The Baytown Sun from Baytown, Texas • Page 1

Tfce Baytowi 8m Invites MR. AND MRS. CHARLES PANKEY Good For Two Tickets What Pretexted At The Bnuuon Theater Box Office This Pass Good Through Feb.5 Now Showing "LITTLE FAUSS AND BIG HALSY" YOUR HOME NEWSPAPER OVER 50,000 READERS EVERY DAY Vfol. 49, No. 102 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 422-8302 Monday, January 25, 1971 BAYTOWN, TEXAS, 77520 Ten Cents For Copy Blue-Ribbon Panel To Deal With Texas' Coastal Resources BY ALAN ERWIN SUB Austin Bureau AUSTIN (Sp) The ecology drive to save the waters of Texas may mean more than the salvation of natural resources to residents of Texas coastal towns such as Bay town.

A blue-ribbon committee of water and coastal resources experts created by Texas Gov. Preston Smith calls for creation of a new state authority to deal with interests and goals for the state's coastal zone, A concern for pollution of such resources apparently produced the spark that created the committee and the committee found not only pollution, but a potential gold mine. The committee's report, presented to the governor in Austin last week, vowed along with the governor "to make Texas the leading state in coas- tal and marine affairs." Dan S. Petty, a member of the governor's staff, chaired the committee, which found that Texas' coastline was making about $2 billion annually in revenue for the state and had the capacity to make that figure skyrocket. The committee's report reached the governor too late to be incorporated into his proposed budget for the 1972-73 biennium, but initial reaction on the part of the governor's staff indicate he will support the proposed agency.

Included in the proposed budget is an increase of nearly 21 per cent in the area of recreation, heavily concentrated along the coastline. The governor also proposed $4.2 million for tourist development, including a new state agency to assist localities in capitalizing on their potential tourist attractions. The budget must be acted on by the current session of the legislature. The state now has three separate groups working on development of the Texas Coast, which a Smith aide referred to as "the most underdeveloped in the nation except for Alaska." The already-mentioned advisory committee was appointed to study the status of the coast in respect to utilization of re- sources and environmental problems for the governor. House speaker Gus Mutscher appointed a House Interim Committee on Oceanography whose main function was to study the feasibility of an oceanographic institute for Texas.

This committee, charied by Rep. Ray Lemmon of Houston, apparently found the coast just as fascinating as the governor's committee. Speaker Mutscher told the Galveston Chamber of Commerce in a recent speech that the Texas coastline had a "tremendous economic future" and referred to Rep. Lemmon's committee as his crystal ball. In addition, Texas now has the Coastline Resources Management Program, a study of the coastal zone and the Gulf of Mexico created by a Senate Resolution during the 61st Session of the Legislature in 1969.

"This study is designed to result in an action program through which the state can preserve, protect and develop our coastal and marine environment for future generations of Texans," Gov. Smith said. In short, the past two years have produced a flurry of words and studies concerning the state. What will come of it? The first solid suggestion is the governor's advisory committee's recommendation that a state authority be established to channel all the diverse studies and plans into one single agency with authority to act or recommend legislation. Although the governor's immediate reaction he put out a press release which called the report an "import(See PANEL, Page 2) I 'OTS Charter Hearing THE PUBLIC IS invited to a hearing at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday on the city charter and various forms of municipal government. The City Charter Committee will hold the hearing to obtain views from citizens. TOPS Meeting JHGH HOPES TOPS fun night meeting has been changed from the Citizens National Bank meeting room to the Pecan Room at the Community Building. Weigh-in is at 6 p.m. Interested persons should contact Carolyn Gerza at 422-6827 for information.

Noble Grands PAST NOBLE Grand Club of the Rebekah Lodge will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the home Mrs. Lee Alexander. Officers will be elected for the new year. Library Friends ANNUAL MEETING of the Friends of Sterling Library will be heid at 7:30 p.m.

Monday at the library. Following the election of new officers, Mrs. Richard Halter will review the play "Forty Carats." Weather And Tides CONSIDERABLE MORNING cloudiness and fog with partly cloudy la the Baytown area weather forecast'' through Tuesday. Temperatures expected mid Ms to upper 70s. MORGAN'S POINT tides for Tuesday: Highs at 3:49 and 11:49 a.m.; lows at 3:37 a.m.

and 3:01 p.m. TUESDAY'S SUN will rise at 7: IS a.m. and set at 5:54 p.m. GROUND THAT'S CUBA Joy Ferreii who turns the ripe old age of 15 Tuesday Ask Cherri Laughlin about that old candle on the wall trick Mrs. O.

