Baytown to host LBJ visit Aug 12 public reception
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson will be feted at a Baytown reception at 7 p.m. Monday August 12 hosted by Baytown Pasadena La Porte Channelview Northshore area leaders and Galveston Chambers counties. An estimated 3000 attend. The event at Holiday Inn Baytown lawn precedes Houston Chamber luncheon and AMA convention events.
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Pasadena
la Porte
Channelview
Northshore
East Harris
Galveston
Chambers
Houston
Houston Chamber of Commerce
American Municipal Association
Johnson
Holiday Inn
Highway 146
Fred Hartman
The
Baytown Sun
S. R
Buddy) Jones
Delbert Atkinson
Waller Hall
Dickinson
A. A. Graham
Houston Building and Construction Trades Council
N. E. Coward
Nel
LBJ
Houston DC
Texas
Rice Hotel
Chamber
Claud Barrett
Cofc
Barrett
Baytown to name Mission lawman as new police chief
Baytown's new police chief will be Robert L. Forche 39 of Mission Texas. He will assume duties on Aug 1 after the city council unanimously approved City Manager J B LeFevre's recommendation. Forche has led Mission Police for three years and will be succeeded by Claudio Castelida of Mercedes.
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Baytown
Robert L. Forche
Mission, Tex
J. B. LeFevre
Forche
Mission
Associated Press
Claudio Castelida
Mercedes
LeFevre
Coucil
Texas
Northwestern Oklahoma State College
University of Tulsa
Yorche Hi
Sun Spots Honor Roll At University Of Texas
Sun Spots Honor Roll includes John M. KGlgore William Russell Alfredo Rincon all of Baytown with others Philip S. Leman of Crosby and Stanley F. Lowrey of La Porte Also Baytown Youth Fair barbecue set for Saturday at Roseland Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tickets 50 cents for children adults 1.00 Jack Singer and Mrs Singer chairmen Partly cloudy with scattered showers through Saturday lows in mid 70s highs in upper 70s Galveston tides high 2:57 a.m. 9:13 a.m. low 5:07 p.m.
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John MM. Kglgore
William Russell
Alfredo Rincon
Baytown
University of Texas School of Business
Philip S. Leman
Crosby
Stanley F. Lowrey
la Porte
Upper St
Galveston
Town Notes and Local News Highlights
Local briefs cover hospital stays and surgeries in Houston and Pasadena. Students prepare for college at Lamar Tech. trips to Camp Willbury and Colorado noted. A Kiwanis meeting lists attendees. lost cat sighting near Wright Boulevard. Outstanding Airman Charles M Toombs of Highlands named in the 198th Communications Squadron at James Connally AFB.
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B. B. Knox
Methodist
Houston
Jim Colley
Pasadena
Pat Wimmer
Grace Methodist Church
Cindy Huddle
Mary Lannen
Margaret Lannen
John Lawson
Lamar Tech
Clyde Jones
Tom Slack Jr
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Joe David Waldrop
Egan
Wayne Talibot
Pamela
Kiwanis Club
Howard Newton
Fletcher Hickerson
H. N. Burton
Theo Wilburn
Melinda
Kendra Irby
Diana Alford
Morton
Susan
Ray McPhail
Keith LaRue
Wright Boulevard
Shepherd
Willadene Hines
California
Edith
Virsil_ Gorden
Colorado
Ruth
Gene Slagle
Nadine Sonnier
Sukman Charles M. Toombs
Jnk
Highlands
James Connally Air Force Base
M. A. Toombs
Combustible Roof Watch Urged Here
Baytown council discusses fire risk from wooden shingles as percentage of combustible roofs nears 23 to 25 percent. Fire Chief Lintleman reports 13,176 buildings with 20.22 percent combustible roofs. ordinance may be adjusted to curb insurance rate hikes. Plus notices on local events and meetings including a film show, college ex-students organization, Bear Den, and church activities.
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Rice-Hurst
Seabor
Cravey
Baytown
A. H
Art
Lintleman
Lintelman
Ymca All- Cif
Star Bantam Baseball League
Andi
Lee Drive
Lindeman
State Fire Insurance Commission
Lee Liggett
Odis Muennick
George Chandler
Kenneth Badgett
Liggett
Jack Huron
Rayway
Raytown Junior High
City Council
World lands nuclear ban gains worldwide support
London AP reports the three power accord to halt atmospheric and sea nuclear tests wins global approval as a hopeful step toward disarmament. France and Red China oppose the move, pressing for their own test sites. The piece notes Britain’s domestic timetable and political context.
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London
France
Red China
County Tax May Be Cut Again In 1964
County commissioners cut the county property tax rate by six cents citing paid off bonds. Commissioner Ramsey said another cut next year may be possible by paying off more bonds. The 1963 rate totals 1.45 per 100 of assessed value, with state aid and exemptions shaping the overall burden. Homeowners with homestead exemptions face relief up to 3,000 of evaluated value.
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Warris County
V. V. Ramsey
Precinct
Ramsey
S. B. Bruce
Lnstryear
Brace
Kennedy to address nation on nuclear test ban live TV
President Kennedy will address the nation on the nuclear test ban agreement with live television coverage by ABC CBS NBC and radio by the Mutual network. Bay area viewers can watch at 5 p.m. on KPRC Channel 2 and KFRK Channel 13 and at 6 p.m. on KIOU Channel 11.
