Liner Santa Maria Located At Sea After Seizure
Navy planes kept search while Portuguese authorities reported the captured liner Santa Maria has been located between Venezuela and Florida. Lisbon officials warned sighting within hours as Portuguese frigate Pedro Escobar and a standby leader deployed. United States Navy Neptunes circled a 100 mile radius east of Guadeloupe as authorities coordinate confirmation of the vessel.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Santa Maria
Maria
Sarmento Rodrigues
Lisbon
Pedro
Escobar
Angola
Azores
Cape Verde Islands
Mozambique
Venezuela
Florida
Port Everglades
Fla
U.S. Navy
Guadeloupe
Leeward Islands
Sun Spots Senior Citizens Meeting and Local Notices
Senior Citizens Club meets at 2 50 p m Thursday in the Community House with games at 1 pm and coffee at 2 pm. East Tenas Avenue from 7th to Alexander Drive will reopen to traffic Friday after a stabilized shell base. council to vote on pouring hot asphalt. Kiwanis Club and Optimist Zone updates noted with attendees and leaders. Bid opening set for Channel View School District projects at 6 pm Thursday. Water District 27 tax office hours updated to collect 81 Jan 31 deadline. Trinity University Alumni dinner set for 6 30 pm Thursday Feb 2 at Rice Memorial Student Center Houston with guests and prospective Baytown students.
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Tenas Avenue
7Th
Alexander Drive
Highway 146
J. B. le Fevre
Channel View
Supt
H. C. Schochler
Open Water District No
Portugal
Santa Maria
Windward Islands
Leewards
Henrique Maria Gaivao
Com
Jmand
Mondy
St. Lu
University Alumni Association
Rice Memorial
Houston
Lalummni
Bay Town
Kelley Makes First Hole in One at Goose Creek
Milton Kelley recorded the first hole in one at Goose Creek Country Club on the third hole during a round with Pete O Sullivan, Gene Hazelwood, Pat Patterson and Ld Gordy. The 164 yard shot came with a No 5 iron and tied the course record. Kelley finished the round in 71.
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New
Goose Creek Country Club
Milton Kelley
Pete O'Sullivan
Gene Hazelwood
Pat Patterson
Ld. Gordy
Kelley
Kelly
Bill On Auto Insurance Is Introduced
In Austin AP report sponsors of a competitive auto mobile insurance rating plan introduced bills in both houses. They seek minimum standard coverages while allowing broader policies. The plan would keep state board supervision of rates and forms and oppose monopolies perceived to harm customers. Senators Secrest and Rep Pearcy urge optionality versus the state safe driver scheme.
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Ibh
Sen. Jarrard Secrest F
Rep
C. W. Pearcy Jr
Temple
Texas Safe Driver Insurance Plan
Court voids Marshall ordinance. reverses sit-in convictions
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, in an opinion by Judge K. K. Woodley, voided a Marshall ordinance and reversed two sit-in convictions. Joel Rucker and Pearl Crossley had been fined and prosecuted for remaining on premises after being ordered to leave. The court ordered dismissal in their case, noting state law imposes fines of 1 to 25 dollars for shopkeepers or solicitors who refuse to leave.
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Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
K. K. Woodley
Joel Rucker
Pearl Crossley
Rucker
High Court
Kennedy to broadcast first news conference timing set
Washington AP reports President Kennedy will hold a live televised news conference as the first in a new format with radio and TV networks carrying sessions on a fixed schedule. The White House officials say reporters may quote Kennedy directly, with nationwide coverage to peak during listening hours.