B. Lee looking pretty in a brown outfit Good to have Osie McDaniel back home after visiting with her daughter and family, the Ben Georges, in Ft. Worth. State Rep. Joe Allen of Baytown wonders what the smoke Is all about en route to Austin over the weekend until he learns his car engine is afire.

No one was injured. I Bridgett Brennan is home following surgery at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Carolyn Gerza always has 'some news Kathy Sobotik has her apartment decorated smartly Good to have an fearly morning call from Mrs. Bob Chase. STOLEN U.S. GOODS SOLD OPENLY SELLING STOLEN GOODS is a thriving business in South Vietnam and is carried on quite openly.

Here, women stack cans of Army rations in Da Nang's central marketplace. Fall Term Honors 50 Named Distiiiguished Scholars At Lee College Fifty students enrolled for full course loads were named distinguished scholars for the fall term at Lee College. Of this number, six had perfect grade point averages of 4.0, five had 3.9, seven had 3.8, eight had 3.7, 13 had 3.6 and 11 had 3.5. In addition, 70 part-time students achieved 4.0 averages! Among the full-time students with perfect averages were Judy Atkinson, Glenn Brake, Delane Cathriner, Gordon Combs, Janet Damuth and Mary Twardowski. Achieving 3.9 were Sharon Hair, Pamela Herring, Susan McPhail, Glenna Smith and Denise Trahan.

Those achieving 3.8 were Mary Attaway, George McCune, Geraldine Marston, Patricia Raymer, Doyal Reagan, Linda Roeder and Carol Todd. Achieving 3.7 were Arthur Bianchi, Pamela Brown, Terry Evans, Bruce Futrell, Joseph Richardson, Mary Warren, Laura White and Cynthia Wilson. Students with 3.6 were Margaret Bevel, Betty Elam, Janet Elrod, Michael Fanestiel, William Fitzhenry, Elizabeth Heineman, Annette Johnson, Jewel Laughlin, Robert Deputy Contracts To Get Trustee Attention Contracts of the school district's three current deputy superintendents are up for renewal at the school board's regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The board is to hold a closed session at 6:45 p.m.

prior to the public meeting to discuss the contracts, expected to be for new three-year terms. Board President Troy Peterson said he doubted that trustees will discuss the terms of Supt. Johnny Clark's contract, except in relation to the contracts of the deputies. Clark was given a new five-year contract by the board earlier this month, but its terms are still being negotiated. Other items on the agenda Monday night include approval of requisitions for five new 72- passenger buses, developing of plans for attending the National School Board Association meeting in Philadelphia April 3-6 and consideration of canceling or rescheduling of the Feb.

22 regular board No Service Charp PeoptesStattBank FJ.1.C. BAYTOWN PARTNERS 50 YEARS National Bank meeting because it conflicts with the annual American Association of School Administrators meeting. The board will also consider resignations and elections of new staff members and will also review school board policies. It is also expected to offer suggestions to be submitted to the Texas Association of School Boards executive committee McKinley, Penny Sharp, Jimmy Tarver, Virginia Wingate and Scottie Worden. Achieving 3.5 were Cynthia Atkins, John Boyd, Sharen Cason, Deborah Coleman, Pamela Corley, Phyllis Ewell, Leah Farley, Linda Hart, Verla Hausmann, Sandra Mitchell and Patricia Petrick.

The part-time students with 4.0 averages were Charles Ackley, Manuel Aguirre, Arthur Alban III, John Atkinson, Lewin Barber, Charles Bates, Julie Broussard, Ellen Brown, Wiley Butler, Gary Car-, mouche, Sharron Carroll, Michael Carver, Sybil Cezeaux, Robert Cupps, Toni Davis, Alva Dean, Mitchell Deason and Larry Dugat. Also, Woody Duncan, Carol Ecles, Adelle Gautreaux, William Gill III, Harris Gouner, Charles Wallace Hall Robert Harris, John Henscey, Myra Hornberger Donald Hruska, Rosemary Jenkerson, James Kannen, Mary Kennedy, Charles Kent, Ray Kovar, Torrence Krisher and Gary Larson. Also, Mary Latham, Clinton Lindy, Brenda Lomax, Homer McBride, Robert Maricle, (See SCHOLARS, Page 2) Bayshore Club Oyster Fry Tickets On Sale Tickets are now on sale for the Bayshore Rod, Reel and Gun Club's oyster fry on Feb. 5. The annual event draws oyster lovers from all over the state, and usually state-wide office holders come to savor the flavor of both the oysters and the politics.

