Missiles Delayed as Navy Tries to Clear Fishing Area
In Vandenberg California a multi million dollar missile sits idle while a fishing boat waits below. A Navy plane issues warnings via loud speaker to move out of the danger zone for launching. Fishermen largely ignore the warnings but officials say the danger from falling debris is real.
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Vandenberg Air Force Bass
Calif
Pont
Matqesre
Pacific
To Navy
Threes
West
Gants Barbara
Christmas Shopping Expected to SET RECORD in AP survey
AP survey of 20 major cities shows early December demand improving after a slow start. Mild weather kept purchases light in late November, with merchants predicting a record season despite concerns over unemployment. Stores from Philadelphia to Denver report strong hiring, income rising, and cautious shoppers. Tiffany's and Gimbels in New York signal improving sales. overall prices near last year’s levels.
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Jack Lefler
AP Business News
New York
Philadelphia
J. Malcolm Bridges
Richmond, Va
Chamber of Commerce
Robert
Wilhelm
San Francisco
Emporium de Parent
Vo Himeigher
Denver Retail Merchants Association
Los Angeles
Washington i
New York City
Gimbels High ‘Department Stores
Sgnl
Jewlery
Tiffany's
Uri
Rmow
Theosany
Chant
Uy Chirsigo Cdse
J. Chalmers O'Brien
Carson Piri
Suol & Co
Sears, Borduck & Co
Shope Ping
Detroit
Miami
Atlanta
Rome
Council approves fragmented land bids near water tower
Disjointed notes show bids for several parcels around Mor roll north of k water tower east of Highs Street and Davis Road, ranging from 1.2 to 54 acres with prices from 20 to 370 thousand dollars per acre. Officials indicated further discussion is limited and some parcels may not be considered.
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B. Willams
Mor‘roll
Stewart and Balto
Baie Row
Highs ST
Davis Road
LA Feat
Davis and Alexander Drive
M. Wilkenfeld
East James
Lobit
Eash
Daneibipa
Moytishres Aeres
Alexander Drive
Allen Wright
E.R. Stamer Sr
Market Street
Lynchburg Road
City council drafts plans amid street concerns and bids
The council faced heated exchanges over Highway 146 improvements and city limits on sewer and water funding. Risks cited include state participation and feeder fines. Myers claimed $300 spent on a parkway. The body received bids for a cracker factory garbage disposal and a tractor, tabled them for review, and approved grant transfers for parking, a landfill project, and fire station remodeling. The panel also discussed hiring two school patrols and coordinating with the Baytown School Board on shared costs. Road intersections along Highway 46 and East Texas were slated for final approval.
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Carmel
Myers
Highway 146
Pruitt
Pruett
Jean Praett J
Hughway
Roseland Taark
Ashbel Smith
Poker Department
Baytown School Board
Southern Pacific
Texas
Aur
West Minn
Mawor Pruett
SoHfrond People's State
Hank
Gail
St Way Department
Highway 46
East Texas
Glen Aroor
One Person Injured In Two Car Mishap
One person injured in a two car collision at the intersection of Aithart and Oakwood when vehicles driven by Daniel Garcia and Freddie Alfred Pan Toya collided Thursday afternoon. Tony Capetli and a Pantaya Star passenger suffered a head injury and were treated at a local facility.
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Daniel Garcia
Magnnda
Freddie Alfred Pan- Toya
Cypress
Aithart
Oakwood
Tony Capetli
Pan-taya Star
Funeral Notices for Myrtle Colline of Dallas
Mrs Myrtle Colline of Dallas died at her home on Thursday. A former Baytown resident she will have funeral services at 2 pm Saturday at Paul UW with Rev Paul W Stephens of Second Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Rest Cemetery. Survivors include son Charles Anthony Collins of DD Has and three Corkran brothers in Lake Charles. Edna Stoddard of Take and Bessie Clark of California.
This Yule Party Will Have Heart at St Johns
St Johns Methodist Church plans a Christmas party at 1 p.m. Saturday for the Harris County Home for Boys in Chase City. A group of young couples organized the event to avoid self-centered parties. Beacon Class members coordinated with multiple Sunday school classes to invite all residents, providing personalized gifts, refreshments, and a display of friendship.
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St. Dotin
Eddie V. Gray
Beacon
St. John's
Yrurth
Ranies
Sinatra Plans Inauguration Eve Gala For Kennedy
Frank Sinatra will headline a January 19 gala at a Washington Armory to raise about 1.7 million dollars for the Democratic Party debt. The show, theater-in-the-round, aims to precede Kennedy's inauguration and feature stars such as Belafonte Kelly Prima Fitzgerald and Lawford. Proceeds fund Democratic fundraising efforts and debt retirement.
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Hollywood
Fapi
Frank Sinatra
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Sinatra
Jin
Washington
Jack
Armory
Democratic Party
Peter Lawford
Peanut Butter Plant Open for Public Visits in Baytown
The Mormon Church welfare program operates a peanut butter plant in Baytown on West Miun. It will be open from 8 p m Friday to noon Saturday as part of 1961 quota completion after a 28 hour weekend schedule. About 190000 pounds of peanut butter have been produced in four weeks, packed into sealed cans for shipment.
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Houston Stake Welfare
Morraen Church
Mormon Church
Baytown
West Miun
Stengel Hails New Harris County Stadium Booster
Hollywood and baseball stars gather in Los Angeles as Casey Stengel praises the air conditioned domed Harris County sports stadium set for Houston. He jokes he would be happy to serve as grounds keeper when finished while recalling Texas oil earnings in 1937. The gathering also features Jayne Mansfield signing dollar bills for Wilton Roper associates.
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Los Angeles
Casey Stengel
W. V
Red
Texas Oil
Harris News Roundup Mayor seeks auto equipment director post
Harris News Roundup reports Mayor Lewis Cutter will ask Houston City Council to approve a new post of director of automotive equipment for the city. A central garage would save the city money. A straw vote on zoning shows 126 against and 33 for. Indicted man Joseph Belovoskey may receive probation after testimony by Officer Whisennand who is charged with theft. Mrs. Mary E. Keltner died on arrival after a two car crash at Knight and Aldine Roads. two others injured. Houston reports 27 economic categories show moderate gains with eight dipping.
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Lewis Cutter
Houston City Council
Houston Board of Realtors
Houston
Joseph Belovoskey
George P. Whisennand
Whisennand
Mary £. Keltner
Hermann Hospital
Knight
Almeds
Noon Call Stock Quotes Delayed By Press Deadline
Due to difficulties in The Sun's press operations the early deadline could not be met and stock quotations are not available.
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The
Sun
Elderly Highlands resident dies at 71
Mrs. Rossa L. Williams aged 71 died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. L. B. Rutledge in Highlands after four months residency there. She leaves daughter Mrs. Rutledge and four grandchildren Pat Bruce Rutledge Harold Davis and Mrs. E. R. Stepherson of San Antonio. Interment followed at Denton Cemetery with Rev. L. Roberson of Denton Baptist Church officiating.
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Rossa L. Williams
L. B. Rutledge
Highlands
Rutledge
Harold Davis
Pat
Bruce Rutledge
E. R. Stepherson
San Antonio
Denton Cemetery
Rev. L. Roberson
Dentim Baptist Church
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