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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1965
Page
1
The Air Force Academy superintendent reported six added cadets resigning amid an expanding cheating scandal, bringing the total to 55 since the probe began. Withdrawals have risen to 40 as court-marshal actions loom. officials say the process is slow and painstaking.
Waytown firefighters answered a 12:62 PM call Tuesday to seal a minor fire in a vacant school at 1004 Dayway. A light fissure burned. damage was slight. Also notes social and charity events with community groups and weather forecast indicating fair conditions through Wednesday with frost expected Tuesday night and a high 36 degrees.
Local scene reports a series of community happenings including Joy Alford winning commodore trophies at Baytown Boat Club and scenes from town life. The report notes Mrs. J Goodwarts serving cherry nut cake, Diane Peel recognized by friends after singing with a church choir, and local residents sharing stories and inquiring about daily duties.
Trustees moved to renew contracts for most district and college administrators, with three-year terms for deputy superintendents Hinson and Stuart. Mrs. Jones and George B. Scott saw contracts approved subject to reassignment, while two retiring leaders will leave at year end. The vote split on some three-year terms, with caution on the college posts and business office procedures.
Petitions asking the suspension of Superintendent Gentry were presented during a special meeting discussing contracts for administrative staff at both the school district and Lee College. The board plans a later meeting to review material from a three week hearing while considering Gentry’s removal or suspension.
Fred Tillery the retired Horace Mann Junior High principal was named acting head of Sterling Library by the City Council with a possible temporary term. He replaces Hank Blasick who left for the Missouri State Library and Celia Peprosski will return as cataloguer when Tillery starts. Tillery, a Garrison Texas native, has a long school administration background and lives in Baytown area with wife and daughter at 216 Williams.
Dr Frederic A J Holloway president of Esso Research and Engineering will be principal speaker at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce luncheon Friday and attend a dinner Thursday night with center officials. He is a Baytown Refinery Research center alumnus and has led Esso Research since 1964.
Citizens National Bank of Baytown presents itself as the city’s oldest and largest bank with a reputation for friendly service. The notice highlights long-standing local ties, community involvement, and accessible banking options for residents and businesses.
The Cotton Council convenes in Houston to press for a permanent one price system for American cotton. Delegates emphasize promotion and export growth while seeking stability for the industry amid evolving trade policies.
A Miami exile colony report cites a prisoner in Fidel Castro’s Cuba. Texas soldier Sgt Farrell G. Flow, 33, of Joaquin, is one of two men who died last week in a Korea field exercise from asphyxiation. Malaysia accuses Indonesia of widening its military buildup on the British backed federation borders. Police arrest hundreds of Indians including several Parliament members and the Madras mayor to stop a public demonstration against Hindi becoming official in India.
Baytown property owners will vote Feb 27 on a 5.72 million bond plan for street improvements drainage a community center public buildings and water facilities with a 7 percent tax increase. The study committee trimmed proposals from 9 million to about 5 million while promising a speaker bureau and public meetings to explain each item before the vote.
Lee College trustees discussed delaying a proposed bond issue for technical vocational facilities. Acting president Dean Walter Rundell suggested $450000 as a target for the head project and a public relations push to explain the need. A grant of $388,893 would offset half the planning costs with $30,000 for parking and contingencies.
The school board met Monday night to act on the April 2 3 school trustee election. Terms of Von Stark Dr L S Story and Dr Joe Horeczy expire this year. Victory indicates possible re election while Kreezy Stark undecided. Candidate filings with the board secretary due 30 days before the election.
Dust rose across East and South Texas as hurricane force winds lashed the region, with 78 mph gusts at Denver City and 73 mph at Lubbock. Power outages, damaged buildings, and airline flight cancellations followed, while snow and wind-driven debris troubled communities from Dalhart to Midland and Carlsbad.
Gov John Connally was sworn in for a second term in Austin pledging to tackle Texas problems and change the state to meet pressing needs. He urged integrity and duty to future generations as he addressed a Capitol crowd.
A Texas Education Agency official will visit Baytown next week to investigate the school district. HE Van Hom, newly appointed TEA fiscal agent, suggested he may attend the inquiry on either Wednesday or Thursday, as the board searches for a superintendent.
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