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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1962
Page
7
A reflection on the Titanic disaster fifty years on notes myths spread by folklore, then contrasts them with stark truths about the sinking. It recounts the iceberg collision, the ship’s launch, the band’s final moments, acts of heroism, and the lasting impact on society, investigations, and reforms.
NASA Administrator James E. Webb told the 40th NAB convention that television audiences must be prepared to witness death in space flight endeavors. He noted the global reach of Col. John H. Glenn Jr.’s Feb. flight and likened public involvement to Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis era.
Civil Aeronautics Board examiner William Cusick recommended removing DeRidder Louisiana Camden Arkansas Pine Bluff Arkansas and Natchez Mississippi as Trans-Texas Airways stops for certain segments under the boards use it or lose it policy. He also urged consolidation of Houston Memphis New Orleans Little Rock and Houston Jackson route segments while leaving Beaumont Port Arthur Alexandria and Lake Charles proposals unacted.
A massive mounted elephant towers over the Smithsonian rotunda in Washington. Standing over 13 feet at the shoulder and weighing 12 tons in life, its hide alone weighs two tons, supported by a papier mache form. The National Geographic Magazine notes the elephant was shot in an Anglia jungle.
Washington AP says by June 18 about 9 000 turkey producers will be courted as they vote from June 18 to 22 on proposed controls for the industry. The vote affects a Kennedy administration farm plan to stabilize supplies and prices, with large growers eligible and required to approve by two thirds. The move aims to curb a weak market after a poor year, with regulatory steps including holdoff sales and potential indirect allotments for larger producers in the future.
Used cars listed at prices to fit your budget. Sun Classified Dial 322-04.
New York AP report outlines opposition to Kennedy tax incentives aimed at business expansion. House cuts depreciation credit from 8% to 7% while administration vows Senate fight. Industry groups prefer larger allowances as transportation aid proposals seek $500 million for public mass transit and removal of minimum rates on bulk freight. Despite policy battles, March auto sales reach decade highs with GM Chevrolet delivering 197,705 and total vehicle output rising. Unemployment improves with 161,000 fewer idle and 66,316,000 employed in March, stock volume climbs to 15,286,790 shares and bond sales total $27,253,000 par value.
AUSTIN AP The Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a 15 year sentence for James Tindal convicted in Howard County of beating to death William Walter Gatlin on February 14, 1959. The court also upheld a two year sentence for Frances Rasmon Lopez in Tom Green County for murder without malice in her husband’s death.
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