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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1965

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Sun Spots Directors To Meet

BAYSHORE ROD Reel and Gun Club directors plan a 7 p.m. meeting in the club room to organize the annual directors and wives party and acknowledge helpers from the oyster and fish fry. M. T. Waddell, president, urged all directors to attend. BAYSHORE COIN Club meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Sterling Municipal Library. public invited.

Bayshore Rod, Reel and Gun Club M. T. Waddell Coin Club Bayshore Coin Club T P.m. Moniay Sterling Municipal Library

Blast at Retzloff Plant Kills Two Injures Seven

A blast and fire at the Retzloff chemical plant in the Bayport complex near La Porte early Monday killed two men and injured seven others. Victims include Jim Grege and Roy Gilley, with several workers from Houston, Deer Park, Pasadena, and Pearland treated at Bayshore Hospital. Fire units and police from Seabrook and La Porte responded.

Monty Mretztorr Co Bayport Complex Porte Jerry Aldredge Les Porte-Bayshore Retzloff Chemical la Porte Jim Grege Retzloff Crane Construction Co Houston Whit Melton Lefferty Jacinto City H.L. Bal Secon Roy Gilley Pasadena Pasadens Bayshore Hospital F. M. Tucker Bill Benson Deer Park Bert Fisher Pearland Barbara Rockwell Retzloff Chemical Co

Lee College gets 282069 Manpower funds approval

The U S Department of Labor announced 28269 for Manpower Development and Training Act projects at Lee College and nearby districts. It funds auto mechanics for 49, instrument repair for 80, stenography for 40, and extended visits for 50 students plus related programs across area schools.

Dena R. C Phus Fairfax Carrie Galveston Independent School Orton George Casey New Caney Sun Preston Pendergrass Tennessee T. L Doc Satterwhite Wichlop Gertrude Teter Rufus Honeycutt Ron Parrish Louisiana State University Ron Theresa Bremer Ronald Wilhelm Baytown Werrville Wilhelms Kerrville

Baytown Aids In Postal Efficiency Drive

Baytown Post Office employees are asked to take part in a new postal efficiency program announced by Postmaster General John A. Gronouski on July 22. The plan aims at economy and better service with ideas from staff reviewed by a local Baytown committee chaired by M. L. Neal. National awards will go to employees whose ideas are adopted nationwide. savings may revert to the Treasury or fund improved postal service.

Baytown John A. Gronouski M.L. Neal Washington Gronouski Department Johnson Treasury Neal

Federal Examiners To Sign Up Negroes

In phase three of enforcing the voting rights bill, Justice Department plans designate counties for federal registrars. About 45 of 75 federal examiners will begin signing up voters in 10 to 15 counties. A court fight targets poll tax requirements in Texas Alabama and Virginia. President Johnson set schedules. literacy tests suspended in several states and counties. Civil Service Commission trained 75 examiners, some of whom are Negro, to register illiterate voters.

Washington Justice Department Civil Service Commission Texas Alabama Virginia Johnson Arizona Idaho Maine Mississippi Justice Partment Tnd ABC Radio- Television Nicholas Katzenbach Katzenbach Alaska Georgia Louisiana South Carolina North Carolina

U S Agriculture Forecasts Cotton Crop Decline

The Agriculture Department estimates the United States cotton crop at 14,915,000 bales, down 1.5 percent from last year. Texas production is forecast at 4,250,000 bales. First TS Marine combat unit returns home from Vietnam, after 20 days in San Diego. A protest against U S policy in Vietnam gathers attention on Capitol Hill. About 35 arrested in a ticketing crackdown, with 850 attending the Assembly of Unrepresented People meeting. President Johnson signs a health research bill of 180 million dollars and unveils a broad education and health task force.

Agriculture Department United States Texas Viet Nam 334 Battalion 6Th Marine Regiment San Diego U.S Capitol Johnson

Snipers Hit Viet Rescue Cavalry Unit

Viet Cong riflemen sniped at Duc Co camp near the Cambodian border while U S helicopters tried to rescue a downed fighter. The Duc Co siege continues with 12 Americans and over 150 Vietnamese and mountain tribespeople in the camp. Casualties include two Americans and 29 Vietnamese since June 3.

