Rogers Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Army Reserve
MAJ. WILLIAM E. Rogers of 511 Ward has been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the 751st Maneuver Area Command while at annual active duty training in San Antonio. Also notes small temperature change and near 50 to 75 degree range with partly cloudy skies. Galveston tides Thursday rise to 12:53 am and 4:29 pm with low at 12:02 pm and 5:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
William E. Rogers
Ward
751Th Maneuver Area Command
U.S. Army Reserve
Art Sam Houston
San Antonio
Galveston
Bay town notes run from Air Force to council races
News items from Baytown and area include Rick Hurst joining the Air Force at Lackland AFB San Antonio and community events. Bankers dine with local leaders as Oswali Warman riffs on science fair honors and the BIH Band earns top marks. Kiwanis Ladies Night planned, nurse instructors attend a workshop, and Baytown council candidates prepare for ballot positions. Funeral notices for H. Whitmore and local clubs hold events as UT engineering student Lewis Berniard earns honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Hurst
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Bert Allman
Roy Scout
John C. Echols
Connie Magourik
Ted McCall
Lee Brasfield
Bill McDavid
Alan B. Shepard
Shepard
Jimmy
Mallory
Felks
Highlands
Oswali Amd
Martin Smith
Gary Wooten
Baytown
BIH
Richard Buckman
Bob Chase
W. C. Jackson
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Houston Yacht Club
Robert Funderburk
David Fundeburk
Jazy
Caldwell
Laura Treadway
Eges
Vivian Chandler
George Chandler
Direct Testimony Ends In Ruby's Murder Case
The Dallas jury heard the defense rest its case in Jack Ruby's murder trial after Dr. Manfred Gutemacher testified Ruby likely was not legally sane when he shot Lee Harvey Oswald. Melvin Belli stated the defense rests as jurors seated, with possible rebuttal witnesses listed by both sides.
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Jack Ruby
Dallas
Melvin Beltl
Mildred McCollum
Allene B. Shields
Gwen J. English
Douglas ¥. Sowell
Waythen
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Manfred Gutemacher
Baltimore
Gutemacher
Oswald
Belli
Henry
Wade
Guttmacher
Baytown Democrats Plan Headquarters in Baytown
The Baytown Democrats met at the OCAW Hall with 25 attendees led by W. O. Tidman as chairman and Steele McDonald as secretary. Speakers included Ny E Coward of the Harris County Council of Labor Unions and four state legislative candidates Chet Brooks John Ray Harrison Don Jones and John Johnson plus George Sears for Harris County Civil Court No 156. The group planned to establish a downtown Baytown Democratic headquarters, location to be decided tonight.
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Barton Democrats
OCAW
Homan
W. O. Tidman
Steele McDonald
Ny E Coward
Harris County
Harris County Council of Labor Unions
Chet Brooks
John Ray Harrison
Don Jones
John Johnson
George Sears
Baytown
Denver
Last Rites Held For Famous Radiologist
Funeral services were held in Houston for Dr. John Dudley Reeves Jr. 39, a University of Florida College of Medicine faculty member at the time of death after a heart seizure in Boston. A Houston native and frequent Baytown visitor, he published nuclear research articles and served on Florida’s Nuclear Research and Development Board. Survivors include his mother Mrs. Ed Hoffman of Baytown and two nieces Jane Anne Hoffman and Linda Joy Hoffman.
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Houston
John Dudley Reeves Jr
Reeves
Ed Hoffman
Baytown
College of Medicine
University of Florida
Boston
Florida State Nuclear Research and Development Board
Jane Anne Hoffman
Linda Joy Hoffman
Destructive Ohio River Still Rises
The Ohio River continues to rise across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky causing extensive flooding. The Weather Bureau forecasts cresting at points along the river with downriver crests not expected until Saturday. About 100s of families have been displaced with Red Cross shelters aiding evacuees as damage climbs into millions of dollars.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
U.S. Weather Bureau
Indiana
Kentucky
Red Cross
Weather Bureau
Portsmouth
Louisville
Markland
Ind
U.S
Evansville
National Bank of Martin Solvent After Federal Action
Our World First National Bank of Martin, chartered March 1, 1892, is said to be in federal hands after being declared solvent by the comptroller of the currency. Announcement from Washington unsettles central Texas town of about 7,000 as details unfold.
