Britain Pushes Troop Buildup Near Kuwait Border
British paratroops and commandos moved within five miles of Kuwait as Iraqi claims to the oil emirate escalated tensions. Aerial supply flows into Farwania and connections from Cyprus and Bahrain reinforced a growing force. Saudi troops joined a multilayered defense while UK diplomacy sought UN backing. Kuwait’s border police and censorship tightened as the British force prepared to stay while the crisis lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuwait
Abdel Karim
Vance
Kassem
Farwania
Traq
Charles el
Italion
Cyprus
No. 45
Royal Marine
Bahrain
Loca
Military Gulf
Elworthy
Damascus
Sident
al Wahda
Saudi Kuwait
Kuwait-Iraq
Iraq
Abdel Karim Kassem
Sheik
Sun Spots Trustees To Meet Girls Win Silver
Regular meeting of the Peggy Ruth Tilton Montrel School board of Trustees will be held Monday night July 10 at 2 Baytown. Elaine Hill Route will each receive a silver flatware place setting as winners in the nationwide Graduate to Sterling contest by the Sterling Silversmiths of America. Boys State Report Baytown Rotary Club's Wednesday noon meeting features a report on Boys State by Senator Bill Broyles. New slate of officers headed by President Bill Walsh will assume duties. Candy car taken G. F. Felnor of 1671 South reported to Baytown police Tuesday someone broke into his house and ransacked it during the week. a two-pound box of candy missing. Cantles, 1200 Harber, reported his cat stolen Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Ruth Tilton
Montrel School Board of
View
Elaine Hill
Baytown
Lupi
George Gentry
Sterling Silversmiths of America
Boys’ State
Baytown Rotary Chib
Bos’ State
Bill Broyles
Bill Walsh
G. F. Felenor
South
Sid Low
F. R. Cantles
Harber
Baytown News Briefs From Local Happenings
Baytown residents navigate a busy week with shopping talk, church notices, and police appeals. The Harris County building permits total for the week reach 1.1 million, while parish altar society members adjust July meeting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Macmillan says Traq invasion threat to Kuwait recent
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan told Parliament that Traq was poised to invade Kuwait when Britain intervened last weekend. He cited Basra Traq forces 20 miles from Kuwait border and warned that the threat remains and Traq’s Security Council stance shows no signs of easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harold Macmillan
Traq
Kuwait
Britain
Ytraq
Basra
Macmillan
House of Catameris
Harris Demo Rally Set In Galena Park
Harris County Democrats plan a rally and barbecue at Galena Park Recreation Center from noon to 8 pm Tuesday. Notable speakers include U S Senator Ralph Y Gonzalez San Antonio State Senator Henry Gonzalez and former State Rep Maury Maverick. The event features a chicken plate meal and various games and activities for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehartis
Demetais
Atn Ald-Fesse
Galena Park Recreation Center
HCD
Roes
Dick Manne
Baytown
Harris County
U.S
Ralph W. Y
Aml
Henry, Gonzalez
San Antonio
Maury Maverick
Tarrant County
Clyde Miller
Barbers
Albert Thoms
Bob Casey
Houston
Baytonians Prep For Fourth Of July Holiday
Baytown workers return Monday ahead of a four day break for Independence Day. Police Chief Roy Montgomery reports a quiet weekend with one minor crash and a few fireworks complaints. City services, utilities, and local businesses plan Tuesday operations with reduced staffing and holiday closures. Local fishermen anticipate busy conditions with the Bayshore contest rescheduled for Tuesday amid good time off plans for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
T Hickier
Roy Montgomery
Dc. W
Red) Grantham
Ily Public Works
Sam
Putin
Texas Ranger Family Killed in Wreck Near Westfield
In Westfield Texas the wife and youngest daughter of Ranger Harvey Phatlins died in a wreck that also killed Philips and a son. A frewct tram collision and subsequent injuries were reported as authorities investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Ranger
Westfield. Tex.am
Harvey Phatlins
Phillips
Philips
World War II Liberator welcomed in Philippines
General of the Army Coug iist MavArthas returns to a triumphant and tumultuous welcome in the Philippines where he is revered as the World War II liberator. The nation marks a holiday death toll of 510 across traffic boating drowning and miscellaneous causes. Accidents in Texas over the weekend claim 38 lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Jackie Lane
Cougiist
MavArthas
Welconme
Philippines
Texas
Fishing Piers Proposed By Councilman
Baytown City Councilman Sea hom Cravey proposed building fishing piers on Goose Creek near West Texas and Park streets for youth sport fishing. Mayor AL Clayton noted safety concerns from bridge fishing and suggested testing piers on one side first, with cost limited to materials already available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Seahom Cravey
AL Clayton
Goose Creek
West Texas
Park Streets
Clayton
Cravey
Sarety
Fork
Sfeater
Claston
Taft-Hartley Injunction Sought To End Maritime Strike
The federal government filed for a Taft Hartley act injunction to halt the 18 day maritime walkout involving about 80 000 seamen. President Kennedy urged the move from Hyannis Port after talks with Labor Secretary Goldberg and Atty. Gen. Kennedy. A quick hearing was set as coastwise ships seek resume operations and health and safety risks are weighed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Mass
U.S
Robert M. Morgenthau
Federal District Court
Arthur J. Goldberg
Goldberg
Sth
Inedy
Ruling On Hospital District Vote Due
