Baytown Flooding From Heavy Downpour Strands Traffic
A thunderstorm dumped 1.63 inches of rain on Baytown between 2:32 and 4 p.m. Monday, flooding streets and soaking city Hall offices. Five traffic mishaps occurred, two people injured, one car collision blamed on failure to yield. City officials planned mop up and drainage talks with county to relieve the outfall ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Baker Road
R. IL
Bo) Turner
J. B. Curley
Center
Curley
Gulf Coast Hospital
A. W. Henscey
James L. Anderson
W. James
Decker Drive
Turner
Anderson
J.B. LeFevre
City Hall
LeFevre
City*hall
Houston
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Glen Arbor
Grantham
State
Main
Texas
Gaillard
Sterling
Defeearg Gaillard
Texas Avenue
Commerce
Pruett
Rebel Inn
Beteen
Civic Club Meets Air Patrol to 9 P M
Tri City Civic Club and Civil Air Patrol plan meetings next week. CAP meet 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at paytown Airport with cadets asked to wear uniforms. Baytown unit of 120 officers and enlisted men in the 2nd Infantry Division arrived at North Fort Hood for annual field exercises.
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Civic Club
Tricity Beach
Civil Air Patrol
Paytown
Tri-City
Baytown
2Th Infantry Division
North Fort Hood
Baytor
Robert H Williams Jr
la Porte
Remembering the past and present town life in Mineola
A muddled column recalls 1938 visits by Bengtson and wife, notes on rodeo winnings by Dennis Campbell, local feats like long figs by Mrs. Gilbert, and social moments from residents such as Edith Forterfield and Sadie Wilson. It also mentions a rain-soaked city hall encounter with Edna Oliver and Leo Frost, plus political remarks on citizenship and faith from a Vatican visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bengtson
Mineola
Bengtson
Dennis Campbell
W. H. Gilbert
Highlands
Edith Forterfield
Sadie Wilson
Robert McKnight Wilson
Lilian Murphy
Fannie Cates
Jimmy Shepherd
East
Edna Oliver
Leo Frost
Senate
Blair Mann
Maurice Marshall
Haward
All Men
Sion
Korth Admits He Overruled Military Competency Flag
Washington AP report states Navy Secretary Fred Korth told Senate investigators he overruled the highest military competency in awarding a large TFX fighter bomber contract to Naval Dynamics Corp of Fort Worth. He said he had ample reason for retiring what he called a rubber stamp for Air Force and Navy selection boards that had recommended Boeing.
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Washington
Navy
Sec
Fred Korth
Senate
Naval Dynamics Corp. of
Fort Worth
Korth
Air Force
Boeing
Pope Paul VI Blesses Kennedy Visit for Peace and Rights
In Vatican City Pope Paul VI greeted President Kennedy for a 40 minute audience and offered blessings to all Americans. The discussions emphasized world peace and Kennedy's fight against racial discrimination while Italy and the United States discussed easing East West tensions and possible multinational force studies within NATO.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Kennedy
Ameri Pease
United States
Papal Library
Paul
Vatican
Pauenls
Antonio Segni
Italy
Rome
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Fhe Tren Neecidante
Losers Are Weepers Credit Card Loss Ruling
A New York State Appeals Court ruled a card holder is liable for charges made after a lost gasoline credit card was found and used. The Bronx real estate man, whose card was misplaced, faced $569 in gasoline, tires, and oil bought by the finder. The appellate division affirmed the prior Civil Court decision requiring payment.
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New York
Bronx
State Supreme Court
Ihat
New Flag Pole Dedicated At Sterling Library
Sterling library dedicates a 56 foot flag pole at 6 p.m. Monday. Donated by Louis Van Meldert, built by Pruett Construction with Public Works. The pole costs about 1200 dollars, rests on a seven ton concrete base, and features a bronze pulley designed to last indefinitely.
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Sterling
Sterling Municipal Library
R. H
Red) Pruett
C. W. Grantham
Public Works Department
Pruett Construction Co
Louis van Meldert
American Legion
Bob Chase
W. A. Goodrich
The
Friends Lof
Boy Scouts
H. B
Hank) Blasick
Pruett
Baytown Plans Lazy Fourth With Bells And Flags
Baytonians prepare a sun filled Fourth of July with picnics swimming and barbecues. Mayor Lee Liggett urges flags while the American Legion distributes banners. Boy Scouts ring bells at noon and churches join in two minute chimes as the library unveils a new flagpole funded by former mayor Red Pruett. Local industries and stores close for the holiday with essential services and city offices observing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Liggett
American Legion
Boytown Boy Scouts
Sterling Municipal
Baseland Swimming Pool
W. J. Tadlock
City and
Baytown
Lee Col
New Troubles For Mac
London AP reports a security storm surrounds Prime Minister Harold Macmillan after disclosures that diplomat turned journalist Harold Philby, once exonerated by Macmillan, was a Soviet agent. Labour prepares to press the government as Philby allegedly tipped off Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess, aiding their 1951 escape to Russia. Burgess denies Philby was the tipoff man.
