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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1964

Page

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Senior Play by Robert E. Lee students at REL auditorium

The Robert E. Lee seniors present The Night of Jan 16 at 7:30 p.m. Friday in REL auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Also, Library Story Hour at Sterling Municipal Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Saturday for ages five to ten, hosted by Mrs. Roger Cox and Mrs. Jack Merkel of Baytown Little Theater.

Robert £. Lee REL Roger Cox Jack ‘Merkel Baytown Little Theater Sterling Municipal Library

Baytown items mix council meeting absence and local notes

Frank Terry missed a Baytown city council gathering due to illness while teen gery presented petitions backing a community center. Janis Gilmore, daughter of Reb Gilmore, is recovering after tonsil surgery at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Other notes include councilman Jack Huron’s reelection stance, hospital admissions, and assorted local notices about residents and events.

Frank Terry Baytown Frank Mike Gillette Janis Gilmore Reb Gilmore Jack Huron Worl Gorton. Robinson Sr Rayway Drive Baytown Hospital Bobbo Kalbitz Alb Hicks Glenn Harrington Susie Bailey Johnny Breaux Alan Ervin Jimmy Shepherd Kenneth Guilett Rich Sparks Katie King

City Council Tables Improvement Request and Votes Water Extension

Council votes Thurs day night to table a developer’s request for city improvement work near Eva Maud Sub division. A 4-2 split ties a December policy ruling on internal subdivision improvements, with Cravey warning against extending water mains for one party. A second motion to pay $225 for a lost heifer is defeated, while an alternate bid for water main extension along Highway 146 and several roads is accepted.

F. 4 Richardson Eva Maud Bowie Drive Mockingbird Lane Cember Seaborn Cravey Cravey Veryone City Planning Commission George Conway Conway Velma Ansley Earl Lively Kenneth Badgett Ansley Lee Liggett Jack Huron Jaw Construction Co Houston Highway 146 Bob Smith Crosby-Cedar Bayou McKinney and Singleton Roads

LBJ Kicks Off Campaign On Civil Rights Stand

President Johnson began his US election bid with a strong civil rights pledge before a Southern audience in Miami Beach. He praised equality, pressed for anti discrimination legislation, and greeted supporters during a quick four stop Florida tour that included Palm Beach visits and a courtesy call on Joseph Kennedy. He waved to crowds at least five times, while observers noted mixed reactions from the audience.

Miami Beach Fla Johnson John F. Kennedy Palm Beach Tony Martin Cyd Charisse Florida Washington Jacksonville Naval Air Station Palatke Atlantic Gulf Johnson Newby Joseph. P. Kennedy

Rusk vows to avoid partisan politics in campaign

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said he will shun partisan political activity during the presidential campaign year while remaining engaged on foreign policy matters. He emphasized discussing foreign affairs on a national, bipartisan basis and noted the ongoing Viet Nam policy debate as part of public discourse.

Washington iState Dean Rusk Rusk State Department Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Viet Nam Everett MM. Diksen Illinois Senate Johnson

Senior Night at Lee College March 7

Lee College District high school seniors are invited to Senior Night on Thursday March 7 from 6 to 9 30 p m. Tours of college facilities will be conducted in small groups, with exhibits in the business chemistry physics radio and television art biology and language labs. The college choir and band will entertain from 7 to 8 p m in the auditorium followed by a student council led informal dance in the gym. Refreshments are provided by the Danks Class and a new feature is free swim time in the pool from 4 30 to 6 p m and 8 to 10 p m.

Lee College Co . Miler David Smith Danks Smith Counsil Jerilyn .Matone John Nugent Gaye McFarland David Geaslin Areca

Fire Insurance Rates to Drop in Baytown

Baytown residents will save an estimated 340,000 to 50,000 next year on fire insurance premiums after the State Board of Insurance lowered the citys fire credit rating. The rating increase to 20 percent keeps the key rate at 26 cents and 15 percent good fire credit. The change, effective April 1, reflects the department s ability to limit losses over five years and is based on water mains and supply. Fire losses nationwide are cited as a factor in premium trends.

Baytown State Board of Insurance A. H Art) Intelman Lintelman Houston Pasadena William Hunter Mclean Insurance Board McLean United States Texas

U.S. Official Outlines Three Viet Nam Alternatives

Saigon reports a U.S. official describes three options: pursue roots in China and North Viet Nam, accept neutralization, or continue muddling through. Most Americans here deem these choices unacceptable but see no major policy shift soon. Officials warn of political constraints in an election year and the risk of broader war.

Saigon Viet Nam South Viet Nam U.S China Hanoi Peking Haichong Vinh White House Pentagon State Department North Viet Nam South Viet Nam Washington Ngo Dinh Diem Mekong River America

FAA Boss Guarded After Telephoned Life Threat

Najeeb Halaby the FAA administrator was guarded by five plain clothes detectives after a life threat reported in Oklahoma City He spoke at a civic club dinner and held a news conference about a six month sonic boom test begun Feb 3 The City Council voted to halt tests but postponed action while it decides what to say The threat led to police notification and extra security while Halaby emphasized public reaction to the tests could affect future supersonic transport development.

Oklahoma City Okloa Najeeb Halaby Federal Aviation Agency Halaby White FAA Stanley Draper Graffice Chamber of Commerce Hamby Halaby

Puppy in Baytown Jail Sparks Curiosity on Housing Rules

A Baytown police report recounts a dog named Puppy who spent three days in custody with its owner after a traffic arrest. Officers fed and housed the unhousebroken dog in a shed behind headquarters and once in the dispatcher's office while the owner paid a $20 fine.

Rick Autrst Baytown Dot Puppy Ken Humane Barney L. Ward Cott

Baytown Man Frank D Murdock Dies at 61

Frank Davis Murdock 61 of 2201 Jefferson Baytown died at 1 a.m. Friday at home after a career in painting and body work. A Baytown resident since 1935 he and Johnny Hollaway opened the Milleydale Addition in Baytown. Funeral arrangements are set for Mineola with burial there. Survivors include wife Nola Bessie Murdock a son David B.D. Murdock a daughter Mrs Jack Taylor a brother Stanley Murdock and three sisters Bonnie McKeller Lois Hayles and Mary Bryant. Grandchildren Chris Scott Jan Murdock and Joel Taylor survive.

Frank Davis Murdock Jefferson Baytown Mineola Nola Bessie Murdock David BD. Murdock Jack Taylor Kansas City Kan Stanley Murdock Houston Bonnie McKeller Dallas Lois Hayles Fort Myers Fla Mary Bryant Fort Worth iChris, Scott Jan Muniock Joel Taylor

Baytown Council Endorses Civic Center Petition Drive

Baytown City Council unanimously backs a youth led push for a civic center after 200 teenagers and 27 civic leaders filed petitions with more than 1 900 names. Spokesman Mike Gillette said the center is vital for future growth and urged a city committee to study plans and costs before potentially a bond issue.

Baytown Mike, Gillette Gillette Humble’ OH and Refining “Co aie _ Gillette Robert E. Lee High School Bayrovm REL and Lee College Albert Thomas City Planning Commission Center Movement Chamber of Commerce

Jury Convicts Sims in Second Murder Trial

A Houston jury found Carolyn Ann Sims guilty of murder in her second trial and imposed a five year sentence. The defendant had previously received the death penalty in 1960, but a federal court ruling granted a new trial, leading to the current verdict.

Houston Carolyn Ann Sims

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