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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1965
Page
2
The Gemini 5 crew recovered from an early power failure and conducted aboard exercise to maintain fitness. Heart rates matched Earth values, with no apparent change in work response. The eight day flight aligns with the lunar round trip duration. astronauts now finish meals, eating dehydrated bite sized foods after initial difficulties.
New York AP report details 74 year old retiree Joseph Finazzo depositing $100 at Roosevelt Bank in Brooklyn when a prank note is found. A silent alarm triggers three police cars to respond and guard escorts Finazzo to the station, but he is released after explanation. The note, written on the deposit slip, warns the teller and references a bottle containing an account.
In Homerton England widow Henrietta Waite faced three bandits who shouted This is a stickup I stick you up She grabbed an 14 inch club hit an electric bell button and with her dog Chim and assistant Roy Walker chased the trio from the post office, demonstrating unexpected local courage.
Navy readies Sealab 2 descent to 210 feet off San Diego for up to 45 days. Ten divers will operate in a 42 by 60 foot pressurized chamber with two teams rotating. Astronaut M Scott Carpenter may set a record by staying as long as 36 days to test deep sea performance and communications.
Hollywood reports Walter Brennan plays a rich California figure in an ABC comedy. Council discussion centers on salary raise for City Manager Lanham who earns $12,000 yearly and could receive a proposed increase in the 1965-66 budget. Councilman Huron urges recognition of Lanham’s work and funding for a raise. Mayor Cravey Sug suggests delaying action until the budget study concludes.
The council discussed budgets as a possible referendum on police and fire raises surfaced rumors of monthly increases up to 35 dollars. The last policy raise vote in July 1962 passed 21 to 2. Debates focused on street improvement funds with Lanham proposing 100000 capital outlay for streets versus 300000 now. Debt service for general obligation bonds rises to 659083 from 346843. Council members urged higher street funding while Barnes warned tax revenue must rise to cover it.
Judge Elliott set Oct 16 as a new election date after ruling regents could file within 36 days. Judge Compton previously denied an injunction and the board named regents the same day a suit was dismissed. Champ Crawford accuses Elliott of confusing the process and thwarting the district's will.
Bramlett and regents move to hold an informal session at Lee College auditorium with a conducted tour of facilities. The new board sets monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday at 6 20 p m. The regents were named after patrons voted to separate the college and public school districts by a 21 vote. A lawsuit by Ray Heinrich was dismissed due to missing 36 day election delay requirement.
Burl Ives plays the richest man in the world in a forthcoming ABC sitcom to be titled O K Crackerby. He aims to expose social snobbery by ordering an assistant to buy a hotel when hotel ac commodations fail. The series marks Ives first television role since his Broadway and film career.
Lt. Cpl. Isaac Camacho, a 10 year Army veteran and the first American to escape Viet Cong captivity, says protests against Vietnam policy hurt morale and troops. He recounts life in captivity, with meals of rice and occasional meat, and rough interrogation but no beating.
Texas observers say the federal voting rights act will not trigger broad Negro political control soon. With no literacy test, no federal registrars come to Texas, but a poll tax appeal may boost registration. Leaders foresee mobilization drives, possible court-ordered redistricting, and varied impact across East Texas communities.
Federal mediator joins talks as UAW Local 72 workers at American Motors plants in Kenosha and Milwaukee walk out over 135 grievances. 21,000 members picket, Milwaukee plant halts operations after 45 minutes. CM Call of Chicago schedules further meetings. issues include union veto over supervision, immunity for officials, and management changes despite contracts. Union officials declined comment.
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