Union Approves Wage Hike at Humble Baytown Refinery
Officials of Gulf Coast Industrial Workers Union and Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown refinery signed an eight thirty four wage increase agreement after union members approved the company's offer by mail ballot. The union also elected officers by mail ballot and ousted the temporary president Kilough will lead representation elections. Kilough defeated Jack Fowler 237 to 233 for permanent president. Kilough to succeed L. Atomice Workers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Industrial’ Workers Union
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown
Roy D
Jack Fowler
Gulf‘Crast
Oil, Chemical and Jibernion
Kilough
L.atomice Workers Union
E. Kirksey
Aes
Mechanical
James H. Parker
Process
C. H. Hargrove
Billy Young
Union
Gulf Coast Union Hall
Market St
C. A. Phillips
GCWU
Kirkley
Humble
Houston - Sabine
Baytown area notes on sports and civic events
Baytown and Gulf Coast area items cover a 123rd Maintenance Battalion softball win at Fort Hood, a Baytown High School graduate attending youth conference in Austin, a Boss Night banquet by the American Business Women's Association, tidal forecasts for Saturday, and a granddaughter's Oklahoma City funeral. Also noted are wage talks at Humble refinery, union officer elections, and local registration for kindergarten and nursery school at First Baptist Church.
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ARMY
Jimmie Isaaks
123Rd Maintenance Battalion
Fort Hood
Isaaks
Robert E.lee High
University GE Houston
Baytown
Attorney- General
Austin
Jeceired Hederhorst
Jennie Lee Badgley
Danny DuBose
Franklin David Barnes
Frank Terry
Charles Edward Hart
H. H. Rosser
Texas
UNION
Local Baytown Roundup Of People And Events
Baytown scene highlights Linda Jacob a new attraction on the Main Stem. Bill Strickler plans to present a gift to a Baytonian next week. Chris and Rosalie Myers dine out. Hank Reimer and Dr. Herbert Duke recall early campaigns. Bobby Watford finishes the baseball season with mixed feelings. Blanche Fentiman notes scholarships omitted from back-to-school section. Lynn Alexander Cassidy and Monte Art Sorrells of Baytown graduate from Lamar Tech on Aug 24. Eddie Faust relaxes at Crosby Fair HQ. Larry Cooper handles Livestock Judging details. Katherine Clari practices brownies. Mrs L J Weller judges fair cakes and cookies. Weldon Haltom expects Eddie Glover in a photo, but he left. Paula Novosad missed her photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Jacob
Bill Strickler
Chris
Rosalie Myers
Ditto Henry
Hank) Reimer
Herbert Duke
Lyndon Johnson
Bobby Watford
Blanche Fentiman
Helen Lois Alexander Cassidy
Monte Art Sorrells
Baytown
Lamar Tech
Beaumont
Eddie Faust
Larry Cooper
R. T. Kerr
Katherine Clari
L. J Weller
Weldon Haltom
Eddie Glover
Eddie
Paula Novosad
Crosby Fair And Rodeo Highlights At 47th FFA Show
The 47th Crosby Future Farmers of America Fair and Rodeo continues through Saturday with a world championship rodeo at 8 p.m. nightly. Saturday features poultry auction at 1 p.m., steer auction at 2 p.m., and an awards program at 4 p.m. Highlights include Weldon Haltom’s three consecutive market division wins and multiple class winners across dairy cattle and poultry divisions. Local 4-H members and Crosby participants are noted, with broader show coverage and results for several youths and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Orton
Crosby Future fEarmers of America
Weldon
Haltom
Crosby
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
Liberty
Dan Daniels
Warren Bradley
E. B. Herrington
W. I. Haltom
Stolander Road
Eddie Glover
Susan Ewell
Jimmy Smith
Calvin Goldsmith
Freddy Barton
Winford ‘Massey Jr
Bill Loftin
Weldon Haltom
Eddie Grover
Reneta Brown
Johnny Clifton
Verna Brown
Jimmy Davenport
Billy Hoglan
David’ Yates
Donald
Jerry Jones
William’ Yates
Johnson
Tommy Svoboda
Diane Lewis
Andy Reed
Davie Lewis
Kathy Loftin
Faia Novosad
Myra Brown
Richard Bry
Breiler
Harris
Ions Fairs
Diane
Sheldon
Myra
Paula
F. W
Brown
Highlands
Myrabethe Dairy Cattle
Tongs
Bryant
Bay
Sammy Barton
Harvey Stolanter
Town Future Farmers of America
Global Tangles Tap Power and Politics Across The World
Summary of fragmented items: Justice Goldberg faces extradition blocks on Marco Perez Jimenez. Kennedy weighs a replacement for J Edward Day as postmaster general. U.S. debt limit kept at 309 billion through Nov. 20. Haitian rebel Cantave gains a foothold in mountain operations against Duvalier. Bolivia probes miners as mining industry reorganized. Hong Kong police exchange fire with armed Chinese forces near Miri Bay. Congo Republic appoints Alphonse Mussamba Dehat to lead provisional government. Soviet and Chinese accusations rise over peace efforts while Nehru notes unclear intentions along India Tibet border.