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Washington
Jafternoon
Kennedy
Ghastian Raytown Fire Department
U.S
Baytown
Nice
White House
Jerre Salinger
Galveston
United States
Eisenhower
Kenneys
Boon
L. M. Dantel
Bais Yeandset
Chris Allen Jenkins
O. IL Miles
Republic
Tonston
Miles
Tar-enig
Bill Swansey
Houston
Vernon Myers
Mike
Barbara Hammon
Ann Kelly
Neal
Charlie Cowan
Billie Cherry
Bill
Mary Dartman
Syn
Chet Roy Montgomery
Jin DL Roosevelt
Mere Will
Ren
T Kennedy
Colder temperatures and rain forecast through Thursday
Forecast calls for colder weather with rain or drizzle persisting into Thursday. Lows expected around 29 degrees as conditions turn chilly and damp across the area.
Lee College Spring Registration Opens With Record Enrollment
Lee College began spring registration with pupils signing in from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 to 9 p.m. The college expects enrollment between 1,300 and 1,000, aiming to top the 1960 spring record of 1,299.
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Lee College
Walter Randell
Explosions At Houston Refinery Injure Several People
A sequence of blasts and a flash fire at the Signal Oil and Refining Co plant in Houston injured three people, including Gabriel Arthur Carder, 21, of Pasadena, who suffered burns over most of his body. Six others were hurt, with authorities unsure of the cause. A large gasoline storage tank was set ablaze, threatening the surrounding area as firefighters tackled the blaze.
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Houston
Chfe
Gabriel Arthur Carder
Pasadena
Tex
Wis
Signal Oil & Refining Co
Houston Ship Channel
Corder
Signal Plant
Hue
Two Boys Critical Houston Blast Fire Injures Nine
A Houston blast at the Die Signal plant critically injured two boys Herman Holcomb 12 Edward Leroy Von Kamp 14 and Robert Lee Von Kamp FH as well as city fireman J J Peters burned workers John H Polk in fair condition and Basil Shearrod an RH baby born Sunday. The fire drew 20 firefighters who fought for over two hours while nearby tanks loaded with gasoline and a strong wind spread flames. Neighbors and officials debated transfusion needs as tests showed no immediate requirement. The plant, built in 1939 near other chemical facilities, had past blasts in 1952 and 1953 with evacuations of nearby residents.
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Herman Holcomb
Edward Leroy von Kamp
Robert Lee von Kamp
Die Signal Plant
Boon
Falcomb
Jess
von Kamp
J. J. Peters
John H. Polk
Basil Shearrod
Near West Side
Ben
Rosie Lee
Church of God
Richard JL. Samuels
Asst. Corporas
Tion
Maurice Handelman
Gran Hospital
Shearrod
Chicaco
Shearrods
Eastern States Petroleum and Chemical Corp
Lous’ Angeles
Plans For Texas Public Schools Week Observance
Public Schools Week in Texas is set for March 6 to 10 with Baytown area schools participating. Governor Price Daniel urges parents to visit schools to recognize the importance of education and support educators.
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Texas
Baytown
George Gentry
Baytown Drive Aims To Reach March Of Dimes Target
Raytonians have donated toward the March of Dimes drive, with activities planned to push the total above $3,000. Mrs. Velie Ansley predicts events by Teens Against Botany and Mothers March will help reach the goal, noting contributions from De Molay and others.
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Velie Ansley
Bote
Dow
Baytown Seharday
Ansley
de Molay
Raishewnain
Seater
Cotter
Winter Storm Slams Texas With Ice And Snow
An ice and snow storm blankets much of Texas, prompting school closures and travel disruptions. Freezing rain and sleet bring hazardous roads, downed poles, and power outages across towns from Littlefield to Dallas. Temperatures drop to the 20s and 30s as crews brace for continued cold through Wednesday, with a warming trend not expected until Friday or Saturday.
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U.S
Houston
Gulf States
Dallas
Fort Worth
Trinity River Crossing
Littlefield
Clovis
N.M
Olton
West
North Texas
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Associated Press
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Seminole
Lillefield
South Plains
Muleshoe
Highway Department
New Orleans
New Mexico
West Texas
U N Faces Congo Debate Over U A R Interference
At United Nations a new Congo dispute looms as President Kasavubu accuses the United Arab Republic of meddling in Congo internal affairs. He signals a possible January debate date, asks consults with his U.N. delegation, and cites Lumumba’s opponents in Orientale and Kivu. Diplomats note parley timing with the round table conference in Elisabethville.
