The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 167, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 14, 1989 Page: 4 of 34
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THE BAYTOWN SUN
Sunday, May 14, 1989
SUN
editorial
Campaign of terror
advocated by Iran
Iran’s doctrine of violence was more clearly enun-
ciated with a call by Parliament Speaker Hashemi Raf-
sanjajni urging Palestinians to mount an international
campaign of terror against Westerners in retaliation for
slayings in Israel’s occupied territory.
No longer should Western leaders and their people be
shocked by utterances and actions of the Iranian
government. An author still lives in fear for his life
because Iranian ruler, Ayatollah Khomeini, ordered the
writer killed because of what Khomeini considered
blasphemy against the Islamic religion in one of the
author’s books.
The United States and Britain joined with other na-
tions in condemning Rafsanjani’s call for bloodshed in
one of his Iranian Parliament sermons. Israel’s foreign
minister described the appeal as “a bloodthirsty idea.”
Britain, France and the U.S. were singled out as
targets in the Rafsanjani tirade. He urged Palestinians
to kill five Americans, Britons or Frenchmen for every
Arab slain in the uprising in Israeli-occupied territories.
He also called upon Palestinians to hijack airplanes or
blow up factories in Western nations as a way of
pressuring Israel to release prisoners, especially
Palestinian prisoners.
Such wild and outrageous statements, if they came
from anywhere else besides Iran, probably would not
cause as much concern across a world accustomed to
unreasonableness. However, the fanatical regime in
that hapless country has adopted terrorism as an instru-
ment of national policy, and the government’s pro-
nouncements, no matter how irrational, must be ac-
cepted at face value.
Political analysts here and abroad find common
ground for agreement that it would take developments
equivalent to an internal miracle to restore Iran’s
membership in the community of nations.
From Sun files
To The Sun
Having lived in the Baytown
area for 40 years I have seen a
lot of changes take place. Some
good. Some bad. In the last few
years the changes have gone
from bad to worse as ^ve have
seen the problems in our com-
munity grow. Drugs. Crime. In-
creased taxes. All are beginning
to take their toll on our families.
It is time that we as citizens and
parents act to reverse this trend.
No longer can we afford to let
someone else do our job for us.
We must become involved our-
selves. Take that first step by go-
ing to the polls on May 20 and
voting for Jean Shepherd for
mayor.
I met Jean shortly after I mov-
ed into the city limits in 1984. In
the five years since, I have con-
stantly been amazed at the
knowledge, dedication, and con-
cern that this marvelous lady
has for this city and its citizens.
Jean and I do not always agree,
but she is always willing to listen
to other points of view and
change her position if valid
points are made.
Judy Hardy
To The Sun
It took nearly three years to
get it done, but “the cavalry has
arrived,” thanks to Mayor Em-
mett Hutto. I am referring to the
abominable parking situation
that’s existed at our new Post Of-
fice since day one.
Emmett Hutto seldom takes
“NO” for an answer! His per-
sistence in involving Congress-
man Fields, postal authorities,
and City Council to correct
several shortcomings (en-
trances, mail drops, exits that
didn’t line up with median cut)
are currently being corrected.
Traffic should flow better and
safety improved.
Another concrete example of
why we should get out and vote
to return Emmett Hutto to the
mayor’s office. He gets things
done!
Steven Stansbury
Bronze star presented
to George Glenn in '69
From The Baytown Sun files,
this is the way it was:
50 YEARS AGO
“Buck Bonds Day” is observ-
ed by the Baytown Oilers. The
only hometown boy on the club,
Bonds started his baseball
career on Goose Creek sandlots.
Goose Creek Chamber of Com-
merce directors meet with coun-
ty and highway department" offi-
cials about the proposed tunnel
between Morgan’s Point and
Lynchburg. A.S. Bergendahl,
Houston engineer says it would
be more feasible to build the tun-
nel at Lynchburg than at Mor-
gan’s Point.
40 YEARS AGO
City Manager C. Darwin
Middleton announces the
appointment of C.W. “Red”
Grantham as head of the water,
sewer and sewer department to
replace Ray Baca. Grantham
has been with the city almost
continuously since 1929. He was
10 YEARS AGO
North Baytown Optimist Club,
.formerly the Baytown Noon
Club, will mark its 12th anniver-
sary in a program tomorrow
night. Allen Johnson is the cur-
rent president.
Marathon Paving and Utility
Co. is the apparent low bidder
for construction of Garth from
Baker to Interstate 10.
Cliff Farmer of Barbers Hftl
High School wins the Class AA
state pole vault championship
with a 14-0 effort at the state
track meet.
public works director in Goose
Creek.
