Johnson says McNamara sought World Bank post
President Johnson recounts his view that Defense Secretary McNamara pursued the World Bank presidency for greater pay and opportunities. He notes McNamara would have likely left the Cabinet if offered the bank job, while Johnson believed he could not block such a move and would stay only as long as necessary.
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Washington
Johnson
Pentagon
Valenti
Bundy Dent Johnson
Robert S
World Bank
Namara
Pres
McNamara
Bank
Dhat
Saga Proothers
Jack Valenti
George D. Woods
Shortstop
Mc- Bank
M McNamara
Johnson Tion Picture Association
Ore
Defense
Ta Joinsen
de McNamara
Woods
United States
Venison Drive and Community Barbecue Fundraiser
ROBERT E. LEE Booster Club seeks donated venison for a December 12 barbecue. Wunsch's Meat Market in Highlands will process the meat. FATHER DIES THURMAN 8 of Waldo, Ark, Thursday. funeral Saturday in Waldo. He is survived by three grandsons Thurman Watson Howard and Westley Thompson. RIVOT Decoration BAYTOWN 8 CLUB meets Friday at 322 to plan Christmas parade float. Eighth Grade car wash at St Joseph's Junior High Saturday, 9:20 am to 4 pm, 39 cents to Baytonians.
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Robert E. Lee Booster Club
Highlands
Phill Thurman
Wal Do
Arie
Funer- 3
Waldo
Lonnie Watson
Hawthorne
Thurman Watson
Howard
Westley Thompson
Baytown
Rivot
James Massengers
Stu. Joseph's Junior High
Baytonians
Circle K
Lee, College
Jeft
Chief Goodfellow
Baytown Area Forecast Tides and Partial Cloudiness
Partly cloudy weather continues through Friday for Baytown with temperatures rising into the upper sixties. Galveston tides Saturday will reach a high around 1:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with lows near 10:74 a.m. and 4:04 p.m.
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Baytown
Galveston
Connally says he discussed defense job with Johnson
Gov. John Connally of Texas stated in Washington that he spoke with President Johnson about the defense secretary post but he is not a candidate for the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John Connaily
Texas
Secretary of Defense
Johnson
Washington
Bay town busy with ribbons and plans
Bruce Ramsey congratulates a new business firm in Bay town while checking up on another ribbon cutting. Mrs John Milligan plans a wedding. Mrs Gene Bowen collects recipes. Dolly Dowler showcases church arts and crafts. Doris Besperka seeks a photograph. Jackie Hooper orders contact lenses. Mrs Don Murray shares a burlap and yarn wall hanging pattern. Virginia Wert flits about. R A White prepares for Christmas with a toy poodle PeeDee.
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Bruce Ramsey
Baytown
John Milligan
Gene Bowen
Dolly Dowler
Doris Besperka
Jackie Hooper
Don Murray
A. D. Wilkinson Jr
Merrilee
Dottie Tickner
Virginia Wert
R. A. White
PeeDee
Pioneer Family Member Leslie Wilburn Dies at 67
Leslie D Wilburn long time Baytown area farmer and rancher dies at 67 after a career with his brother Theo in farming cattle and an International Harvester dealership. He attended Grace Methodist Church, served as trustee, and was active in Rotary and Baytown Chamber. Survived by wife Lilien, son Lewis, daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, siblings, and many relatives. Funeral Saturday at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Bayou Memorial Cemetery.
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Bej
L. Chambers County
USD
Les Wilburn
Aj S. Steel
Wihurn
Baytown
Grace Methodist Church
Wilburn
Theo Wilburn
Mont Belvieu
Cedar Bayou
Lilien
Texas
Wilburn Brothers
International Harvester
Willurn
Citizens Savings of Texas Savings and Loan Association
Aethodist Church
Ce ‘Gar Bayou
Theo Wilborn
C. A. Wilburn
J. W. Wilburn
Edna
C. E. Bush
Etta Scarborough
Trisha
Mike
Sue
David Thompson
Gaytown
Milton Lyons
S. P. Larkins
Public Meet On Spur 330 Slated Here
A public hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday Geo. 12 will discuss extensive Spur 330 changes at Decker Drive and Interstate Four Corners. W. R. Carmichael of District 12 calls all interested to attend. A new San Jacinto River bridge will carry westbound traffic, the existing bridge will be remodeled for eastbound traffic, each to three lanes. An overpass over I 10 east of the new bridge will serve westbound Baytown traffic, with westbound Baytown traffic rerouted over I-10 once contracted in 1963.
