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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1965
Page
1
Weather notes warn of cloudiness and rain through Thursday with a Thursday low around 58 and high near 72. Community items include Easter events, birthdays, club gatherings, school activities, and church notices across Winston, Georgette Moore, and Westminster communities, plus a Texas Men’s Association Liberty event and Baptist Egg Hunt details.
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Austin reports the Texas Supreme Court refused to review a Houston man's bid to change state legislative apportionment rules. The decision supports the Austin Court of Civil Appeals ruling that districts do not discriminate against Negroes. Robert Hainsworth of Houston argued that dividing large counties into smaller neighborhood districts could allow Negroes to reach the Legislature for the first time this century.
Trustees refine corrections to meeting minutes for primaries vetting. Beavers challenges wording as a motion to reassign is debated and a rescission is proposed. Dr. Horeczy joins post action. Hinson suggests reassignment paths for Mrs. Jones with a likely delay.
An advertisement for the Sparteman's Guide to Retirement on sale in Haxtown Tevas omitted one sponsor name. The Raytown Chamber of Commerce cooperated with the issue. Pearl Heer Distibuting Co. of Baytown runs a three color ad on the brochure front, distributed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Texas.
AUSTIN AV The Texas Fornication Age rights act sessions set four meetings to clear confusion over compliance with the act and to discuss federal education funds. Dates include April 22 in San Antonio April 23 in Dallas April 29 in Houston and a later meeting in Tyler. State Education Commissioner W Edgar said the education office will provide guidance on desegregation and compliance to keep about 10 million dollars in federal funds annually.
Rex A. Timms is named president of the Bestown Optimist Club at the Baytown General Telephone Co. plant. He will be joined by Jor, Lee A. Robertson, Deshaza, and others including Alfar, Ratledie, Fred Dittraz, and others such as Mar neth Fort in supporting roles.
A candlelight Holy Communion is set for Maundy Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church with Walter Henehall presiding. Good Friday services will be held at noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm, commemorating the Lord's Supper.
The Malcolm Johnsons of 108 Wildrmse Lakewood report their black male dog has been missing for a week. They offer a reward and can be reached at 566-7011.
A Sun Ad story highlights daily use of Son Classified Ads to sell items like musical instruments and cameras. Perry Price praises fast action and a $1.59 cost. Chevrolet ad copy notes car details with tires and license sticker.
A large Marine buildup in South Vietnam expands to more than a thousand featherneck troops with three battalions ashore after landing from transports Henrico Union Cook and the assault ship Vancouver. Helicopter moves delayed by rain, a firefight nearby killed one ranger and five Viet Cong, and Marines secured Da Nang and nearby airstrips while awaiting further deployments and air cover.
Disaster workers and evacuees watched as the Mississippi rose to record levels near St Paul Minnesota. The airport and freight yards were under several feet of water while dikes held back most of the surge. Gov Rolvaag said flood damage surpassed 320 million with about 21 000 homeless and 45 counties declared disaster areas. President Johnson toured tornado and flood zones as rivers iced and flooded downstream communities.
Washington AP reports the House backed a constitutional amendment to clarify presidential succession when a president is disabled. In a 368-29 vote, 246 Democrats and Republicans supported. 21 Democrats and 8 Republicans opposed. Senate had passed a similar amendment earlier. The measure outlines how power is transferred to a vice president and the process for appointing a new vice president if the current VP cannot serve.
President Johnson flies from Andrews to Minnesota and Indiana to inspect flood and tornado damage. He promises rapid federal aid to rebuild roads bridges and public facilities, with possible relief funds reaching millions for communities hit hardest.
In Saigon South Viet Nam the government restricts dance performances by banning stripped routines while allowing other dances. The move targets provocative dance styles and affects local entertainers and venues, with officials enforcing the prohibition through surveillance and penalties.
School board authorized a full investigation into providing a special education class for hard of hearing students for 1965 66. The plan would serve six school age children and four preschoolers in Harris County with state funds. Parents urge local placement to avoid Houston travel. district weighs decentralizing options and joining with another district for a six student unit.
A Texas House committee approved a proposal to extend governor terms from two to four years in a tense session watched by about 150 people including Gov. Connally allies. Lawmakers debated amendments over two and a half hours, with Speaker Ben Barnes noting the political hurdles to final approval as the measure advances toward Senate consideration.
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