Blast Wrecks House in Baytown No Injuries Reported
The Zead Hargraves family at 1401 Strickland slept through a water heater explosion early Friday that blasted through the roof. The three occupants escaped unhurt though Janice Hargraves and Mrs Hargraves cut a toe on glass. Damages include a wrecked car, broken windows, and torn walls. investigators attribute the blast to a thermostat stuck heater. Neighbors reported the blast shaken nearby homes and a neighbor’s gas shutoff prevented a fire. The family planned to seek shelter and await an insurance adjuster.
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Zead Hargraves
Strickland
Janine
Hargraves
Dixon
J. C. Brewer
Monroe
Lintelman
W H. Taylor
Baytown Police Department
Wade Callam
Decker Drive
Beatie
Janice
Cartton Well Service
Gulf Oil Corp
Baytown
Kiatike
Athletic office handles high school football ticket sales
The Athletic office in the school administration building stays open until noon Saturdays through August for Robert E. Bee High School football tickets. North stands tickets must be claimed by August 1. A Legion Dance is set for Saturday at the American Legion in Wall on Market Street. Rosary for Beauford Pinett will be held Friday at Earthman Funeral Home and St. Jude Church in Highlands. Square dance lessons begin July 2 at the Crosby American Legion Hall with Bil Gentry assisting. inquiries to local hosts.
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Robert E.bee
Beauford Pinett
N. Market Loop
Fort Hood
Tex
Earthman Funeral Home
Highlands
Earthman
St. Jude Catholic Church
Highlands Square H Square Dance Club
Crosby American Legion Hall
Bil Gentry
Bob Jones
Martha Aswell
Tax stalemate streams through Texas House committee
Atty Gen Wilson opposed governor Price's sales tax compromise before the House Tax Committee amid a national tax stalemate. The background reports Rita the baby elephant's illness, a Humble Refinery siren issue, and locals including Mrs Milvid Coward seeking a message, Bitsy Davis reporting on a meeting, and Eddie Gray at groundbreaking ceremonies.
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Wily Wilson
House Tax Committee
Tom
Atty
Billie Joyce Savage
Lilly Ruth Savage
Mrs. Coward
Bitsy Davis
Eddie Gray
Geore Chandler
W. O. Tid Tin
Gittelor Kenneth
Truman Cox
Iene Austin
Humble To Expand Polyolefin Facilities
Humble plans a major polyolefin expansion including a 50 percent capacity increase and new Escon polypropylene lines. The project, valued near 30 million dollars in equipment and research, would position the unit as one of the world’s largest plastic facilities.
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Humble
Uplang
Enjoy Chemical
Escon
United States
Reaumont
Enjoy
Atty
Ramie Griffin
New York City
Griffin
Jefferson County
Texas
House
General
Port Arthur
Yardman in Cisco Slaying Questioned as Case Proceeds
Private investigator hired by Times stops work after questioning of defense. Hugh Hartson, a 16 year old yard man, sits in jail as a county hearing considers removal of the case from First Baptist Church area. Jury of four women and others hear testimony. Nathan Curry, held since July 4, remains under a cloud as officers investigate.
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Eastland
Sheriff Lee
Benten Cials
Hom
Hugh M. Hartson
Griffin
Curry
Cisco High School
First Baptist Church
16Th District Court
Nathan
Ference
Sheriff Horn
Halfisey
F. P. Horn
Dist
Atty
Mari
Conner
Carry
Emily Beever
Pere
Liston Suspended Indefinitely by State Boxing Commission
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission suspended No 1 heavyweight challenger Charles Genny Liston indefinitely for action detrimental to boxing and the public. The ruling followed two Philadelphia arrests including lounging on a corner after police ordered movement and a later incident alleged impersonating an officer and coercing a woman to stop her car in a secluded park area.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission
Charles Genny Liston
Liston
High School Teacher Attends 1961 Summer Institute
Robert E. Lee High School instructor Attends the 1961 Summer Institute for high school and collegiate teachers of mathematics at the University of Kenes.
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IPAUL
Gene van Dyke
Robert E. Ive
Summer Institute For High School
Colliene Teachers of Mathematics
University of Kenees
World brief from Our World Today misc items
A captain ordered to greet Pakistan President Ayub Khan in San Antonio ahead of a trip to Johnson City. A new encyclical calls industry to limit profits to ensure workers’ wages. A SMU cafeteria worker faces murder charges in a daughter’s newborn death. United Airlines crash toll rises to 17 after two weeks of investigations. Yuri Gagarin, a foundry worker turned astronaut, meets Queen Elizabeth II. Auto makers and UAW near a potential strike by end of August over wages and benefits. Eichmann urges judges to act on last Holocaust atrocities. Ayub Khan departs Washington after pledges on Kashmir and a Berlin white paper is planned. Eight Freedom Riders head toward Jackson, Mississippi.
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Air Force
Pakistan
Mohammed Ayub Khan
San Antonio
Johnson City
Johnson
Auto Companies
United Auto Workers
City to Explore Urban Renewal Plans in Baytown
Baytown City Council agreed to study federal aid options for an expansive street and utility upgrade program. Advisor board chair Karl Opryshek urged pursuing urban renewal funding, with council support to develop mechanics and seek federal assistance. The plan envisions water, sewer, drainage, streets, recreation, land acquisition, and public buildings, with city funds matching federal grants.
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Baytown
Inight
Baytown Advisory Board
Karl Opryshele
Feder
Chris Hansen
Wej
Tin City
Darry
Opry- Opryshek
Ishek
Library design approved by Baytown council
Sterling Municipal Library received formal design approval from the Baytown City Council on Thursday night. Architect Lowell Lammers will complete working drawings for bidding as construction nears. The plan features geometric concrete columns with bright ceramic tile accents across half the front, east facing toward Thomas Circle, with angled glass panels to reduce glare. The main entrance uses aluminum enclosed glass doors and ceiling height glass panels, while brick ends receive decorative treatment and the west side remains masonry with service areas.
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Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown
Lowell Lammers
Lammers
Thomas Circle
Arca
Lammiers
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SMU
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