Freeman Defends Ag Agency Over Estes Case
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman defended his agency's handling of the Billie Sol Estes matter while admitting errors and taking responsibility. Testimony prepared for the Senate investigation outlined Estes multimillion-dollar gains from federal farm aid and possible political influence. McClellan said Freeman would delay his appearance to allow committee review. Freeman stated no current department official is known to have improperly accepted gifts or favors from Estes.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Billie Sol Estes
Secretary of Agriculture
Freeman
Senate
Estes
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Pecos
Tex
Convicted Red Spy Soblen Jailed in Tel Aviv Court
In Tel Aviv an arraignment followed arrest of Robert Soblen a life term Soviet spy fugitive held for a Tel Aviv magistrate. Police described Soblen as a bail jumper and he was ordered held pending further action in the case with U S authorities seeking extradition.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Wut
Robert
Soblen
United
Soblen Arrest in Tel Aviv Signals New Spying Case
Soblen, a 62 year old Lithuanian born psychiatrist convicted of spying for the Soviet Union, was arrested in Tel Aviv on immigration and false papers claims. He fled New York on the eve of surrender to begin a life sentence and faced potential death sentence had he been tried. The U.S. seeks his return though no extradition treaty exists. Morgenthau pledged efforts.
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Israel
Soblen
New York
Paris
Beras Soble
Tel Aviv
United States
U.S
Robert M. Morgenthau
State Department
Soviet Union
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme
Gourt
U.S. Dist
William B. Herlands
Seblen
Herlands
School Consolidation In Chambers Proposed
A report by the Bureau of Education Research recommends consolidation of the four Chambers County districts Pine Island Anahuac Barbers Hill and East Chambers into a single college district. It notes current districts lack size for adequate secondary programs and staff and urges inclusion in long range plans.
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Chambers County
Bureau of Education
University of House
Lon
Pine Island
Ofmcommon
Anahuac
Barbers's Hill
East
Chambers
Unified County
Calhoun County
I Chambers County
Lamar Tech
Beaumont
Lee Junior College
Baytown
University of Houston
Houston
Lee
Coleze
Houstonians
Bells
Nixon
Theft Reported From Boat in Driveway
WILLIAM A PARK of Baytown reported the theft of a boat control system and steering mechanism worth about 90 dollars from his driveway. The thief acted between 4 p.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Wednesday, according to Baytown police. The notice continues with weather and tide details for Galveston.
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Park
William A. Park
Baytown
Baytown Briefs Highlight Local News and Events
Baytown figures travel plans for Gov Price Daniel to Philadelphia for the National Governors Conference. Baytown and Lee College leaders prepare for upcoming professional posts. A fluorescent fixture fire injures no one. Teen dance and kolach sale announced. Park band concert slated. Local education survey urges unified county district and notes college options for Chambers County students.
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Patrick Ball
Baytown
Navy
Price Daniel
Philadelphia
J. R. Maxfield Jr
Dallas
Maxfield
State Nuclear Advisory Board
Ball
R. R. Ball
Billy Brown
Bayinwn
Clifton
Billy
Robert E. Lee High School
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Walter Rundell
Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
Alton Laird
Lee College
Texas Junior College Teachers Association
Gene Harmon
Carl Carr
Bil Beardmore
C. A
Chris) Hangen
Arkansas
Rainfall totals show Baytown below June norm
Baytown records a half inch of rain since 5 p.m. Wednesday with 0.45 inch between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and 0.03 inch between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Thursday. The two day total lifts June to five inches, 1.32 inches above average, but year to date remains below normal with 15.38 inches vs 22.97 inches expected by month end. The Weather Bureau forecasts widely scattered thundershowers and slightly cooler highs Thursday.
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Baytown
Weather Bureau
Supreme Court Prayer Ruling Sparks Mixed Reactions
A Kennedy backed ruling on school prayer is seen as law by the president while others voice displeasure. The document notes U S stance against Chiang Kai-shek guidance and outlines tense U S Portugal relations. A judge upholds a defense claim in a tax case and contemplates moving a trial. An El Paso county figure faces tax-related penalties and a Southern Rhodesia constitutional shift is discussed.
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Supreme Court
Kennedy
Three Killed In Auto Crash In West Texas
Three died and three were injured when a station wagon plunged 20 feet down an embankment in Dickens Texas after the driver reportedly dozed off. Eight children escaped injury. Victims identified include Arthur Mercer two from Daytona Beach Florida Leonard Fifarctr 33 and Charles Mercer.
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Dickens
Tex
Highway Patrol
Arthur Mercer
Daytoma Beach
Fla
Leonard Fifarctr
Charles Mercer
Polio Pill Plans for Harris County Drive Details
Baytown to join Sabin oral vaccine drive across Harris County as doctors, nurses, and staff prepare to offer capsules on Sunday July 22. The plan, led by Harris County Medical Society, includes a 25 cent contribution optional, with Dr. Royce noting funds are not a barrier to disease control. Baytown schools may host drive headquarters per health officials.
