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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1960
Page
1
A rummage sale conducted by the Society of the Helping Hand of Redeemer Lutheran Church will run Friday morning through Saturday afternoon at the Wilkenfeld Building on Minnesota. The Moore family and Mrs L M Richmond are mentioned among attendees and helpers.
The Baytown council approved a $3,000 appropriation and, after action, left $5,000 in the contingency fund for the year ending August 31. An amendment allowed meat and poultry inspection standards to align with state and federal approvals for sale in local stores. The chaotic OCR text notes various officials and motions including Councilman Kenneth Badgett and Manager J B Ferrerth.
Bullet wound treated at Gulf Coast Hospital after an incident at Four Corners. Roy Menegar was taken to the hospital shortly before noon and later transferred. Details were scarce at press time. Jeff Davis Hospital and Monton Be were mentioned in connection with the case.
JAKARTA AP American flier Alan Lawrence Pope, a 36-year-old from Miami, was sentenced to death by an Indonesian air force court for fighting with rebels in the 1958 rebellion against President Sukarno. Pope admitted flying for the rebels but said he only conducted one attack mission. He may appeal, or Sukarno may grant a pardon. The case stretched 19 months to trial, with broader ties to Indonesia's ongoing conflict and regional upheaval. Other items in the clipping include local social notes and campus activities.
Supporters expect approval for a new junior college serving La Porte Deer Park Channelview Pasadena and Galena Park. Two public hearings by a state committee found a favorable attitude and recommended approval. If approved an election will be set by Harris County Commissioners Court to let voters decide.
The weather page predicts rain may dampen spirits Friday and Saturday. Tides in Galveston show low at 12 11 a m and high at 8 29 p m for Saturday, with the forecast noting cool or unsettled conditions.
A fragmentary late news item from the Associated Press references vicious winds and heavy rains. No further readable details provided about location timing or impact.
Investigation records show Clark Saeclared hoping to testify amid a tense atmosphere as a subcommittee probes payola and corruption links. Witnesses prepare statements while discussions hint at convictions and public condemnation.
A fragmentary transcript notes discussions about a plan and a press report on Clark. It cites a subcommittee’s claim of full cooperation in investigations and mentions Clark’s past interests in 17 record and music companies, now reportedly severed months ago.
Baytown will observe Law Day this Sunday in a nationwide acknowledgement of the legal profession. Baytown attorney David Duncan chairs the event with East Harris County Bar Association officers Rob ert P. Beman president T D. McManus vice president and W. J. Gidley secretary treasurer. Mayor R. H. Pruett proclaims the observance stressing justice under law and the role of religion ethics and philosophy in society.
Gov. Price Daniel announces Milton P. Connally as campaign manager for Baytown. J. D. Sartwelle of Houston named Harris County campaign manager with vice chairmen W. N. Blanton Jr. Alvin Moody Fred Hartman and W. Kent Baker. Sartwelle notes a county wide group to organize volunteer workers in each precinct. Daniel, a former governor and ex state official, leads against state general taxes.
A committee chaired by E C Jack Kimmons recommends amendments to Article 9 and 10 of the by-laws at the country club. Four membership classifications would be created two voting and two non voting with rules on stock ownership residency and dues. The changes cover disposal of a member s stock upon resignation dismissal or death and define junior non stock holding members as children of club members.
Gordon Turrentine general manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce will not speak at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce Board meeting Monday due to an appointment in Washington. The noon barbecue luncheon costs 1.50 with reservations by Friday to Nelson McElroy. If catering and venue satisfy, the group will decide on future similar meetings.
The fragment references Alamo Elementary at 1801 Austin and mentions Thad Felton with a 622 West Texad tag, but the readable text provides no clear event or context. Further details are insufficient to form a complete news item or outcome.
Clayton accuses Hughes supporters of backing him while alleging council inaction on garbage disposal. He says signs bearing Hughes’ name were found at Rolland Pruett’s home as part of a broader political clash. Hughes responds defending bloc voting and denies fear or agitation, urging calm election engagement. Rolland Pruett's reply is noted (see Page 10).
The Baytown Sun adds two conservative columnists to its roster. May 2 will launch Barry Goldwater’s How Do You Stand, Sir? with Ralph de Tolendano’s Assignment: Washington to follow. Goldwater is a leading conservative voice in politics. Tolendano, author of Seeds of Treason, has reported Washington news and once wrote Nixon’s biography.
Fragmented report notes an Oklahoma string of events including a deadly incident near a tank explosion at Freeport and a separate fire, while Houston School Board may follow Dallas in adopting a grade integration plan. The piece also mentions religious strife at a Denver conference over racial church structures and a mapila missionary explorer’s claims about American divers.
A runoff election faces an expected heavier turnout after the first vote on April 5 drew fewer than 3,000 of about 11,000 qualified voters. Polls require valid certificates and exemptions, with observers predicting higher participation in the runoff.
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