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Kennedy
American Broadcasting Co
Colunbia Broadcasting System
National Broadcasting Co
Mutual Broadcasting System
Baytown
Kprc-Tv
Channel
Kfrk-Tv
Andl
Kiouty
Storm Hits Airport Near Port Arthur
A violent thunderstorm struck Jefferson County Airport in far Southeast Texas causing major damage to the administration building, a DC3 aircraft, and several rental cars. Wind gusts reached 66 mph and 1.15 inches of rain fell, with Orange reporting 3.40 inches. The system was part of a series that cooled the heat wave across the region.
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Associated Press
Jefferson County
Texas
Port Arthur
Orange
Mineral Wells - Fort Worth
Pallas
Galveston
Beaumont
Terrell
Edward Day Resigns From Post Office Job
Edward Day resigns as Postmaster General after leaving a West Coast insurance post to join President Kennedy's cabinet. He submitted his resignation July 16 and it was accepted. former Sen. Benjamin A. Smith II tipped as successor. Day previously served as Illinois insurance commissioner and will return to private practice. White House has no comment.
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J. Edward Day
Kennedy
Post Office Department
White House
Day
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Harvard
Senate
J. Sidney
Smith
Adlai F. J Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Ilinois
Stevenson
Space center veto overshadows Kennedy era budget proposal
Senate Space Committee votes to kill a 50 million space research center plan in the Boston area. The move draws fire from Republicans alleging federal lobbying for pet projects and prompts discussion of broader defense and science funding during the Kennedy era.
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Senate Space Committee
Boston
Edward M. Kennedy
ID -Mass
Kennedy
Milward Simpson
R-Wyo
Venezuela Police Hunt For Commie Terrorists
In Caracas Venezuela police battled terrorists and criminals in a gun fight that left at least seven dead and 31 wounded. About 200 prisoners and supporters took part in the incident at a prison break in a residential area of the city.
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Venezuela
Commie
Caracas
Verganea
Apvenezuelan
Reton Te Pi
Cararas
Four Fail To Show For Tax Board Meet
Five city council members met briefly with the city manager six assessor-collector and one Board of Tax Equalization member to discuss property assessments in annexed areas including Lakewood and Brownwood. Mayor Lee Liggett and Councilman Kenneth E. Badgett did not attend. David C. Clark Jr. was the only equalization member present. Funderburk explained the assessment formula used in annexed areas and noted some rolls lacked revivals from former water districts.
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Board of Tax Equalization
Lakewood
Brownwood
Lee Liggett
Kenneth E. Badgett
Re EL Redd Prue
Carter AL Miller
J. B. LeFevre
City Hall
Regals
Coucinny T. B
Tommy) Cook
St. 4
Tax Department
Equalization Bord
David C. Clark ,Jr
Clark
David Funderburk
Funderburk
Statin
Sta Lbeer
von the
Equalization Board
Devastating Earthquake Hits Skopje Killing Many
Belgrade AP reports a powerful quake centered in Skopje, capital of Macedonia, wrecking buildings, killing and injuring thousands. Streets became aid hubs as residents fled in night clothes. Emergency centers, cut lines, and mobilized troops hampered relief efforts.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Skopje
Radio Belgrade
Velma Ansky
Ace Turon
Anency Tanjug
Ninetimis
Eo Ys
Stich
Pruett
Pohl
Tanjug
Macedonia
Bel
Nis
Radin
Tani Sai Wes Na
Tanja
Maksander Blagojevic
Thomas Ready To Survey Goose Creek Water Way
Rep Albert Thomas plans a Baytown visit Saturday to survey Goose Creek and explore making the water route more navigable. Mayor Lee Liggett, former mayor R I Pruett, and others will ride a boat up and down Goose Creek to assess embankments and development potential.
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Thomas
Goose Creek
Albert Thomas
Baytown
Goose Creek Sheary
Lee Liggett
Pruett
Liz
Eoramit- Teepy Shiily
Tatiba
Porte
Goose Crew Stream
Market Street
Market Stvert Bridge
Rep
Serime
Khrushchev Sees Path to Total Disarmament After Test Ban Pact
In Moscow Khrushchev said the new nuclear test ban treaty opens opportunities for full disarmament. He answered Tavnetia and Pravda questions read at a Foreign Office press conference after the Warsaw Pact and NATO dialogue. Harriman echoed the spirit of the conference in Washington. The main thread stressed forging a nonaggression pact among NATO allies and Warsaw Pact members after recent negotiations.
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Moscow
Emier Khrushchev
Tavestia
Pravda
Thinky
Foreign Office
Unie
Unie: ‘Y O of Slate W. Averell. Harriman
Ure US
Khrushches
NATO
Two Men Safe After Four Days In Gulf
Two men spent four days adrift in rough Gulf waters after their shrimp boat sank near Apalachicola. Bruno, 62, of Laredo, and David Hanson, 24, a Kes West, Fla. school teacher, were spotted by a passing craft and brought to hospital, where they recounted their hazardous voyage.
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Fla
Mexico
Hrimp
Fey Bruno
Laredo
David Hanson
Kes West
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