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London
Harold Macmillan
Macmillan
Harold Philby
Foreign Office
Philby
Britain
Washington
Donald Maclean
Guy Burgess
Burgess
Maclean
Russia
Moscow
Earthquake hits metropolitan area causing deaths and injuries
Severe quake rocks a metropolitan region leaving three dead and four wounded as a bank robber spree unfolds nearby. Cuban exiles report no access to promised aid while the U.S. ships food and medicine. Authorities discuss desegregation, scholarships, and civil rights policy amid national debate.
Lee College Library Rated Superior by Visiting Committee
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools report calls Lee College library a source of pride and a superior example. It notes strong book collections, excellent reference materials, adequate staffing, and room for growth. Recommendations include redistributing registration duties and enhancing microfilm and teaching roles.
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Lee College
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Wes Vers
Southern Association of Colleges, Land Schools
Brary
Baytown Council Seeks Planers for Master Plan Study
Baytown City Council will interview three city planners and a Los Angeles firm representative at 5 30 p m Wednesday to decide on a master plan for long range development and an economic survey. The project could cost about 80000 with two thirds funded by federal aid.
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Huffman Common School
Grandmothers Club
Harris
Citizens National
State Board of Education
Vincent W. Miller
Hulman
Baytown City
Los Angeles
Plainnér
Planning Commission
Lee Liggett
State Health Department
Baytown
Imunicipal
Texas
Isett and Scott
Robert W. Cald
State Health
Delyell and Associates
Bernardpartment
Federal Johnson Engineers, Inc
Lowell Lant
Themers
Cornell
Lyle Cun
Bill) Broyles
Ningham
Caldwell
Griffen
Houston
Caudill
Pase
Rites Held in Australia for Dr Bays
Funeral services were held in Sydney for Dr George Samuel Bays 50 a former Baytown Refinery executive with Esso Australia since 1962. He held posts in Colombia and Port of Baytown and was active in local clubs and churches. Survived by widow a son Samuel and a daughter Sally.
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Sydney
Australia
Baylonian
George Samuel Bays
Bays
Humbie Oi and Refining Co
Baytown
Bayshore Drive
Brownwood
University of Texas
Massachusettes Institute of Technology
Esso Standard Oil (Australia) Ltd
Esso
Coral Gables
Finl
Colombia
Por Ta Baytown
The Bayioun Police Report Regan Glass Co Theft
Undetermined amount of money stolen from Regan Glass Co located at 1200 W Mainsway. Entry occurred between 9 pm and 5 am Sunday. A back window was pried open and a desk broken into. Acting Police Chief R. B Turner commented on the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regan Glass Co
W. Mainsway
Bayioun
Hlbo Turner
and & Am
Momlay
County Judge splits over hospital board appointment and widening vote
A county commissioners court split over Judge Elliott's plan for a central purchasing department and a hospital board appointment. Williams Jones was named to the hospital board, replacing Frank Liddell, while Bill Stinchcomb’s employment was terminated. Commissioner Ramsey defended his vote as reflecting precinct 2 sentiment amid racial and political tensions.
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Iris County
Pi Bi Elliott
Hucks
Nesrovetement Rink Commissioners Court
Jefferson Davis
Judge Elliott
V. V. Ramsey
Thesday
Commissioners Court
Elliott
Monlay
Ramsey
Steele M. McDonald
Baystown
Jones
Phillip E. Sayers
W. Kyle Chapman
Sayers
Stitchcomb
Chapman
Leaas
Tad Elliott
Stinchcomb
Ben Taub Aenerak Hospital
Wasteful waste drives hunger and wastefulness
The Baytown Sun urges readers to declutter attics and donate usable items instead of discarding them. Dial 322-8322 to arrange a donation, highlighting the ease of turning unused goods into help for others and reducing waste.
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Baytown Sun
Rites Set Tuesday for Baytonian Phenie Cheshire 82
Funeral services for Mrs. Phenie Boxer Cheshire aged 82 of 1401 Elm will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Paul A. Lee Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Stephens of Second Baptist officiating. Interment in Cedar Crest Cemetery. A Baytown resident for three years, she died Monday at Sadie Bond Memorial Home. Survived by two daughters, a son, three sisters, one brother, a granddaughter, two grandsons, and a great grandson.
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Phenie Boxer Cheshire
Elm
Paul A. Lee
Cedar Crest Cetery
Paul Stephens
Second Baptist
Cheshire
Baytown
Sadie Bond
New Waverly
Doss T. Cheshire
John O. Ward
Baciit
R. H. Hafercamp
AL L Cheshire
la Porte
Nettie Hellums
Baylis
Oscar Head
Livingston
Z. W. Hale
Sains
Neale M. Newton
Beaumont
Marshal R. Hafercamp
Fort Collins
Cola
Mike Ward
Racliff
Kevin Neale Newton
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V. V. Rumsey
Precinct 2
Fair Park
Defee and
Baker Road and
Decker
County Library
County
Harris County Public ‘Library
Commissiner E. A
Squatty
Weather Bureau
Galveston
IBEW
North Pruett
Ist
AIARK
Church Fellowship Hall
Brass
Pope Paul V
Our World
Shar
Ilrbanks
Alaska
U.S
National Education Association
Pentagon
Roy Wilkins
Naac PB
Republican Party
Mammoth
Robert Kennedy
Lee College Library
Dr. Bays
Baytonian
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