Last year, some 4,000 persons were served, including Sen. Ralph Yarborough, Congressman Bob Eckhardt and a number of state representatives and county officials. Perennial oyster fry chairman Grover Edge says this year's crop of oysters is better than ever because of increased salinity in the bays and because shell dredging has been stopped. Oysters have been growing to larger and larger size, he says. A few years ago, the club fought a battle to stop shell dredging in the bays and eventually won.

Edge says some 250 gallons of oysters have been reserved for this year's fry. Raw oysters will be available, as well as the customary fried oysters, accompanied by french fried po- tatos, salad and relishes. Club members have the tickets, which can be obtained for $1.50 donation for each one. Proceeds from the fry go to finance club activities for the year. Serving time is 11 a.m.

to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse, 3223 Minnesota. Our World From AP Wires -fWASHINGTON President Nixon has reacted to congressional skepticism over his six point design "to give America the foundation for a new greatness" by preparing a public appeal for support that could carry into the 1972 political campaigns. PENH, Cambodia North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops continue shelling Phqom Penh's airport and attack other positions on the Cambodian capital's defense perimeter. KENNEDY, Fla.

launch team starts the six-day countdown for the Apollo 14 Moon mission while the astronauts undergo their final physical exam. The ship is scheduled to be launched Sunday afternoon. premier says the Arab world has 1,000 planes, 5,000 tanks and a million men but Jacks the unity needed, to mobilize themtffaiiist Isreal. Liberia Guinea has announced the execution of 58 persons convicted of participating in the invasion of the west African nation last November. Another 66 persons, including a Roman Catholic archbishop, have been sentenced to life hi prison.

-(-WASHINGTON The Federal Trade Commission has proposed that soap manufacturers include in their advertising and on packages an acknowledgement that phosphates contribute to water pollution and an accounting of the amount of the chemical in the product. Uganda Confused accounts of a coup and countercoup surround reports of fighting between troops backing and opposing President Milton Obote. Women's dub Salute In Sun Tuesday The women's clubs of Baytown will be saluted in a special section of The Baytown Sun Tuesday. The bright pink tab will honor the civic, social and charitable deeds accomplished by many Baytown women who are organized in over 125 clubs. Presidents will be pictured and stories will describe fund-raising ideas, donations and goodwill through which the community has benefited.

Dies In Wreck JESSE LEE Rylander, 42, of Houston, was killed in an automobile accident about 1:20 a.m. Sunday on Interstate Highway 10 about one-half mile east of Mont Belvieu. A highway patrolman said Rylander was parked on the shoulder of the highway and moved onto the highway in front of a truck driven by Jack D. Lofton, 21, of Montgomery. Nixon's Authority In Cambodia Challenged 'Show-Cause' Ordered Highlands Water Unit State Hearing Feb.

24 HIGHLANDS (Sp) Eddie Harvill, manager of Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 in Highlands, has received notification by telephone that a show-cause hearing will be held Feb. 24 in Highlands by the Texas Water Quality Board. Lee Matthews of the TWQB in Austin told Harvill he was sending letters and literature to be mailed to residents of the district informing them of the hearing. and have not yet been decided, Harvill said.

Harvill said he had received notice that the Austin board has extended written invitations to newly elected board members Oliver Harman and James J. Pace to attend the Thursday, Jan. 28, hearing in Austin. The Highlands board was requested Oct. 15,1970, to appear at the Jan.

28 TWQB meeting in Austin to give a status report on additional attempts to finance a new sewer treatment system and the success the city has had in producing a good quality effluent through operation of the present plant. Harvill said Vernon A. (Pete) Rupp, Arnold F. Korenek, F. L.

