Probers seek new powers to aid Kennedy inquiry
Senators Russell and Cooper push a sweeping resolution granting Congress subpoena immunity to compel testimony from reluctant witnesses for the Warren Commission. The measure, supported by President Johnson’s aide, would extend federal court enforcement and could curb interference with the probe into JFK’s assassination. Meanwhile, Dallas revelations link Oswald to earlier rifle questions as officers press new angles, with Walker and Paine figures cited in the ongoing saga.
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Texas
Stormer
Waggoner Carr
Senate
Russell and Cooper
Capitol
Kenneth B. Keating
R-N.y
Warren
Russell-Cooper
Hyedie
Cen
Edwin A. Walker
Fagard
FHI
Fee Harvey Oswald
Walker
Dallas
Chicago Sun- Times
Washington Even Mag Star
Dallas Morning New
Biiely
Oswald
Kennedy
Irving
Tex
Ruth Paine
FBI
Kiwanians Hear Davis Report On New High School
James Davis architect delivered a progress report on Baytown Kiwanis Club plans for a new high school opening by September 1965. The 175000 square foot, 2200-student campus aims for April completion, plus a Cedar Bayou Junior High Cafeteria project with 200 seats funded at 70000 but 54000 spent.
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James 4
Bitsy) Davis
Baytoun Kiwanis
Davis
Cedar Bayou
Robert E. Lee High School
REL
Bennie Moskoweit
Kelly Martin
Byard Sooy
Ell
West Baytown Kiwanis Club
Barry Wilhite
Circle
Nancy Tapp
James Bruce
Keyettes
Charles Liggett
Larry Ferguson
Key Club
David van Seoter
Jerry Wilson
New Execution Date For Smith
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles set February 5, 1963 as the new execution date for Joe Edward Smith. A 20-year-old African American from Houston, Smith faced electrocution at the state prison in Huntsville. The case arose from the death of William Bodenheimer, with a stay by the Fifth Circuit awaiting appeal.
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Austin
Joe Edward Smith
Houston
Smith
Istate
Huntsville
William Bodenheimer
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Bodenheimer
Adrian Johnson
Few Dallas Pupils Showed Respect After Kennedy News
Dallas AP report says only 13 of more than 142,000 public school students in Dallas cheered upon learning of President Kennedy's assassination. Superintendent W. T. White said the disclosed acts spanned 12 elementary students and one junior student. A suburban junior high teacher reported similar applause elsewhere. White emphasized he speaks with confidence after meeting all principals.
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Dallas
Kennedy
W. T. White
William A. Holmes
Dulles
Sencot
New Submarine James Monroe Commissioned in Newport News
In Newport News Virginia the Polaris submarine James Monroe was commissioned on Pearl Harbor anniversary. Rep J W Gary D Va cited the Monroe Doctrine against Soviet actions in Cuba and pledged ongoing U S firmness in the hemisphere. The 7000 ton nuclear submarine spans 435 feet built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock.
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Newport News
United
J. Weng
Gary
D-Va
James Monroe
Unon
Cuba
Kennedy
Audiense
James Monraz
Pearl Harbor
James Monmett
Newport News Shipbuilding. & Dry Dock
Tolorida Air Force Assignment Announces Phantom Detachment
Tech SGT Frank Corley from Baytown assigned to an Air Force detachment at MacDill Air Force Base Florida. The unit will warn and maintain planes for the fastest aircraft, the Phantom. The term tortie was once used for Dawes Iowa and Egaland’s usage dates to 1000 A.D.
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Frank Corley
Baytown
Macdill Air Force 5
Florida
Themen
Dawes
Iowa
Egaland
Rites Held Today At Pearl Harbor Memorial
Formal ceremonies near the gleaming white memorial at Pearl Harbor honor the Arizona victims from December 7. Navy salutes mark Memorial Day traditions with wreaths and flower garlands as about 2,200 sailors Marines and civilians are remembered. The Arizona memorial stands as a symbol of wartime sacrifice and national remembrance.
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Hartir
Behi Ted Froom
Arizona
Withers
Pearl
Japan
Lunker speckled trout time draws crowds in Trinity Bay
Calendar marks peak speckled trout season as anglers report eight and nine pounders in Trinity Bay. Howell lands a nine pounder after two fruitless trips, while companions add dozen plus fish up to eight pounds. Captains Crawley and Bays Shore crews also report big catches using Old English Twist lures. Shrimpers leave north shore as bay trout grow hungry, with locals noting a spectacular run and heavy catches off Dow's Reef and Cow's Reef.
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A.M. Gack
Howell
S. Ashhbel
Fred
Curry
Hush Henderson
Doug English
Louis’ Kasmiroski
Shakespeare
George Fulell
A. J. Crawley
W.H. Malish
Seabrook
Elmer’ Pourra
Dow's Reef
Earl Barnett
Bayview
Cow's Reef
T. Vv Bay
Trinity River
Tinity Bay
Gulf
M.D. Chco
Herbert H. Duke
A. D. Chrisley
Chrisley
Floyd
P. Li
Buddy
Miller
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburg Road
Junction
Lawyer Thompson Convicted Of Murder Planning
RANNEAPOLIS AP T Eugene Thompson 246 was convicted Friday of arranging the slaying of his wife Carol four after a sensational Minnesota murder trial. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. A six man six woman jury took over a day to convict the dapper attorney of first degree murder after nine months since his wife was beaten and killed in their fashionably home in St Paul. The state said Thompson hired the killer for love of another woman and for more than 1 million dollars in insurance. Thompson remained jailed pending appeal in Stillwater prison with eligibility for parole after 1745 years. authorities expect appeals likely and heavy bond could allow release pending state supreme court decision.
