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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
2
Mayor explains dispute over water loop project and engineering opinions. He notes council sought three engineers, favored a north route saving over 60000 dollars, and cites unresolved council questions and a breaching subcommittee controversy with constituents and administration.
Public notice outlines Senate Joint Resolution No 16 proposing to amend Section 49-b, Article I of the Texas Constitution to increase the Veterans' Land Board bond authority to 350 million dollars. It details board composition, terms, and the process for issuing bonds to fund the Veterans' Land Fund, with endorsements needed from the Governor, Attorney General, and Comptroller, and requests an election on November 3, 1993.
The proposed constitutional amendment would expand the Veterans’ Land Fund to buy land in Texas for veterans who served between 1940 and 1955 and set rules for bond retirement and fund management including preferential purchase rights for certain state funds. The measure would be put to voters on the first Saturday after the first Monday in November 1963.
The San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Service Corps opened with over 130 volunteers ready to serve at least three hours weekly. Led by Mrs. Rex Curtin, the non denominational group operates daily, with a four service start including information, escort, patient service, and mobile library.
Crosby plans a county fair with entries in poultry livestock and home economics. The FFA Chapter and 4-H Club back the event and expect more entries than last year. The Future Homemakers will sponsor the women’s division showcasing sewing and cooking. Boy Scout Troop 264 operates a booth while Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters run a large barbecue booth daily. Midway rides and concession stands will be set up on the fair grounds.
Tom A. Todd of 3306 Minnesota reported two tool boxes and tools stolen from a dump truck parked in an alley lot at 3300 Minnesota. A large green factory box with open end wrenches and a medium orange box with sockets and extensions were taken. Loss estimated at 20 dollars. The theft occurred between 2 p.m. Sunday and 4 p.m. Monday.
The continued meeting aimed to address school issues in a respectful atmosphere. It was noted the committee may request help from school administration board president and other community members. Subcommittee members listed include A. O. Kelley Jamies R. Kelly Howard Sampson Dr. W. H. Bridges Ben H. Shirey and A. R. Vibark Thalsttar thean ans
Vice President Lyndon Johnson told a Baytown audience of six nations with high per capita incomes and 1.5 billion people earning under eight dollars monthly. He praised democracy but warned of hunger threats while defending the administration’s program and preps for 1964. The event drew a large, varied crowd including Rep Tommy and Mrs Johnson as well as local officials and supporters.
Secretary of Defense Robert S McNamara argues the limited nuclear test ban treaty will not weaken U S defenses. A 1 percent tax cut plan nears a House vote while march organizers warn of ballooning costs for the Aug 23 Washington event. Police tighten precautions in Berlin as Molotov era tensions loom.
Mrs. Callaway recalls Johnson as a strong Baytown presence in early days with frequent visits. The last sighting at the Johnson Ranch occurred during the last presidential campaign. Notes in his hand were Washington communiques. the Monday night speech was heartfelt. John Napier is noted as the inventor of logarithms.
Legal text proposes constitutional changes to authorize Jefferson County divisions to establish a Retirement Disability and Death Compensation Fund for appointive officers and employees. It outlines bond investments, fund administration, and eligibility constraints, with election wording and proclamation dates.
Mr and Mrs G D Creel of 605 E Murrill welcomed a daughter born August 9 at San Jacinto Methodist. The infant weighed seven pounds. Grandparents are Mrs Leora Creel and Mr and Mrs K P Fenley of Baytown. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs R L Reynolds and Mrs Peck Fenley of Baytown. Great-uncle is Everrett Reynolds.
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