Winter Scout Camp Available to Bay Scots in Harris District
R W Presnal district camping chairman announcedSUN Spots winter camp for Bay Scots in East Harris District with immediate reservations via District Executive John Kewley or Houston council office. Auxiliary meeting at St James House 10 am Monday urged attendance by all members.
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Beaumont Man Testifies to $85,000 Payoffs Tied to Illicit Trades
Sheriff Meyers disclosed before the Texas House Investigating Committee that he took in up to $85,000 over five years from envelopes of cash linked to protection payments for illicit alcohol sales to youths and possibly politicians. The panel probes wide-open gambling, prostitution, drug sales, and open saloons in the Beaumont and Fort Arthur area as it prepares to draft stricter statutes for the January legislative session.
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Humble Oil expands benzene and toluene capacity at Baytown plant
Humble Oil and Refining Co announces an expansion plan to boost benzene and toluene output at its Baytown unit. The project adds processing equipment, a toluene reforming facility, and toluene extraction, with off site construction and tankage additions. Jointly, Baytown production will rise from 32 to 33 million gallons yearly, while other plants bolster overall capacity.
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GOP Chief Cites Progress Amid Party Confidence
Washington AP reports National Chairman Thrustan Mortory expressed confidence the GOP can advance with its core principles intact, despite internal shifts. He called the 1960 platform forward looking and urged leaders across Congress to maintain a positive national program while noting a narrowly decided presidential outcome.
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Special Senator Vote Set April 4 in Texas Counties
Johnson vacated his U S Senate seat Tuesday. William A Blakley of Dallas was appointed to serve until voters name a successor. Eight others announced runs, with Jim Wright Maury Maverick John Tower Henry Gore and others among early candidates for the open term ending Jan 3.
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UN Ousts Cuban Claim Against U S
The U N Security Council ended two day debate on Cuba's charge of an imminent U S invasion with no vote. Most members said no evidence supported the claim, a U S victory. Only the United Arab Republic and East Union backed Cuba, others urged peaceful settlement. Raul Roa warned the threat remains and the U S will meet a Cuban response if invaded. Zorin expressed hope the Kennedy administration pursues peaceful settlement.
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Deer Cause Traffic Snarls In San Antonio Commute
AP report from San Antonio cites a statewide deer incident disrupting commutes as a local wildlife flare up causes fender damage and halted traffic. Morris Williamson was among those involved as deer crossings near a highway prompted many drivers to slow or stop.
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Invasion charge roils Cuba as Castro reels
Havana reports troops on alert amid an American backed invasion charge. Catholic groups, UN affiliated organizations, and security units were tied to the claim. Police arrested at least nine Catholic students as the nation stays in political upheaval with debates over U S involvement.
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Kennedy Studying Income Tax Cuts
President elect John F Kennedy examines a push for temporary spring income tax cuts if the business slump worsens. A committee led by MIT economist Paul Samuelson urges rapid emergency measures and questions strict budget balance during recession. The report cites critics of the Eisenhower era and outlines plans as Kennedy prepares for preinaugural talks. Cast: Havana unrest with militia and youth cadres.
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Walter W. Heller
University of Minnesota
Herter Before Senate Panel On World Position
Secretary of State Herter testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Cuba Laos and American stance worldwide as President Eisenhower nears departure. He faced questions on Cuba’s crisis and Lao civil war while Dean Rusk prepares to aid Kennedy after January 20.
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State Board Hears Plea For Insurance Rate Hike
Texas insurance writers told the State Board of Insurers that auto rates must rise to balance rising costs. Spokesmen for about 330 insureds argued current rates are too low and beyond insurer control. The appeal seeks to suspend the rate freeze until next year amid ongoing Safe Driving plan controversy led by former Dist. Judge Ferguson.
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Vote Begins In Algeria As De Gaulle Pushes Self Rule
Police set roadblocks as Algeria starts voting on De Gaulle’s plan for local self government and possible independence. Bombs near Radio Algiers disrupt the speech but do not halt broadcasts. De Gaulle urges a five yes vote to enable negotiations with all factions. He warns defeat could invite external solutions in Algeria. About 3.0 million French residents and 40,000 soldiers eligible to vote.
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UT Girls Dorm Fire Forces Flee In Blanton Hall
A dorm fire in Blanton Hall on the University of Texas campus forced about 250 female students to evacuate to the first floor Thursday night. The blaze caused one injury and was contained after smoke and water damage. two freshmen Davet Molson of Keer vile and Cherie Hosse of Fort Worth were briefly away from their rooms when the fire was detected.
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Keervile
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Fog And Drizzle Prevail In State
Fog and drizzle blanket many sections of the state and reduce visibility to less than a mule. Temperatures plunge below freezing in the Panhandle while clear skies appear there and in upper Seth Phiins. Most areas remain cloudy with light rain in Houston Palacios Galveston and nearby towns.
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Credit Union Declares 4.40 Dividend for 1960 in Baytown
Humble Employees Federal Credit Union in Baytown marked its 25th anniversary by announcing a 4.40 percent dividend for 1960. R W Kelley Jr, president, said the $97,400 dividend matches last year. Net earnings reached $221,989.40 after expenses, with $97,591.52 available for dividends. Annual meeting set for Jan 19 at Community House No. 1 with five directors to be elected and door prizes.
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Federal Credit, Union
Baytown
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Mvist Co
Miglades Baytown
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Community House
Bank Call Signals Currency Regulator Action
Washington AP reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call today assessing the condition of banks. A separate notice in Austin warned on state bank combinations and the same date.
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Austin
Nixon proclaims victory and Kennedy wins presidential race
Vice President Nixon announces victory as Kennedy named official winner. Lumumba allies summit in Casablanca pledges troop withdrawal from Congo if he returns to power. Mrs Kennedy tops best dressed lists as designers weigh her style. Eisenhower budget to Congress promises surplus. FAA official cites radar control limits amid staffing shortages. New Jersey probes hepatitis deaths linked to injections. Labor proposes payroll tax cuts to lift purchasing power. Nigeria expels French envoy over atomic test. June Allyson and Dick Powell divorce after 15 years, attorney says.
15 Known Dead In San Francisco Thomas Hotel Fire
A four story Thomas Hotel at 971 Mission Street in downtown San Francisco suffered a deadly blaze. At least 15 people died as fire, seen on a cold morning, swept through the building trapping and asphyxiating guests. Fire Chief Munro said bodies were still being recovered as crews fought the flames.
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Ray Gere
Baby Cirati Wins Baytown Free Gifts Derby 1961
Baytown's first baby of 1961 is Lou Ann Cirati born at Gulf Coast Hospital at 1 25 a m Sunday January 1. She is the daughter of Floyd Ciruti and his wife and has two brothers and a sister. Twenty two free gifts await the winner of Baytown merchants annual Baby Derby and birth time had to be registered with proof before noon Wednesday.
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Lou Ann Cirati
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Missile Explosion In Florida Under Probe
Technicians investigate a dramatic inflight explosion of a Pershing missile off Cape Canaveral Florida. The 30 foot solid fuel missile shattered near landing during a ten mile test flight as flaming debris rained into the Atlantic witnessed by beach observers.
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