Harris County officials plan a 10 am Thursday meeting with BLUE BEATHARD to decide if to call an election on creating a county hospital district. Baytown and East Harris County leaders are invited as the county eyes a new $1 million charity hospital at the Texas Medical Center and estimates an annual operating budget around $1.32 million. The vote follows prior rejections and discussions on funding and who bears the cost of expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County Commissioners
Houston City Council
Baytown
East Harris
Texas Medical Center
V. V. (Red) Ramsey
Province 2
Baylonians
Nest Hospital
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Herts County
Jefferson Davis
Rent County Guiedils
Ted Ferson
Espa
Opermiten
Sayers
T of
Houston
White Heron Fish Fry Site Set For Liberty
Liberty hosts the annual Fraternity of the White Heron fish fry moving from Anahuac to Liberty to align with Trinity River development plans. J O Rich chairs the Chambers Liberty Counties Navigation District and Guy C Jackson Jr leads the Anahuac group. event features the first color movie showing and college fraternity cooperation. Plans involve city resources, airport facilities, and park riverfront site to welcome attendees from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Trinity River
Chambers - Liberty Counties Navigation District Board
Guy C. Jackson Jr
Anahuac
Fraternity
Trinity
Turing
Frimity Improvement Association
Fijenr Liberty
Dempsie Henley
Sieces
Jackson
E. L. Nolte
Trinity Willey
J. C. South of Liberty
First View
Association
Missing Baytown Youth Seeks Information From Public
Baytown Police seek information about a 16 year old boy named Ickson Jeekson, son of Mr and Mrs W R Jeekson of 21 Gratham, who left home Thursday and has not been heard from since. Described as five feet tall with blue eyes and light hair. Police ask anyone with information to contact the department or the boy’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Ickson
W. R. Jeekson
Pan
Thurstday
Police
Rites set for Hurr with service by Baytown church
Funeral services for Hurr will be conducted Tuesday at Baytown Church with Rev. Fred Miller officiating. Interment in Rest Cemetery under Paul Lee Memorial Home direction. Survived by widow, son Matthew, brother Galen, sister Jamie Fulton, and other relatives. Funeral details note body to be taken from Paul A. Lee Funeral Home to church and cemetery services to follow graveside rites by Sampson Lodge 21 AF&AM.
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Funes
Ulm San Church
Anhnes
Oscar Dna
Tarber Dane
Ted Gu Gari Stelesy
Houston
Munis
Dine
Mm Rook
Robert Eo Lne
Humble Oi
Rehining Co
Baytown
WAG
Ie Hardware
II Wynd
Rohm and Haas
Deer Park
Ak Coordinattor
Bayway Cherri Church
Fred Miller
Wall Af Rest
Paul U. Lee
Hurr
Sampson Lodge No. 21
Af&am
Highlands
Paul A. Lee
St Chaeshire
Bate
Bees
Srewen
Colmes
Matthew Dewi Hurr
Channels
Galen P. Aurr
Bayten
Mere
Jamies Fulton
Insurance Board Approves 15 Percent Car Insurance Rise
Austin AP report states the state insurance board ordered an average 15 percent increase in automobile insurance rates after a June 22 hearing. Private passenger rates climb 8.7 percent on comprehensive, 10.6 percent on collision, and 23.6 percent for public liability including bodily injury and property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Insurance Board
Heavy Rains Sweep East and Central Texas
The Associated Press reports torrential showers drenched East and Central Texas with up to 5.85 inches in four hours at Malone Hill County. Coriscana and Lake Kemp saw substantial rains while forecasts called for more thundershowers during the Fourth of July. Temperatures ranged from 55 to 80 across the region as a cool front pushed south, triggering widespread showers and occasional damage from storms in North Central Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Central
East Texas
Malone
Hill County
Coriscana
Texas
Lake Kemp
Wichita Falls
Ranna
Colfrye Station
Burleson
Dalthart
Corpus Christi
Gulf
Tourists in London Today Headline
Tourists from Baytown travel with the Citizens Bank Travel Department. They arrive in Britain Sunday after a Park visit and plan to tour the West End, the Kensington Museum, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tate, Windsor and Hampton Court Palace before leaving for Houston via KLM on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenders
Brevtewir Sun
Izes Bank
Hesselline
Vandon
Britain
London
Amsterdam
KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines
Houstar
West End
Kensington Museum
Houses of Parlmanent
Westminster
House Roof Damaged After July 4 Incident
A house owned by Mrs W. Linterman suffered roof damage from a skyrocket during July 4 festivities. The blaze affected nearby structures and forced alarm calls to the fire department. Affected residents report shattered shingles and structural concerns, with estimated damages around seven thousand dollars.
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United Nations Security Council
Sheik Abdullah As- Salim As-Sabah
Raq
Security Couniy
Intentio
Council
Patrick Dean
Sheik Abdullah
Melisse Harris
Santa, Rosa
Calif
Father Gordon
Melissa
Tresthiy
J. S. Dillard
Mont Belview
Fledie Sachureau
Dunes
M. Ghimt Brewin
Wink
Tae
Mee
Theresa Law
Charles Bonner
Yi WL Wright
Julia Ann Bonner
Bonner Sr
Cleburbe Bandas
B'S
Als Boner
Bonnette
Altar Society OF
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
R. G. McKinnon
Fane
Joe Hornig
Clovis
San Francisco
Harris Demo
Galena Park
Baytonians
Haeres Ss
Wil
Elunbhle Oi
J. M .Huber Corp
United Rubber Jane Chemical Co
Baytown Sun
Bayshore
Roxb
Reel and Gun Club
Inniac Fishing
Tuesda
Our World
Party of Revolutionary Institutions
Mexico
Harlem
Farn
Richmond
Adolf Riehmann
Jerusalem
Eichmann
Dows Tran
Hungary
Pol
Foreign Ministry
Normandy
NMU
Tanvrence Jerxon
Angelo Ciright
Cirille
Jersey City
James Fleming
Eft
Gorden Spines
Bulletin
W. Linterman
T. Pmurken
Heesbunele Pool
Delat
Pete Asn
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