Albert May Return LBJ Visit Near Baytown
U S Rep Albert Thomas plans a Baytown visit to welcome Vice President Lyndon Johnson on August 22. A public reception at Holiday Inn is being organized with Walter Fall of Dickinson and Baytown Mayor Lee Liggett set to speak. The event aims to thank Johnson for Texas benefits and will include speeches, refreshments, and parking arrangements for about 2000 attendees.
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Baytown
Lyndon Johnson
Thomas
Johnson
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Dickinson
Lée Liggett
Fred Hartman
He Hall
Washington
Lee Liggett
Cliff
Carter
Jack
Valenti
Houston
East Harris
Galveston
Chambers
Hartmanee
Rea
Southeast
Texas
Holiday Inn
W. T. Busch
City Council Divided Over City Planner Vote
Baytown council wrestles with hiring a city planner as a 4 to 3 split prompts further inquiry. Discussion focuses on master plan costs around 60 000 and possible federal funding covering two thirds, plus a management survey costing 10 000 to 312 000, with the council weighing Gaiffenhagen Kroeger Inc. HOU.
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State Health Department
Gaiffenhagen. Kroeger, Inc
Los Angeles
Sun Spots Youth Revival Sparks Central Baptist Event
Central Baptist youth revival set for Aug 16 18 with evangelist Sam H Jones and singer Jim Davis. Theme Look to Jesus. Luke H Miller Jr to receive BS degree in education at UT after summer session. Amy Drive resident to Miss Kilgore funeral. Mike Jordan Marine en route to Okinawa from Camp Pendleton. Optimist Pee Wee league weighs in Aug 1. KC Dance Aug 1 at Knights of Columbus Hall 3 per couple. Paul Stephens TV appearance 9 30 pm Channel 8 with Walker Wylers Benton. Lawson Z Pledger dies in Colorado car crash funeral Saturday in Crockett. Baytown Service League meets Friday 9 15 am Goose Creek CC. Goose Creek Sport Car Club meets Thursday Bayshore Motors. six trophies to be awarded.
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Jim Davis
Jesus
Luke H. Miller Jr
Amy Drive
University of Texas
Goose Creek Sport Car Club
Bayshore Motors
Rusk to stay in Moscow days after test ban signing
Secretary of State Dean Rusk will remain in Moscow for three to four days after the test ban treaty signing and will meet with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. A State Department spokesman noted the talks aim to clarify Western ally positions on the NATO Warsaw pact, observer exchanges, and a potential agreement, with exact meeting details to be arranged.
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Dean Rusk
Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
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Khrushchev
Andrews Air Force Base
Weather and Tides and Local Happenings
Partly cloudy and hot through Friday with temperatures in the 74 to 97 range expected Thursday. Galveston tides Friday high 3 47 am, low tbd. Baytown figures noted with hospital visit and wedding photos in New York.
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Galveston
Mrs Badgley Rites Friday in Baytown
Funeral services for Mrs. Bula Badgley 79 of 516 W Republic Baytown will be at 10 am Friday at Paul A Lee Funeral Home. She died Wednesday morning. Survived by two daughters C O Horton and E F Huisman and two sons A F Badgley and B D Badgley all of Baytown eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment in Hill of Rest Cemetery.
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Kilgore
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Rusk
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Floyd Thompson
Friendswood
Donald Goodwin
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Hill of Rest Cemetery
Secretary Delighted With Texas Visit by Zamaria Family
Mrs Rose Zamaria a secretary in U S Rep Albert Thomas s Washington office hails from Pennsylvania and loves Texas Her family including her husband and two sons visited Galveston Bay Houston East Harris County the San Jacinto Monument the Manned Spacecraft Center and the Colt 45s Mets They tour Port Commission s Sam Houston Galveston and Congressional District Eight with County Commissioner V V Ramsey She says she feels partly Texan already despite demanding hours on Capitol Hill and her role as office manager for Thomas secretaries
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U.S
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Texas
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Houston
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Galveston
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Baystown
Ward in Iron Lung After Two Prostitution Convictions
Dr Stephen Ward lay near death in an iron lung as bronchial pneumonia set in after throat surgery. The Old Bailey jury had convicted him on two counts related to living off prostitution in Britain’s sex and security scandal. The patient was in a deep coma from a drug overdose on the final day of his trial, while being treated with intravenous nutrients and heart stimulant.
