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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1962

Page

2

Water Damage Insurance Firm Office Unlocated

Galveston state Rep. Mace Stewart reports a week of digging into British & Swiss Assurance Co. Ltd, a mail‑order insurer underwriting water damage along the Texas coast with no home office found. He traced Nassau connections, a Houston address, and a brokered operation in 24 states and six countries, noting lack of registered status in Louisiana and no verifiable financials. Stewart warned customers based on property height and sea proximity, and urged state officials to investigate the firm’s legitimacy and operations.

Galveston Mace Stewart Bathmans Texas Travis Stewart Nassau Bahamas Houston Nassau Pariament U.S.A Government Corporation Sereseeeereseene Allis-Chalmers Royal Dutch Aluminum Ltd Sssesesessrees Safeway Sss Ameriyan Esseeseseeee Shell Saius Steel Westinghouse Eveseaaartes Sui Rotok Onan Asasesseerseeeevea Orl Amer Tel & Tel Sinclair Am Visco Stan NJ Stan Ohio Stanley-Warner Commission Chrysler Fees Cities Cohamb Gas Texas Gulf Prodress Texas Gulf Tidewater Gen Electric United Airine Gen Motors Aupeaneees United Carbon Sererereneerer Gen Tele Upjohn Gulf Oil Gulf State Util Gustin-Bac Kerr-McGee Libby Steers Liggett and Myers Lockheed

Hospital Beat list of patients and admissions

A long hospital beat list records patient names, addresses, rooms, and admissions. It lists visitors and new arrivals at Gulf Coast and San Jacinto facilities, with numerous names and room numbers, along with a birth notice for a daughter born at San Jacinto.

James Sterling 500 E. Lobit San Jacinto

Ansley Outlines Two Years of City Service and Plans

Councilwoman Velma Ansley of District 4 reviews two years in office, noting establishment of the Advisory Board and Zoning Committee, plans for a brick entrance sign on Highway 146, a future Sterling Municipal Library, and ongoing work on streets drainage parks and a civic center. She asks for re election on April 3 for continued public service.

Velma Asley Morday James M Jim) Bryan George Chandler Highway 146 Gdena Childers Ike Halt Sterling Municipal C. A Chris) Hansen W. L Dub) Ward Bryan ol‘Sige

DWI Charged After Crash At Highway 346 And Davis Road

George F. McClure aged 42 was charged with driving while intoxicated in Justice Walter Queen's court after his car struck a vehicle driven by Lewis J. Walker at 5 40 pm Saturday near Highway 346 and Davis Road. Walker received treatment at San Jacinto Hospital for contusions and fractured ribs and was released.

George F. McClure Justice of the Police Walter Queen's Court Lewis J. Walker Highway 346 Davis Road Roy Montgomery Walker San Jacinto Hospital

Round Up Briefs From Houston Area News

Police checked seven business locations for Texas Closing law violations with no findings. A UT talk by Br William A Arnold of Oak Ridge National Laboratory titled The First Step in Photosynthesis is set for Thursday. The Houston zoning draft remains on schedule for completion by April 15 per George Barrow. A masked gunman robbed a Seven Eleven in Houston Sunday night with about 1 and fled. Harris County parties plan separate primaries ballot order meetings Monday night. Gov Price Daniel granted clemency parole to inmate John Wilford after his habitual gun tote charge. James Curtis Oglesby faces murder trial for the fatal July 18 Houston shooting, plea of innocent anticipated. An ambulance carried a stroke patient from Kilgore to Houston at 75 mph, delivering the 68-year-old to the hospital.

James Curtis Oglesby Thomas John Binford Lnt Houston Oglesby

Bobby Gunn Completes Insurance Marketing Course

Bobby Gunn, special representative for Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Co., Lincoln, Neb., finished the basic course at the Institute of Insurance Marketing at Southern Methodist University. He studied life underwriting fundamentals and policy integration with Social Security. SMU and Purdue are the only universities offering this training. over 15 years the SMU program has drawn attendees from 47 states and several countries, representing more than 200 life insurance firms.

R HW Bobby) Gunn Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Co Lincoln Beb Institute of Insurance Marketing Southern Methodist University SMU Purdue University Lafayette Ind Mexico Guatemala Philippines Canada Puerto Rico

County Officials To Speak For Realtors Luncheon

County Judge Bill Elliott and Harris County Clerk R E Bob Turrentine will address the Baytown Board of Realtors at their Friday luncheon at noon in the Tower. Tickets cost 1.50. They plan to discuss shooting as chosen by Sparky Bond. Elliott faces two challengers in the May 5 Democratic primary. Turrentine faces Republican opposition in November.

Bill Elliott Harris County Bob Turrentine Baytown Elliott

Youths Unaware Victim Astronaut John Glenn Jr

Arlington police report teen boys who scuffled with astronaut John H. Glenn Jr at a church did not realize his identity. One youth blamed awareness on not recognizing the space hero and gravity of the moment.