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First’ National Bank of
Martin
Federal
Washington
Texas
New Fire Insurance Rates Cut in Baytown Annexed Areas
State Board of Insurance officials announced savings estimated between 19000 and 75000 dollars in fire insurance costs for residents in former Water District Nos 58 and 59 recently annexed by Baytown. Chief engineer George C. Hawley said key rate reduction from 36 to 26 cents applies. Baytown officials estimate about 2000 buildings benefit with annual policy cost savings between 1000 and 15000 dollars. Reduction effective January 25 follows installation of connecting loop water lines in the annexed areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
State Board of Insurance
George C. Hawley
State Board of In- Surance
Fritz Lanham
A. He
Art) Lintelman
Astronaut Shepard Predicts Moon Landing In Five Years
Commander Alan B. Shepard told about 100 East Harris Boy Scout District members at a Holiday Inn dinner that the Apollo program aims to land on the moon within five years. He outlined Gemini and Apollo missions, described orbital steps, docking, descent, and a one-day moon stay, while stressing Scout discipline as astronaut training.
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Astronaut Shepard
Wanda Orton
Alan B. Shepard
East Harris
Holiday Inn
Shepard
New Jersey
Freedom 7 Flier
Moon
Manned Spacecraft Center
Apollo
Earth
Cape
Tri
Grand Canyon
Canyon
Lodge sweeps New Hampshire GOP delegate contest
In New Hampshire the Lodge slate swept all 14 Republican delegates as Goldwater and Rockefeller trailed. Ambassador Cabot Lodge, seeking the nomination, captured a decisive victory, while Harold Stassen trailed. The result ends a long primary day with Lodge leading in early delegate counts.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
New Hampshire
Goldwater
Rockefeller Trail Lodge
Nixon
Concord
N.H
Rich
Henry
M. Nixon
Ecrre
Cabot Lodge
Jadvanée
Mary
Margaret Chase Smith
Mapa
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Lodge
Rockefeller
United States
Babe Payee Goldwater
Richard M. Nixon
Margaret Chase
Harold E. Stassen
Tadge
Johnson
White House
William Serainson
Pennsylvana
George Romney
Michs
Mental Health Aid Offered in Martis County
Mental Health Aid Offered by the Martis County Mental Health Association provides a consultant visiting on the first and third Thursdays. Interested persons may call 566-7918 for appointments with the consultant. services available to assist with mental health needs. In other notes, political figures and New Hampshire election results are summarized with turnout and high-level remarks on Kennedy and Johnson, and a lottery sweepstakes vote to fund education passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martis Couty Menial Health Association
Consairyat
Pasadena Oyster Fry Certifies Safe Oysters Amid Rumors
Pasadena Mayor Jim Brammer announced that the world’s biggest oyster fry on Saturday will serve certified Number 1 Grade A oysters. The event honors Don Yarborough, with Eddie Huron overseeing food prep and extra safeguards to prevent sabotage while Galveston Oyster Growers Association provides the supply.
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Pasadena
Jim Brammer
Brammer
Pasadena Rodeo Ground
Don Yarborough
Houston
Eddie Huron
Baytown
Huron
Nwo
Yarborough Fete
W. C. Heite
Droxford
Monday Ladies Club of
Pastadena
Larry Hornbeck
Oyster Growers Association of
Galveston
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital administrator resigns
Burton M. Battle, longtime administrator of San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, has resigned effective May 10. A search for a successor will begin, with G. E. Vaught chairing the nominating committee and including Fred Hartman B F Franklin Dr James Mathis Rev Edward Summers Mrs Rex Curtin and Dr James H Sammons. Battle’s 12 years as administrator follow his prior posts in New Orleans Langdale Ala and Marshall Texas. He and his wife live at 410 N Burnet and have three children including Robert M a UTMB student and Jeff a Robert E. Lee High School senior. He is listed in Who’s Who in the South and South and is a fellow of the American College of Hospital Administrators.
