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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1963

Page

2

Ranchers Boost Feed as Mild Weather Fades in Texas

In Texas, ranchers have increased feeding as moisture falls in western and southern districts. Cattle lose weight where dry, while northern, central, and eastern areas report adequate moisture and good forage growth. Oats thrive, grazing improves, but pastures vary. calving and lambing progress as farmers plan spring crops and plow.

College Station Texas John Hutchison Texas Agricultural Extension Service Souther Panhandle San Antonio Gulf Coast North Central

Woman Says VA Cheated Brother After Tax Evasion Claim

Olga Hobeck of Chicago alleges the Veterans Administration cheated her jailed brother, claiming four dependents on her tax return to avoid paying taxes for years. She says Arthur Hobeck, a 30 year old schizophrenic, needs VA compensation he was denied. VA says he was discharged before World War II and not eligible. IRS will review her letter as a tax irregularity report proceeds.

Chicago Neves Veterans Admstra Non Olga Hobeess Yester- Gay Internal Revenue Service Miss Hobeck Leon Law Arthur Veterans Administration Mise Flobecki Vas

Army Sp Ed Edward Matthews At Fitzsimmons Denver

Edward B. Matthews 22 attends a 40 week medical specialist advanced course at Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver Colorado. He is a graduate of Robert E Lee High School and Lee College. Parents are Mrs Ruth Vincent and Charley E Matthews of Baytown. James B Wesley Baytown reassigned to Kelly AFB after training as air traffic controller. Harold L Thornton Baytown graduates from radio repair course at Keesler AFB reassigned to Texas Air National Guard at La Porte. He is son of Mr and Mrs Z W Thomson of Baytown and married to Martha ard. He is a Texas A and I College graduate. Eagle Hall Dance at La Porte and details of donation and music by Herbie Coker's band. Ju Baytown contest winner Briy Stratton named salesman of the month for nationwide contest, exceeding quota by 35 percent. James W Fowler reassigned to Keesler AFB for technical training in communications operations. Stop signs erected again at West Lott and North Jones intersection. Honor for Judge A C Lesher Jr to be celebrated at Houston Club dinner January 31.

ARMY Edward B. Matthews Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver Colo Robert E. Lee High School Lee College Ruth Vincent Charley E. Matthews Baytown AIC James B Wesley Kelly Air Force Base U.S. Air Force Technical University of Texas Harold L. Thornton U.S. Air Force Keesler Air Force Base Texas Air Nationa Guard la Porte Z. Wi Thomson Martha Ard Texas A and I College Eagle Hall LA Porte Eagle Hall Eagle Lodge Herbie Coker Houston Keesler Afb James W. Foxler Connie L. Fowler Inwood Mississippi

Billion Dollar Mexico Works Plan Scheduled

In Matamoros Mexico a government program valued at 1 billion dollars will fund border infrastructure. The main feature is a new entry port with immigration, health and customs facilities to manage entry, with Governor Nobert Trevinoapete and officials from both sides attending the inaugural ceremony.

Mexico Matamoros Mex Adolfo Lopez Mateos Slama Pupie Dlan Nobert Trevinoapete Tamaulipas Perisons

Channelview Hospital Beat Admits and Births Report

Channelview Hospital records show admissions including Ferrylean Derrick of Highlands and several Houston residents. Dismissals list Lula Bigham Mary Jo Bobalik Shirley Moore Ivy Martin Eliza beth Herdin Norma Johnson and David Thompson. Births note Mr and Mrs Sotany M Parker Greens Bayou with a boy and Mr and Mrs Scott Der baes Highlands with a daughter.

Lula Bigham Mary Jo Bobalik Shirley Moore Ivy Martin Elizabeth Herdin Norma Johnson David Thompson Houston Sotany M. Parker Greens Bayou Nin Béys Juan Scott Derbaes

Tshombe May Face Prosecution Over Congo Deal

Reports indicate Tshombe offered a Congo reunification plan to the United Nations while seeking to remain provincial president. U.N. advances on Holwezi were slowed by damaged bridges as U.S. transports deliver bridging equipment. Officials fear Tshombe seeks full pardons for secessionist ministers and amnesty for his army and police.

Ieason Tshombe United Nations Congo Ime Uliens U.N Holwezi U.S Elisabethville Koez Conse Power Supreis Tshumibo Regi

Wirtz to Try Again to End Dock Deadlock

Secretary of Labor Wirtz returns to New York to press anew for a settlement of the 30 000 longshoremen strike from Maine to Texas as talks remain unscheduled. Industry losses mount with 500 plus ships idle and $400 million in strike costs over three weeks.

New York W. Willard Wirtz Washington Maine Texas Wirtz James J. Reynolds Fang White House Atlantic Gwi International Longshoremen's Association Dalton Savannah Fitchburg Mass Bur 2 Brooklyn N.Y Chamber of iCommerce Kennedy National Council of American Exporters, Inc

Librarian Stands By Teen Socializing Ban in York Library

York Pennsylvania AP report shows Katherine Shorey, chief librarian, winning board support for a ban on teen socializing in the library. She defended limits in the basement reading area as the facility becomes a after school hangout. A follow up meeting with city and county school officials was scheduled to seek resolution.

