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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1964
Page
2
Secretary of State Dean Rusk concludes a three day fact finding visit to South Viet Nam pledging U S support for peace returns as embattled country faces communist strength including a daylight outpost attack.
A reader from 1801 E James Road criticizes civic leaders for arrogance and misrepresentation. The letter questions why elected officials expect deference while citizens strive for the common good and urges better media stature during the remaining year in office.
City officials discuss replacing board members Read Thorpe and Davison as mayor Liggett notes tenure should not be continuous. Read claims he was not consulted. Davison reads a letter over the phone. Williams recalls no retirement talk, expects letters of appreciation. Names tied to courtesy list and local firms appear in an adjoining notice of investments and stock quotes.
Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs. Hetty Mears 42 a Baytown resident who died Sunday afternoon. The Rev M S Ford Faith Temple Pastor officiated at Barthmay Chapel with interment at White Gainelary. Pallbearers included R C Thompson J W Middleton James A Barnett Lee Walker S M Mears and Tommy Sullivan. Survivors include her husband Dewey Mears of Baytown three sisters Agan Morris and Mrs A O Rutherford both of Port Arthur and Mrs Tom Satliven of High Island two brothers Zack Yoakum of Sabine Pass and Frank Yoakum of Houston. A number of nieces and nephews survive.
In Justice Brown's court Gladys Close Warren 22 of 1133 Carver faced an assault with intent to murder charge after a shooting at her Warren home around 5 p.m. Saturday. Horace Warren Jr. was treated for a bullet wound and a leg graze at a Baytown hospital. Warren reportedly claimed self defense after a domestic dispute. Bond set. Warren posted and was released.
Baytown CAP plans an airlift from Ellington AFB to New Orleans for April 24 to attend the Southwest Conference meeting at the Jung Hotel. Mayor Behymer noted senior members must register by Monday. The Kingston AFB departure is set for Friday April 24 with return on April 26. Major Behymer to discuss trip plans at the GAP meeting Monday night.
Mrs. Harold Wert, president of the Council of Parents and Teachers, says goopwill bags sent home monday with school children will be returned to the school and PTA groups credited to draw on for needy students. Five silver dollars will be given away during a school’s out kiddie show. Box office opens at 9 30 am. show runs 10 am to 1 20 pm.
Monday 5 contestant Mrs B Jordan of Route 2 Baytown won the $10 prize in the Monday in the shopping promotion sponsored by Baytown merchants.
SJ Day schedule lists noon lunch on the grounds, VFW memorials aboard the Battleship Tex as from 1 to 2 p.m., memorials at the San Jacinto Monument 2 to 3 p.m. by the Daughters and Sons of the Republic of Texas, wreathing after Lt. Gov. Smith’s address, and a 3 p.m. awards meeting at the Houston Yacht Club for Coast Guard officers.
In Frankfort Kentucky AP, a northern Kentucky labor group lobbyist disclosed expenses to the attorney general including seven fifths of whisky, 32.90 dollars, an eight pack of beer, 1.50, bar drinks 19.50, and a topcoat 49.39, highlighting the tribulations of lobbying life.
A National Company backs a franchise with a modest four figure investment. The deal promises 40 to 50 percent profit on every sale with no warehousing and no large inventory. All equipment and materials are included and business starts the day you invest. A company representative will visit the territory to explain benefits and profits.
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