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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1961

Page

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Baytown clubs plan events at Moose Hall and more

Community notices describe a Shrine Club work session at Moose Hall on Saturday morning, an Emergency Corps fish fry with basket dinner, and a church fundraiser in downtown Baytown. Additional items include a Baytown art display at Quack Shack and a local debut for Shell Oil Co executive Turner after a hospital stay.

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Republicans Elect Miller As Chairman

Rep. William E. Miller of New York was unanimously elected chairman of the Republican National Committee at a district meeting in St Josephs cafeteria. Miller, a lawyer, backed Nixon for the GOP nomination last year but says he is neutral on a 1964 candidate. Eisenhower urged a strong plan to oppose Kennedy policies.

Washington Jack Burns Kilgore Road Liam E. Miller New York Tool Daughters of America Willj St. Joseph’’s East Jack North Jones Luth Sen Thruston B. Morton Bright E. Defoe Kentucky Senate Miller Tom Rushing W. Lobit Porch Pam Toomas H. Carter Montana Richard M. Nixon Nixon Nelson A. Rockefellier Barry "Goldwater Arizona Helpion Cotress House Republican Campaign Committee Ae Miller Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy Eisenhower America Republicana White House Harry S. Truman Bill Strickler Florida Holt Harris County Ly McLemore Dan Stallworth Fairbanks Cecil Sutphin Walter Queen Paul Anderson Bill Broyles I. M Deacon B. M. Francis Carolyn Banta Gulf Coast Hospital Larry Fentons el Paso Army Virginiar Bob Stockton Baytown Artington Johnny Velda Chandler Kerwyn Pietsches E. C. Wright Barbara Wil- Tame Hous Andrei Kurt Seidler Khrushchev Khrush Ted

Baytown Junior Chamber Meeting and area events

The Jaycees Board meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the Quack Shack Crosby and Highlands prepares for installation services for Mrs G R Dunaway as Worthy Matron. Goose Creek Chapter plans a public officer installation Friday at Masonic Hall with Mrs Letha Carrell to be installed. Humble Country Club hosts a Hawaiian costume dance Saturday from 9 p m to 1 a m.

Jaycees Board Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce, Pt Vm Quack Shack Crosby Ces G. R. Dunaway Crosby Eastern Star Masonic Hall Highlands Humble Club Humble Country Club Goose Creek The Eastern Star Letha Carrell

Mouse Appropriations Panel Details Big Spending Plans

The Mouse Appropriations Committee announced its largest spending spree yet across federal agencies. The package totals 4.43 billion for 23 independent offices led by the Veterans Administration at 4.88 billion, with broader allocations for agriculture and justice department funding following House approval of a 741.3 million bill for State Justice and related agencies.

Washington Mouse Ken. Redy Veterans Administration House State and Justice Departments Federal Courts Civil Rights Commission U.S. Information Agency

County Pay Hike Omits Judge, Constable Here

County pay raises totaling 61,800 under a Texas Legislature act boost several officials. District Attorney Frank Briscoe rises from 13,500 to 18,000. County Judge Bill Elliott up to 18,000. Tax Assessor-Collector Carl Smith to 18,500. County Attorney Jon Resweber and Probate Judge Clem McClelland also receive raises. Sheriff C. Raised from 12,000 to 13,000. County Treasurer David increases to 13,000.

Texas Paul Floyd Frank Briscoe Bill Elliott Carl $. Smith Jon Resweber Clem McClelland Treas David

May Rainfall About Two Inches Under Par County Court

Officials across the county court system received across the board pay raises. At law judges Madison Rayburn Billy Ragan W A Miller and Jimmie Duncan saw salaries jump from 12000 to 325600. County Clerk R EB Tur Tenline and District Clerk R J Lindley were raised from 12000 to 13800. Peace Justices Dave Thompson W C Ragan and Tom Maes saw pay rise from 10000 to 12000. Constables W L McKaskle and George Larkin also had increases. Commissioners W V Ramsey E A Lyons W Kyle Chapman and Philip Sayers earned raises from 12000 to 14600. The raises took effect immediately.

Madison Rayburn Billy Ragan W. A. Miller Jimmie Duncan R. EB Tur- Tenline R. J. Lindley Dave Thompson W. C. Ragan Tom Maes W. L. McKaskle George Larkin W. V. Ramsey E. A. Lyons W. Kyle Chapman Philip Sayers

New Bill Shuffles Terms For Solons

Texas senators face shortened or extended four year terms after redistricting in the 57th legislature. A new plan assigns 15 two year terms and 16 four year terms to 31 senators, with Harris County gaining four House seats and one Senate seat. Districts stay in effect through 1971.

Orme Texas’ Senate Bay Robert W. Baker Houstown Baytown Humble Austin For and Refining Co Harris County Texas Huse of Restaves Texas

Baytown May Rainfall Falls Short of Averages

Baytown total rainfall for May was 2.24 inches, well below the 31 year May average of 4.96. Houston recorded even less rainfall at 0.83 inches, the lowest May total since 1987, with Houston’s May average at 4.04 inches. The Baytown area experienced rain on six days during May, including May 4 with 0.6 inches.

