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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
2
Princess Sophie of Greece welcomed a Pound daughter amid ceremonial attention. Across the news, tensions over Iran sanctions and foreign sales prompt talks of a potential AVCAt agreement. AlabamA Guardsmen face charges after a minor explosion near a university campus.
Jim Allen 80 died at home. Services planned at the St Church in Myrtle on Wednesday.
William R. Edgar 71 longtime Baytown resident and World War I veteran dies in a hospital. He was a charter member of the American Legion post, active in Boys State and the Grice Methodist charge. Survived by widow Ian Edgar of Baytown and several siblings. Funeral services held at Edwin Surames Funeral Home.
In Washington AP reports President Johnson urged both nations to review their laws to remove unreasonable restriction on voting. The bid aims to end the long running dispute with Mexico and streamline border policies.
The council awarded a tires and lubrication contract to Fuller's Inc and approved revised control ordinances. It voted funding for a street project from the street lighting fund and contingency funds, plus finalizing paving payments. Also noted: audit report for the year and a lease request denial for city parking lots. The average US water use is about 30 gallons per person.
Winners of the Craigmont Garden Club outdoor decorations contest are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dupree Doris Street first place. Mr. and Mrs. John Brash Gr 5412 Vie second. Mr. and Mrs. John Priddy 5402 Vie third. Honorable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Fr G Watson Mrs and Mrs Charles Cornelius Mr. and Mrs. KR Moore and Mr. and Mrs. J F McChesney Jr. Judging was Thursday night. Also notes on Dean's List cadet John Cunningham of West Point and local arts and music events.
Cedar Bayou Junior High School cafeteria addition is complete and will be inspected. Debate centers on electric versus gas engine drives for air conditioning compressors with cost analyses showing higher upfront for gas but lower operating costs, leading to a multi year payout debate. Goodfellows drive seeks Christmas giving. $3,660 more needed for Baytown children.
Rraders at Bowie school collected a donation for the Goodfellows Friday. The Crow children Lowell Cindy Marty and Milton joined the Goodfellow contributors. Carver High School Student Council raised 26.05 dollars.
The report notes extreme cold across the Midwest and Northeast with temperatures plunging to as low as 25 below in Imidji Minnesota and 23 below in Adirondack NY. Buffalo records 3 above as other spots including WanaKenna and Boonville show deep freezes and heavy snow disruption forces school closings and traffic delays on major routes.
Baytown Lions led by O Dinton chair Clint Bates appeal for urgent help to raise 1500 dollars for Kerrville crippled Children's Camp and Sight Saving Campaign. With four days left, Thursday reported 710.62 collected, Tuesday 133.06 and Wednesday 49.12. Saturday drive led by Stey Sinan features team members Norman Beckman Dr W W Bridges Philip Shelberger and others.
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