30 YEARS AGO
Baytown Highway 146 Associ-
ation forms a committee to work
on a street lighting program the
highway along with Texas
Avenue. Committee members
are E.H. Rheaume, Mitchell
Rossi Jr., Tom Heflin and Chris
Myers.
Jim Antle recalls his Spanish-
American War adventures.
20 YEARS AGO
A Baytown Baylor Club will be
organized tomorrow night.
Speaker will be Bill Beall, Bay-
lor coach. He will be in Baytown
as the guest of Mr. and Mrs.;
W.W. Brawn.
Spec. 5 George W. Glenn, 26, of
Baytown is awarded the Bronze
Star for meritorious achieve-
ment in ground operations
against hostile forces in Viet-
To The Sun:
What a breath of fresh air!
Yes, the saying is a bit trite, but
it’s a wonderful feeling to see so-
meone of Pete Alfaro’s caliber
running for Baytown City Coun-
cil.
We have known Pete for 10
years and during this time his
commitment to making
Baytown a better place has been
obvious.
His work with the Baytown
Housing Authority in recent
years and his current involve-
ment in Little League are just a
sampling of the many hours of
service. Pete has so generously
given.
As fellow members of the St.
John’s Catholic Church, we have
observed first-hand Pete’s com-
mitment to service. His faith in
God provides a framework for
his optimistic approach to
leadership. With Pete, all things
are possible! ^
Dave and Rita Starz
’ ‘ * ;
To The Sun
Our present mayor impresses
me as one who seems in com-
Sideline Slants
mand of what’s going on in
Baytown. He comes across as a
no non-sense, strictly business
type fellow who will support
your concern if it’s valid but
won’t be intimidated if he
believes your cause without
merit.
Besides, I’d like to know what
public experience in local
government has any of his op-
ponents had except perhaps
wearing out the center aisle
carpet going to the podium to
criticize the council’s decisions?
Never have heard any positive
plans or programs from them,
only verbal abuse and insults,
Have you?
Join me, please, on May 20 in
giving them directions on how to
leave Baytown with their liberal
propaganda.
A. Arnett
To The Sun
I have been acquainted with A.
Jean Shepherd for over five
years and have accompanied
her on more than one occasion.
She is charming, gracious and
an eloquent speaker. As a re-
tired businesswoman, she is
very qualified for the position of
mayor and as an historian, cod-*1
pled with her wit and intelli-
gence, she is the quintessence of
soundness. The image of Bay-
town needs A. Jean Shepherd.
Four years ago, Mrs. Shep-
herd entertained my husband’s
parents, Don and Micheline
Brown. Don is vice president of
IFAD, International Fund for
Agricultural Development
through the United Nations. He
and Micheline have been host to
heads of state from many coun-
tries, includling former Presi-
dent Jimmy Carter and his wife,
Rosalyn, when they attended the
funeral of President Anwar
Sadat.
Don and Micheline were en-
chanted by Mrs. Shepherd and
they still inquire about her, fre-
quently. Now, if she can make an
impression like that, imagine
how she will promote the image
and future of Baytown.
Beckie Brown
..... \
To The Sun
Baytown needs someone who
can brush the cobwebs out of the
cogs ahd get things rolling
again. I.’ve known Jean Shep-
herd for many years and many’s
the time I’ve seen her roll up her
sleeves and dive right into chaos
and put everything in order. Not
afraid of hard work. Dedicated
to improvement in our com-
munity. That’s our Jean.
So roll up your shirtsleeves
and get to work and help elect a
mayor who really cares. Elect
Jean Shepherd mayor.
Agnes Mouton
To The Sun
Mario Delgado is my choice
for City Council, District 1.
Mario Delgado understands
that the neighborhood of District
1 have been neglected by city
hall. As a council member,
ift&rio will work to improve our
streets, push for more police
protection and be a voice for all
the voters of our District.
Jesse Powell
/PhotOpinion
By CARRIE PRYOR and ANGIE BRACEY
QUESTION: Should President George Bush pardon Col, Oliver
North?
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JOHN TUCKER: “Yes, I
think he should. In my opi-
nion, he was following orders
from higher-ups, whoever
they may be. I don’t think a
Marine had that much
authority without someone
higher up directing him.”
H.L. POST: “No, I don’t. I
think it should go through the
court system and it will even-
tually be vindicated.”
LYNNE FOLEY: ‘‘I’m
undecided. If I knew all of the
real facts behind all those
issues, then I could make a
decision.” '
W.F. MULLER: “I don’t
think he should* have ever
been indicted. I think he was
following orders.”
L.J. WEILER: “Yes. I think
he (Bush) was the one that
told him to do it.”
M.T. HEBEL: “Yes. I’m an
ex-Marine and he’s a Marine.
