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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1961

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No Radiation Feared Three Men Dead In Bomber Crash

A multimillion dollar jet bomber carrying two unarmed nuclear weapons crashed near Goldsboro North Carolina. Three crew members were killed and five others parachuted to safety. The Air Force said there was no danger of nuclear explosion or radiation. One weapon was jettisoned and parachuted to safety while the second was recovered from the wreck. The plane from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was returning for an emergency landing after fuel trouble. Pilot Maj Walter F Tulloch walking to report the crash later appeared at a farmer's home to notify authorities. Survivors included Lt William R Wilson Capt Richard W Bardin Lt A C Mattocks and Capt Paul E Brown. Additional crew were Maj Eugene Shelton Maj Eugene Richards and T Set Francis R Barnish.

Goldsboro N.C APY Here Air Force Strategic Air Command Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Thomas Coleman Walter F. Tulloch San Diego Calif Thase Marshal Suggs William R. Wilson Somerville N. J Richard W. Bardin San Antonio Tex

Top School People Get Year Contract

Baytown's top school leaders, already rehired for new terms, have been granted one year contracts by the school trustees.

Jim Boone Baytown

Sun Spots and Meetings Postponed in Baytown Notes

Local clubs and church groups postponed events including Ladies Night at Memorial Baptist Church with BSU director Miss Cone to present. Baytown school board approved hires, easements, drum corps uniforms, and bus purchases while discussing multi year contracts and city service costs.

Memorial Baptist Church Therhomd Carles Cone BSU Mlaine McDonald Olive Houston Mike Aohne Gentry Baytown L. T. Choice Caryl D. Spuhler Robert E. Lee Harriet Aydelotte Humple Pipe Line Co Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Carver Drum and Bugle Corps B. P. Hooper National Assn. of Detroit Walter W. Brown Miami Beach

Wednesday's Tides in Galveston and Nearby Areas

Tide timetable for Galveston notes high tide around 6:09 am and 7:01 pm with additional low or mid tides. reference to morning and afternoon occurrences.

Galveston Wedneserg

Local boy injured in weekend horse incident

Fk hae of 1 amu, a HOMER HERRON, M-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Herron, suffered a broken catha hone when the horse shied during a ride Saturday. His foot was caught in the stemnp and the horse dragged him several feet. Herron was reported resting comfortably. In other news, AUS EB Adee remains hospitalized in Houston for planned surgery on his left hip.

Homer Herron Burrell Herron Perron Reiley Ina Boften Ayl Ana Villinse Caphure Teyas City Austin Blue Arti Sal Feea Kreddie Magene Dick Fevennand Tot Adee Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Hospital Houston

Baker Seeks State Support Bill for UH Students

Senator Robert W. Baker introduces a bill to place the University of Houston under the state system, making it state supported as of September 1, 1961. He cites enrollment and tuition issues and notes the university's governing board of nine regents appointed by the governor with Senate approval.

University of Houston Robert W. Baker Ris Fineasis Baker Texas Commission On Higher Education Coms

Fiery Truck Crash Kills Fort Worth Brothers Near Electra

A transport truck slammed into a parked gasoline tractor near Electra Texas killing two Fort Worth brothers, F. I. Shipman and Gordon Shipman, and Thoms McKenney, 18. The crash sparked explosions and fires along U S 287 as witnesses described flames reaching 200 feet high. The driver reportedly fell asleep, sending fuel tanks and multiple trucks into a blaze that took hours to control. Local residents and businesses were left assessing damage after the fiery crash in a town of about 5,000.

Baytown Dasasi Raene McKenny

County Commission Delays Deputy Shift Request

Chambers County Commission postponed action on Shivitt Louis Otter’s request to extend his deputy shift. The court also bought a $17,500 maintenance vehicle for the road department and approved the annual library report. The retirement board was re‑appointed and noted the county’s strong retirement program.

Chambers County Commissioners Court Shivitt Louis Otter Chambers County Retirement System Board Stu Aiditay Ant Fea de Caterenrs

Runtured Oil Line Starts Saratoga Fire

A damaged oil line sparked a fire aboard the carrier Saratoga in a machine shop compartment. Flames began after 2 AM on Monday during a Mediterranean patrol, with crewmen injured and the carrier Ber reported nearby. The incident prompted the 6th Fleet to respond and investigate the cause and extent of damage.

