West Berlin in flare as East German curbs tighten
West Berlin faced tense clashes as Communist actions tightened the border, prompting protests from Mayor Willy Brandt and sharp Western notes to Soviet commandant Col. Andrei Solovyev. Bonn Washington and London weighed possible embargo responses while East Berlin restricted entry and exit with new permit rules, affecting thousands of commuters.
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East Germany
Apare
West Berlin
East German
Interior Ministry
East Berlin
Local groups announce community events and speaker lineup
Sun Spots at Lutheran Church hosts speaker from KC Rummage Sale while Charlene Barring chairs Knights of Columbus social at KC Hall. BSP luncheon Aug 26 at Goose Creek Country Club. Joy Paulson earns degree at Texas Christian University. Rebel Inn hosts Women’s dinner honoring Joyce Paulson. Baytown BSP plans and emergency corps special meeting set for tonight and Aug dates with various attendees listed.
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Walther
Lermer
Minnesota
San Jacinto
Charlene Barring
Knights of Colhe
Tumbus
KC Hall
B&pw
Chris Wilson
Mary Bak McDonald Charm Studio
Houston
Joyce Paulson
Baytown
Elor
Rebel Inn
Tex Affairs
Ares Christian University
TCU
A. C. Paulson
Burnett Drive
BSP
Beta Sigma Phi
Goose Creek Country
Ted_G'Sell
Corps
Tommy
Howe
Augie I
Local notes fill Baytown paper with meetings and notices
Baytown items report families on vacation in Fair Priest, police in Anahuac on business, and local residents with travel plans. Public works chief Grantham receives a state health service award. Stowers visits from Dallas. etc. Fellowship supper at Christian Church features Hawaiian luau, with leaders and Bayway guests. OCAW union, school board oil lease extension, Dr Ellis resigns, Civic Association and St Paul’s Men events announced. Boy Scout committee to meet.
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Roy Montgomery
R. H
Bo) Turmmer
Anahuac
Earl Harvey
C. W
Red
Christian Church
Eldon Berry
W. T. Jones
Clyde Jones
Bayway Christian Church
Galveston Area Weather Forecast Tides Report
Warm and partly cloudy with scattered showers through Wednesday. Tides for Wednesday run high at 12 19 a m and 1 27 p m with low at 7 19 a m and 3 06 p m.
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Galveston
Rayburn sees aid bill pass with strong Senate support
House Speaker Sam Rayburn predicts passage of a foreign aid measure he calls pretty good enabling the administration to pursue its goals. Senate debates hotly contested amendments as Western Berlin protests formalized to Soviet authorities over border restrictions. Chrysler rejects union pay demand for hourly wages. Japan marks 16th anniversary of Japan World War I surrender with memorials. no official observance nationwide. Private British firm Alvarez? collapses leaving thousands stranded. George Jessel plans retirement in France amid Riviera talks. Texas publishers briefed on industry trends. Denver Bank robber Roy E. Holland, 35, died after shooting himself during pursuit.
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House
Sam Rayburn
Senate
Baytown Council to Hear Tentative 1961 62 Budget
City Manager J. B. LeFevre will present a balanced tentative budget at 6 30 p m Tuesday as council begins hearings. Expenditures total 2 023 000 for 1961 62 with last year at 1 986 000 and revenue 1 923 090 including a 136 461 surplus. Next year revenue rises to 2 031 000 with a 53 499 surplus. This year’s budget is about 8 000 less than last year and ends Sept 1 with cash balances adequate to retire bonded indebtedness on schedule. Council will review line items over four to five days in a closer budget study.
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J. B. LeFevre
Baytown
Navy Freezes 26,800 Men On Active Duty
The Navy will retain 26,800 officers and enlisted personnel on active duty for six months to a year. This freeze supports the military buildup aims to raise the active force from 626,000 to 657,000 and signals a forthcoming rise in fleet ships. About 30 percent of those slated to leave next month and 90 percent of officers plus 30 percent of enlisted personnel slated to depart through June 20 are affected.
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Washington
Navy
Airmen Leave For Havana As Hijacked Plane Return
U S Cuban government swap proceeds via intermediaries as an Eastern Air Lines propjet is retrieved after hijack. Fifteen minutes before departure, three Cubans arrive to reclaim a Cuban navy patrol boat used to transport refugees to Florida. Trials in Baytown and Houston unfold as authorities recount a brutal store robbery.
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alKey West, Harris & Co
Roman Eastern Air Lines
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Key West
Fidel Castro
Eastern
United States
Cuba
Baytown
Tra
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Rosamond
Robitions
Castro
Houston
Eloise Watson Cummings
I Feet Bed
Bob Joes
Bayon
Pe Srheevinna Iateedee
Pei Babber
BJ. Aussey
Parlsone
Langston King’s Court
Cummings
Young Jones
Jones
Joseph P. Bertrand
Vinton
Iaa
Bertrand
John Cahoon, Jr
Baytown Boys Injured in Mild Traffic Collision
Two Baytown youths, Ronnie Anders and Mike Faulk, were injured around 11 a.m. Tuesday when their motorbike collided with a car at Commerce and Labit. They were admitted to Gulf Coast W Hospital. Police investigations were ongoing at noon with details unavailable.