So yes, I think he should be
pardoned.”
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BABS SMITH: “No. If he did
,' he shouldn’t be par-
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By PRESTON PENDERGRASS
After living several years in a
rambling log farmhouse split in
half by a wide hallway occupied
by two wicker settees, wall
hangers, heavy coats, slickers
and plow boots, Grandpa Jack
Pendergrass decided very
quickly one day to build a bigger
place a few yards away from the
old one with a porch that would
extend around the new frame
dwelling. .
It would be located in the
center of a pine grove on a slope
so the site would drain well. It
would be anchored to concrete
piers at corners and between
joists, and large sandstone rocks
would enclose the foundation.
There was a lot of activity
around the Pendergrass place as
Grandpa Jack pursued his plans
with feverish anticipation. It
was mid-summer and he wanted
to top-out the new dwelling be-
fore winter’s snows.
I was a schoolboy spending
summer vacation with my
grandparents. It was an exciting
time for me. I wrote Mom and
Dad at great length about every-
thing that was happening, pro-
jecting a young boy’s imagina-
tion about how the house would
look when finished.
I heard Grandpa hire Tom
Baker, Grandma Nan’s first cou-
sin, as chief carpenter and plan
drawer. “Shucks, Jack,” Tom
said, “I don’t need no drawed
plans tp put up this here house.
I’ve put up many a one. Remem-
ber the old Roark. ..”
He was interrupted by Grand-
ma, who thpught it would be wis-
er to translate the: building plans
to paper, mainly because ,shg
wanted it understood exactly
where rooms, storage closets,
etc., should be located.
After all, the land whereon the
old house stood and upon which
the new structure would rest was
part of Grandma’s dowry, plus
$2,000 cash her parents had div-
vied up among her and her, two
sisters when they married. The
latter would be used to build the
farmhouse. Some money could
be saved by salvaging lumber
and other usable items from the
old house. When she was put out
with him, which wasn’t often,
Grandma sometimes reminded
Grandpa Jack that he brought
little, if anything, to the mar-
riage. That always, chapped him
and he would mosey off down the
lane to the mailbox with hands
locked behind his back until he
cooled off. Locked hands was his
sign of dismay.
Carpenter Baker, replete in
gray-striped cap and apron with
bags for nails and tools, arrived
early and.stayed late. You would
think he had just been elected
president by the affs of import-
ance, bordering on immortalilty,
he began to display. Grandma
Nan couldn’t abide him, but he
was “give up to be” one of ,the
best carpenters in those parts.
Old folks around there used to
say. Tom “learnt it hisself.”
“Uncle Tom,” as youngsters
called him to avoid being disre-
spectful, with the help of Dad’s
two younger brothers in their
early 20s who were still at home
had the house almost ready to
“top out” by the time school
started.
Newton and Lester, Dad’s
younger brothers had to sleep in
an area of the attic over the par-
lor until final touches had been
put to the interior, which in-
cluded their bedroom.
One night Uncle Tom came by
to gloat over his masterpiece un-
to bedtime. He was sitting in a
rocker directly under a crack in
the ceUing bragging to Grandma
and Grandpa about his fast work
when several drops of water
bounced off his bald head. He
massaged his head with his shirt
sleeve and remarked that he
would have sworn he closed the
last hole in the roof before com-
ing down that afternoon. _ f
The old man thought it was
raining but the boys were just
playing tricks. They had taken a
fruit jar of water to the attic so
they wouldn’t have to climb
down if they got thirsty during
the night. Aladdin lamplight in
the parlor below enabled them to
hit their target.
By the ASSOCIATED PRESS
Today is Sunday, May 14, th
134th day of 1989. There are 23
days left in the year. This i
Mother’s Day.
Today’s highlight in history:
On May 14, 1948, the indepen
dent state of Israel was pro
claimed in Tel Aviv as Britisl
rule in Palestine came to an end
The United States immediatel;
recognized the new Jewish state
On this date:
In 1643, Louis XIV becami
King of France at age 4 upon th<
death of his father, Louis XIII.
In 1787, delegates begai
gathering in Philadelphia for i
convention to draw up the U.S
Constitution.
In 1796, English physician Ed
ward Jenner administered th<
first vaccination agains
smallpox to an 8-year-old boy.
In 1804, the Lewis and Clari
expedition to explore the Loui
siana Territory left St. Louis.
In 1904, the first Olympic
Games to be held in the Unitec
States opened in St. Louis.
In 1942, the Women’s Auxiliarj
Army Corps was established.
Bible verse
For ye are the temple of
the living God; as God hath
said, I will dwell in them,
and walk in them; and I
will be their God, and they
shall be my people.
II Corinthians 6:16
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