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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
1
Diplomatic observers see establishing an embassy in Mongolia as a valuable listening post for the United States in Central Asia. The Mongolian capital is described as Mandator in the briefing text.
Baytown city council will study the city's insurance program in the near future following a recommendation from a study committee appointed by Mayor Alf Clayton.
Sun Spots notes a Sun Spots Senior Citizens meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Community House for coffee and games. All retired men should attend to discuss the school board tax plan, per Ikey Haines, president. Psi Alpha chapter to hold first meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Doug Butler’s home, 103 Queens Court.
Baytown council weighs insurance options to cut costs while planning traffic artery map and sanitation aid. Other items include a Baytown Motors honor, grand jury nominees, a class reunion note, and a Baytown police report on a break in at 1704 California.
Forecast remains warm and partly cloudy with possible showers. Galveston tides show highs at 4 52 a m and 2 15 p m on Thursday with lows at 10 12 a m and 9 45 p m.
U S Rep Albert Thomas proposes a 24 to 48 hour ultimatum to Castro to return hijacked U.S. plane, favors an airtight naval blockade rather than immediate invasion, arguing Latin American allies will understand the move and Americans are ready to take a stand. He notes strong public mood and says the nation is prepared to act if needed.
Washington AP reports Kennedy proposes Congress approve 8.45 billion dollars for armed forces plus a bigger Army to about 1 million, Navy 29 000 more, Air Force 68 000 more. Draft calls would double and triple with active duty ready reserve units and air squadrons. Reactivation of ships and planes heads for retirement. Strategic air power grows by keeping B 48 bombers active. Additional 18 billion for non nuclear weapons and civil defense funds for air raid shelters.
Editorial underscores undeclared emergency in United States and Kennedy's nation speech. It asserts unwavering American unity behind the president to defend West Berlin and freedom, warning adversaries there is no retreat or compromise. It states the nation will fight if needed, even at nuclear risk, to preserve liberty under God.
Gene Muller elected president of the Promote Baytown organization. The nonprofit group aims to attract residents, spur subdivision and municipal growth, and showcase Baytown’s advantages. Board includes James Timmons, Connie Magouirk, and Ned Bishop. Members will join to push local development and awareness.
West Berlin and West Germany respond to President Kennedy's Berlin crisis address as Congress signals broad support for boosting defense. Adenauer and Brandt praise the speech while senators debate funding, with calls to speed military buildup and civilian shelters.
Washington officials search for means to retrieve the hijacked American airliner held in Havana after Fidel Castro refuses to release the four engine craft. The $3 million plane remains in Cuba as U.S. authorities await Swiss word on a possible return and consider formal protests and possible legal routes.
Gasoline prices settled Wednesday after a price war that saved motorists five to six cents per gallon on most grades. Regular at major stations dropped to 25.9 cents and 33.9 cents at independents in Baytown, with Crosby and Highlands two cents higher. Higher wholesale costs forced by oil companies boosted prices. the war lasted over a week with suppliers absorbing much of the cost.
President Kennedy urged Congress to authorize 3.5 billion dollars in new defense spending to bolster U S forces for a Berlin crisis. He proposed a 117 000 man increase in the regular armed forces and doubled draft calls to as many as 24 000 young men per month, with July tally at 8 000.
The Korean military government announces the execution of three Communist agents convicted in 1958 by President Rhee. Defense Minister Watkinson warns the UK Commons that Kuwait defense costs reach about 2.9 million dollars since July 1. Rhodesia troops guard Negro settlements amid voting tensions for a new constitution. President Kennedy sees mobilization as a possible first step against worldwide communism. Lone Star Steel labels a union wage offer as an attempted brine to split seniority among 700 workers.
Antoinette Mazanek Cibulka, 68, of 8803 Thompson Road Highlands, Baytown area resident since 1923, died at home Tuesday night. She was active in charity, Trinity Episcopal Church Baytown, moved to Baytown in 1923, then Highlands in 1933, survived by two daughters and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Paul A. Lee Funeral Home. Contributions requested to favorite charity in memory of others.
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