18 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
1
Community events feature a singing club performance, a marble tournament, and exhibits at Roseland Park. Highlights include Andre Inelowsky’s tour and a civic music program with student chanters.
Baytown council incumbents avoided attending an open forum Thursday night hosted by the Baytown League of Women Voters as part of its public forum program. The discussion covered city tax rates, delinquent taxes, and the budget for street maintenance with questions on city finances and tax collection.
W H Taylor of 409 Morrell Baytown is named fire captain succeeding L V Bailey who was promoted. The 1932 graduate of Robert E Lee is noted for supervisory and training duties and will lead a shift at the Baytown Fire Department alongside his wife Alver M and two children Trudy and Tennis. Taylor moved to Baytown in 1938 with his family and served in the Corps during World War II. He died following a period of illness, with his service and career highlighted by his promotion and role in the department.
County Commissioner Ramsey said work on a Pony League park with rest rooms in Stratford Park is halted by a legal challenge from Mrs Anima Stratford heirs. The suit seeks removal of the park land if used inconsistently with preservation for recreation. A court case is pending. funds exist but action blocked until the dispute resolves.
Ottawa Michigan police sift suspected clues in a brutal staged crime involving three socially prominent women. Superintendent Morris said no definite leads exist while investigators question three men in the case. Hair found in one victim, Mrs Lillian Gotting, 40, is sent for microscopic analysis.
A state education committee of eight members will hold two public conferences in March to decide the need for a junior college in East Hae His Counts. Meetings are at Galena Park High School on March 25 at 7:30 p.m. and at Terr Park High School on March 26 at 9 a.m. Representatives from Deer Park Pasadena and Galena Park districts are invited to share opinions.
Officials announce expansion of the San Jacinto holiday observance with plans for greater community recognition. The report notes ongoing discussions, potential events, and involvement from local organizations in New Orleans.
The Eisenhower administration pushed back against southern efforts to limit federal voting referees in elections. Attorney General William P. Rogers warned that restricting enforcement could invite state control and undermine the 15th Amendment. The letter to Rep. William M. McCulloch surfaced as Congress debates civil rights measures and possible amendments to restore or alter federal oversight of elections.
Readings across Texas indicate clear skies and cool temperatures Friday morning. Austin reported mild readings while other cities such as College Station Beaumont Laredo and Houston noted low to moderate temperatures with a few unsettled spots outside the core. A widespread cool front extended across the western and northern regions reaching Fort Worth and nearby points with light winds and dry air.
Adams, Opryshek, and Stockton pressed for a city supported library at a Bays town forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. Candidates cited financing and federal aid as key issues while touting education access and public library service for residents.
Obituary notes the death of a local car dealer with extensive civic and fraternal ties. The deceased supported Babylon Ricans Club and the Bastown area, held roles with the Eastern Star and Masonry, and supported community groups in West 4th Avenue and nearby districts.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Secretary Herter condemning a swastika at the National Art Gallery beside Adenauer’s signature, a Cuban embassy official in Washington criticizing Castro, and various unrelated items including a leader’s race, a Lake Canron reservoir, and college board actions.
In Allentown, Allenview Central Catholic School issued an edict barring pupils from going steady. Father Daday said the rule aims to keep students focused on study and prevent distractions as they approach marriage. Officials noted older students may face social strain from dating while under school policy.
Bulletin from Washington reports the comptroller of the currency examining condition of national banks at close of business Friday March 1. Austin CAD says the Site Banking Department is set to oversee the elimination of state banks at close of business March 1.
Investigators collected bits of flesh and metal at a five acre field near the Ohio River to determine why a Northwest Airlines Lockheed plane exploded and crashed Thursday, killing all 63 aboard. CAB officials said no bomb indications have yet been found and will examine all possibilities. The four engine plane en route from Minneapolis to Miami left Thursday with passengers boarding in Minneapolis and Chicago. The wreckage lay in a rural hill farm area with a main fuselage crater described as deep and scattered debris across the field.
Unclear OCR text hints at Baytown bands performing across two Texas festivals. Mentions of public events, venues like Junior Park or similar, with names partially readable such as Bigrewn and Sia Hilisten. Details remain fragmented and uncertain.
An odd mixed notice notes golfers chase birdies whileMrs J MeBride Gilmeath Circle lists an estate sale. An unknown buyer purchases golf clubs after an ad in the Sun Classifieds invites offers. Run one article for sale, six days, at a set price.
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