Petitions Circulate for Baytown Police Pay Referendum
Police associations push for a citywide pay hike with petitions that could force a referendum. Mayor Al Clayton says a $45 monthly raise would require extra revenue, else the council will not call an election. Patrolmen start at $360 monthly, reach $400 after six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Police Association
Lategan
al Clayton
Police Association
Set
Charles W. Cowan
James Lankford
L. H. Ricketson
Cowan
Association
Clayton
Jack Huron
Baytown
Gulf Coast
Huron
Tlhe
Council
YMCA Closed For Holiday And Weekend
YMCA will be closed Saturday and for the Fourth of July holiday. Funeral services were held in Houston for Barbara Lou Price Trahan, mother of Gary Wayne Goudeau of Baytown. Mayor Pro Tem Ward to attend July 4 parade honoring astronauts. Galveston tides listed.
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YMCA
A. E. Little
Baytown
Carrollton
C. A. Little
Boulevard Chapel
Houston
Barbara Lou Price Trahan
Gary Wayne Goudeau
Forest Park Cemetery
W. L
U.S
al Clayton
Harris
Galveston
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Baytown Tax Intake May Surpass Forecast
Baytown may end the current fiscal year with an operating surplus over 39000 dollars, city accountant David Funderburk said Friday, noting that taxes collected above the estimate total more than 32000 and an additional 3000 seems assured. The council considers using surplus funds for a property revaluation survey as part of a broader budget plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
David Funderburk
Funderburk
One-Way Street Changes In City Traffic Plan
Police Chief Roy Montgomery announced Ashbel Street becomes northbound from Pearce to Sterling while Galliard Street becomes southbound from Sterling to Guilt. Parking changes on Calliard between the post office and Federal Savings and Loan will be rearranged and a new sign will be installed at Commerce and Sterling to replace an overweight warning sign ignored by motorists.
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Ashbel
Pearce Avenue
Sterling
Galliard Street
Guilt
Calliard
Post Office
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Roy Montgomery
Montgomery
Commerce
City weighs lease of Ashbel Smith land for park expansion
City council aims to lease 21 acre Roseland Park land, with potential expansion to 67 acres if additional acreage is leased. Officials plan to confer with Ashbel Smith representatives and Baytown law firm Reid Strickland Gillette Ramsey. Also studied is Trifon estate offer to fund half of a 60 inch concrete pipe for the Trifon ditch, with easement and $12,500 property interest potential.
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George Chandler
Asthel Smith
Baytown
Reid, Strickland, Gillette and Ramsey
Roseland Park
Cedar Bayott
Chandler
Busch
Robert, Strickland
Harry Trifon
Palo Alto
Calif
Trifon
Trifon Ditch
West Texas
Gulf
Trifo
Power Rate Hike Approved by Baytown Council
Baytown City Council approved Houslin Lighting and Power Co a rate increase raising the average residential bill by about 62 cents. The utility serves roughly 10 000 Baytown customers and 8 000 in surrounding areas. The new schedule raises 200 kWh from 5.20 to 6.24 and sets tiered charges, with the August bill reflecting the change.
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W.L. (Dub) Ward
C.A
Chris)Hansen
al Clayton
James M
Dim) Bryan
Sea
E. C
Jack) Kimmons
Baytown
Flood Control Role Explained by District Engineer Jensen
Harris County flood control district engineer said annexation of Baytown Wooster Lakewood Brownwood areas would not affect its commitment to a proposed levee protecting those areas from future storm damage. He noted the district recognizes no geographic boundaries beyond county lines and works daily in Baytown and other Harris cities on flood projects. Gene Muller of Wooster Chamber presented a resolution opposing the annexation.
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Preston Pendergrass H. RB
Jensen
Harris County
Baytown
Wooster
Lakewood
Brownwood
Gene Muller
Commissioners Court
U.S. ‘Army
Corps ‘of Engineers
Washington
Ben Renfro
Thev
Acer
Ae Clayton
Merce
Wooster-Lakeswood
Country Club Oaks
Craigmont Place
James M. Jim) Bryan
W.L
Dub) Ward
W. Ramsey
Precinct 2
Ramsey
Clayton
Wooster Committee
Muller
Wooster-Brownwood
Maller
Wooster Chamber
John S
Bud) Blackburn
James Harrop
Annexation clash over Baytown perimeter and levee terms
Baytown debates annexing Wooster Lakewood Brownwood and surrounding areas as a means to gain subdivision control. The City Council pauses action to study impacts while the Chamber proposes a protest and seeks alignment with county flood controls and levee project costs. Local residents urge fair offers and safer street standards amid dispute.
World Briefs From The Century Page News
Polaris tests advanced components and a first air force burst precede successful Cape Canaveral missile launches. President Kennedy and Jacqueline visit Mexico City for 48 hours to deepen US Mexico relations. Sam Houston State Teachers College president questions Ruppert Koeninger firing charges. Israel asks Russia spy Soblen be returned to address a troubling issue. Britain slow to join European market talks. US steps back from international consortium role. Maurer hopes for US Romanian ties improvement, laments unmet wishes. Former ambassador Lodge says US world position deteriorating. Connally Hotel Act probes in East Texas airfield case. Freeman admits Bille Sol Estes case study exposes errors. takes responsibility. Kennedy trade expansion passes as oil debate shifts to maintain program. Fanik wins $4.5 million damages in New York over false pro Communist labels harming broadcasting career. UN General Assembly backs Asian-African constitution for Southern Rhodesia amid Britain’s rejection. Calm in Oran as Secret Army ends.
Auto Insurance Cost Drop Likely in Texas
Texas motorists may see lower auto insurance costs this year as board data show reductions in bodily injury liability by about 5 percent and property damage by around 3.9 percent, with variations by county. Some coverages rise, including full coverage comprehensive private autos by 3.2 percent, while collision deals drop up to 9.1 percent statewide. An Aug 1 effective date is noted for rate changes.
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Austin
Ap)—Insurance Board
Ned Price
Texas
Price
Texas Automobile Insurance Service Office
Demrare
al Lam
Baytown Saturday Dollar Day Promises Big Savings
Baytown merchants join a city wide Dollar Day with values for every dollar spent. Jack Turner offers a 1754 Chevrolet for $1 and Kovar's sells a 7 inch TV for $1. Shoppers may register at Buck Turner's and Kovar's to enter a drawing to win the car and TV. See Pridey's Son ads for details.
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Baytown
Jack Turner
Chevrolet
Kovar's
Buck Turner's
Kavar's
Pridey
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