Conley and Jack Lindsay, present board Late News AUSTIN (AP) The senator who probably could kill single-handedly Dr. Elmer Baum's appointment to the State Banking Board said today he sees nothing illegal about Baum's admitted quick profits on insurance stock. "I've read his deposition and, as a lawyer, I don't see anything that is legally wrong maybe morally but not illegal," said Sen. Charles Herring of Austin, Baum's "home senator." members, plan to attend the Austin meeting. Mrs.

Gladys Talley has declined to go, Harviil said. Harman confirmed receipt of the letter and said he and Pace plan to go if arrangements can be made. In Austin a written report with documentation will be presented to the TWQB, Harvill said. The report will cover two and a half years and will include attempts to finance improvements; the engineering report of Robert W. Kelly, former-district engineer; the four bond issue presentations and failures; actual work that has been done in the district to upgrade equipment and treating; the rate change of July 1, 1970; a preliminary report mailed on Jan.

15 to the State Health Department for approval of a proposed addition to the sewer treatment plant, costing an estimated and publicity for and against the bond issues. Humble Boss Moved James Gordon, superintendent of the Maintenance and Construction Division at Humble's Baytown Refinery, iias accepted the position of assistant operations manager of the Marine Department in the Houston Headquarters, effective Feb. 1, E. T. DiCorcia, refinery manager, announced Monday.

He replaces S. B. Haas. No announcement was made regarding a replacement for Gordon. Haas has been appointed branch manager, Baytown Branch, Marine Department, replacing W.

W. Cottle who is retiring. Haas was formerly project manager aboard the Esso Manhattan on its Northwest Passage trip in 1969. Gordon graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, with a degree in Marine Engineering in 1944, and served as engineering officer on a Navy submarine tender in the Pacific from 1944 to 1946.

He joined Esso Shipping Co. in 1947 and saw sea service with the firm's affiliate, Panama Transport between 1947 and 1952. During this period he attended New York University and received a mechanical engineering degree in 1952. While with Esso Shipping he served as watch engineer on ocean-going tankers. In 1952 he joined the Bayway Refinery, serving in various technical and supervisory posts until his transfer in 1968 to the Baytown Refinery as assistant superintendent of the Maintenance and Construction Division.

He was named superintendent in January, 1970. "In the past two and one-half years, Gordon has made a big contribution to Baytown. We are delighted to see this opportunity made available to him, and wish him success," DiCorcia said. A 'GET ACQUAINTED' GIFT JIM GORDON, center, was given a World Atlai to "jet acquainted with the world" since he has become assistant manager of Humble's fleet operations. At left is Joe Barsalou, refinery operations manager.

Ed DiCorcia, refinery manager, is at right. Airing Of Allegations Is Sought WASHINGTON (AP) United States involvement in Cambodia has "reached the borderline and maybe stepped over" the limitations imposed by Congress, says Sen. George D. Aiken. But the Vermont Republican, senior GOP member of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, was outstripped in his assessment by Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield, who de- SAIGON (AP) The United States rushed up to 80 tons of war material! to Cambodia today, and a large bomb explosion ripped through a government office in Phnom Penh.

The terrorist attack came on the heels of a devastating rocket, mortar and guerrilla assault Friday on the Phnom Penh airport. clared the American air support in Cambodia "contrary to the intent and spirit" of the congressional restrictions. Although a closed meeting of the Foreign Relations Committee was called today, some senators, Mansfield among them, want the panel to hold public hearings on whether Nixon has gone beyond limits put on his action in Southeast Asia last year the Cooper- Church Amendment. The amendment named for sponsoring Sens. John Sherman Cooper, and Frank Church, U.S.

combat ground troops and military advisers from Cambodia. Eyewitness reports and photographs last week indicated U.S. lelicopter crewmen have set foot on Cambodian soil, but White House and Pentagon officials denied they were advisers. Optimists To Present Two Awards Two awards will be presented Monday night at the Baytown Optimist Club's Respect for the Law banquet in the Ramada-Tower Center. The Ladies Night event will start at 7 p.m.

Lester Alford, longtime member and officer in the Baytown Optimists, will present a Community Service award and a Respect for the Law award. Main speaker will be Rod Gorman, an assistant district attorney who processes cases from the Justice of Peace Precinct 3 court to refer to the grand jury. Gorman also acts as prosecutor for preliminary hearings held in JP court here. Do you have i "wait" proMtm? Then mow to Baytovtm State NO SERVICE CKMCE Member F.D.l.C..