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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
2
Washington AP reports President Johnson dominates front pages with a broad State of the Union program, while Congress rests then returns to votes on foreign aid and other measures. Foreign events will again compete for attention as Johnson campaigns for impact before the 1964 elections.
Lester Clarence Ferguson died at 1 40 am Friday in Inn hospital Baytown. He was an auto dealer and had lived here 13 years. Survivors include widow Geneva Ferguson two daughters Ars Gene Thompson and Mrs dock Kartub two sons Roy Ferguson and Bil Ferguson two sisters Mrs Clarence Auck and Mrs Hebat five and nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Barnum Funeral Home.
Hollywood AP By Bob Thomas Yvette Mimieux fires her agents amid push to renegotiate her MGM deal. She seeks freedom before the two-year studio exclusive window ends and plans to buy story properties. She criticizes MGM for offering unsuitable scripts and explores outside opportunities including television moves.
The Baytown Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers offers the JETS aptitude test for juniors and seniors. The two and a half hour exam costs 2.50 and is supervised by James H. Henderson of Humble Refining Co. Baytown. Registration closes January 13 with details from school math and science instructors.
Panamanian students clashed with U S troops after attempting to plant their national flag in the Canal Zone. Panama filed aggression charges at the U N, while President Chiari and Panama’s ambassador condemned U S actions. The Pentagon announced plans to reinforce the Canal Zone as demonstrations prompted school closures and heightened tensions.
Houston Power Co reports growth in 1963 with 500 new customers and an estimated total population impacted by development. The report notes how each customer unit, averaging 3.3 persons, contributes to crew connections and 48 new homes per day, reflecting pace-setting expansion.
The HSPCO leadership projects continued growth with plans to accelerate expansion. In 1963 the company spent about 40 million on new equipment, lifting plant value to around 580 million, and budgets 92 million for 1964 95 to expand further. A 250 000 kilowatt unit at Webster near the NASA center will boost regional power by 12 percent, and a new Rac liff plant of 450 000 kilowatts is set for 1966 as the ninth and sixth since WWI generating station on HSPCO's system.
The Baytown council approved a health and safety ordinance covering shows and performances with exceptions for religious and charitable groups pending sanitarian approval. The measure takes effect in 10 days. Council also referred a potential suit from George Conway over a missing heifer to the city attorney and approved a $300 transfer to repair the City radio building roof on Minnesota Street.
William L. Brown, boat swain's mate first class, US Navy, serves aboard the sea plane ship USS Salisbury Sound operating with the Seventh Fleet in the western Pacific.
The chamber discusses a $15 600 annual budget and a new dues revaluation. Manager Dave Moore notes every member will be approached with 237 current members and 157 paying minimum dues. Captains Jack Kimmons and Bill Strickler will lead the drive as 700 prospects await contact after revaluation.
Cape Echols of Baytown is remembered for service to Houston area clubs including Temple of Houston Kenedy Commandery Houston Club and Houston Country Club among others He chaired scholarship committees and helped form a loan fund for Lee College graduates Survived by wife Hazel daughter Mary Echols Stewart son John Cape Echols five grandchildren mother Pearl Smith Echols and brother James L Echols of Houston Also notes early comet research from seventh century.
Notes from Baytown recall Hugh as a problem solver with promotional flair. Leon Paine and Bob Matherne praise his understanding nature, speed of ideas, and generous help to friends. His influence and memory remain cherished in the community.
U S students defied orders banning dual Panama and US flags at select sites in the zone. Panamanian mobs attacked property as nighttime violence spread. the Army moved in under Gen Andrew P O Meara, declaring martial law and deploying troops to restore order amid sniper fire and casualties.
Houston defense lawyer Percy Foreman, president of the National Association of Defense Lawyers, charges police brutality and use of electric prods to coerce confessions from former convicts. Police deny claims, with Chief McGill insisting such abuses did not occur since he took office.
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