Baytown Events Highlight March of Dimes and Local Happenings
Baytown area news notes a March of Dimes breakfast at Holiday Inn with speaker Dave Moore and a county drive aiming for 200000. Center information, a new Manned Spacecraft Center site, choir tours, and club meetings fill a busy community page. The weather outlook is partly cloudy with a 42 to 74 degree range.
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Parrot Missing as Wind Topples Cage in Town
In a Friday incident Mrs. Go Wright reports her registered South American parrot escaped when its cage toppled by wind. Nearby notices mention Leroy Gardener at Camp Strake and others in town events including Daffodil arrangements and a university teaching assignment in Houston. Deputy Blair Mann recovers from flu while Bill Hartman heals after knee surgery.
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Highland resident Robert Herndon dies after 36 years
Funeral services were held for Robert Leonards Herndon of Highlands at Earthman Chapel in Highlands. A retired farmer born in Fredonia Alabama, he died at 11 30 am Thursday in a Baytown hospital. Survivors include widow Mattie Gertrude Herndon. two sons Robert L Jr and Dr W L Herndon. a daughter C N Dieh. two sisters Mrs W A Miller and Mrs Bertie Stout. seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Officiating clergy were Rev John Ferguson and Rev Tom Stolcomb. Burial followed at Memory Gardens.
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Baytonians Win Awards For United Fund Efforts
Baytonians James Harrop and W C Jackson received awards for outstanding leadership at the Texas United Fund annual meeting in Dallas. Fred Hartman of the Baytown Sun was reelected to the Texas United Fund board. Max Levine of Houston presided. speakers included Dr Durwood Fleming and Vice Admiral Chester Wood. Frank H Heller was elected new president of the Texas United Fund.
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FOR WHOM THE BELL TO US Shire Highway Patrolman and Berens
Patrolman 25 is killed chasing speeding car west of Corpus Christi. Patrolman Williams 27 injured but in good condition. House antitrust subcommittee will take 11 days of testimony from leaders in journalism government and advertising on concentration of ownership of news media. Hearings continue at the efforts until April 4. Alabama repeals segregation ordinances amid mixed city reactions. Jack Cox Republican candidate for governor shifts to Houston saying it is a business move. Surging waters recede in most rivers and threats of new mood flood. Retired Air Force officer says five Alabama Air National Guard pilots were killed training Cuban exiles for the Bay of Pigs invasion. Maj. Gen. David Hutchison says a single U.S. Air Force jet could have altered the invasion outcome. Billie Sol Estes says he framed a Tate interview and God is now his focus as he backs away from sides. Padre Island seashore bill sits in conference after Senate amendments.
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Book a Thon Drive Collects Over 500 Books for Library
Sterling Municipal Library awaits final Book A Thon contributions as Circle K at Lee College gathers books from city drop boxes. Friday’s tally nears 500 with Saturday pickups planned for the final drive. Donations of paperbacks and hardbacks are welcome, excluding condensations and textbooks.
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Nixon assails Kennedy on Cuba air cover and blockade
In New York, Richard Nixon attacked the Kennedy administration over the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion and argued for a hard Cuba policy. He urged a political diplomatic economic and military quarantine and a four point plan including removal of Russian troops and an oil blockade. Nixon criticized Eisenhower for not ensuring air cover and said NATO allies should not influence U.S. policy. The remarks were made on a Jack Paar show taped in New York and aired later on NBC.
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City Council OKs 300000 Street Improvement Plan
The Bay town council tentatively approved a $300,000 street improvement program at a Friday breakfast meeting at the Holiday Inn. Construction starts immediately on prioritized streets, with work split between contracted and city crews, and the final list to be announced at the March 14 session.
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School Candidates Invited To State Views
The Bay town Sun asks school trustee hopefuls to answer 10 brief questions to inform voters. Candidates must submit by noon Thursday March 15. The questions cover bond issues, district consolidation, teacher salaries, federal aid, tax needs, run-off elections, library challenges, and district administration.
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U S Plans New Missile to Europe Midyear
The United States plans to start production of the Pershing missile to extend nuclear reach for U S troops in Germany with first battalion due this month and follow on with additional units over several months. Air Force leaders testifying on the defense budget pressed for long range weapons to deter enemy forces and defend allied lives despite debates on costs and strategy.
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Seabrook Keamah Link to Open Saturday Bridge Ribbon Cutting
The Clear Creek draw bridge joining Seabrook and Kemah will open Saturday easing Baytown to NASA Manned Spacecraft Center travel. A 10 am ribbon cutting on Highway 146 kicks off ceremonies with about 2,500 spectators forecast. the $1.6 million two lane span has 43-foot clearance and will replace a 33-foot old bridge.
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Soviet troops leaving Cuba may be imminent says Khrushchev
Washington dispatch reports cautious optimism as Soviet forces withdraw from Cuba appear near completion and Western observers note possible easing of Cold War tensions. Khrushchev’s son visited Rome sparking chatter of a potential breakthrough between the Soviet Union and the Vatican. In Austin the House Appropriations Committee advances a $3.1 billion spending bill for 1965 with no new tax measures.
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Sun Grin Sign on Psychiatrist Door Mystery
A quirky sign on a psychiatrist’s office door reads Core guaranteed at your mania back grinning at passersby, raising questions about its origin and intent, as locals speculate on its meaning and the clinic’s branding.
Publishers Printers OK New Contract
New York publishers and striking printers reached a two year contract with wage increases totaling six dollars and twelve cents in year two. The accord, awaiting union ratification, ends an 87 day newspaper shutdown impacting nine New York dailies. Mayor Wagner announced the settlement citing unity of local and international union leaders and publishers.
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Miss Baytown Contestants Introduced At Banquet
Eighteen contestants for Miss Baytown VEW were introduced Thursday night at a Holiday Inn banquet. The winner will be chosen in judging at 8 p.m. Friday at the same hotel. The event is sponsored by Robert R. Tuck Post 1912 VFW. Post commander W. C. Moravits and contest chairman T. L Tallent presented certificates. Bill Strickler of the Credit Bureau of Greater Baytown was master of ceremonies and spoke on inner beauty. Entertainment featured Rob ert E. Lee High School students Bill Bowerman Herbie Busby and Ben Johnson with Joyce Amett as vocalist.
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