Baytown Council Approves New Library Building Plan
Baytown City Council approved initial plans for a 12,000 square foot library to be built behind the current site. The $215,000 structure will feature three main zones including a large central reading area, with parking in front and a park area to the south. Architect Lowell Lammers outlined a layout designed for modern library use with the librarian centrally placed for oversight.
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Baytown
Lammers
Liberia
Pated
Lowell Lammers
Thomas
Arem
8 Avenue
West Sterling
Bee Library
Highlands gets new postmaster nominee wife two years acting
Mrs Juanita Lynch name sent to U S Senate Friday for confirmation as permanent postmaster at Highlands after serving as acting postmaster for two years. Square Dance Set CARAVAN OF square dancers head to Menard Park Tex City for Splash Day at Super Value Parking lot 2 p m Saturday. Order OF Arrow election committee to attend Boy Scout Camporee at Camp Rebel Friday night. Traffic light installed at Texas and Commerce intersection to begin operation when part arrives. signals on Texas to be synchronized to avoid stopping on Southern Pacific tracks. expected by next weekend.
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Juanita Lynch
U.S. Senate
Highlands
Menard Park
Texas City
Super Value Food Market
Order OF Arrow
Rebel
Texas and
Commerce
R. H
Bo) Turner
Texas
Southern Pacific
Turner
Weather Update Scattered Showers Forecast Tonight Into Saturday
Tonight and Saturday expect scattered showers with partly cloudy skies. Galveston tides show high water at 3:43 a.m. and 2:59 p.m. and low tides at 9:36 a.m. and 9:20 p.m.
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Galveston
Two Homers Noted In Oilers Game Says Montgomry
Norman Montgom ery star hitter for the Oilers questions a scorekeeper crediting him with one homer in Wednesday night’s game. He insists he hit two homers, one inside the park and one outside. Also mention of Baytown public works director Red Grantham recovering from major surgery and nearing release. Alumni homecoming at Southwestern University noted, with Midge Johnston and Joger Michalsky among 417 Dean’s List students at Southwest Texas State College.
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Norman Montgomery
Oilers
C. W
Red
Harry Massey
Don Schuhmann
Katherine
Southwestern University
Midge Johnston
J. 8. Hayes
Joger Michalsky
Two Major Loop Bosses Seek Job Gabe Paul Quit
Houston officials confirm Gabe Paul’s resignation as Colt s president after coming from Cincinnati last November. Two major league executives have inquired about the vacancy as the county advances a stadium lease plan with a 750000 per year lease for four years. Paul cited personal reasons for leaving and planned to meet Cleveland officials to discuss the new role. Meanwhile an auto accident injures Craig Moore’s interim associate and leaves mystery on injuries as the car moves backward after gear engagement.
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Houston
Housio Colts
Gabe Paul
iTwo
Houston Sports Association
Paul
Cincimnnati
Houston Post
Haring County
Joe Resweher
Commissioners’ Court
HSA
New York
Cleveland
Warren
D. Moore
Craig Moore
Bayway
Waas
F. Cullinan Jr
George Kirksey
Mobile
Moore
City To Borrow Funds In Baytown Financial Moves
Baytown City Council approved borrowing money from Citizens Bank to finance a lights project for Roseland Park and to cover a debt to First National Bank for a sanitary landfill system. The panel also discussed street abandonments in Busch Terrace, annexation efforts, and planning for a city hall park site in Oak Addition. Mayor Pruett outlined support from voters and lengthy tenure while planning for post retirement representation in annexation debates.
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Pruett
Lacy Lusk
Roseland Park
Houston Lighting
Power Co
Houston
Manatee
Duubel RY AI Beeves
Eve
R. H
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First National Bank
Citizens
Herbert M. Campbell
Baytown Housing Authority Board
C. O. Horton
O. C. Behymer
Sixman
Busch Terrace
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Velma Ansley
Seaborn Cravey
Oak Addition
J. B. Baldwin
W. D. Allison
Little League
George Chandler
Austin
Senate
Chandler
Four Offices To Be Filled In City Runoff
Political observers predict a heavy turnout in Saturday’s runoff to elect a mayor and three city council seats. Doon canvass will confirm results after polling places close, with noon vote counts indicating the level of interest in the mayoral race and council contests.
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Baytown
Sun
Bae Ee Hich
al Clayton
Pop
George Chandler
Space Capsule Survives Test and Next Flight Planned
Mercury space capsule completes final uncrewed test at Wallops Island, showing a man could survive the conditions. Next mission with a crew is slated for Cape Canaveral, with launch details and recovery operations observed by reporters.
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Haut ai'Cape
Canaveral
Fla
Ational Aeronautica
Wil.iam M. Bland
Cape Canaveral
Frs
Virginia Eastern Shore
Baytown Chiropractor Dr W T Travis Dies at 79
Dr W T Travis a Baytown chiropractor for 45 years died after a heart attack while driving to visit his daughter in Cedar Bayou. The 79 year old leader left a widow two daughters and five sons and was pronounced dead on arrival at Gulf Coast Hospital. Funeral arrangements were set by Paul A Lee Funeral Home.
