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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1962

Page

2

Texas Gubernatorial Campaigns Roil With Attacks

The 1962 race in Texas features sharp exchanges mainly from Houston where Atty. Geo Will Wilson and Gov. Price Daniel trade charges over influence rules and land dealings in Liberty County. Daniel deflects, naming no legal accusations, while Wilson cites alleged transfers. Campaigns move across the state from Houston to the Panhandle with candidates like Yarborough Cox and Whittenburg debating leadership and policy on oil monopolies, development, and party systems.

Associated Press Will Wilson Price Daniel Wilson Houston Texas Daniel Liberty County John Connally Paso Odessa Midland Don Yarborough Kennedy Yarborough Henever Baer Jefferson Edwin Walker Milwaukee Dean Rusk Ruste Walker Cam Northeast Tex Panhandle Jack Cox Grande Valley McAllen Padre Island

Awards and families highlighted in local notices

The article details several local families involved in education and service. Mrs Juanita Porter teaches at Baytown Junior High and will see her son Wayne pursue UT medical studies in Galveston. Her husband Travis Jr. works for J.C. Penney. Winston Porter has earned a master’s in chemical engineering and seeks a PhD, while his sister and others contribute to community service through churches and civic groups.

Ricane Carla Burnet Juanita Porter Baytown Junior High Lee College Travis Winston Travis Jr Wayne Univerity of Texas UT Medical School Galveston J.C. Penney Co Sears Chemical Cering University of Califonia Porter Houston Wesleyan Service Guild St Mark's TB Bhest Peane Bet Ly Humble Oil and Refining Berbies Olivers Roblert Robert E. Lee

Loyal Democrats hear candidates at Carpenters Hall rally

A rally sponsored by Loyal Democrats of Precinct 100 drew candidates and residents to Carpenters Hall on Decker Drive. Speakers urged stronger water pollution measures and highlighted positions on auto insurance merit rating, with emphasis on a conservative legislature and upcoming April 34 election. Notables included Criss Cole and Bill Shead, among others.

Sally Gay Knowles W. Chrie Dixie Brooks and McGehee Humble Lillie Duke Harris County San Wue Carpenters Hall Decker Drive Loyal Democrats W. C. Tidmion Dide Tee W. W. Hunt Freene W. Q. Tidman J. J. Strickling Tives W. Sprayberry Andy Dean Johnston Countyberth Herbert

Noon Call Stock Quotes and Family Announcements

Mrs Gloria Bruce of 122 W Bay Shore Room 15 is listed. Misa Reba Harvey of 1300 E. Mr. and Mrs Sherwood Walker at 112 Greendale announce a son born April 16 at Gulf Coast. Mr. and Mrs E Porter of 352 Highway 146 announce a daughter born April 16 at Gulf Coast.

Gloria Bruce W. Bayshore Misa Reba Harvey Sherwood Walker Greendale Gulf Coast E. Porter Highway 146

REL Drama Students Are Contest Winners

Robert E. Lee High School drama team captured top honors at the Interscholastic League contest held at the university. Kathy Leach finished fourth in girls persuasive speaking, marking the school’s strong showing in ready writing and solo events.

REL Drama Robert FE. Lee

Sun Spots and Community Meetings Round Baytown

Sun Spots continues with notices for upcoming meetings and events. Sorority BETA SIGMA Phi plans a 7:45 p.m. gathering at 194 Kilgore Road, with the executive board to follow. A talk on astronauts by MRS. JOSEPH KRESKE is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Tow er. garden club and other local groups announce meetings and postponements.

Beta Sigma Phi City Coucil Glenn Woods Kilgore Road Joseph Kreske John Glenn Alan Shepard Gus Grissom Baytown Kreske NASA Houston

Channelview Hospital Beat Dismissals and Births Report

Channelview notes Pantittances to Tidelands Hospital. Mrs Mattie Delfine Adcock of Pasadena. Gilbert Barton James David Head Timothy Wayne Head Nancy Jo Head Susan Lee Head Mrs E L Gray Walter J Sturdazant all of Houston. Dismissals: Helen Elizabeth White Archie Sloan Beverly Jo Woods Sharon Iain all of Channelview. Mr and Mrs B J Dave a girl.

Tidelands Hospital Mattie Delfine Adcock Pasadena Gilbert Barton James David Head Timothy Wayne Head Nancy Jo Head Susan Lee Head E. L. Gray Walter J. Sturdazant Houston Helen Elizabeth White Archie, Sloan Beverly Jo Woods Sharon Iain Channelview B. J. Dave

Fire Damages Car in Street in Baytown

Baytown firemen answered two calls Tuesday, first at 9 18 am for a car fire in front of 12 Dyer. The car owned by C A Carter of 110 Hater suffered carburetor and wiring damage. Earlier Monday two grass fires were reported on Inwood and Ad dition, totaling minor damage to each.

Baytown Dyer C. A. Carter Hater Inwood A. H Art) Lintelsman

Harris County awards contracts for Sylvan Beach Pavilion repairs

Harris County Commissioners Court awarded two contracts Monday totaling 7516 to repair Sylvan Beach Pavilion in La Porte after Hurricane Carla. A $3810 bid by R. B Clouse and Seo Floor Co. for the dance floor and a $3706 bid by Dixie Glass Co. Inc. for aluminum work were accepted. only two bids were received.

Harris County Sylvan Beach Pavilion la Porte County Commissioners ‘Court R. B Clouse Seo Dixie Glass Co., Inc

Laborer Indicted in Fatal Stabbing Case

An LP laborer has been indicted in connection with a fatal stabbing at a residence in Weare. The case centers on the incident involving the male victim and the identified suspect from the local area. Further court dates are expected as authorities pursue details of motive and sequence of events.

Medical Class At Gulf Coast Hearing Dr Engen

Dr Thorkild J Engen of Houston will speak from 7 to 9 p m Thursday to the medical terminology class at Gulf Coast Hospital taught by Mrs Ruby Knox. The talk aids parents of intellectually disabled children and relatives of bed ridden stroke victims. Engen, a Denmark native and naturalized citizen, directs orthotics at Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research and Baylor College of Medicine. He is an AOPA member and author of several orthotic articles. He is working on an artificial muscle project and will present an exhibit Thursday.

Thorkild J. Engen Hous ‘Ton Ruby Knox Gulf Coast Hospital Engen Denmark Orthotic Department of Texas Institute For Rehabilitation and Research Houston J Orthotics Department of Rehabili Statios Baylor University College, ‘of Medicine American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association

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