Baytown Houston

Soviet Premier Khrushchev Arrives for Vienna Talks

Khrushchev arrives in Vienna for weekend discussions with President Kennedy and Austrian leaders to ease Cold War tensions. He says goodwill and direct contact can advance peace, while security measures and border fencing mark tight controls around his arrival.

Vienna Premiershchev Austria Kennedy Soviet Union United States Armerica Khrushchev Adolf Schaert Alfons Gorbach Vyacheslav M. Molotov Molotov International Atomic Energy Commission Antonin’ Novotny Czechoslovakia Czech Marchegg Adolf Schaerf Victor I. Avilov

Mixed global tensions and legal actions in 1960s era news

A disparate sweep of events includes four freedom rider groups forced to halt tests in Alabama amid pending court action, a sweeping no violence order in Montgomery against police and Klan figures, a Houston murder trial involving two elderly women, and various international items from Geneva to Laos. The report blends political shifts, legal actions, and Cold War era tensions across multiple regions.

Stem Freedom Rider Alabama U. S. Imat Frank Johavon Innen Montgomery Als Ku Klux Klan Otto Hagans Houston Nacogdoches

De Gaulle Meet Boosts JFK Hopes For Summit

Paris AP reports Kennedy and De Gaulle ended three day talks with a communique on Western commitments and responsibilities toward Berlin. Kennedy said the talks gave him confidence and hope as he prepared for Vienna and Khrushchev talks, stressing the need to avoid miscalculation and pursue progress in Laos and nuclear test ban negotiations. He praised Britain and France for policies aiding independence and urged closer Western unity to confront Cold War pressures and potential negotiations in Geneva.

Paris Kennedy de Gaulle West Ern Vienna Khrushchev Inva Auan Hie An United States West Berlin Berlin Getteva Laos Soviet Union Korea U.S Britain France Kennedy Dennedy Free World Geneva Tresty

Graduation Rites Laud U S Way Of Life At LC

Rabbi Robert I. Kahn of Temple Emanu El in Houston contrasted communism with the American way and praised democracy. Lee College honored 93 graduates with diplomas as Dean Walter Rundell presented honors to top scholars including Wilyne Laughlin and Theron Wad dell Jr. Numerous scholarships were awarded, and remarks urged patience and perspective amid Cold War fears.

Robert ‘I. Kahn Temple ‘Emanu el Houston 98Lee College Walter Rundell Wilyne Laughlin Mathis Theron Waddell Jr Gere Deane Hale Boudloche Jr Coburn Tanya Darrell A. Kleypas Lorena Wanda Bland Miss Laughlin Texas Tech Southern Methodist University Phi Theta Kappa Miss Hale Mary Gibbs Jonés Sacred Heart Dominican College Wanda Hanie Burch Wall Street Journal Baytown Education Association Mollie Hornsby Business and Professional Women's Club Cynthia Boudloche Kay Clark Lana Kelley Larry Musher George H. Gentry Kahn England Rabbi Kahn Galileo Rembrandt America

Arena Bond Bid Opening Set June 28

Harris County will open bids at 11 30 am on Wednesday June 28 for 22 million in stadium and access road bonds plus 2.5 million in flood control and 15 million in right of way bonds. The plan includes 15 million for stadium, 3 million for site, 5 million for roads and bridges with no property tax bills, retirement covered by Houston Sports Association. Warren Giles to visit Houston to discuss plans with the HSA.

Harris County Commissioners Court Houston Sports Association Warren Giles National League Houston HSA

Baytown police hail new law banning knives and brass knuckles

Baytown Lt. R A Turner praised a new law prohibiting selling knuckles and switchblade or throwing knives as a step toward ending pistol sales. A local dealer handles about 9 percent of Baytown trade. The law allows pistol sales to minors with parental consent, and enforcement remains in progress.

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Trujillo Funeral Draws Crowds as Rafael Jr Emerges Heir

In Ciudad Trujillo a riotous crowd surged toward Generalissimo Rafael L. Trujillo Jr. as the dictator’s funeral progressed. The elder Trujillo’s casket was moved to San Cristobal for burial, and Rafael Jr. was named commander in chief of the armed forces, signaling a consolidation of control within 31 years of rule.

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U H Exercises Cite Baytonians at 27th Commencement

Sixteen Baytonians are candidates for degrees and certificates at the 27th annual spring commencement to be held at 7 pm on June 3 at the University of Houston. Dr. Philip G. Troftman, UH vice president, will confer degrees and recognize honor graduates.

Laheed University of Houston Philip G. Troftman Perry D. Beachamp Oregon James E. Bryant Wonsiter Charles L. Simms Jeffferson Theodore R. Williams

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