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Baytown
Harris County
C. Lee Liggett
East Harris County Medical Society
East Harris County
Liggett
Harris County Medical Society
Thomas L. Royce
Royce
George Gentry
L. D. Farragut
Five UF Agencies Seek Budget Funds From Community Chest
Five agencies presented requests to the Community Chest budget committee in the Chamber of Commerce. Health League, Baytown Opportunity School, Welfare League, Medical Research Foundation of Texas, and Community Chest administration outlined needs while county participation was discussed. A visit to the Health League clinic was invited to witness its work. The Opportunity School reported 29 students in sheltered workshop with two graduates entering private employment. The Welfare League budget was presented by Rev. Earl Bissex. The committee plans to reconvene Thursday at 7 30 p.m. to hear from Thrift Exchange and Girl Scouts. The overall United Fund campaign goal will be announced after hearings conclude.
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Red Feather
Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Medical Research Foundation of Texas
Baytown Opportunity School
Welfare League
Health League
Jack Huron
W. P. Cappleman
Health ‘League
W. V. Ramsey
Huron
Roy Baker
George Wikoff
Opportunity School
Earl Bissex
Thrift Exchange
Girl Scouts
United Fund
Baytonian to Reunite With Daughter After 16 Years
John Templin heads Sunday on a sentimental trip to Texas and Tennessee to reconnect with his daughter Janie Bell Teague in Texarkana and his mother Mrs. Maggie Head in Summers Town. He has not seen Janie Bell since she was five or his mother in 12 years.
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John Templin
Maggie Head
Summers Town
Tenn
Texarkana
Janie Bell Teague
Janie Bell
Baytown
Templin
Janice Bell
Danie Bell
Tommy Teague
Houston
Texcarkana
Danny
Pamela
Johnene
Esther Lynn
Hie Wits
Danehtare
New Lutheran Merger Forms One American Church
In Detroit a new church was born today as Lutherans merge four denominations. A solemn ceremony marked the creation of a unified Lutheran church in America. Women and families celebrated, and a child’s meeting with a half-sister was noted as part of the era of unity. The merging bodies include Lautherans and related groups. The event signals a significant consolidation in the American Lutheran community with plans for a Baytown visit in August.
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Detroit
Apia New Church
Lautherans
Templin
Solemon
Danny
Lhow
Baytown
Luther Pristian Church
America
Spark Of Love Reignites Fifty Years On In Mobile
In 1912 Mae Hensley Pump and Harry Moore planned a July 5 wedding in Lawrence County Pennsylvania but were blocked by the Butler family. Mae moved to Wisconsin and later Mobile, where both remarried. Reunited after Mae’s husband’s death, they will marry in the same small parish where the ceremony was to take place fifty years ago.
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Mobile
Ala
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Mae Hensley Pump
Harry Moore
Harry
Butler
Mae
Wisconsin
Mac
Moore
Baytown Traffic Committee Pushes Meters on East Texas Avenue
Baytown City Council hears traffic plan to install 33 parking meters on East Texas Avenue from Wilkenfeld’s to Main and Texas, with one-way Gaillard and Ashbel streets extended. Pushbutton light on Bowie School Drive and new speed signs on West Main are planned, while drainage work on Stimpson Street and pedestrian access upgrade are proposed. Mayor Clayton lauds committees and tax office praise follows.
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Baytown
Texas Avenue
Wilkenfeld
Main
Texas
Roy Montgomery
Montgomery
Ashbel
Gaillard
Sterling
Defoe
West Baytown
West Main
Lee Drive
Spur 202
Counceil
Wooster CC To Present Annexation Resolution
Wooster Chamber of Commerce sponsors a resolution opposing Baytown annexation of Wooster Brownwood Lakewood areas to protect levee prospects. City council unlikely to act beyond adoption. key council members absent for meeting. U S Army Engineers approved levee project plans. County court aiding funding. prior hurricane damage highlighted.
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Wooster-Brownwood
Lakewood
Baytown
Wooster
Seaborn Cravey
Chris) Hansen
U.S. ‘Corps of Army Engineers
Galveston
Corps
Washington
Harris County Commissioners Court
Army Engineers
Brownwood
Ward
James M
Jim) Bryan
Clayton
Benes
Houston Lighting and Power Co
Baytown Police Association
Sterling Municipal Library
Department
Ponderosa
Churchill Fractures Thigh Ailment In Monte Carlo
Sir Winston Churchill suffered a neck of femur fracture after a fall in his Monte Carlo hotel. Secretary Montague Browne said the 88 year old will be flown home to recover in London. A Hyde Park residence was noted as his likely recuperation base.
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Monte Carlo
Winston Churchill
Anthony Montague Browne
Churchill
Winston
Chartwell
London
Hyde Park
Vue Ee Montague Browne
Temai
Monmco
Princess Grace Hospital
Dinéoter
I. Coat Chatelain
Br. ‘Sacre
Fered
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Art) Lintelman
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Chiang Kai-shek
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Lisbon
Portugal
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Billie Sot Estes
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