Redanction of Independence Celebration Drafted
The Hastown Sun announces a renunciation of independence reflecting on the Declaration of Independence and the rights of man as proclaimed in the era of the nation’s founding, amid discussion of governance and grievances with Britain, citing historical context and the need for reform. The piece frames national ideals, lists grievances against King George III, and notes ongoing political tensions as of May 4.
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NOUA
Sidevtlas
America
Hastown
July 4th Dance sponsored by East Harris assistants
East Harris County Medical Assistants Society hosts a public dance at Knights of Columbus Hall from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday with a light buffet, music by the Alice Pape Combo of Houston, and donations 3 4 per couple.
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EAST
Harris County Medical Aissistants Society
Knights of Columbus
Alice Pape
Houston
Payteawn Area Weekend Weather and Tides
Weather forecast shows clear to partly cloudy conditions with a weekend warm spell. temperatures expected around 75 to 80 degrees. Galveston tides predict Sunday highs about 1:55 a.m. and 4:12 a.m. with flows near 7:11 a.m. and 6:75 p.m. Monday tides list highs around 2:57 a.m. and 4:57 a.m. with tides at 8:55 a.m. and 7:40 p.m.
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Payteawn
Galveston
Various Texas Families Gather for Fourth of July Weekend
Mrs. Virg il McMillan and Donna and Jennifer visit the McAlisters in Washington and Dallas residents Barney Thames Winifred Trant Cave Kominek head San Jacinto Chapter National Secretaries Association to the national convention in Washington. Mont Belvieu families join a Corsicana reunion for the Fourth of July as Baytown visitors enjoy a show and dinner in Sherman and Odom.
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Virgil McMillan
Donna
Jennifer
Waco
E. H. Parris
Gaye Easy
Flags Push For Patriotism By Channelview 4-Hers
Channelview 4 H Club members led by Sandra Jordan coordinate a Fourth of July flag campaign across Channelview. They urge merchants to display the American flag at homes and businesses, donate flags to the library, and educate on flag care, aiming for a flag at every residence and shop. The effort involves 30 members across goat and horse groups, with broader citizenship programs ongoing.
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Alan Erwin
Channelview
View Club
A. H. Hanson
H Club
Hanson
Channelview Public Library
PTA
Sandra Jordan
J. E. Jordan
Sandra
Susan Mouton
Clifford Mouton
Ridlon
Gretchen Barnes
Alan A. Barnes
Bayou Drive
Warding
Channelin
Sheldon
Hahn - Clay
Houston
Channelview 4H
iMag
Channel
Quiet Public Accommodations Tests Across Nation
Public accommodations were tested quietly in many counties and Southern cities after the Civil Rights Act. President Johnson called the overall picture wonderful and hopeful, while a few incidents occurred including Lester Maddox forcing three Black ministers from his Atlanta restaurant. Fehsenfeld, owner of Dizzyland, was briefly detained after a shove with an integration leader.
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Atlanta
Johnson
Lester Maddox
Thousands At Galveston Fourth Of July Weekends
Thousands of visitors flocked to Galveston as hotels filled and beachgoers camped on the sand. Crowds were expected to surpass the 1963 peak with sports events, a porpoise show, and open houses at the Coast Guard base featuring destroyer Haynesworth and carrier Reliance.
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Galyveston
Galveston
Coast Guard
WSS Haynesworth
Catter Reliance
Crosby Marks Fourth Of July Celebration At Crosby Fair Grounds
Former Texas Congressman Martin Dies and County Commissioner V R Ramsey were among speakers at an old fashioned Fourth of July at Crosby Fair Grounds. Sponsored by the Eighth District American Legion, events ran from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a carnival, rides, games and entertainers followed by a dance at the Crosby American Legion Hall. Admission was 1.25 dollars for a barbecue dinner, including chances for a portable television or transistor radio. Fireworks were set for 8:20 to 9 p.m. The 5 p.m. dance featured the Happy County Boys. tickets were 1.25 dollars for men and 0.75 dollars for women.
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Texas
Martin Dies
V. V. (Red) Ramsey
Crosby Fair Grounds
Eighth District
American Legion
Fair Grounds
Crosby American Legion Hall
Happy County Boys
Wwormen
McCullough and Barnes Win Promotions at Baytown Refinery
JT Robert Barnes, city councilman and former school board member, is named employee relations manager at Humbie Qii and Refining Co. Baytown Refinery, succeeding George McCullough who becomes administrative manager. Barnes, a 32 year refinery veteran, has served in planning, purchasing, and labor roles, and is active in YMCA and Sea Scouts.
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Robert Barnes
Humbie Qii and Refining Co
Baytown
George McCullough
Barnes
Bares
Virginia
J. Robert Jr
Baylor Medical School
Elaine
Robert E. Lee High School
Chester
Tex
Sam Houston State College
Washington, D. C
Civic Education Service
Cedar Bayou
Navy
Pacific
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Washington, D.C
Purchasing
X Seavs
Young Men’s Christian Association
Ste Barnes
Questions And Answers Provisions Of Civil Rights Bill
In Q and A form the text explains how the civil rights law affects business. It covers public accommodations such as restaurants hotels theaters and other venues and explains exemptions for tourist homes and certain stores. It notes enforcement by injunctions and federal courts with no criminal penalties and details employment coverage by firm size and counting rules.