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Burton M. Battle
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
G. E. Vaught
Vaught
Fred Hartman
B. F. Franklin
James Mathis
Edward T. Summers
Rex Curtin
Methodist Women's Service Corps
James H. Sammons
Battle
Baytown
Canier Hospital
Lansdale
Ala
R Battle
Marshall
Tex
Nessee Military Institute
Sweetwater
Tenn
Southern Methodist University
Tyler Commercial College
Sara Mayo Hospital
New Orleans
Hill-Button Hospital
Bill
G. H. Lanier Memorial
Lanier Hospital
N. Burnet
Robert M
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston
J. Crit Lorio
U.S
Jeff
Robert E. Lee High School
Aimetl College’ of Hospital
Rotary Club
New’ Orleans’ Hospital
City Council Discusses Water Lines and Town Projects
Baytown City Council meets Thursday at city hall to discuss water line and street projects. A petition seeks opening Kentucky Street into Spur 201. Estin will be received for a parking lot in West Baytown. Two Library Board members will be appointed. Funds transfer from unappropriated water surplus finances Cedar Bayou lines. Extension of Rice Street water line also on agenda.
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Baytown
Ieee
Kentucky Street
West Baytown
Ashbel
Smith School
Cedar] Bayou
Rice Patreet Thony Gresham
Semleing
Fers
Oea
City Hall
NH Primary Rumors Of Johnson Kennedy Rift Persist
AP dispatch notes administration sources debate a supposed feud between President Johnson and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Some say relations are excellent, others insist long standing friction and efforts to block Kennedy in New Hampshire. Insights suggest Johnson’s reluctance to back Kennedy and a possible push for harmony ahead of the primary.
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New Hampshire
John W. King
Atti
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Johnson
Wasiington
Ady
White House
Robert Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Indonesia
Malaysia
Letter Carriers Here Will Host Spring Meeting
The Baytown Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers hosts the district spring meeting on Saturday March 27 at Columbus Hall West Main Street. More than 200 carriers and wives from about 100 Texas cities are expected with Sen Ralph Yarborough and J Stamler law secretary treasurer as guest speakers. Local representatives Lewis and C Cave speak for state associations. auxiliary presidents Mrs Cleo Hexiges and Mrs Tommye Barlow attend. Registration starts 4 pm dinner at 6 pm by Lee College Banks Class. Registration fee 2.5 includes meal.
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Baytown
National Association
Saturda
Knichis
Columbus Hall
Main Street
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Post Offic
J. Stamler Law
National Association of Letter Carriers
Washington
Lewis
Natonal Association
C. Co. Cave
Lubbock
State Association of Letter Carriers
Cleo Hexiges
Texas Association of Letter Carriers
Tommye Barlow
Auxiiary
Lee College
Yarborough
Gray Oil hits major Canadian gas well near Calgary
Gray Oil Co reports a 5,000 foot gas discovery near Calgary Alberta. Eddie Gray says the well on a 77,000 acre Red Deer area lease is their first Canadian venture. Bank president John C Echols notes plans to complete the well before spring thaws hinder drilling.
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Gray Oil Co
Calgary
Alberta
Eddie Gray
Friends
Ina
John C. Echols
Citizens National Bank
Canada
Red Deer
Gray - Toll Echols
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Rose
Allan W. McCoy
Luther Gene Dickerson
Max Es Caumsy
K. J. Fletchtner Jr
G. Holton
James Eo Cunningham
Mes
Louix Malone
Carmen O'Neal
Margaret Sterling
Univerisity of Texass
Ashbel Smith
Dad‘s Club
J. E. Curry
HE. Whitmore
FL Oa. Llewman
Helen McWhorter
Porter-Loring Funeral Home
Sports Car Club
Goose Creek Sports Car Club
Bayshore Meters
Heanor Ross
Lewis Berniard
University of Texas
College of Engineering
Alabama
Ferty Hall
Larthercee Service
St. Paul
Aeruiu
Baytown Demos Plan
Our World
Nicosia
Britain
Arthur Clarke
Gordon McLendon
U.s.senate
Phom Penh
Cambdia
Col.ojshn
Barry
New England
California
Hunt
Pasadena Fry
SJ Methodist Hospital
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