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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1964
Page
16
New York AP report notes that many people struggle with staying awake at night and waking up in the morning. Hal Boyle reflects on this universal childhood mark and its stubborn hold on daily life as he surveys the habit of resisting bedtime.
This piece advises Bay-Tex farmers and urban buyers on choosing garden tractors and attachments. It weighs safety, economy, and ease of maintenance, compares two wheel walking models to riding tractors, and stresses reputable dealers with parts service. It notes belt drives, attachments, and demonstrations at agricultural offices. It also references MP 691 Texas Guide for Controlling Ex Parasit es of Livestock and Poultry and a horn fly control section.
A guest speaker outlined US foreign policy at a recent banquet. The attendee felt improved after waking, remarking the experience left him feeling better than in years.
Texas A&M University offers a forage testing service via Harris County Agricultural Agent Rayford G. Kay. Producers may order simple or complex analyses of hay and silage to determine protein, fiber, digestible protein, total digestible nutrients, and net energy. Pricing ranges from 2 to 6 dollars, with silage tests 3 dollars higher. detailed feeding recommendations available on request.
Davis Whitted named president of the Eva Maud Civic Association with Marguerite Miller as vice president Rose Cravey as secretary Norma Robertson treasurer and Wayne Knox and Paul Parkinson as two year term directors Holdover directors are Mrs Lucy Walton and Pete Elmore Louise Wilson received the beautification trophy for active membership Clarence Johnson outlined the year’s achievements and noted the pool and club house study for the Eva Maud Bowie area Russell Peters was elected board president to pursue the project with Elmer Wilsey and Howard Lee as co vice presidents Luke Miller as secretary and Larry French as treasurer.
The article highlights container arrangements featuring Becky Crariner and Mrs. G. H. Walker Jr. at Plumwood Garden Club, with azaleas camellias and denoting care tips. It notes pruning after azaleas finish blooming, garden centers selling plant care products, and a shared joy in gardening across generations.
Edwards Air Force Base Calif AP reports scientists test the X15 rocket with a nose camera to probe heat distortion at high temperatures. The flight by Air Force Maj Robert Rushworth was 2.9 mile per hour? It sought to model issues an interceptor would face as a sky spy at 2000 mph.
The guide describes base emphasis, outer-to-center sightlines, and using flowers with accessories. It notes container height, proportional sizing, and the value of unusual materials. Experts stress balance, rhythm, proportion, color harmony, and knowing display location for cohesive, imaginative arrangements.
Roy Fuller an unsuccessful candidate for school trustee thanks voters and supporters for their help prior to the April 4 school board election. He praises unity, recognizes sacrifices, and credits The Baytown Sun for campaign coverage and editorials on school costs.
Millard Shivers of Waco, a Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, said John White is out of tune with farmers during a Baytown visit. Shivers, ex-Texas Farm Bureau director, argued agriculture has not been developed and that the department should lead agri business unity and policy. He billed his campaign as partisan and independent of party, stressing Farm Bureau's influential stance.
AUSTIN AP IL V. O'Brien of the Eastland Telegram won the Texas Law Enforcement Foundation's 1963 news writers award. Second place went to Bruce Romig Amarilla Globe News and third to Jake Trussell of the Kingsville Record. O'Brien received $250 for a series on backlog of untried criminal cases in Eastland county and district courts.
The February consumer price index dipped mainly due to gas utility refunds and lower rates in parts of the country following a Supreme Court ruling. Yet most items, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, and transportation, rose from January. Overall the index stood at 107.6, up from 100 in the base year, signaling higher costs for most Americans despite pay gains in February.
Residents watched a surge of ground water bubble up and gush from thawing soil in Anchorage. Geological experts cited underground water pressure from spring thaw, creating a 50 foot bulge that rose the ground and bushere trees as it expanded, while locals recalled oil seeps used by East Texas Indians for rheumatism centuries ago.
Billy Graham film Touch of Brass runs 80 minutes at Highlands Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Friday at 7 30 p m. Music by Cliff Barrows George Beverly Shea Todd Smith Don Hustad Christianaires Choir. Free will offering requested to aid VCA trip to Ridge Ernest W C Miss Pat Henke to introduce the film and supervise.
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