Unruly Weather Grips Texas and Other National Notes
Unsettled weather keeps Texas in its grip for a ninth day. Subpoena issued in Robertson County for Billie Sol Estes to appear in Franklin. Government weighs retrial in Beck tax case. Kennedy aides push tax legislation. West Berlin reports mass freedom crawl. Spacecraft work shifts from Army to Air Force. U.S. keeps forces in Thailand amid Laos coalition talks. Top bankers assess Kennedy plan to curb deficit and gold outflow. Soviet ship with scientific gear to monitor nuclear tests. Health care compromise may be sought by Ways and Means.
Baytown Snaps: Local Servicemen Home on Leave
Sun Spots reports PVT Butler Jr of 500 E Jack Baytown completed US Army basic training at Fort Charlie Ark and enjoys a two week leave before assignment to Fort Leonard Wood Mo for administration schooling. PVT Vernon Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Williams 410 E Republic, also finished basic training and will have leave at home before electronics school at Fort Gordon Ga. Carl Hathcox Baytown Junior High teacher hospitalized in Tyler with serious condition after illness en route home from school.
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Leo Butler Jr
E. Jack
Fort Charlee
Ark
Baytown
Butler
Fort Leonard Wood
Vernon Williams
Vernon O. Williams
E. Republic
Williams
Fort Gordon
Carl Hathcox
Baytown Junior High
Mother Francis Hospital
Tyler
Hawking
Baytown Briefs and Notes From Around Town
Town roundup cites W C Swain visiting California relatives since May 22 with return June 5. Five year old Wayne Novosad recovers at home after tonsillectomy. City manager J B Le Fevre at Texas city managers convention in Abilene, plans eastern vacation to Baytown July 1. Police Chief Roy Montgomery attends Texas Police Chiefs convention in Fort Worth. Marine recruit Ronnie Arcenaux, son of E J Arcenaux, on two week leave from San Diego. Grandsons Kelly and Kit Cofway excel in Madrid Spain with tennis trophy and top geometry grades, aiming to be mathematician. Parents Lt. Gov. and Mrs C B Conwes etc. Sheryl Retin, daughter of... left by bus to Gran Assembly Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Novosad
Aytown
J. B. LeFevre
Texas
Abilene
Barney L. Wardig
LeFevre
LaFevre
Baytown
Roy Montgomery
Fort Worth
Marine Pie
Ronnie Arcenaux
E. J.arcenaux
Narcille
Ronnie
San Diego
Calif
Kelly
Kit Cofway
George. Comway
Madrid
Spain
Bit
Got
C. B. (Conwes
Aavsaney
Baytown Rod Club to Sponsor Gar Fishing Contest
The Baytown Rod, Reel and Gun Club will sponsor a gar fishing contest for members under 16 with a $2 war bond monthly prize for the largest gar. Prizes will be awarded Aug 16, Sept 30, and Oct 18. Membership is $1 per year. contact any board member to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Nelson Jr Heads Chambers Study Panel in East Texas
Oscar Nelson Jr. was named chairman of a four precinct county planning committee in East Texas to study county wide improvements and possible bond funding. The 28 member panel includes residents from Wallisville Mont Belvieu Winnie and Anahuac. The first meeting set July 6 to review needed projects including a potential Cedar Bayou bridge in the eastern county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Nelson Jr
Elect
Texas
Commissioners Court
Commissioner’s
Edwin Speights
Wallisville
J. C. McManug
Cecil Devore
Arthur T.jackson
R. E. Schultz
Leroy Edmonds
Oscar Mayes
Carroll R. Hand
Ward Toran
H. E. Moor
Noble Jennings
James Meredith
C. Q O. Crone
Fred. Dillman
Anahuac
Johnny Jennings
A. B. Lawrence
Ellis Franssen
Baytown
Douglas Abbe
Albert Nelson Jr
Lester G. Brown
Mont Belvieu
Perry Burr
Gordon Hulgan
Edward C. Devillier
N. M. Grivich
W. J.winter
Winnie
Sydney Appling
Ira A. ‘Turner
Hankomer
Court House
Cedar Bayou
Hawaii Trip's First Weekly Winners Named
Ten weekly winners of a Citizens National Bank free Hawaii trip contest were named in Baytown. The Baytown Sun and 41 merchants sponsor the promo with a final drawing for a trip to California Hawaii and Seattle. Winners list includes Mrs Nova Bonner Rt 2 Box 197 Tri City Pharmacy A J Odont 6M E Lobit Hollows Food Market and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
Hawaii
Citizens Bank
Baytown Sun
Baytown
California
Seattle
Nova Bonner
Tri_City Pharmacy
A. J. Odont
E. Lobit
Holloway’s Food Market
R. W. Lawless
Pamela
C. Penney Co
Archie C. Hale
James
Robson's Jewelers
W. L. Enoch
Virginia
Baytown Hardware
the Sun
Citizen Bank
Aqylimr
Devel U Speaker Korwgt at Comrt Re 8 Bil Rygilie
In a fragmented news note Korwgt at comrt discusses development and a Bil Rygilie project. The brief mentions U. 8 and G entities in unclear relation to the event.