Saigon Viet Nam Duc Co Route 19 U.S Qui ‘Nhon South Chine Sea Due Co Ba Gia Quang Ngai

Golfers die after lightning strike in Louisville Ga

Metal spikes on golf shoes are cited as a possible factor in the deaths of two golfers near Louisville Georgia. A doctor suggested the shoes may grounded the strike as they sheltered in a metal shed and tree.

Louisville

BAYTOWN TRAFFIC COUNCIL MEETS AT HOLIDAY INN

Baytown citizens traffic council will meet at seven a.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn. Robrett G. Feinberg is listed as chairman and announced the session.

Baytown

Johnson and Aides Brief Senators on Viet Nam Situation

President Johnson briefed about 49 senators in a bipartisan session on Viet Nam and the world situation. Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield said there was no shift in strategy, noting a plan to wait and see. White House aides and top advisers led the briefing, with House members to be invited later. Discussions touched on negotiations and U.S. aims while officials, including Taylor and Rusk, prepared for broader congressional briefings.

Washington Johnson Sen Mike Mansfield Mont Viet Nam Mansfield Senate Shsu Viet Jansfield Ireel Republic Jing Bir Munat R-S.d At & Pam House Mem Bers White House Bill D. Moyers Camp David I Maxwell D Taylor U. A Saigon Hanoi North Vet Nam United States Jhas Robert S. McNamara Arthur J. Goldberg U.S United Nations Eugene Black Southeast Asia Hese W. ‘Averell Harriman Harriman Alexei N. Kosygin Moscow Belgrade l

Rep Thomas Doing Fine After Tumor Removal

Rep Albert Thomas of Texas underwent a 344 hour tumor removal operation at Methodist Hospital. The tumor, pressing on nerves, caused him considerable pain and had been a cancer concern in his years of treatment. Lab results will determine if it was malignant.

Houston, , Tex Albert Thomas D-Tex Methodist “Hospital Thomas

Ticket Sales For Gypsy Near End

Advance ticket sales for the road show Gypsy touring Texas and Louisiana end Thursday night in Baytown. The production arrives Friday with tickets sold at the door or cheaper in advance. Advance seats are 3 dollars, door 3.50. general admission 2 in advance, 2.50 at the door. Tickets available at First National Bank booth or from Jaycees Mike Murphy Ron Parrish Mike Walters and John Shearer Jr. Parrish says tickets can be delivered to those unable to buy locally. The road show van will greet Baytown La Porte Tunnel visitors and Phil Oestermayer, Houston theater director, created the production with a full orchestra.

Texas Louisiana Baytown First National Bank West Texas Avenue Jaycees Mike Murphy Ron Parrish Mike Walters John Shearer Jr Parrish Murphy Par- Tish la Porte Tunne Phil Oestermayer Houston

Beavers vote on proposed separation plan noted

The Beavers discuss a plan labeled prompr for regents and call for that purpose. The faction shown favors separation while Thad Felton's position is unclear. The total ballots counted reach 3,347 from the county, with further details in College column.

Beav Precin Thad Felton College Pagei

Trustees Set Agenda For Monday School Board Meeting

Instructional matters will be presented by the school administration at 7 30 p m in the board room of the administration building. Superintendent George H Gentry will not comment on the item until trustees receive the recommendations. The board will canvass results of Saturday's election on the separation of Leo College from the public school system, approved 2262 to 1085. Other items include salaries forms for transportation and custodial staff, resignations, personnel elections, financial and tax collections, and cafeteria purchases for 1965 66 term.

George H. Gentry Leo’. College Betanes and Transportation

Bread Shortage Hits Baytown Stores During Strike

Baytown shoppers found bread scarce as a strike by truck drivers disrupted deliveries. Stores reported adequate supplies Monday morning after a weekend stoppage began Saturday night. Some bakeries and chains secured bread from Beaumont or held stock, while residents buying more than needed contributed to the shortage.

Baytown Houston Garive Eac

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