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Baytown
Commerce
Labit
Ronnie Anders
Mike Faulk
Gulf Coast W Hospital
Budget Hearing Sets OK for 1961 62 Lee College Funds
The school board plans a 7:3 p.m. Thursday budget hearing to adopt the 1961-62 budgets for the public schools and Lee College. The tentative total budget, including state aid and local assessments, is around 5 942 325 dollars, with a 40 percent tax rate support component and expected increases based on state funding and local wealth. Superintendent George H. Gentry notes the 810 a legislative salary boost is not realistic for the district, with state funds likely allocated by percentage and influenced by local wealth.
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Lee College
Beace
Pane
School Board of Trustees
George H. Gentry
Nni
Rathmum Geeds
School Boardi Ag
Gentry
Toca
Daniel Scores Three Out Of Four. Legislature Ends Second Session
Texas lawmakers closed their second special session with Gov. Price Daniel landing three of four requested laws. The $139 million teacher pay raise passed, while a new broad majority requirement for special elections failed to reach final passage. The session featured contests over an election bill, retirement fund timing, and a rebated funding provision, with conferees negotiating into adjournment. The House narrowed support on key votes amid political pressure and shifts in conference reports.
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Daniel
Cal
House
James Turman
Charles Ballman
Senate
Crosby Rodeo and Fair Kicks Off With Street Dance
The 1st Crosby Rodeo and Fair begins Wednesday with a street dance and runs three nights through Saturday. Judging starts at 10 a.m. Thursday. exhibitions move Wednesday afternoon by Future Farmers of America crews from Crosby Highlands and Baytown. Baytown joins as a invited participant for the second year. A Thursday parade features rodeo stars and bands from Crosby Humble and others. Rodeo events include calf roping saddle bronc bareback steer wrestling bull riding girls barrell racing and calf scramble. Calf scramble sponsored by local groups with sponsors from Highlands. progress reports go to sponsors. Lawrence Winfree of Winnie Cattle Co Orange is rodeo producer bringing bucking horses and bulls from the National RCA rodeo circuit. Orange County Mounted Sheriff's Posse adds nightly entertainment. Tickets sell 8 a.m. Wednesday to 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. general admission 1.50, children 0.75, reserved box seats 2.50.
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Highlands
Lawrence Winfree
Winnie Cattle Co
Orange
Dallas
Orange County Mounted Sheriff's Posse
Rodeo
Texas Weather Keeps Scattered Showers Amid Tornado Near Garland
In a familiar pattern Texas sees scattered showers across much of the state with cool mornings and highs mainly in the 90s. A tornado touched down near Garland Monday afternoon, rattling Dallas suburbs as forecasters warned of continued unsettled skies and variable temperatures statewide.
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Dallas
Garland
West Texas
Dalhart
Galveston
South Plaine
Arcenaux Rites To Be Wednesday
Funeral services for Abel Arcenaux 72 of Baytown will be held at 4 30 p m Wednesday at Paul A Lee Funeral Home Rev Everett Shrum officiating He died Monday evening at his home He was born in Gibson La Jan 26 1889 moved to Baytown in 1919 and was a chief operator at Humble Oil Baytown refinery He is survived by wife Bessie Arcenaux son E J Arcenaux two grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers two sisters and other relatives Interment was in San Jacinto Cemetery
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New Jersey
Paul A. Lee
Everett Shrum
St. John's Methodist Church
Arcenaux
Gibson
Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown Reoy
Bessie Arcenaux
E. J. Arcenaux
Ronnie Arcenaux
M. P. Stewart
Mike
Maurilea Stewart
Tikdon Arcenaux
Thibodeaux
Raymond
School Board weighs outside appraiser for district valuations
The board discussed using an outside appraiser to assess property within the school district for the 1961-82 budget year. Supt. George H. Gentry was directed to investigate costs and report findings. budget hearing set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Residents including N. B. Culver urged lower taxes while maintaining schools, and Jimmie Foster presented a 506-signature petition for an external appraisal amid protests of current valuations.
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Jim Boone
Drs
Sirict
Tate
George H. Gentry
N. B. Culver
Gentry
George L. Bennett
Culver
Board of Equalization
Touke
Poe
Bayown
Jimmie Foster
Foster
Bennett
Bourd of Equalization
Raybon Johnson
Equalization Board
Bob Beverly
Equalization Poard
Carter Miller
Gapeget
Easterly Wave Not Threat To Hurricanes
The easterly wave moving westward is in the Gulf of Mexico and poses no hurricane threat, per Weather Bureau. A Longboat Key observer reported 76 mph winds and hail from a small area, with about 0.25 inches of rain in a bow. Fort Myers area recorded nearly 2 inches of rain.
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Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau
Tts
Florida
Longsboat Key
Sarasota
Bradenton
Yort Myers
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