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Korwgt
Lee College Excluded From Immunization Policy Clarified
School trustees clarified that Lee College students are not covered by the district immunization policy and that teachers and staff will not be required to be immunized except for polio and smallpox. The board directed notices to be sent by July 1 and planned media outreach for parental information. They also discussed a new three member maintenance study team and reported on Travis Elementary and Carver projects, Lee College work, and bids for athletic and PE supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Opryshek
Lee College
Opryshek
George H. Gentry
Gentry
Baytown League of Women
Voters
Sboard
Robert E.lee High
Lowell Lammers
James A
Bitsy) Davis
Lammers
Travis
Carver
Davis
Knox T. Beavers
Walter B. Simon
Humble Qi] and Refining Co
Baytown
L. H. Westmoreland
Texas Butfadiene and Chemical Corp
Channelview
Jackson W. John
Supt
Euro Athletic Goods Co
All-American Sporting Goods Coo
Black’s Pharmacy
W. A. Holt Sporting Goods Co
Alcatraz inmates escape during the night
San Francisco AP reports three convicts, all bank robbers, escaped from Alcatraz Federal Prison. The men were missing at Monday night bed check and arranged their beds to appear occupied. Police identify the fugitives as John Angelin, Clarence A Angelin, and Frank Morris. Warden Olin G Blackwell declined comment.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Federal Prison
San Francisco ‘Bay
Rocky ‘Island
John Angelin
Clarence A. Angelin
Frank Morris
Alcatraz
Olin G
Blackwell
Ban June 21 Study Slated Move to Halt Drilling
Baytown City Council passed an ordinance suspending oil well drilling within city limits after midnight June 21. The ban excludes current operations and a 10 day pre effective period. Prospective drillers may obtain permits at city hall and consult with C A Hansen and committee before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Alin
C.A
Chris) Hansen
In Madrid Letter Home Reveals Spain’s Turbulent Life
The Conway family letter from Madrid describes the Spanish temperament and unrest amid strikes and protests. It notes quick shifts from uproar to amusement, Spain’s long history of foreign domination, and the rise of Franco as a symbol of national strength. The writer argues a new peaceful order may emerge through civil responsibility and careful governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeGaulle
Algeria
Kremlin
Spain
Franco
Hevea
Conway
Anu
Quiet Assumption Says Yes Rockefeller GOP's 1964 Man
In Seattle, Republicans at national committee meetings lean toward Nelson Rockefeller as their 1964 presidential nominee. While optimistic about gains in the House and governors, talk centers on Rockefeller’s bid, with others like Nixon, Goldwater, and Stratton discussed as potential contenders. Committee members. including George Hinman, keep commitments open while assessing state-by-state conditions.
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Wash
National Committee
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
House
Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
California
MeiGeorge
Rome
Michigan
Liam Stratton
Pennsylvania
Barry Goldwatty
Arizona
Rockefeller
George L. Hinman
Hinman
Sam
Louise Stiles Hired as Speech Therapy Teacher at REL
Mrs Louise Stiles former Cerebral Palsy Center staff named speech therapy teacher for Robert E Lee High School to devote full time to studies. Also new hires include Mrs Katherine J George math and Miss Helen Joyce Bowers English. Supt Gentry notes REL faculty to grow by six as enrollment rises.
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Louise Stiles
White
Norton
School Trust
Lee
Griffin
Bettyeness
Stiles
University of Houston
Katherine J. George
Helen Joyce Bowers
Robert E. Lee High School
REL
George H. Gentry
Jeanne Gelber
Carmel Norton
Alvera Griffin
Concord College
Adres
Tate
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Pecos
Sherif
A. B. Nail
Billie Sol Estes
Robertson County Grand
Franklin
Dave Beck
Teamsters Union
West Berlin
Army
Air Force
United Sates
Thailand
Laos
Three Politics
U. S
Soviet Union
Pacific
Bill Ingrart
Goose’ Creek Country Club
John Lewis
Daughters of American Revolution
Dabney,Goodwin, and Lum
Board
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of American Revolution
Country Club
Evelyn Robson
Robert E Lee High School
National”.Sciences Foundation
Humble Oil and Workers
Seton Local No
Ocaw Hall
Galveston
SAN Jacinto Council
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Hall
Masonic Hall
Geaslin
Eddie Geaslin
J. R. Geaslin
Mapleton Drive
Canal General’ Hospital
Florence
Ariz
Navy
Baytown City
Frontier Barbecue
North Main
Kiwanis Club
Tower
Methodist Men of Grace Methodist Church
John H. Glenn
Earth
Cathy Novosad
Sacred Heart Dominican College
Houston
Cathy
Chi -Sigma Nu
A. J. Novosad
Caroline
Nelson McElroy
Baytown Chamber
Combence
Uli
Commerce ‘Managers
San Antonia
Ed Gossett
Dallas
W. C
Bop) Swain
Ariwo
Sheryl’ Retin
Dai
Mr. Atcinson
Bayasy
Senniy
I Anetin
Sports Club
Gar Fishing
Oscar Nelson Jr
Chambers
Bayterm
Scarborough
Oshman's
W. A. Holt Co
Oshman’s
Holt’s
Black's Pharmacy
Duke Laboratories
National Drug Co
Taylor Laboratories
Ayerst
Oshran’s
J. E. Cragg
James Edward Cragg
Iowa
Humble Oil and Refinery’ Co
Cragg
Allie V. Cragg
Marshall Rowell
Jilian S. Johnson
Palo Alto
Cal
Cemenery Cniter
C. E. Conways
Letter Home
Wanda Orton
George
Ranco
L. Conway
S. Whiting
Conny
Donny
June
New Hansen
James'm
Jin
Bryan
T. L
Satterwhite
Staytown
Jerry Super
Gulf Oil
Hansen
Carey
Accee
Ward
Posriuir
Councilmtian
Tt Securiy
Wag
Unanimou
George Chandler
the. Council
Houston Lighting
and Power Co
David Funderburk
National Civilian’: Defense Organization
Washington
Local Union
Rockefeller Gop
Man
Albany
Canway-Ne
Nixon
Bernard M. Stanley
New Jersey
SAN Francioo
Peice Withes Harott
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