15 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1961
Page
1
Community notices list a membership meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Jewish Community House and a general business session.
A Austin report outlines Senate and House actions on water measures and proposed sales taxes to close state 1962 63 finances. SB39 would make tax returns perjurious while general tax bills face scrutiny as lawmakers weigh deficit cures and municipal needs.
Baytown reader Travis Badgley, 30 Midway, profited from a National Want Ad Week offer in the Baytown Sun classifieds. A paid ad for a next printing lathe at $25 combined with a free ad to sell an aromatic washer produced a $50 return, covering the two days’ paid ad cost and more.
Local race note shows candidate Johnson arguing against tax hikes to fund street improvements and civic pride efforts in Baytown. The fragment hints at budget constraints and infrastructure lag, with reference to continuing coverage on Page 2.
Forecast calls for mild temperatures with highs in the mid 70s and partly cloudy skies on Thursday. Tides at Thursday 3:20 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. rise while low tides occur at 9:56 a.m. and 10:12 p.m.
A Baytown event invites the public to view a European film at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Chamber of Commerce. KLM’s Edward J. Bissell and representatives from The Sun and Citizens Bank will attend. The Headline Tour covers Amsterdam Copenhagen Zurich Rome Paris London with stops and tours. price includes transport, accommodations, most meals, and guided sightseeing.
Thirty one Texas Senators push provisions in a safe driving insurance plan. The U S Senate race in Texas heats up with campaigns by several candidates for Vice President Lyndon B Johnson. A heavy fog disrupts Gulf traffic. Texas Rangers assist Beaumont and Devers county investigators. Interstate Compact Commission meets in Austin March 20 with Gov. Price Daniel. Kennedy administration faces pressure over proposed cuts to federally impacted school districts. A storm spreads snow from New England to Maine as it moves toward the Atlantic.
President Kennedy will ask Congress to authorize broad powers for himself and the Agriculture Secretary to let farmers design their own crop programs with a congressional veto. Groups would choose controls and price supports for their crops, such as wheat and corn, hoping to bypass detailed legislation. Congress could veto within a set time if a program misfits national policy or costs too much, with a two thirds vote by growers to implement.
The Soviet Union pushes for immediate General Assembly debate on the Congo to gain wider hearing for blows against the confederation form of government developing in the chaotic territory. U.S.-Soviet talks stall over agenda items and disarmament with no agreement to postpone.
Baytown residential building surged in early March with nine permits totaling 113,070 issued by the building and inspection department. January and February also peaked. several contractors received permits including A Beall for two homes at 3006 Newcastle and 2802 Newer, Roberts for a 16,000 home at 1700 Amy, C E Parker for a 14,685 home at 405 Kelley, Brown Built Homes for two 18,685 homes at 2009 Colby and 2103 Colby, Ro 1 Albright for a 21,910 home at Kol Pegvey, James TL Timmons for a 16,500 home at 76 Elmworn.
Nine of sixteen mayor and council candidates met Baytown Police Association leaders Tuesday night to discuss police pay raises and expanding the force. Candidates answered two questions and outlined other platform planks amid scrutiny of the department.
Austin AP reports the Railroad Commission established the statewide allowable oil production for April at 126003 barrels per day, setting the limit to guide output across the state. The action clarifies production rules for 2RaMT haerela, reflecting regulatory adjustments.
A city election item notes Precinct No 12 judge is James Fu Rhodes but a misprint listed FL Rhodes in a city ordinance report. The piece also mentions Mayor Lewis Criner inviting Pruett and council to a Houston Lighting and Power Co rate hearing, expected to conclude quickly, plus various brief local vignettes and social notes from Houston Baytown Bay area events.
State government moves fast as Fred Hartman attends a state senate committee in Austin on nominations for Lamar State College. A delayed flight and quick committee transitions mark a brisk session, with Sen. Robert W. Baker and Sen. A. R. Schwartz guiding the panel as Lamar Tech and related appointments are discussed.
Charles Wo Ramsey elected president of the Highlands Rotary Club at a Tuesday meeting held at the First Methodist church. Installation planned at a later ceremony with club officers and members to attend.
President Kennedy urged Congress to pass his 2.3 billion dollar school aid bill without amendments and pledged to work with lawmakers on whether church loans or parental tax exemptions are constitutional. He warned the nation must avoid religious division, stressing harmony strengthens the country. He also defended rights of Catholics and Protestants to express views, and commented on Laos, pledging U.S. support to resist rebel attacks and a Soviet-backed line.
Community mourns Mre Quilie Narr age 46 with funeral services planned Thursday at Cedar Crest. Pastor Ree and local residents attend the gathering. survivors include several relatives and friends from nearby towns.
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