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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1961
Page
6
The article notes shifts in U.S. agriculture including rising prices paid by farmers for goods and services, with farm prices near parity goals lagging behind. farm population, number of farms, and average farm size have altered dramatically since 1950, while farm employment has declined from about 9.15 million in 1920 to 7.12 million in 1960.
In London Judy Garland abandons pills and finds joy in family life with Sid Luft and their three children. She plans European film work and a book project while cherishing simple meals, a borrowed home, and a regained sense of purpose. Her kids push her toward stardom again, proving she’s not washed up.
The Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Association announced winners of its 10 news and picture contests at the winter convention in Fort Worth. The San Antonio News swept major honors with five firsts including community service for pressuring the city public service board to raise payments. The Big Spring Herald won for community service in its population group for a $4 300 civic improvements bond issue, noted as a remarkable achievement in a city of 30 000. Other winners included papers and staff from Dallas Texarkana Corpus Christi El Paso Abilene Fort Worth San Angelo Tyler Lubbock Amarillo Odessa Kilgore.
Dallas AP report quotes Atty. Gen. Will Wilson denying police power to his office. He says civil injunctions stem from liquor and gambling violations and that the DPS handles criminal cases. He notes jurisdiction lies with the governor appointed board and urges cooperation with local officials and the district attorney.
The Texas Newspaper Association hosts meetings at the Sheraton with editors from Southwest dailies and a display of top prize winners, plus exhibits from the National Newspaper Promotion Association and a News Pictures of the Year exhibition. Featured include the Texas premiere of a film and a Monday golf tournament at Northwood. officers include President Draper and Dallas Times Herald VP James F. Chambers Jr.
The 141 foot British freighter Caribbean Queen sank in waters between Cuba and the Florida Keys after sending an SOS at 5 30 PM on Thursday. All 12 Honduran crew were reported safe by the Coast Guard. The ship had hull repairs in Tampa three weeks earlier and currents were slight. Captain Albert G Shippee of Maine led the crew to Cay Sal before a passing vessel assisted with a small tent. The Caribbean Queen, owned by Eastern Shipping Co of Miami, had sailed from Tampa for the Dominican Republic with a banana cargo.
Texas top officials and agency heads seek sizable raises as lawmakers weigh a state budget. Governors and commissioners push salaries up from current figures with increases discussed for the health, prison, game and fish, DPS, and secretary roles amid fiscal pressures and biennial planning.
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