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Decker Drive
Four Corners
Baytown City
Exell
State
W. R. Carmichael
District 12
Carmichael
Spur 320
Baytown
SPUB
Protest Meet On Crosby Bonds Set
Washington AP report notes House Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills doubts passage of Johnson tax bill this session. Tax hike tied to 12 percent surcharge and large spending cuts discussed with Li Schultze and three committees. Mills urges restraint and scrutiny of 1969 budget before endorsing any increase.
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Washington
Johnson
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Congress
Arkansas Democrat
Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Charles Li Schultze
House Appropriations Committee
Lan
L Mills
Schultze
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Attorney Plans Crosby Meeting On School Integration
Crosby citizens plan a public meeting at Crosby High School to oppose integration and a $2.73 million bond issue. Attorney Reynolds, invited by organizer Andrew Spence and Jimmy Petrick, may discuss U.S. Civil Rights Law while outlining reasons to vote against the bond at the December 9 election.
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Crosby
Ibe
Crosby High School
Andrew Spence
Reynolds
U.S. Fifth Circuit
Court of Appeals
Spence
Jimmy Petrick
Houston
Baytown
George Gentry
Schoool Board
Crosby School Board
U. S Office of Education
Crosby Board
No A and M Vocational Push Denied by State Rep Solon
State Rep David Haines of Texas District 28 told Texas junior college officials that Texas A&M University’s supposed technical vocational expansion was not included in the Connally Technical Institute bill. He urged that A&M has no plans to compete with other state education facilities in vocational training. Southmost College Brownsville had adopted a resolution criticizing A&M for duplicating programs already offered by Texas junior colleges. Haines, now in Baytown, serves on the House Appropriations Committee.
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David Haines
Bryan
Baytown
House
Appropriations Committee
Texas Junior College
Texas Arm University
Connally Technical Institute
Waco
Texas A&m
Ing
Texas
Brownsville
Texas Junior Colleges
Lee College Board of Regents
Haines
Fnom
Texas A&b
S. Burnet Drive
Armco Steel
Texas Southmost College
Sterling High School Restroom Fire Damages Baytown area
A small fire confined to a second floor boys' restroom at Sterling High School in Sterling disrupted classes for about 30 minutes. Fire Department responded after being notified at 32:53 pm and the blaze was extinguished by two custodians. Fire Marshall W H Taylor and detectives Aubrey Henscey and Robert Merchant are investigating the incident.
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Ross
Sterling High School
Baytown
W. H. Taylor
Aubrey Henscey
Robert Merchant
Goodfellows plan 37th Baytown Christmas party
Chief Goodfellow and volunteers organize the Baytown Christmas drive for underprivileged youngsters. Dorothy Saunders leads the campaign with Baytonians contributing toys, candies, and money. Local groups including carpenters 1334 Circle K Club Girls Recreation Association and other volunteers prepare headquarters and Kiddie Show logistics for December.
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Goodfellow
Carpenters Local No. 1334
Goodfellows
Decker Drive
Regents Discuss Bond Defeat In Secret Session
Regents met in a secret session after a public meeting to hear reports from board members who studied the college. The action follows the defeat of a bond issue and involves actions after the setback and potential tax authority increases. The 60th Texas Legislature allows closed sessions only for personnel or real estate matters.
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Lee College Board of Regents
Lee College
Richard D. Strahan
College
Texas
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Rosanna Bickley
Tanya Pope
Carla Anderson
Sheryl Gilbert
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Becky Moore
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Susan Loggins
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Leslie BD. Wilburn
Eugenes McCarthy
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A&m
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Sterling
the Goodfellows
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Louise, Tex
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