Age Test For First Graders In Africa
A fragmented item discusses a method to assess readiness for school by jumping, reaching, and age indicators. It mentions plans to move for schooling and advertises a home buying section in the Sun Want Ads, urging readers to check Classifieds for school-related real estate.
Bolt In Rail Switch Prank Endangers Tracks
Two Channelview boys, 12 and 13, placed a 32 inch bolt in a Missouri Pacific railroad switch near the San Jacinto River bridge at 7:20 am. A freight train diverted the bolt with wheels. a second car derailed a track supervisor, William Herrin, who was injured but survived. FBI and railroad agents detained the youths. no action will be taken against them. The incident underscores risks of tampering with rail property and potential interstate commerce violations.
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Channelview
Missouri Pacific
San Jacinto River
William A. Herrin
Lis
FBI
Railroad
Qiter
Uiis
FRE
McCulley Named Manager of Cologne Esso Refinery
J H McCulley assistant mechanical superintendent at Humble Baytown Refinery will take a two year post as manager of the Cologne Germany refinery of Esso A F an affiliate of Standard of New Jersey. He begins Sept 1 1953. The Cologne refinery built in 1959 has a capacity of 250000 barrels per day and employs about 525 people. It handles distillation platforming steam cracking hydrogen treating and light ends recovery with products shipped by ship rail and barge. McCulley joined Baytown in 1923 after Rice Institute training and has held multiple supervisory posts including assistant mechanical superintendent and Fuels Division head. He is married to Laura Stone of Houston and they have four children. They attend All Saints Episcopal Church. In 1953 McCulley was on a five month loan assignment in LaMede France with Esso Standard Oil Co.
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J. H. McCulley
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown
Cologne
Germany
Esso A. F
Standard of New Jersey
McCulley | P
McCulley
Rice Institute
Laura Stone
Houston
John Jr
Hugh
Brian
Susan
All Saints Episcopal Church
LaMede
France
Vot Esso Standard Oi Co
School Buses On Sale With Bid Deadline Set
The school district invites sealed bids by 10 a.m. August 2 for three buses including a 1952 GMC a 1950 GMC and a 1953 Chevrolet. Buses can be viewed at the school bus garage 130 Lindberg. Supt. George H. Gentry reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Lindberg
George H. Gentry
Soviet ship aids rescue of American pilot Lavallee
An American Air National Guard pilot, Capt. Hugh Lavallee, parachuted 20,000 feet after his plane and was rescued by Russian fishermen who transferred him to a Soviet vessel. A U S Coast Guard helicopter then retrieved him about 100 miles southeast of Otis Air Force Base on Cape Cod. Lavallee, 29, from Springfield, was an insurance executive and married with three children.
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Otis Air Force Base
Mass
U.S. Coast Guard
Massachusetts Air National Guard
Hugh Lavallee
Springfield
Coast Guard
Cape Cod
Lavallee
University of New Jlamp 1Shire
Execrutive
Five charged over Great Train Robbery in Britain
London AP reports five hooded suspects appeared in a small court and were formally charged in Britain’s Great Train Robbery case. William Boal denied robbery. others, including Rene Boal and Alfred Pilgrim, faced charges of receiving stolen notes. Police recovered 394 800 dollars and chased a 20-ton yacht lead.
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London
Britain
William Boal
Sidle
Bournemouth
Roger John Cowdery
Willian Boal
Boal
Rene
Alfred
Mary Pilgrim
Sisyers
Linslade
Cheddington
Mrail Twain
Glasgow
Surrey
School Cafeterias End Charge System for Meals
The school district voted to replace cafeteria charge accounts with meal tickets or cash starting in September. Each meal ticket will cost $2.59 and can be kept in cafeterias for children whose parents prefer. Trustees also authorized hiring for three vacancies in industrial arts and mathematics at Robert E. Lee High School, approved resignations, and approved purchases of 20 Smith Corona typewriters for $289 each and $9,071.30 in audio visual equipment from multiple vendors.