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Ranneapolis
T. Eugene Thompson
Carol
Minnesota
St. Paul
Thompson
Blunt
Stillwater
Rolf Fosseen
Supreme Court
William Randel Sai Ivouid
Frank “Archambe
Sidney C. Becker
Ier
Jude Fosiseen
Archamba
Hyam Segal
Ity
Tte
Frazier Baby Born in Haytown Family Record
Heirport PRAZIER Mr and Mrs AL G Frazier Adone are parents of Michael Welly born Dee 2. Weighs six pounds five ounces. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Wi W Frazier and Mr and Mrs He Barrow of Haytown. Great grandparents Mrs Maude Frazier Cane Ton Ry McGalley Sr Luling and Gertrude Barrow Mont Belvieu.
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Prazier
AL. G. Frazier
Adone
Michael Welly
Dee
Wi W. Frazier
M . He Barrow
Haytown
Maude Frazier
Caneton
Ward Alvin Ward funeral rites held in Baytown
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zarthmen Funeral Home for Alvin Ward 73 longtime Baytown resident and civil leader. The Rev Bart Elssex officiated burial was in San JAcknis Memorial Park Cemetery under Sthers Funeral Home direction. Masons were pallbearers. Ward died Friday morning in a Baytown hospital. Survivors include his widow Mrs Dora Ward two sisters and brothers in Houston. Funeral details for other Masons listed.
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Zarthmen
Willige
Alvin Ward
Civil Lade
Boytown
Bart Elssex
Firal Christian Church
Burisl
San Jacknis Memorial Park
Vader
Srtheres Funeral Home
Dora Leu Ward
Mater
Mae Kelly
Houston
O. Drather
J. E. Ward
H. . Figeiin
D. Terry
le Prigmare
BE. de McCollough
C. E. Stanley
J Harris
Henge
Pallhearers
Pee Wee League Bowl Thrills End In Fair Split
The Ontinsist Pee Wee League final featured the Texans and Stars in a tight contest at Memorial Stadium. Keith Carr and Jerry Frazier led scoring for the Texans, while Calvin Keating and Billy Draper starred for the Stars. A late drive by Keating produced a 14 14 tie as time expired, with fans praising an evenly matched game and the halftime entertainment. Proceeds funded toys for underprivileged children this Christmas.
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All Stars
George Whitaker
Stars
Texans
Keith Carr
Jerry Frazier
Calvin Keating
Billy Draper
Beind
Keating
Pramos
Memos
Gedfelsow
Kennedy Family Moves Into Georgetown House
Three year old John F Kennedy Jr waved from a Georgetown window with his mother Jacqueline Kennedy as the family moved from the White House to 307 Undersecretary in a red brick home. Secret Service guarded the three story dwelling as Mrs Kennedy expressed gratitude to the Harrimans for loaning the residence and the Kennedys began a quiet new life amid bereavement after President Kennedy's assassination.
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John F. Kennedy Jr
Georgetown
Jacqueine Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
N Street
Kennedys
Slate
N-Street
Secret Service
Phone Company Stringing Lines To LBJ Ranch
Johnson City reports say Southwestern Bell crews and other trucks flood U S 290 toward the LBJ Ranch as officials refuse to comment on speeding communications to the president’s Texas retreat. A ranch visit by Ludwig Erhard and a December 17 election loom amid plans for absentee voting procedures.
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Johnson City
Johnson
Texas
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Austin
LBJ
Galvesston
Beaumont-Port Arthur
Southwestern Bell
Western Union
Pierre Salinger
St. Louis
Ludwig Erhard
Austin ‘Area
Houston City Court House
Cold Front Dims Texas Temperatures Across State
A fast moving cold front lowered temperatures in the Panhandle and spread showers across eastern Texas. By Friday night scattered rain was expected to continue, with the front moving southeast and reaching the state by Sunday morning. Houston Texarkana and Beaumont reported rain at 4 am and were forecast to see more throughout the day.
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Associated Press
Penhandle
Texas
Houston
Texarkana
Beatmont
Baytoniai Injured in One Automobile Wreck in Philippines
Clifton Verdum Mouser, 47, of 3312 Illinois, treated for eye lacerations and bruises after a Friday 13:05 p.m. Bayway Drive crash. Investigating officers cited Canant Jr. driving east when he braked, skidded, and mounted a ditch, with U.S. Navy personnel from Maval Station, Sangley Point, nearby. Mouser is a Baylor University graduate.
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Clifton Verdum Mouser
Bayway Drive
NAVY
Fred C
Canent Jr
Mouser
Bay
Fred
Canant
Harold
U.S
Golar
Philippines
Sangley Folnt
Baylor University
Barbers Hill School Cafeteria Weekly Menu
The Barbers Hill School cafeteria releases the weekly menu beginning Monday. Monday offers meat loaf potatoes mustard greens green salad apple cobbler and milk. Tuesday features fried chicken green butter beans seasoned corn pineapple cheese salad peaches and milk. Wednesday provides sliced turkey giblet gravy snap beans whipped potatoes lettuce tomato salad spice cake and milk. Thursday serves hamburgers pinto beans shoestring potatoes vegetable soup banana pudding and milk. Friday's plan includes salmon croquettes English peas imacurant and cheese slaw cookies and milk.
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Barbers Hill
Security tightened at Texas Governor’s Mansion
Governor John Connally’s return to the Texas Governor’s Mansion prompts tightened security by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The mansion now blocks visitors, with round-the-clock patrols and restricted street parking. Connally, wounded in the Kennedy assassination, is steadily improving and managing mail and light duties as officials say adequate manpower is deployed.
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Texas Department of Public’ Safety
John Connally
Dallas Hospital
Homer Garrison Jr
Department of Public Safety
Connally
Sali
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