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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1964
Page
2
The Railroad Commission ordered Texas oil production held to 29 percent of potential daily output. The statewide allowable was 2,919,705 barrels per day, with declines and adjustments among major purchasers and producers. Purchasers nominated daily quotas in ranges around 208,000 to 232,000 barrels, reflecting a 29 percent limit and shifts from prior levels.
Robert E. Lee Davis leads University of Texas graduate students on a three day tour of the Army Air Defense Center at Fort Bliss. The trip was sponsored by the Fifth Army Air Defense Center and includes members of the Academic Institute of the National Science Foundation.
Harris County deputy tax assessor collector A. B. Collins says Baytown office has issued 24 free voter registrations since Feb 1. The permits allow voting in national elections but not county or state races. Deadline to obtain registrations is March 4.
A lawmaker urged another redistricting bill amid doubts its passage. Texas proposals seek Supreme Court preservation of current districts until state legislatures act. A Houston court stayed ruling on Texas districts. Hartford Courant sues Connecticut to force at large elections for six congressmen if redistricting not completed. Connecticut districts vary in population.
Firefighters extinguished a mattress fire at 313 East James Street on a Wednesday. The cause remains undetermined. J W Stevenson is mentioned in connection with the incident. In other notes, assignments and transfers are listed for Air Force personnel including Charles E Empleton, stationed in Arizona, following training at Amarillo IAFB. Weather equipment repair duties are noted for Airman Lee Horton with training at Lackland AFB.
In a city column a reader argues the Baytown planning commission produced a long range plan costly to taxpayers. They claim the plan duplicates surveys and wastes funds that could repair streets. The writer favors a simple master plan funded for immediate needs and notes Navy technician William A. Contreras, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Contreras, serving aboard USS Gridley.
Washington AP reports the 12 percent tax rate reduced to 90 percent and 45 percent starting next year. The wage withholdings fall from 18 to 14 percent eight days after the bill becomes law. A table estimates take home pay increases for weekly wages and exemptions, noting possible refunds or amounts owed depending on final tax calculations.
Scout Troop 93 will hold a Court of Honor and badge awards at 7 p.m. Saturday. A covered dish supper follows at the Cedar Bayou Methodist Youth Center. Guest speaker will be Bill Daniel, Liberty attorney and ex governor of Guam. Baytown Bow Hunters Clan to perform archery exhibition.
Baytown area license plate sales exceed 3000 units, with 1964 UB series four digit tags selling white on black. deputy tax assessor collector A B Collins says plates are sold at Baytown tax office 3 am to 5 pm weekdays, with plans to open 3 4 substations in Raytown. Deadline to obtain 1964 tags is April 1. Owners must present proof of their ear tire and last year's license receipt.
George I Gentry Baytown schools superintendent and Lee College president will speak at Baytown TAPEAM Lodge No 188T Saturday at Coosa Creek Masonic Temple. He has held multiple educational posts in Temple Texas and Baytown and holds degrees from Baylor University and the University of Texas. He is active in Rotary Bay Scouts Memorial Baptist Church and the Chamber of Commerce.
Turner details a $13.4 million Humble project funded by revenue bonds to build a four stage barge channel and docks over 40 years. Phase one adds a 100 ft wide, 10 ft deep channel with decks. phase two adds docks and moorings. phase three expands to deep water ship channel with turning basin and two berths. phase four adds additional berths. Estimated capital investment could reach 8800 million and create 25,000 jobs. Turner, a Davis Oklahoma native and Oklahoma State University alumnus, has risen through Humble ranks to his current engineering post. He is active in professional fraternities and church boards. Navy guards mentioned at end refer to Aly Krekich and Jene Bred Martin.
John ston's Radio and Appliance owner C. Johnston of Highlands was elected Highlands Rotary Club president with July 1 as the start of his term. New officers include Rev Tom Holedmh pastor Highlands Methodist Church as vice president and A A Fergeson Harris County employee as secretary and treasurer. New board members are Charlie Bedinger contractor and Carl Mooney co owner MEN Feed. Jim Brazzil outgoing president will join the board with Charlie Ramsey as hold over member. George Bower chaired the nominating committee with Dr W L Herndon and Ferguson. Alvin Miles assistant dean of Lee College spoke on Weights and Measures.
Baytown educator since 1849, now chairman of the physical education division at Lee College. He has held multiple TICTA offices including treasurer and vice president. Deacon at Missouri Street Church of Christ, married to LaNell with three children. Gertrude Teter and Thurman Rowlett also listed for panels. Grant Wagner led the Los Angeles Angels with 26 home runs in one season.
Dirks urges industry to assume more cost and responsibility for national R and D budgets. He argues research, invention, and engineering should be shouldered by the parts of the American system best positioned to support it. A polymer stabilization group lists Dr. Schutze and others, with assignments and loans noted.
Members of the Court Mater Christi and Catholic Daughters of America arrange a memorial mass for the late President John F. Kennedy. The service will be at 9 a.m. February 22 at St Judes Catholic Church in Highlands, conducted by Father Henry Parmentier.
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