Lyndon Johnson Returns to Stonewall Home Ties
Lyndon Baines Johnson arrives at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall Texas after leaving the White House. Crowds cheer at the airport as Johnson reflects on his presidency, his father’s words, and the burdens of power lifted. He recalls family moments and the ease of life back home, noting tax cuts and wartime costs while expressing relief and nostalgia.
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Potomac
Pedernales
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Dale Malechek
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Texas
United States
Dallas
White House
Nixon
Revival At Memorial Assembly Of God Church Continues
The Revival at Memorial Assembly of God Church with Rev H H Woods will continue this week with services at 7 p.m. nightly. The public is invited to attend. Other items note Brownwood Civic Association meeting at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at the old Wooster Water Office to elect new directors. Baytown Society for Crip pled Children holds its annual meeting at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at 1305 W Sterling to discuss building plans. Dewey Compton will speak to Baytown Federation of Garden Clubs at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Community Building. Baytown 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sterling Municipal Library. Weather: Continued cloudy to partly cloudy and mild through Wednesday with temperatures mid 60s to near 70.
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H. H. Woods
Brownwood Civic Association
Old Wooster
Baytown Society For Crippled Children
W. Sterling
Dewey Compton
Harris County Farm and Ranch
Eas Baytown Federation of Garden Clubs
Baytown
Baytown Sun Social Notes Show Local Happenings
SARAH ZAPACK recalls northern groceries she misses as Audrey Maeser plans another lunch. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Williams return from Louisiana land purchases. Peggy Sibley invites teens to join the Community Center for a surprise. Candy Brunson wears pink, Helen Melinger is praised by the MC. Smokey Wood greets all. Eugene Cheatham marks a birthday on Monday. Patti Latham pursues a trip with a friend. Mr. and Mrs. Bob McKalip motorcycling. Jack Barbee Sr. excited by son Jack Jr. in Germany with the Army. C N Rogers from Iowa settles in Baytown, sending postcards. The Baytown Sun is well inked.
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Sarah Zapack
Thornton
Baytown
Audrey Maeser
Tme
W. H. Williams
Louisiana
Peggy Sibley
Candy Brunson
Helen Melinger
E.C
Smokey
Wood
Eugene Cheatham
Patti Latham
Bob McKalip
Jack Barbee Sr
Jack Jr
Germany
U. S. Army
C. N. Rogers
Iowa
Crosby School District May Keep Accreditation
Crosby School Board heard a TEA verbal hint that accreditation may be extended if non building deficiencies are fixed, even without a bond. The district is under Governor's Committee moves toward consolidation with Huffman Sheldon and Humble. The panel also noted building plans and a HEW funds appeal.
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Johnella Boynton Crosby
Crosby School
State Board of Education
Jerry Prochazka
Texas Education Agency
Prochazka
Texas
Huffman
Sheldon
Humble
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Texas Education
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Tickets Ready For JC Fete
About 200 tickets are available for Friday's Jaycee Distinguished Service Awards banquet at 7:30 pm at the Holiday Inn. A social hour begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets cost $4.50 each and may be bought from any Jaycee member. Richard Harris and Ernest Hauser provide ticket info. Harris County District Attorney Carol Vance will speak. Awards honor the outstanding young man and a distinguished citizen for community service.
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Richard Harris
Ernest Hauser
Harris County
Carol Vance
Bank Robbery in Houston Nets 11800 in Gold Attire
A man wearing gold slacks and a gold sweater robbed the River Oaks Bank & Trust Co. in Houston today and escaped with 11800 dollars. Police searched the area but no suspect was immediately found. The incident marks a bold daytime heist at a well known lender in the River Oaks district. Local investigators gathered surveillance data and interviewed witnesses to identify the getaway route.
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Houston
River Oaks Bank & Trust Co
Baytown Hosts Offshore Drilling School For Three Weeks
Baytown again hosts an Offshore Drilling School sponsored by the University of Texas and Lee College at Holiday Law. Bruce Whalen presided at opening ceremonies and a dinner honoring 34 students and guests. Sid Elskes was named associate. he recently joined the Texas staff after retiring from the U S Air Force. The program reports record enrollment and plans field trips to the offshore area near Baytown and to Cameron Louisiana. Baytown dignitaries attended the dinner including Norman Hargrave Sr and Jr Felix Hatchell and others.
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Baytown
University of Texas and Lee College
Oil Company
Cameron
Norman Hargrave Sr
Goose Creek 50th Birthday Open House Planned
A hastily formed committee led by City Councilman Albert Fanestiel organizes a Sunday open house from noon to 6 p.m. at the Community Building to mark Goose Creek's 50th anniversary. Al Chappell will show slides at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., with other entertainment planned. Exhibitors may bring period artifacts, costumes, and furnishings. Ken Persenaire oversees setup from 8 a.m. to noon. Members include Norman D'Olive and I. M. Deacon Jones, with Baytown groups invited to dress in period costumes as hostesses. Goose Creek was incorporated on January 28, 1919.
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Goose Creek
al Chappell
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Baytown
Chappell
Faneslel
Ken Persenaire
Personaire
Fanestiel
Norman D’olive
Jones
Glen Walker
Donnie Hullum
Fritz Lanham
Johnella Boynton
Lum Roark
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Baytown Genealogical Society
R.A. Brame
Sum Roark
UDC
D’olive
Virgil Bradbury
John Brunson
R. H. Pruett
Edah Mae Bass
Homer McBride
Genealogical Society
W. F Whitten
L. D. Gary
Alma Moore
Eugene Carlton
Audrey Carter
Old City of
Jury Picking Starts In Clay Shaw Trial
Jury selection begins in New Orleans as District Attorney Jim Garrison pursues a conspiracy theory about President Kennedy’s assassination. Judge Edward Haggerty summons 169 prospective jurors amid tight security and a prior last minute legal maneuver by the prosecution.
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Clay Shaw
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John F. Kennedy
Edward A. Haggerty
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Baytown Student dies from gunshot in Huntsville apartment
John Douglas Bettis Jr. 21 of Baytown died from a gunshot at 7 45 p m Monday in his Huntsville apartment. Bettis a Sam Houston State College student and Marine Corps veteran was cleaning a gun after target practice when the shot occurred. His roommate Steve McAdams and another student Sandra Elders were nearby. Bettis served overseas and rodeo involved clubs. He is survived by his parents.
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Sam Houston State College
John Douglas Bettis Jr
Baytown
Huntsville
J.D. Bettis Sr
Barkalooa Road
Walkee County
W. D. White
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Sandra Elders
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Justice of the Peace
Frank Law
Lettis
Marine Corps
Odell Knight
Low
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SRA
Sam Houston State College Rodeo Club
Demos In Control Until 71 Inauguration Headlines Texas Swears Smith
Preston Smith named Texas 38th governor in a Democratic victory ceremony on the Capitol steps with Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes also sworn in. The inauguration featured live telecast, multiple balls, and a large schedule of events, signaling continued Democratic control for two years.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Smith
Capitol
Ben Barnes
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Municipal Auditorium
Glen Campbell
South Austin
Congress Avenue
Lubbock
Barnes
House of Representatives
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Senate
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U.S
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Citizens National Bank & Trust Co
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