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Britain
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Want
New Baytown Police Chief Assumes Duties Today
Robert L. Forche, 39, named chief of police to replace the late Roy Montgomery. He previously led Mission Texas police and has served as a training instructor for FBI programs and Tulsa police. Turner, acting chief since May, expected to return as assistant chief. The council hosts a noon get acquainted meeting at Frontier Inn to introduce the new chief.
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Tulsa
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Nomination Meeting Set for GCWU Officers at Humble Baytown
Gulf Coast Industrial Workers Union members at Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown Refinery will nominate prospective officers and stewards at a Thursday 7 pm meeting in Lee College Auditorium. L E Kirkley says nominations may come from floor and wage contract talks will be discussed. ballots go out by Aug 8 and must be returned by Aug 15. New members voting eligibility begins at the meeting.
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Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown
Lee College
Birkley
Group Organizes Bramlett Elected Chief of LC Ex-Students
Sam Bramlett, honored by Lee College as outstanding alumnus, is elected president of the Ex-Students Association and serving as acting chairman. Officers to be elected Aug. 27. Bramlett appoints nominating committee and plans include vocational advisors and public awareness of college facilities. Long-range goals cover district expansion, athletics, Easter art contests, and expanded auditorium use.
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Sam Bramlett
Lee College
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Colege
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H. H. Dorris
Robert Hill
Hobart Enoch
World News Roundup From Our World Today
A State Department official says a Chinese nuclear test this year would not shift Asia’s balance of power soon. The United States recognizes Ecuador’s military junta. Congress sends Kennedy an anti lobby amendment to the Philippine war claims bill, capping claims at 25000 dollars. Admiral David L. McDonald assumes Argentina’s presidency. Humble Pipe Line Co. wins two contracts for 56 miles of pipeline in Louisiana. A Welfare Department review finds four percent of aid for dependent children to be ineligible with minimal fraud. The Texas Water Commission weighs Trinity River navigation project feasibility at 900 million dollars.
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Congress
Kennedy
Ramsey Opposes Metropolitan Government Plan in Harris County
County Commissioner W. Ramsey denounced a merger of Houston city and Harris County governments while endorsing consolidated services such as public health airports hospitals and tax collection. He opposed joint financing and urged state enacted laws before any merged services by elected officials could proceed.
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Harris County
Ramsey
Ben Tah General Hospital
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Five Area Students Named On A&M Honor Roll
Four Baytown students and one Mont Belvieu student earned Distinguished Student honors at Texas A&M College. Baytown honorees include Roy J. Eccles Larry Fisher John R. Fulker son Michael W. Thurman Gordon W. Wilson and George K. White from Mont Belvieu. To qualify a student must register for 15 credit hours or more hold a GPA of 2.3 with an A equaling three points and no grade below C.
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Mont Belvieu
Texas Asm College
Roy J. Eccles
Larry Fisher
John R. Fulker- Son
Michael W. Thurman
Gordon W. Wilson
George K. White
Communists Ignore Red Slayings In Korea War Talks
In Seoul, North Korea accuses the United States of war provocation while omitting the Red ambush that killed three U.S. soldiers this week. The North denounces U.S. imperialism, claims a cover up, and says U.S. forces must exit South Korea. The U.N. Command notes North Koreans carried weapons used in Monday’s ambush.
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Fregia of Highlands Dies at 55 on Job
Kelly Lee Fregia, 55, of 1010 Jones Road Highlands, died 3 p.m. Wednesday from a cerebral hemorrhage at Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown Refinery where he worked in the Kutyl Plant. He had lived in Highlands 25 years and was a regular Highlands Star contributor and outdoor writer. Graveside services Friday at Moss Hills Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Leella, three sons Don M. Fregia, Glenn W. Fregia, Kelly L. Fregia Jr., and daughter Patsy K. Fregia. He was born August 26, 1907 in Batson, Texas. He was a member of Texas Outdoor Writers Association and Texas Press Association. He will be officiated by Rev. Bonner Magness.
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Baytown
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Houston
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Austin
Kelly L. Fregia
Albuquerque
N.M
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