York Katherine Shorey York Library Board Miss Shorey George H. Whiteley Jr J Sharey

Freeze Threat Hits Crops as Deep South Feels Freeze

Farmers rushed crews to speed harvest as a damaging freeze loomed. Temperatures plunged to the forties in parts of South Texas, with the cold front expected to linger through the weekend, threatening further crop damage.

Space Age Kills Sleepy Mississippi Town Gainesville

Gainesville Mississippi, once a bustling river town near the Pearl River, is marked for destruction as the space program empties the area to build a 500 million dollar rocket engine test facility on 141000 acres. Residents recall a life of fishing, trade, and culture eroded as graves are moved for the base, ending Gainesville’s era as a regional hub.

Gainesville Miss Mississippi Pearl River Honey Island Jover Coffee Louise Elizabeth Tis S. G. Thigpen Sr Picayune Ambrose Gaines Gulf of Mexico Gaines New Orleans

Backgrounders distort the presidential mind and press

James Marlow examines how background conferences let officials speak off the record through unnamed “high” sources. The practice, used by Eisenhower Kennedy and others, prompts questions about accountability as reporters relay what was said without direct quotes. Kennedy's aide Pierre Salinger hinted at cutting New Year sessions amid disclosures.

James Marlow Washington Birdie Kennedy Eisenhower White House Palm Beach Boul Ames Cource Pierre Salinger

Hospital admissions list with patient room data

Admitted to San Jacinto and Gulf Coast hospitals with multiple patient entries. Names include Deon Cole Walter and Cynthia Waters Lary Cole ermon Ploeger Mrs Wiliam Petters Reginald Boyd Johnson Evelsn C Welch Sandra Brewer Joseph Johnson and others with room numbers and street addresses for each facility.

San Jacinto Gorton Basy Poinsettia Highlands Deon Cole Long Drive Walter and Cynthia Waters Bayshore Drive Lary Cole Houston Boley Market Street Ermon Ploeger Wiliam Petters Crosby Donald Rey Derren William Gulf Coast Reginald Boyd Johnson Burnett Evelsn C. Welch Arizona Robert L. Kline la Pore Sandra Dianne Brewer Abibout Joseph Raymond Johnson Oak

US Plans To Close Humber Of Consulates

US authorities announce a plan to close a number of consulates worldwide to streamline service. The report cites official sources and notes reductions across multiple agencies as part of a broader effort to reorganize diplomatic facilities.

Humber

Fragmented rambling on popular culture and odd facts

A garbled collection of sentences about glasses cleaning, delis in Greenwich Village, the Star Spangled Banner, Berlin tunes, medical letters, Greece postcard costs, a kangaroo, parakeets, and assorted stray phrases. It reads as stray OCR text with no cohesive narrative or clear news item.

Ion Greenwich Villase Delicatessen America Berlin TASCA Lezend Virmant Greece

Metric System Study Proposed By Rep Miller

Washington AP report notes Rep George P Miller proposes a three year study by the National Bureau of Standards to evaluate adopting the metric system in the United States. He argues it would simplify weights and measures and push U.S. and Britain closer to global norms, while outlining current metric usage in pharma, military, and consumer products.

Rep. Miller Washington George P. Miler D-Calif Miller House Science and Astronautics Commies Eeeee Bopos United States National Bureau of Standards Britain U.S Jefferson

Tax Ri Continued Discussion Of Backdated Cut

A page one summary notes the administration weighs backdating tax cuts to January first while seeking revenue through changes to depletion allowances for oil and dividend income. Talks include narrowing capital gains and aligning final legislation with Mills committee views rather than Treasury plans.

Congress Rep. Mills House Ways and Means Committee

NASA-Continued Plans Face Fill Height Decision

The article discusses extending NASA road work from the Gulf Freeway to NASA and east along Highway 45. A key issue is the fill height at Clear Lake to prevent overflow during storms as the population grows. Residents urge an adequate outlet to the west despite weather conditions, with a five year outlook noted.

Don Gulf Freeway NASA Clear Lake Broak

Polio Cases in U S Dip to Lowest Level Ever

The Communicable Disease Center said United States polio cases last week fell to the lowest level since spring 1962. Only one paralytic case was reported as health authorities noted the dip in new infections.

U.S Atlanta IAP United States Communicable Disease Center Department of Health, Education and. Welfare

Exams Set At REL 2 Days Next Week

Robert E. Lee High School schedules final exams over two days next week to assess 18 weeks of student learning. Each exam lasts one hour and 31 minutes with makeups available only for excused absences. Makeup exams are new tests arranged with teachers. otherwise a zero is recorded. Thursday covers first, third, and fifth period classes. Friday covers second, fourth, and sixth.

Robert E. Lee High School

Mrs W B Jones Circle Hostess Meeting at Jones Home

The Maurice Doyle Circle of Memorial Baptist Church met at 1602 McFarland in Mrs. W B Jones's home with Mrs W L Lord as chairman. Mrs Bloodgood presented a Bible gift and program with assistants Ward Montgomery Farquhar and Jones. Fifteen members attended, bread and coffee served, next meeting slated for January 29 at 1109 Shepherd.

Maurice Doyle Memorial Baptist Church W. B. Jones McFarland W. L. Lord G. R. Bloodgood Ward Erquher Shepherd

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