10 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
1
Fragmented text shows a Houston area notice batch with meeting dates and public notices. Mentions union administration meetings and school associations, parent teacher activities, and community events. References to Palestine rites and Galveston tides appear in the scattered items.
Rixtown delayed the initial election of officers until Wednesday after a pre-meeting conference among local officials and church leaders. The plan, described by Sutphin and others, aimed to acquaint nominees with roles before voting. new members appointed by a special board were ineligible to vote.
In Washington the Senate moved toward a vote on capping civil rights debate but sponsors admitted defeat. Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson and Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen joined many moderates against restricting debate at this time with a 2 pm EST vote slated.
A La Porte couple selling their home due to publicity over their plan to place their baby for adoption. The Moores, both in their 40s, plan to move to America with their 39 year old wife, deny the baby at stake, and will give up parental rights to Mr and Mrs Prescott of North Charles Street. Their flight plans from Glasgow to Amelia were disrupted, and the pair face ongoing harassment from locals as they settle their affairs.
A garbled report indicates the Texas Legislature held a session considering abolishing capital punishment. The text mentions national debate and ongoing questions about punishment, with unclear specifics about actions or votes. Entities: Texas Legislature, capital punishment, United States.
The Sun sampled 17 church leaders across Latins denominational groups in Baxtown. About 70 percent opposed capital punishment while 20 percent favored it. Ministers cited religious teachings and the potential for rehabilitation, with several arguing punishment should not require death.
Rarstown City Council weighs revising the gas rate ordinance to set a May October summer rate of 8.4 to 6.0 cents per 100 cubic feet above certain thresholds, with a 3.3 cent rate above 600 cubic feet. The change requires ordinance amendments and would curb summer rate erosion by Houston Natural Gas Corp. Readies library board plan with local women’s clubs and a possible bond issue for a library location and rules. Also on the agenda is bond qualification rules from a State Law, a Baytown insurance man to answer questions, and bids for water department supplies plus a damaged puller case replacement.
Mrs Oulis J Carraway reported many purple martins dying in her Lee Drive neighborhood. State officials collected samples for chemical analysis to determine if chinaberry berries caused the deaths, noting fermentation can produce toxic effects.
Raymond Tickner, District 4 council candidate, questions city council oversight of the city manager salary after the 1959 hire of J B Le Fevre at 11 000. He argues the pay level was raised too high and notes the former accountant background of Le Fevre. Tickner also urges improved garbage collection funding and cites cuts to the streets budget, joining others supporting the garbage disposal proposal ahead of the April 4 election.
Explorer Post 268 members near Barting Ranch shot and captured a bald eagle, took it to a science lab, and donated it to a local repository. Dick Droll, federal game warden in Houston, said a report has been sent to Interior in Albuquerque for possible charges. Officials expect a decision next week on federal and state penalties.
A powerful winter storm swept the Midwest bringing heavy snowfall from the plains to the Great Lakes. Widespread blizzard conditions and strong winds disrupted travel across multiple states, with the storm tracking northeast overnight and piling snow from the Panhandle to the upper Ohio valley.
Ivan Tilton dies at 68 as Baytown area country club appoints Parrotta as new manager. Parrotta, formerly of Varles Loder in Simonton, has prior stints with Bad Bigelow and other Houston clubs. He and his wife plan to move to Baytown. three children survive. World War II Army service noted.
Fragmented notes report fueling problems delaying a planned solar orbit mission. Radar and space agency officials weigh risks while headline mentions Kennedy campaigning in Wisconsin and Humphrey pace. Weather alerts warn of possible Easter seabord snow and high seas.
The event recognizes Mr Mose Sunitient of Westnod for service to the Organization of America and the Shire of Israel. The tribute, led by regional and national Zionist leaders, appoints him as a key figure in overseeing planned initiatives for the area.
Classified blurb notes a forthcoming Sun section with roby Gena al mentioned in passing. Readers are urged to watch Monday for the Sun’s listings and notices.
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