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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1960

Page

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Eisenhower urges more foreign aid despite cuts in bill

President Eisenhower sent letters to congressional leaders urging rejection of the foreign aid bill cuts and pressing for the full 4.086 billion dollar aid package. He warned reductions would threaten allies' security amid intensified Soviet pressure and hinder nations struggling toward freedom. Congress aims for adjournment next week with health and other appropriations on the agenda.

Washington Senate House Congress Ors Eisenhower Eisenhowr Congressional Everett M. Dirksen GOP Senate Sam Rayburt D-Tex Charles A. Halleck R-Ind White House House Messure Fidel Castro Cuba Dominican Republic Mire

Budget Adoption Meet Expected Within Week

Baytown budget plans face a deficit reduction as city council contemplates cutting items to close a gap of about 352,780 dollars. A 350,000 dollar bond election for a new library was approved, while Fire Station No. 3 supervision will be handled by Bill Calpes for 180 dollars plus materials. Lee Drive extension negotiations with the county place paving at 72,000 and storm sewers at about 20,000 with city costs around 12,000.

UHL Opt Cue Pruett Bill Calpes John Busch Lee Drive West Main Highway 146

Hubcaps Stolen as Alarm Sparks Baytown Police arrest

Baytown Police charged a Clark of 505 South Ize Pale Links 20 with vagrancy after hubcaps were stolen from Sheree at Sears parking lot Thursday afternoon and again at 12 37 a.m. Friday. Police reported the suspect admitted attempting to enter the building as part of the incident amid a warm, partly cloudy weekend forecast. Galveston tides set high at 12 46 a.m. and 1 39 p.m. with low at 6 51 a.m. and 9 05 p.m. on Saturday.

Baytown Clark Corporation Court Sears Thursdarnes Galveston

Local Briefs and Social Notes Mixed in Weekend Update

A column of social notes covers travel plans for Ray Williams and others, plus visits, parties, and informal campus notices. Details include a Longview trip, a future roommate Billie Laughlin, Nadine Jimer traveling from Dallas, Marine Corps staffer Edward Herndon in San Diego, and a birthday party plan for Pam Haynes. Also noted are a delayed precinct reorganization vote, a Skeet Shooting event at Camp Robber, and Lamar Tech degree awards for Melba Phillips, Nicholas Waltz, and Kenneth Voytek.

Ray Williams Longview Bennie Gray Billie Laughlin Houston Betty Betsy Moran Cama Robert E. Tee Wal Stevenson Carol Hartrick Laura Woods Jim Sandy Norris Howard Payne Edward Herndon Bayteen Liberty W. H. McCarlen Charlotte Purvis Marine Corps San Diego Calif Pam Haynes W. L. Haynes George McCormick Buster MieCormick Ash Dobh Sealy Hospital Bis Lamar Tech Melba Jean Phillips Gum Nicholas Waltz Anahuac Kenneth Jordon Voytek Highlands

Soviet Union orders U.S. official to leave Moscow

The Soviet Foreign Ministry expelled George Payne Winters Jr., the U.S. embassy’s economic attache in Moscow, amid a spy case linked to an American agent. Washington declined to comment as authorities noted Winters’s long career in Moscow, including a prior posting from 1947 to 1949 and a return in 1958.

Moscow George Winters U. S Soviet Union Winters Tass Foreign Ministry A. Langel United States Morescow Washington State Department George Payne Win Jters Jr Denver Colo Colo’rado College Princeton University Columbia University The Russian Institute Georgetown University

Wallisville Reservoir Project Delayed For Years

Washington reports that Wallisville Reservoir and Harbor Control work and Trinity River plans face delays of at least two years. Rep. Charles Buckley says U S Corps of Engineers now reviews the Wallisville improvements and will present them to the Buckley committee before any further action. Buckley promised to inform Rep. Thomas of any hearings as a 199 L bill moves toward submittal to Congress amid the public works bill of July 14.

Washington Aranan U. S. iCorp. of Buckley Thomas Congress Lam

Satellite Visibility Schedule for Baytown Skies

A rough satellite sighting guide lists times and directions over Baytown. Friday shows several windows from southwest to northeast with evening and early morning slots, including entries around 8:54 p.m. 20:12 p.m. and 11:58 p.m. Saturday’s times include early morning hours and late evening windows across north to southeast paths.

Baytown Pine Sort Sawth North

Rites Held Today For Dr Bruce Brice Baytown Physician

Last rites were held at 2 p.m. Friday for Dr George Draper Brier 52 Baytown physician who died after a short illness in Houston. Rev Walter Hendell and Rev Michael P Thompson officiated at Trinity Episcopal Church with burial in Forest Park Cemetery. Surviving his widow Gloria Woodward Bruce two children Barton and Cameron plus his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Brice of Freeport. Dr Brice practiced in Baytown since 1936 and was former chief of staff of San Jacinto Memorial Hospital and president of the East Harris County Branch of Harris County Medical Society.

George Draper Brier Baytown Trinity Episcopal Church Walter Hendell Michael P. Thompson Forest Park Cemetery Houston Paul A. Lee Bruce Gloria Woodward Bruce Barton Woodward Bruce Cameron Gates Lester HW. Brice Freeport Eastarris County Harris County Medical Society San Jacinto Memorial Hospital

Expansion Phase Strike Threatens Baytown Post Office Work

A Friday strike by local pipe fitters threatens to stall Baytown expansion work including a $248,000 project for the post office underway since August 2. Bank and other large projects appear normal but prolonged action could impact future commercial construction in the area.

