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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1961
Page
2
President Kennedy foresees better days ahead as national output climbs at an annual rate of 515 billion dollars, up 14 billion from early 1961. He cites government spending, inventory restocking, longer work weeks, rising wages, and defense outlays amid a recovering economy and Berlin tensions.
President Kennedy, marking six months in office, struggles to gauge Khrushchev's intentions over Berlin. He has shown firmness and even hinted at mobilizing the armed forces, yet he cannot read the Soviet leader's mind. The outcome hinges on when and how tough policies are deployed to avoid weakening the Western alliance.
An AP profile of a Secret Service agent paints a demanding job and modest pay. Charles Hall, Civil Service Grade 10 with 185 pounds and a 38 revolver, lives away from his wife and child while guarding the President. He describes the risks, duties, and unwritten oath to protect at all costs, noting wardrobe costs and long hours.
Summary of local incidents: a Houston boy Kevin O Mally rescued from a motel pool by a five year old youth. Corpus Christi rescuer Fred Culbertson credited with saving his life. Houston grocer murder suspect James Curtis Oglesby returns from New Orleans and faces charges. witnesses identify a man running from the store. Houston Junior Chamber injunction on Old City Hall Square sale denied. Mayor Cutter defends sale. Hedy Lamarr appeal to depose in civil case against ex-husband dismissed. Health worker William Kief, 71, charged with criminal assault and robbery. Officers misaddressed while serving a traffic warrant. Two shots fired at a wrong door, bullets lodged in door. Galena Park brothers admit vandalism causing church damage. Longshoremen conspiracy case upheld. damages sought by Lykes Brothers. Deer Park votes to enter industrial agreements. tax implications noted. Pershing insignia remark cited. he wore at most four stars.
A teenage farmer faces government pressure to conduct TB tests on his cattle as drought hardships fuel resistance. His attorney argues against compelled testing amid ongoing disputes over livestock health and property rights.
An unnamed acquaintance of Peterson plans to travel toward Svolkewages, arriving at a time soon to be determined, with the purpose of a potential visit and discussion about shared interests.
Judge Langdon of Fort Worth warned Baytown Kiwanis that America is already at war with communism. He contrasted Khrushchev era threats with democratic values, urging the audience to recognize the global struggle and uphold freedom and citizenship. The program included Lt. Gov. Moore, club officers, and members from North Houston, South Baytown, and West Baytown clubs.
The Georgia Citrus Controversy prompts organizers to substitute chicken and Georgia fruit juices for orange juice at a downtown hotel dinner. Officials say the change stems from a retaliatory tax dispute between Georgia and Florida over citrus fruits and poultry. Peach, apple and berry juice will be served.
President Adolfo Lopez Mateos orders expropriation of a substantial land block held by Kap Estate Company and Land Securities Company in Oaxaca. The land will return to former owners, with the government citing redistribution to landless farmers in the Mull and Sarabla zones of the southern state.
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