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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1962

Page

2

Blind animal importer knows menagerie well

Dale Logston, a 30 year old blind wildlife importer, runs Animals International with zoos and circuses as customers. He keeps many animals at a friend’s farm and a Mesa Arizona zoo, communicates mainly by telegram, and recalls incidents from neighbors as zoning fights over his exotic menagerie.

Logston Mesa Ariz Telegram Cablegram Barteegile Okla Animals International Canada United States Hugo

Man describes skunk hypnosis during arrest in Allentown

Allen S. J. Miller of Fullerton told reporters by phone from Whitehall Township police station that he nearly hypnotized a skunk and moved it from a cellar. He advised moving slowly and staying before the creature to avoid being sprayed, as a police dispatcher urged to end the interview due to the odor.

Allentown Whitehall Township Allen S. J. Miller Fullerton Miller Edna Wescoe

Historic Coins Found By Egyptian Child

Cairo AP report says nine year old schoolgirl Aida Mohammed found a jar containing 288 gold coins dating back ten centuries while playing with her brother in a ditch. Archaeologists guarded the site and officials consider a possible link to Caliph Al Moezz's treasure.

Cairo Egypt Aida Mohammed Islamic Excavations Department Gamal Uddin Mehrez al Moezz

Weight Watchers Have You Heard All of These

In a humorous New York City strip by Hal Boyle a dieting scene unfolds. Elmer and others spar over weight loss methods as pancake plates and multiple scales are described. A waiter jokingly suggests lighter fare while a tape measure tightens around a 46 inch waist and a Santa party looms.

Hal Boyle Joe NEW York Elmer

Keep Home Movies May Pay Off By 208

Hollywood AP movie writer recalls Ken Murray turning home movies into payoff. Murray’s reels were showcased on NBC Show of the Week. While not every home-movie maker has a famed cast, the idea rewards foresight and lasting family contact.

Thomas Hollywood Ken Murray Nbc-Tv Murray New York

Dave Chasen's Chili and Hollywood Legends Tied by Fame

A Chicago to Rome tale frames Chasen's Restaurant as a famed Hollywood hub. Elizabeth Taylor orders chili for shipment to Rome, prompting fanfare from Cleopatra and Eddie Fisher. Dave Chasen reflects on 25 years, star guests, wake for W C Fields, and memories of Dempsey antics at his Beverly Boulevard eatery.

Ollywood Rome Dave Elizabeth Taylor Fisher Dave Chasen Cleopatra and Consort Eddie Fisher Jane Wyman Kirk Douglas Walter O'Malley Liz Taylor J. Edgar Hoover Harlow Curtice Gov. Edmund G. Brown David McDonald Liz Chasen Beverly Boulevard Hollywood Murray Samanee Murray Romanoff John Barrymore W. C. Fields Dick Hee Humphrey Bogart Douglas Fairbanks Sr Ethor Throne Marie Dressler Diney and Eve * J Joe Harold Ross The New Yorker Chasen's Times

Catholic Weekly Backs Kennedy on Catholic Americans

The national Catholic weekly America says President Kennedy has bent over backward to avoid favoring Catholics and that most Catholics sympathize with his position. The editorial notes Catholics may press for aid to parochial schools and related legislation, while not seeking special favors.

Nene York Kennedy National Catholic Weekly America U.S

Tracking Device Aims to Protect Island Residents

In PORT ARGUELLO California a new tracking device near Vandenberg Air Force Base predicts nose cone impact within a few feet and destroys the missile threat. The system is intended to shield Marshall Islands residents from Atlas nose cone debris during Nike Zeus antimissile tests.

Port Arguello Calif Marshall Islands Pacific Vandenberg Air Force Base

West Berlin Stresses U S Economic Ties

West German Economic Minister Ludwig Erhard and government officials plan focused talks with the United States to strengthen economic links between the U S and Europe. Erhard departs for Washington Sunday to meet with Dean Rusk George Ball and Douglas Dillon, then speaks in New York before returning to Bonn.

Bonn Germany Ludwig Erhard Asernment United States Europe Economic Ministry Erhard Washington Dean Rusk George Ball Treasury Douglas Dills New York

Missionary studies and new buildings in progress

A fragmented report describes Ipone ape missionary Rev. Hugh Frigan S J observing and studying pre natal care sanitary cooking and sewing machine operation amid ongoing construction in the Bronx. The Irishman is noted for his bricklayer build and steady inspection trips during his visits, focusing on construction technique rather than defects.

New York Bronx Hugh Frigan S. J

Estimated tax deadlines and a Ponape mission tale

The Internal Revenue Service warns final installment payments for 1961 are due by January 15 with February 15 for farmers and ranchers to file or pay. A separate feature describes Father Costigan and Jesuit work on Ponape in Micronesia, detailing local aid programs, housing efforts, and the island’s typhoon resistant homes amid cooperative development.

Robert L. Webb Oficer Internal Revenue Service Webb Brooklyn Father Costigan Ponape Caroline Islands Pacific Costigan W. Defoe Bronx-hag Spi Father Costigarl Lapex Mor Thomas Fa

Author To Speak At Scout Banquet At Shamrock Hilton

Dr Charles Alles author of Healing Words will speak at the Sam Houston Area Boy Scout Council banquet January 3 in the Emerald Room of the Shamrock Hilton Hotel Houston. He is pastor of First Methodist Houston and known for Sunday telecasts. Under his leadership Grace Methodist in Atlanta grew to a large church. Baytown Scouters plan to attend and tickets are four dollars.

Charles Alles Sam Houston Area i/Boy Scout Council Shamrock ‘Hilton Emerald Room Allen Methodist Church of Houston Iis Houston Tor The Grace Methodist Ch Abtlanta Grace Church Methodist Church Gear

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