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Washington
Johnson
U.S
Fourth of July weekend livelier in Baytown with arrests
Baytown's Fourth of July weekend started quietly but soon grew busy as about ten people were jailed Saturday morning on drunkenness charges. Police handled many firecracker reports despite a city ban and warning from Acting Police Chief Bo Turner. Burglary and theft cases included a stolen garden hose, a coin box from a soft drink machine, and a break-in at Swift's Gem Shop on Market Street. A 18-year-old was arrested after reportedly breaking into the Gem Shop and climbing onto the Eagle's Club building. Officers also recovered a metal sheet over the shop window and noted the thief's entry. Mrs. F. A. Richardson reported a stolen green garden hose valued at $5, and a coin box theft occurred at Fuller’s Service Station with about $4 missing.
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Baytown
R. HH
Bo) Turner
Swift
Baytonian
Eagle's Club
Minnesota
Lincoln Swift
Ed Hardy
R. W. Cooper
F. A. Richardson
F. C. Miller
A. R. Liles
Fuller's
St Main
John Christian
Firecracker Weather Across Texas On July Fourth
The Associated Press reports extreme heat across Texas on Independence Day with temperatures reaching 107 in Wink and 105 in El Paso. Presidio hit 101 with Junction Laredo and San Angelo at 102, while Midland stood at 100. Patchy showers are not expected though isolated storms may occur in southern and far western Texas. Morning temps ranged from 85 at Palbart and El Paso to around 101 at Wichita Falls.
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Associated Press
Texas
Presidio
Junction
Laredo
San Angelo
Wink
Midland
el Paso
Tate
Trent
Palbart
Wichita Falls
Baytown Airman Cited For Viet Nam Bravery
Baytown airman James Clanton earns the Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters for meritorious aerial flight in Vietnam. He flew wounded soldiers from combat zones to hospitals during operations including Quyet Thang, under hazardous conditions. Clanton, a 1957 Robert E. Lee High School graduate, plans to make the Air Force a career. he is married to Shelly Campbell.
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Ale
James Clanton
Bay-by Town
Highis
Clanton
U.S. Air Force
Vietnam
Tran ‘Fhiem-Khiem
Vietnam Air Force
Ranger
Robert E. Lee High School
Air Force
Shelly Campbell
Baytown
Wren Campbell
Mitton Campbell
J. W. Clanton
Independence Day in United States celebrates 388th anniversary
The article notes speeches parades and singing of The Star Spangled Banner as Independence Day is observed across the country. Sen. Goldwater visits Prescott to honor his uncle Morris and preside over a rodeo parade in the historic capital. Governor Scranton drafts strategy for a final push in the Republican nomination. A big fire at Bol Giles Ford in Denison destroys 30 new cars costing about 250000. Firefighters fight 17 miles of brush and a resort town as containment seems distant. President Johnson shifts focus to state affairs and hay crop checks. About 125 Negroes riot with police in Jackson Michigan. Johnson signs a bill authorizing an inquiry into food industry practices. A U S C plane with five crew dawns near Ketchikan. The tanker Bonifaz sinks after a collision off Cape Finisterre.
Rites Held For Mrs Ima Rogers In Baytown
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ima Rogers at 3 p.m. Saturday at Paul A. Lee Funeral Home in Baytown for the 80 year old who died at Gulf Coast Hospital after a stroke six weeks earlier. The Rev. Burnette Dowier officiated at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters, a son, a sister, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a charter member of First Presbyterian Church and past noble grand of Goose Creek Rebekah Lodge.
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Paul A. Lee
Na May Rogers
Gulf Coast Hospital
Burnette Dowier
First Presbyterian Church
Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery
Ray L. Fulkerson Sr
Wilma Gingles
Chesie Rogers
Baytown
Etta Moore
Haskell
Grant Jchildren
Rogers
Noble Grand
Goose Creek
Rebekah Lodge
Golden Age Club
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Great Britain
Hevhas
Larse
Crosby Swim
Crosby Parent — Teacher Association
Cray
Bobby Michalsky
Traffic Council
Troy MM. Long
Mgrs. Dewey Long
Pruett
Southwestern Baptist Techalogical Seminary
Fort Worth
E.V. Sofleau
Mont Belvieu
Old River
Henry Grocery
Reeves Cemetery
Philadelphia
Phylixs
Maddox
Newroes
Gov
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Ross Barnett
Mississippi
Cambridge
Fehsenfeld
Dizzyland
National Grand
the Deer
Dar
Crosby
Wes
Airman
Garry
Goldwater
Forsmer Territorial
Arizona
Prescott
Hiemeory
Morris
Willian Scranton
Bol Giles Ford &Co
Denison
Binte
ER Ranch
Jackson
Mich
U.S. Co
Ketchikan
Alaska
Cape Finisterre
Spsin
Ima Rogers
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