Saratoga Athens APY Theavy O&m Stehian Whitt Renal World Rs Snetosy Mediterranean

Ha vana insurgents execute two militiamen and a teacher

Fragmented report outlines counter-revolutionary violence in Havana with rebels accused of kidnapping and hanging two militiamen and a uniformed teacher. Mentions Communist accusations and shifts in political tension amid U.S. and Cuban figures.

Fide Castro Havana

British Liner Santa Maria Hijacked in Caribbean

The 80 plus passengers aboard the Portuguese cruise ship Santa Maria were hijacked by 70 armed men led by Capt Henrique Galvio in Curacao near Venezuela. The ship was seized in Caribbean waters and headed toward Brazil as U S Navy ships tracked the vessel for potential interception. The Rothesay, a British liner, pursued the hijacked ship with orders to arrest it peacefully if possible.

London Ccrew Iee Rathesay Ag Cas Santa Maria Caribbean Rothesay Brazil West Indies Trinidad Admiralty U.S. Navy Navy Wilson Damato U.S Henrique Galvio Antonio de Oliveira Salazar la Guaira Veneauela Curacao Venezuela

League of Women Volunteers Open Poll Tax Stations

Baytown League of Women Volunteers opened poll tax collection at First National Bank Super Value Store Sears Black's Pharmacy East 5 and Lakewood Pharmacy. Members will work part time to assist voters and explain exemptions while canvassing local businesses and meeting with Mrs Abe Rosernweig for organization.

Baytown League of Women First National Rank Super Value Highway 16 Sears Black's Pharmacy East 5 Lakewood Pharmacy Abe Rosernweig Voters Service Baytown Group Rogenawieg Teagiy Toacue Nettis Robetian Cam Ian Fisher Mes Boolhark Bob Ashby Ed Geiffith Tof Stephen vi Parent - Teagher Issseniman Peotor League Anselab Sperins Rose’ Aweit San Tan Wit Ives Fon Rosendy Dat

Cold wave warnings sweep northern Texas tonight

The Weather Bureau issued cold wave warnings for much of the northern state with potential freezing rain or sleet. Temperatures were forecast to drop to about 8 degrees in the upper Panhandle, near 30 in the South Plains, around 15 in North Texas, and the Fort Worth Dallas area to the low 20s as Monday and Tuesday warmth vanished.

Associated Press Weather Bureau Bureau Upper Panhandle South Plains North Texas Texas Fort Worth Dallas

Kennedy to deliver first State of the Union Monday

President Kennedy will address a joint session of Congress Monday at 12:30 p.m. EST. House Speaker Sam Rayburn confirmed the date after a meeting of Democratic leaders. Senate Leader Mansfield said there were no details on recommendations to be submitted later, and Republicans urged clarity on costs of the New Frontier program.

Washington Kennedy Congress House Sam Rayburt D-Tex Newsmen Senate Mitte Mansfield Montana Kennnedy Thomas H. Kuchel California Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Goldwater Kuchel Los Angeles Mansfield Lytxton B. Johnson William F. Knowland Dwight D. Eisenhower Knowland Mar

Carpenters Local Backs $22 Million Stadium Bond Issue

The executive board of Carpenters Local Union No. 14 in Baytown voted to recommend support for the $22 million Harris County sports stadium bond issue. Endorsements spread across Pasadena Alief Waller and other areas as officials and organizations join the push. Absentee voting runs daily until Friday with 481 ballots cast by Monday.

Carpenters Local Union No Bay Bert Gresham Harris County Pasadena Elrgens Eet Rent Y Tumble Toubull Alief Waller and Hockley Bastown Chavinbers Iwill Thes Regudar the Power Jack Valenti Houston Fares Aii George HT Parris Stadium Haadsters Association Sports Center Sheriff's Posse Thei Hames Houston International Trade Air and Travel Fair

New McNair Water Panel Faces Back Tax Problem

A study of the McNair water district audit notes back taxes and sewer charges paid by residents. It cites an 1850 figure of about 26 500 dollars in assessed taxes and outlines bond and tax issues tied to the district’s fiscal period ending in 1868. The record highlights challenged payments and the impact on taxpayers including named entities and local supervisors.

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