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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
1
Community notices list a funeral attendance for Nolan Schulze in New Braunfels and Lamar Tech events including sorority rush registration deadlines, adult education classes, and a Baytown patent grant. Also noted are TV show appearances by local clergy and a forecast calling for partly cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms with tides and times at Galveston.
Local items include the Follett family welcoming a new daughter in Houston, Baytown police comms restoration after a storm, extended trip plans for Mrs. Sam Perlman and grandchildren, and notes on cotton harvest, church news, fishing trips, and a storm-damage call. Also covered are aviation field trips for UT midshipmen, Memorial Stadium ticket office updates, funeral arrangements for John Baldridge and William Warren, a fundraiser coffee for Lyndon Johnson supporters, Kiwanis theater scenes, and donations to the Hill of Rest Cemetery association supporting property owners and Latin-American families.
New York AP reports English born actor Sir Cedric Thardwicke died early today at age 71. His career spanned stage and screen, marking a lifetime in the performing arts.
La Porte youths, Alark Zink aged 11 and Gréegs Zink 44, were found up to their chests in mud at Barbour's Cut near Morgan's Point Wednesday afternoon. Gulf Coast Helicopter Service sent two helicopters. rescue pilot Jimi Dolan and partner assisted the boys who were muddy but uninjured, taken to a fire station for washing and care.
Mrs. Pearl Gunter Howell 65 of 413 E Lobit dies at 3 20 a m Thursday at her home. She came to Baytown 36 years ago born in Montgomery County. Survived by husband J C Howell Baytown a daughter Effie Chambers Baytown two grandchildren C R Chambers Shirley Fletcher of Baytown one sister Mrs Wo F Weatherly Galveston two brothers J D B Gunter Baytown and Stina Gunter Willis five great grandchildren. J E Holder minister of the Cedar Bayou Church of Christ will officiate. Burial Cedar Crest Cemetery.
Federal and state authorities intensified their investigation into the slaying of three civil rights workers near Philadelphia Mississippi. The bodies were found in a remote earthen watershed embankment after a 44 day search. Names linked to the case were reportedly provided to the FBI and a $30,000 reward was mentioned by The Birmingham News. The FBI declined comment on reports of arrests and on Gregory's claims about a letter and tape recording naming suspects.
Wanda Orton reports a sudden wind and rain storm downed trees and power lines around Humphrey Airport and Baytown sites. The main hangar roof collapsed, insulation exposed, and seven feet of concrete was ripped from entry. Damage estimated between 15000 and 26000 dollars. Pilots acted heroically to prevent further wreckage as a Youth Fair building was demolished.
A Houston girl, 17 year old Una Mae Lange, was seriously injured when her car left Tri City Beach Road and hit a ditch at 10 39 p m Wednesday. She was taken to Gus Coast Hospital and later transferred to Hermann Hospital in Houston. Driver Greg Beck lost control when a wheel went off the shoulder. Investigating officers said she was thrown through the windshield. Other minor accidents occurred at various roads and times.
A joint meeting of the board salaries and policies committee and the budgets committee is set for 7 20 am Thursday to consider a request for a $200 across the board annual salary increase for about 500 teachers. The session aims to prepare recommendations for the full board at Monday night’s meeting. Explanations cite a delayed 1964 65 district budget as the basis for the exhaustive study and potential approval.
Viet Nam dispatch reports about 50 U S Air Force B57 bombers joining American and South Vietnamese forces near Saigon to deter a North Vietnamese attack. A steady flow of transport planes enhanced the buildup along the frontier while officials noted four bombers crashed near Bien Hoa Airport amid dark conditions.
Turmoil around the Tonkin Cult crisis deepens in Saigon as pilots may have died and air traffic halts. Six F102 Delta Daggers from Okinawa were seen on a Da Nang runout, with reports of MIGs and Ho Chi Minh rumors denied by a U.S. embassy spokesman. The note protests North Vietnamese torpedo attacks, while U.S. and South Vietnamese forces stand ready for any red retaliation.
A multi million dollar industrial expansion for Baytown will be announced at the Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon at noon Friday in the chamber building. A portion of the planned program is cancelled to accommodate the announcement. The industry name and specifics were not learned.
The Houston Port Commission discusses issuing 35 million dollars in revenue bonds to fund capital improvements on wharves 26 27 and 23 and transit sheds 27 28 on the north side of the Houston Ship Channel The commission plans to select a fiscal agent from bond dealers and bankers after reviewing proposals noting past bonds at 385 percent interest and aiming for better returns The board also considers inviting press including President Lyndon Johnson to the port's 50th anniversary celebration on November 10 with announcements forthcoming
Peking radio warned the United States of aggression against North Viet Nam and China over air strikes in Indochina. Hanoi called U S actions a serious war act. Pro Western viewers praised U S stance while the Malaysian government cautioned against escalation. South Korean President Chang my Park sent a message to the White House.
East Harris County Republicans moved to larger offices at 12 North Main, corner of North Main and Dece, replacing Wisconsin Street. At a precinct meeting, Dr J M Singleton Champ Crawfort and Joe Frion announced plans. First event is a meeting of the Republican Women's Club at 7 50 p m Thursday with E P Lowe speaking. A grassroots rally is set for 7 30 p m Monday Aug 7 at Lamar Elementary School with candidates including George Bush challenging Senator Ralph Yarborough. Goldwater lapel pins have been sold. pins arrival hoped for the rally on Aug 17.
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