Editorial exposes juvenile crime spree and societal impact
The piece recounts a 16-year-old confessing involvement in the slaying of 76-year-old Harry Heisler, with two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old also admitting participation. It flags a national disgrace in juvenile crime, cites Kennedy’s congressional study, and argues causes include home neglect and gang influence, urging questions over solutions.
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Harry Heisler
Jose
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Kennedy
Goose Creek Leads Texas On Teacher Pay For 1960-61 Salaries
A Texas State Teachers Association bulletin shows Goose Creek School District with the highest 1960-61 maximum salaries for teachers holding BA and MA degrees among districts with 10,000 to 15,000 students. Among districts over 15,000 pupils only four exceed Goose Creek’s max. Port Arthur tops the larger districts in minimums, but Deer Park surpasses it in part of its schedule. Other Baytown area districts follow with varied BA and MA ranges.
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Gene Autry Accused Of Drunken Driving
Los Angeles AP report states former Western star Gene Autry is accused of drunken driving and speeding in a $5.1 million damage lawsuit filed after a March auto crash. Elena Perna, 41, seeks $5 million for her injuries and $50,000 for each of her children, John and James, both four, in Superior Court. Her complaint says Perna’s car was struck head on by Autry’s station wagon at Riverside Drive and Ponca Avenue March 25. Autry is part owner of the Los Angeles Angels baseball club.
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Los Angeles
Gene Autry
Superior Court
Baytown Sun Staff and Subscription Rates Note
Fragmented text from The Baytown Sun lists roles and contact lines such as Editor Publisher Business Manager Managing Editor Office Manager and Circulation Manager. It references national representation by Newspaper tives and subscription rates of 1 Cartier 1.63 per month or 17.00 per year with rates on request and mentions the Act of Congress of March 107% in a clipped Baytown piece.
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Cartier
Baytown
Nixon to Build Beverly Hills Home Worth About 130000
Ex vice president Nixon plans a 10 room ranch style house at 410 Martin Lane Beverly Hills in Truesdale Estates. The 65000 square foot property will include a 110 foot colonnade, communal motor court and 7 baths. Previous Nixon homes ranged up to 375000 with later sale.
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Try and Stop Me by Rich Jowa Farmer
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Quiz of the Ages Latin facts and a New England bishop
A mixed item asks five trivia questions about Alberto Camargo and Central Powers allies, Agadir’s link to a disaster, the first fatal jet crash date, Leonard esque meaning, and nations allied with Germany in WWI. It then shifts to birthday notes for notable figures and sketches a Boston bishop born in 1835, later Massachusetts bishop in 1291, described as a magnetic, warm preacher.
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Remembered reformer and church builder profile
Central Press Writer Nan Jones recalls a famed 19th century reformer born 1835 in Schenectady New York. The man supported liberal causes and working-class causes, promoted St John Cathedral site, and even ran a tavern while reformers of his era opposed such venues.
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Grace Church
New York City
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Lobbying, Amoral or Immoral, in American Democracy
A columnist argues lobbyists multiply in Austin as access and stakes rise, asserting organized amorality rather than individual immorality. The piece defends free press and public scrutiny, noting past scandals and praising America’s resilience in facing fascist and totalitarian threats, while urging continued vigilance.
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Khrushchev
Deer Transported In Hunting Test At Dolores Ranch
Henry LeBlanc of Port Arthur heads the Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas as members of SCOT inspect a public hunting area at Dolores Ranch near San Antonio. The program traps and moves deer from overpopulated zones to scarce areas for low cost harvesting. Over 500 deer have been relocated to the ranch owned by T S Sciebinski.
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San Antonio
T. S. Sciebinski
Did You Know Commission Form Origin in Galveston
Brief note recounts that the commission form of city government began in Galveston Texas in 1901 as an emergency response after a disaster. The fact reflects early municipal reform and highlights Galveston’s role in urban governance history.
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Galveston
Tex
Business optimism masks cautious spending in 1961 analysis
New York AP reports businessmen show cautious optimism about the economy while continuing to spend and incur debt. Industry notes gradual inventory buildup, rising manufacturing output, and hoped spring recovery, yet capital expenditure remains restrained amid external tensions and mixed retail responses.
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New York
Abilene Approves Motion Picture Censorship Ordinance
The City Commission of Abilene Texas and the city council unanimously enacted a censorship ordinance. Operators and parents could be fined up to 200 dollars for letting minors view objectionable films without a parent or guardian present. A city board will classify films, and supporters say the law aims to curb sex crime and violence in motion pictures.
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City Commission of
Abilene
Texas
City Board of Review
Notrump and club raises in balancing seat bids
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