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United Nations, N.Y
U.N. Security Council
Congo
Joseph Kasavubu
United Arab Republic
Kasavubu
Security Council
Omar Loutfi
USAR
U.A.R
Oriental
Kivu
Patrice Lumumba
Loutsi
U.N
Leopoldville
Elisabethville
F Rasavubu
Loutfi
Patrick Dean
Britain
First Step Made For Space Ship Service Station
The United States begins study into cosmic filling stations for space ships with a $100,000 contract to Lockheed to explore linking two satellites in orbit at 18,000 miles per hour. If feasible, NASA may proceed using Thor Agena B and Atlas Agena B systems. timing depends on funding.
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Washington
United States
Solar System
National Aeronautics and Spice Administration
George C. Marshill
Huntsville
Ala
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Sunnyvale
Calif
Lockheed
NASA
Baytown Council Eyes City Vote Dates and Annexation
Baytown City Council is set to pass an election ordinance at 7 p.m. Thursday calling for three council seats and mayoral races to be held in April with a runoff possible April 28. An annexation of Ridgeway Subdivision is also on the agenda along with funds to hire three school patrolwomen to begin duties after training.
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Baytown
Ridgeway
J.B. le Fevre
Four Baytown councilmen back $22 million stadium bonds
Four of six Baytown city council members pledged support for the $22 million county sports center bond issue in the upcoming special election on January 31. A Baytown banker and other local leaders voiced enthusiasm, while comments from the remaining two councilmen were unavailable before press time.
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Baytown
Iens National
Harris County
Rice Hotel
Crystal Ballroom
Velma Ansley
W. L
Dub) Ward
Lacy Lusk
Seaborn Cravey
W. V
Hed) Ramsey
Harris County Mayors and Councilmen's Association
Houston Property Owners Association
Ray Hughes
Kenneth Budgett
Hugh Echols Jr
Cit
Kennedy to deliver first State of the Union Monday
President Kennedy plans a realistic appraisal of world and domestic conditions in his first State of the Union message to Congress on Monday. The report notes other items from the era including aviation incidents, political debates, and social issues in multiple locales.
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Kennedy
Congress
Post Office Expansion Set for April Completion Date
Work on the Buytown post office expansion proceeds under Fisher Construction Co with a $248,000 contract. New wing roofing is done, plastering on the second floor to finish by midweek, and a concrete driveway plus canopy and mail platform extension are planned. The project, started in October, targets completion by April 15, with plans for climate control and added office space for Army, Navy, Air Force recruiting services and IRS/General Services offices.
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Ds Post Office
Las General Service
A. N. Hudson
Fisher Construction Co
Af Jhonetan.eni
Hudson
Vie Phiny
Albert Thomas
Army
Navy
Air Force
General Services Administration
News
Neel Sincther
Wall
Bivtown
Deadline for poll tax near in Baytown area
Poll tax payments must be made by January 31 to vote in year elections. Baytown deputies report slow sales and a likely drop in eligible voters this year. Citizens face a USA Senate race, mayoral election, and several council races, with ballot access tied to tax payment.
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U.S. Senate
Etg Smiths
Theah
Harrison Rites To Be Thursday
Funeral services for Alton Lee Harrison, 64, of S815 Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road, who died Tuesday, will be held at 10 am Thursday at Paul U Lee Funeral Home. Rev. W. M. Harbaugh will officiate. Burial will be in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of Paul U Lee Funeral Home. Survivors include his son, Rigk ey Harrison of Austin. three grandsons. and several nieces and nephews.
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Alton Leeman Harrison
Cedar Bayrou
Lynchburg Road
Paul U. Lee
W. M. Harbaugh
Decker Drive
Rigkey Harrison
Austin
Mohl Andrews
Mins
Francis Firth
Condy
May Sweeney
Victor
Dew
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