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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1961
Page
4
A reminiscence by Lucile Byestbe of Joe Pickle, Big Spring writer, examines the spouse’s role behind a newsroom. She recalls lunch-hour chaos, missed calls, and the humor and patience of living with a journalist. The piece highlights resilience, humor, and partnership in a newspaper family.
Slaton residents meet to plan next moves after a Labor Department order demanding integration of the segregated pool used by Mexican migrant workers. Mayor Lemon and others say rules prohibit discrimination, while a department spokesman argues the issue is misread and cites the migrant labor accord. A six member committee will press Rep. George Mahon for action. The pool closed for winter following the August incident denying entry to a Mexican national.
Tyler AP Gus Dunagan Dist. Judge from Tyler announces candidacy for the Court of Criminal Appeals aiming for the seat held by Judge W. A. Morrison. A 53 year old veteran of 20 years on the 7th District bench reelected five times, Dunagan has notable roles from legislature service to a landmark NAACP injunction and notable disbarment actions.
CHICAGO RP reports rampant trading in the grain futures market with no controls. A single day saw intense activity as prices surged to a broad rise on the Chicago Board of Trade while investment chatter noted profits around a thousand dollars per contract. The record peak highlighted volatile market behavior.
Fort Worth AP Rep Jim Wright says military skills and training confirm reservists value. He toured Ft Polk and found many reservists attached to guard units feel their talents are misused yet contribute to deterrence alongside the B58 bomber. Wright spoke with 300 base personnel from top generals to privates. He noted few complaints about food and general acceptance of hardships while some resented sensational “cry babies” about conditions.
The Biloxi-Gulfport Daily Herald noted its ad brought quick dealer action as Auto dealer George Pattison praised two cars described as a steal. Both vehicles were later reported stolen by the dealer.
In Houston AP reports independence oil operators fear the mandatory oil imports control program may be dropped. IPAA policy committee meets in Dallas to map a strategy as President Kennedy’s White House signals continued quotas only until a mid-1982 study. Alvin Hope urges Congress as primary relief channel amid talk of freer trade and possible TRTA or tariff alternatives. Harold Decker aligns with hope on freer trade push.
New York City police are advised to use nightsticks freely only when necessary to restrain a prisoner or prevent injury. An illustrated leaflet tells officers to see custody as a duty to the department and family, not a personal contest. The badge tone calls for restraint and warns against personal bravado.
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