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George Gentry
Sepember
Gentry
Robert E. Lee High School
Jane Blanscot
Carl Hathcax
Don Grady Davis
Jonseph M. Hughes
Hughes
Horace Mann
Smith- Corona Electric
Baytown Typewriter Exchange
Aurling
Gene
Texas
Houston Voters Turn Down City Pay Raise
AP report notes Rep. Bob Poage of Waco tells Texas Electrical Cooperatives that funding for rural electric power remains insufficient. He cites the REA created in 1937 to lend to rural providers and notes about a percentage of Texas cooperatives operate there, underscoring ongoing service needs.
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Houston
Houston (Ap
Bob Poage
Waco Democrat
Texas Electrical Cooperatives Convention
Texas
REA
Crosby Fair Homemaking Winners Told by Rorry Sutphin
Dianne Ewell and Karen Henson of Crosby won top honors in senior and junior girls homemaking at Crosby Fair and Rodeo judging. Ewell earned high points overall in senior division and a mixer. Henson earned first in junior division with an electric clock. Runners-up and ribbon prizes named for various categories and items donated by Crosby merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorry Sutphin
Dianne Ewell
Karen Henison
Crosby
Cros
Fair and Rodeo
Dianne
Karen
Runers
Gardina Kristynik
Shirley Heckter
Willie Yooper
Daralyn Ewell
Betty Bulenek
Crosby Merchants
Cynthia Khalsky
Shir Pyler
Rusk Signals Possible U S Soviet Accord On Arms Safety
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said a agreement with Russia to reduce the danger of surprise attack is possible if the Soviets avoid conditions on halting East West European forces or similar steps. He discussed refugee protection with Britain and rejected a worldwide nuclear disarmament conference. He also noted the De Gaulle four power meeting idea lacks details. Rusk urged Congress to back the administration foreign aid program as basic legislation nears House consideration.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Russia
Europe
Rusk
United States
Britain
Front Commionist Rile
Cuba
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Congress
Public meeting draws blank as district approves 1963-64 budget
School trustees gave final approval to a 1963-64 budget of 10.529 million with a 1.53 tax rate after no one appeared at a public hearing. Earlier plans included a 7.484 million budget with 1.70 total tax for both districts. Bond funding will cover roughly 4.29 million for improvement projects, including a high school cost over 2 million. Lee College budget approved at 978,202 with a 0.17 tax rate. Trustees Opryshek and Victory protested the school budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hale
Lee College
Kark Opryshek
L. D. Victory
Opryshek
Dr. Victory
wat+ling
Gentry
Knox Beavers
W. H. Bridges
Ben Shirey
A. R. (von) Stark
Joe T. Horeczy
Victory
Unidentified planes strike sugar mills and refinery near Havana
AP report says one unidentified bomber strafed the Moron area Solio sugar mill in Civazucy Province and dropped two 50 pound bombs while another plane overfl ew the Nico Lopez refinery in Havana Bay. Anti aircraft fire forced the aircraft away. No damage reported.
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Miame
Fla
Culm
Nico Lopez
Havana Bay
Hyso
Cuba
Armed Forces Ministry
Solio
Civazucy
Ward
Cat Moron
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Northwest Express
Leaves of Gold Chapter
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American Business Women's Association
Holiday Inn
Galveston
Dirs
J. G. Baldridge
Oklahoma City
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Dan l Barrown
Eles Les
Elks Lodge
M. W. Wolfean
Wichita Falls
H. O. Cooper
Hum- Wolfean
FFA
Crosby Horse Show
George Bryant
Freddie Jr. Barton
Our World
Arthur J., Goldberg
Supréme’ Court
Fomer
Marco P Erez Jimenez
Ea High Administration
Soircessys
Kennedy
J. Edward Day
Genera
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Leon Cantave
Francois Dualier
Hong Kong
Miri Bay
Congo Republic
Alphonse
Mussamba
Dehat
Soviet Union
Red China
Tibet
Nehni
Zee
Otis
Scotland Yard
Forth
United Stas
Haverout
Keep
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Moscow
NASA
Zemenki Observatory
Gorky State University
U.S
Ewell
Henson
Crosby Fair
Benic Ia Brown
Shirley Heckler
PF Matoes
Jerry Lynn Havard
Lynda Ric
Rmlariene Zalesan
Yeorna Brown
Gardina
Linda
Frant
Marlene Jaiesak
Willie Hesner
Carolyn Stasney
Fhoeper
Suzanne Ewell
Cynthia Malchar
Linda Ta
Barbara James
Mary Michalsky
Joan Henderson
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