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W. T. Travis
Bay- Travis
Conchire
402
North
Cedar Bayou
Eddie A. Foster
Travis
Gulf
Pat U. Lee
Col. Coast Hospital
Travis Thomas L. Jacob
Cedars
Willie
Serenvguur
Macel
Reeves
Alamo Elemenon
Jaly
Austin
C. W
Thad Felton
Cowan
Joe Lanier
Texas
Wilkenfeld
Drive Men's Recreation Hall
Center Street
Animal
San Jacinto Ele
Mentary
Kentucky
Lanier
Carver High
Jacob
Lee
Bowie Elemen
Tary
Bowie
Clayton
Paul A. Lee
Filibuster Blocks UH Bill As Texas Senate Delays
In Austin the Texas Senate faced a prolonged filibuster over University of Houston support. A vote killed an amendment to add Houston to the state college system, while another aimed to shift the bill’s effective date from 1963 to 1965. Senator William Moore was absent for the vote, and Sen. Hubert Hudson pressed the filibuster as debate stretched into a second week.
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Senate
Houston
Wiliam Moore
Bryan
Hubert Hudson
Brownsville
Highway Engineer To Be CC Guest
A get acquainted meeting with District Highway Engineer Wiley E. Carmichael as special guest was scheduled Friday by the new Baytown Chamber of Commerce highway committee. Carmichael met with William D. Broyles, the new committee chairman, and other members at a planned Dutch treat gathering at the Googe Creek Country Club. Members of the Broyles committee include J. W. Ainsworth, J. R. Barsaloa Jr, M. C. Bray, W. C. Britt, Dr. Don Brinson, W. T. Busch, George Chandler, R. S. Clark, T. E. Cook, Don Fanart, Robert Feinberg, Dr. W. B. Franklin, Lowell Lammers, C. E. B. Litthepage, William Quarts, A. J. Smithby, J. G. Trawler, F. Vaught, J. H. Westmoreland, Chackis White and Fred Hartman.
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Wiley E. Carmichael
Baytown
F. Vaught
JH. Westmoreland
Chackis White
Fred Hartman
Sylvan Beach Day Planned With Parades and Dance
Sylvan Beach Day is scheduled for May 20 according to Carl J. Reich chamber manager. Activities include a parade and dance at Sylvan Park Pavilion with music by Tony Martin and his orchestra. A few days of activities are planned at Sylvan Beach featuring picnicking fishing and outdoor games.
Purge Launched Today In Algeria
ALGIERS AP A vast purge began in Algeria to crush rebellion in the military and among European civilians. Five generals were sent to France, three military units were dissolved, and a roundup yielded 490 arrests with more expected as De Gaulle tightens control.
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Charles de Gaulle Roves
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Pere Jarmerie
Jacques Coup de Fresac
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Uits
Lit
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Legon Parachute Regiment
Mmats
TV star’s wife found dead in New York home
Pamela Garroway, 34, wife of Dave Carroway, is found dead under mysterious circumstances in the couple’s New York town house. Government lawyers allege thousands of investors suffered losses due to alleged market rigging by two prominent American stock exchange members. Four youths, including three Coast Guard members, die in a crash near Texas City as their car hits a dump truck. Lao civil war tensions rise with Roan target hour and Pathet Lao response. Gen Maurice Challe trial signals de Gaulle stance on Algeria policy. Congo political tensions rise as army orders politicians to stay put until talks resolve the country’s future. Senate investigators warn air electrical union threatens Titan missile costs. A witness testifies about the Sagi massacre in Volish village and the murder of her father and a crying child.
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Pamela Garroway
Dave Carroway
New York
Nepal
American Stock Exchange
Humble Credit Union launches education plan drive
Humble Employees Federal Credit Union appointed 78 educational representatives to spread member benefits. Treasurer John W. Sylvester said the union is a self help group opposing loan sharks. The meeting at Rebel Inn passed information kits to educate Humble employees. The credit union serves about 1,050 members.
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Humble Employes Federal Credit Union
John W. Sylvester
Rebel Inn
Humble
Dis Muennink
Baytown City
Industrial Committees Appointed By Mayor Pruett
Mayor R H Red Pruett appointed two industrial development committees at Thursday night meeting. A three member Industrial Attraction Committee and a six member Waterway Development Committee were created to study industrial expansion and river access for Baytown area growth.
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R. H
Red) Pruett
Hugh Echols
Citizens Bank
Ned Bishop
C. H. Kelly
KWBA
Lcation
James A. Am@erson
Baytown
Robert W. Kelly
W. H. Engelhardt
Anda Mae Johnston
Crediit Union
Shesca
Educa
R Humble
Airadineges
Ward names committees to study Baytown waterways
Councilman W. L. Ward asked the mayor to appoint a trio. Echols will serve as temporary chairman. A second group will work with Councilman Roy Hughes who asked the mayor for the committee. It will study Baytown area waterways and possible development. Named to that committee were B. E. Greer, E. B. Elswick, Max Nuttall, Buddy Bray, Pearl Beeriut, Perry W. Britton, Wilton Roper.
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W. L
Dub) Ward
Ward
Echols
Roy Hughes
Baytown Area
B. E
Bud) Greer
Fof First National Bank
E. B. Elswick
Warren Petroleum Co
Max Nuttall
J. M. Huber Corp
Buddy Bray
Pearl Beer Iutor
Perry W. Britton
People’s State Bank
Wilton Roper
Citizens National Bank
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