Lical Axsn Gulf Coast Assn Con- Union Mouston Istruction Baytown Jill A Fisher Construction Co Houston Fee Extension Iri Citizens National Bank Jewell Lamemers Lammers Hotston Jocal Freeport Huntsville Rockport Trinity River Thwax International Piper Fitters Union Merchan

Downey After Red China Visit Seeks Word On Son

New York AP story notes Mary Downey, retired teacher from New Britain Conn, returning from a two week trip to Communist China. She said she found her imprisoned son John in apparently good health but offered little hope of an early release and criticized lack of access to officials while at Idlewild Airport. Her weary remarks contrasted with newer reports of possible eventual release for good behavior.

New York APIA Mary Downey Trainy Red China Idtewild John Dutmeht Mra. Downey Idlewild Hong Kong Peiping Drawney New Britain Conn William New York Bank

Convict Martinez Grins at Imminent Death in Electric Chair

At Huntsville API reports convict Euschio Regalado Martinez, 27, condemned for killing a nine month old girl in Midland nearly three years ago, shows a calm, even cheerful demeanor before his midnight execution. He speaks of a visit with his sister and requests watermelon, while a Catholic chaplain and prior baptism are noted.

Huntsville API Euschio Regalado Martinez Nero Cynthia Rigpits Midland Martines Don Reidar Lucy Gonzales Reid

Rain and storms sweep North Texas with localized floods

A cool air mass brought rain hail and strong winds to Denison and surrounding areas. Towns reported street flooding and runoff from thunderstorm activity west of the Red River. Temperatures ranged from the high 80s to near 90 as a weak front moved through the Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma.

Denison North Texas Rityt Red River Wink Texas Texan Fort Worthales Upper Panhandle Weather Bureau Saint Oklahoma Gare Dalhart Tex Oklahoma City-Ponca City Tulen Okla Austin San Antonio Beatmont Lufkin Oat Palacios Priallin Wichita Falls Alpine Victoria

Anti Castro Forces Report Blocked Supply Lines

Reports from Havana say Cuban military units have blockaded Tas Villas province to cut off arms and supplies to dissidents opposing the Fidel Castro regime. Patrols are blocking air vehicles and searching them, with about 400 rebels remaining in the hills and bands of defectors sighted.

Havana API Torore Tas Villas Cn Fe Cren- Megna

Powers wife Barbara arrives in Paris seeking clemency for Gary Powers

Barbara Powers arrived in Paris with her mother and two lawyers after a Moscow trial where her husband Francis Gary Powers received a year sentence. She sought a Khrushchev interview to plead for clemency, wore black, and refused to speak to reporters at Princely airport.

Paris Barbara Powwers Francis Gary Powers Moscow United States Nikita Khrushchev Threedhry Irish Brussels Princels Gary Powers Cent Khnitanchey Yalta Black Sea Barbara Igo Khrushchev

Budget Deficit Narrowed by Partial Humble Annexation

Baytown City Council approved annexing only part of Humble Oil and Refining Co. property to erase most of the 1960 61 budget deficit of 322 700. Mayor Pruett pushed for a 500 000 annual tax yield, with Humble paying 500 000 on Jan 1 1961. the plan leaves a 14 700 deficit to be covered by other industries. Council members Ward Cravey Lusk and Budgell voted for the partial annexation while Ansley opposed, calling it a sell out to higher taxes.

Baytown Humble Oil and Refining Co Councl Raytown Wooster Lakewood Brownwood R. H Red Humble W. L Duh) Ward Pruett Alwys Coret Aroun Smon J. B. le Fevre le Fevre Hum- Tye Tostling Ijother Priett Humbie Gordon Ll. Famer Humble Audit Department Flambie Farned Hum‘ble Verty Consolidated Chemical Co., Ser Bayloun R. W Red) Pruett Carl's Alexander Drive Prevent Roy Augher Beaborn Cravey Kenneth Badgett

United States Breaks Relations With Dominican Republic

The United States ends ties with the Dominican Republic and withdraws its diplomatic mission in Santo Domingo. The action comes after a formal notice from the State Department, signaling a drastic shift in policy and international posture. The development leads to heightened diplomatic tension and potential regional repercussions.

Washington United States Dominican Republic Bate Department Waki Claded Tmn

Global tensions mix with Congo pullout and Cold War glare

The week sees calls for UN Congo operation revision and immediate pullout as Belgian troops depart. The United States, Organization of American States, and Western diplomats weigh in on Communist infiltration in the Western Hemisphere. Senator Thurston Morton notes a weak Republican treasury with about 80 in hand and 250 000 upcoming for a TV program. Chris Von Salza sets a 1019 clock time in a 106 meter women's Olympic freestyle record.

Organization of American States Thurston B. Morton Kenturky Republican Nations Committee

Football Edition Sets Bay Town Gridiron Preview

The Sun unveils its annual Football Edition highlighting Class 4A fall practice at Baytown co Stadium and previews seven Bay-Tex schoolboys from Ganders to Class 3A squads Park La Porte and more. Storms threaten Bay-Tor districts as readers await features on 26 teams.

Baytown Co Stadium Ganders Channelyinne Park and la Porte Anabwac Crosby Barbers Hill the Sun Sen

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