starting Monday January 15 1968. The show will feature Cosby alone or with Frank Buxton and include segments Spooky Stories Animal Interviews and Oh WOW aimed at teenagers.
A drive in weekend feature presented a dusk to dawn run of classic horror films. The narrator recalls the chilling thrill of Frankenstein Dracula and Werewolf recreations and notes the oldies delivered genuine fright while today’s ghouls feel tamer.
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