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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1964
Page
1
Dallas AP reports the murder case against Ruby moves forward as six prospective jurors are disqualified and eight are seated for a 12 member jury to be completed by Friday. Testimony may begin after the panel is finalized.
About 20 Baytown business leaders and 15 teenagers will attend Baytown City Council at 6 30 pm Thursday to present petitions seeking funds to build a civic center for all residents. Mike Gillette a senior at Robert E Lee High School will hand the petitions bearing around 8000 signatures to council members. The drive started with REL student groups and the Key Club Kiwanis sponsor, with cards signed by about 1600 teens across city subdivisions canvassed by volunteers from eight other clubs and Lee College.
Wednesday night elected chairman of the Community Chest Council of Members at the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting. Mrs. Malcolm Schultz was named secretary. New board members include J. J. Coates Ed Vaught Rev B. W. Dowler L. L. Brasfield Clyde Messiah. Welfare League board members listed H. L. Bokkess L. E Pennington W. P. Denman Ars Dot Rosenzweit David Funderburk. Health League board member Dr Karl William Opryshek. Annual reports on Red Feather agencies. Plaques for outstanding United Fund service awarded to Roy Elinsott Nettie BrownCharles Tillery campaign leadership and Humble Oil Baytown plant team. Certificates of Merit to division chairs and 19 service clubs.
Mostly cloudy and cold Thursday with occasional drizzle in the morning. Friday partly cloudy and slightly warmer with temperatures near 44 degrees. Galveston tides: high at 3:57 a.m. and low at 10:35 a.m. and 10:08 a.m. Local forecast notes indicate brisk winds and cooler overnight temperatures.
Local schools celebrate Sam Houston's birthday with observances. The article notes many area schools named for Texas figures and mentions Boy Scout pancake supper, church activities, and faculty changes. Names of local students and staff appear, including honors and roles.
New York AP reports the 11.5 billion tax cut spurting a strong start for stocks as the Dow crosses 800 in early trading. Gains fade modestly with mixed results across sectors including airlines and cigarettes while bonds react to a British rate rise.
Princess Anne Md AP reports that after clashes at two segregated restaurants 27 Maryland State College students were arrested and 59 treated for injuries. Gov Tawes prepared to call National Guard if needed as police containment sought. John Wilson led protests as 27 students faced charges of disorderly conduct.
Truman Reed of 1611 Kenning Pond Crosby was chosen to fill an unexpired Crosby School Board term succeeding Dr. A W Jester. Reed, a Pasadena transplant and Crosby First Baptist Church member, moved to Crosby three years ago and will serve a three year term. The board discussed bond funds and plans for new classrooms at Crosby and Charles KR Draw schools, with architect fees from bond proceeds. They also advanced auto mechanics and cosmetology courses and coordinated with Harris County Board of Education for transportation and district cooperation.
An OCR fragment presents a chaotic mix of political names and events. It notes Barry Goldwater and Nixon in GOP context, mentions Oswald allegedly planning an assassination, Sinatra returning to waves, a kidnapping trial involving a singer, Senate investigations into vending and gambling, Cyprus Security Council efforts, Caroline and John Kennedy Jr. amid a school issue, and Mississippi figures directing funds linked to Medgar Evers.
Baytown residents watch a land lease dispute unfold as the city council declines to lease land near San Jacinto Methodist Hospital for a Cerebral Palsy Center. The center serves 45 children daily with therapy, schooling, and social activities aimed at improving daily living skills. Center director Mrs. John Devine highlights remarkable gains and the children’s joy in attending, despite political maneuvering.
Only two candidates filed by 4 p.m. Monday for Crosby School Board seats 3 and 4. Incumbents James J. Ewell and Floyd Remkes seek re election in balloting Saturday, April 4. Filing was with Edie Faust, secretary of the board, at the school administration building. Election day polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Precinct 97 votes at Crosby gym, Precinct 231 at Drew Elementary. Ewell is with Humble Oil and Refining Co. Bavetown Refinery. Remkes works for Shell Oil Co.
President Johnson signed the historic tax bill in Washington, calling it a major step to strengthen the economy. The measure cuts taxes for individuals and businesses, retroactive to January 1, with claims it will boost spending, create jobs, and reduce government size. Johnson urged Americans to invest and expand, while promising revised budget estimates to Congress.
Baytown area business leader Pat Leesemann will discuss the Bayport development at Friday noon session of the Greater Bay town Chamber of Commerce. He will present slides on the Bayport project, including tax changes and anticipated job impact, with details on tax reductions and corporate rates planned through 1965. The meeting at the Holiday Inn will feature guest reservations and remarks from chamber officials.
President signs a broad tax cut bill retroactive to earlier years. Individuals face a 4 point withholding reduction from 18 to 14 percent starting March, benefiting about 190 million Americans. Corporations see about 9 percent rate cut and new investment incentives aim to boost growth. Treasury expects overall tax relief. The president calls the measure the most important economic move since World War II.
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