Arlington, Va John H. Glenn Jr Glenn Glen Little Falls United Presbyterian Church Washington Star W. K. Davis Fly Earth

Cloverleaf Resident Mrs Lunsford Dies at 42

Funeral services set for Frances Melissie Lunsford of Cloverleaf at 3 p.m. Monday at Earthman Highlands. The 42 year old, a 10 year Cloverleaf resident, died Friday in a Houston hospital. Interment in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by husband Robert C Lunsford, son Larry Ward, brother Leon McAdoo, sister Mrs Marie Phillips, parents Mr and Mrs Leon McAdoo, and two grandchildren.

Frances Melissie Lunsford Frankie

Memphis Man Writes Will On Payroll Slip

Memphis, Tenn. AP reports a man drafted his will on a payroll slip. The estate includes $36 in personal property and other assets noted in the document found in his belongings.

Memphis Will Louis Fatuin

Cancer Vaccine Search Underway in Sweden

In Stockholm and Phoenix reports, Dr. Bertil Bjorklund announces a cancer vaccine trial beginning with 120 Swedes aged 60 to 70. The plan envisions phased dosing to measure antibody production and cancer rate differences versus an untreated control, with results expected by fall and potential broader testing in following years.

Phoenix, Ariz Sweden Bertil Bjorklund Immunological Research Laboratory Stockholm American Cancer Society Science Writers Bjorklund

17000 Visit Colts Stadium Draws Crowds

Houston crowds swell as the Colts new domed stadium and temporary Colt Stadium near completion draw estimated 17000 visitors amid three week countdown to NL debut. Officials invited the public to tour after two prior Sundays of turnout. Police estimated previous crowds at 8500 to 9000.

Houston Houston Colts Colts Ben Gerhart Police Traf| Stadeane Sat Beh

Ephesus Council links to new ecumenical efforts

Historical notes place Ephesus as a central early church site linked to Marian doctrine and the Apostle John. The piece links the Council of Ephesus with ongoing Vatican II reflections on unity, highlighting ruins, Mary’s role, and the city’s ancient significance in Christian history.

Wiles Associated Press John XXII Vatican Fourth Ecumenical Ephesus Testa Aegean Ena John Mary Jesus Ascension

JFK Urges Laws To Protect Borrowers

President Kennedy asks Congress to require lenders and vendors to disclose full credit costs to borrowers. Economists note consumer education is key, while bankers object that precise rates are complex. The push targets clear total charges and true interest on loans to aid prudent borrowing.

New York Kennedy Congress Dent Kennedy Credit Association Educat Ideality Bank of Paul H. Douglas D-Hl

Informal President Dines Quietly At White House Luncheon

A Michigan group of editors and publishers joined the President in the State Dining Room for a two hour luncheon. The exchange covered domestic and international issues with frank, nonpartisan questions, though no policy details were quoted. The President appeared in good health, greeted guests warmly, and answered in a measured, candid manner.

Washington United States White House Michigan Jack Resisent Jorous Wolverine Congress Aamun Pierre Salinger Macs Florida Rip Amaatles Namnhe Team Ma

140 409 Texans Trained in Red Cross Activities

In Texas Red Cross efforts trained residents in first aid swimming lifesaving and small craft safety totaling 140 409 for the year. Certificates of Merit were awarded to 149 for lifesaving. Formal first aid training reached 53 779 people while 72 678 earned swimming certificates and 12 272 completed lifesaving courses. The program promotes physical fitness through a new swim and stay fit goal of 50 miles. In all 240 717 received informal or formal instruction.

St, Louis Texas Red Cross Johnny Red Cross Lwice Alaska Scenkenberg United Schenkenbere Sun Services Viet Nam Texas

Two Hospitalized After Lounge Affray At Highway 146

Kerry James Norriss Jr. 31 co owner of Chandler Lounge and William T. Ford of Bay town were admitted to Gulf Coast Hospital for treatment and observation after involvement in an affray at the lounge on Highway 146. Norriss Ford Dominga Ramirez and Albert Martinez were charged in Justice of the Peace Walter Queen's court with simple assault and paid $24.50 fines.

Kerry James Norriss Jr Chandler Lounge William T. Ford Baytown Gulf Coast Highway 146 Norriss Ford Dominga Rameriz Albert Martinez Justice of the Peace Walter Queen's’ Court

Government Railways in Deficit Reported in Mexico City

Government administrators of the national railways report a deficit of about 100 million pesos amid budgeting constraints in Mexico City. Officials outline cost-cutting measures and potential service changes to restore financial stability.

Mexico City National Railways

Wedding Invites and More at Matherne’s Storefront

A reader praises Matherne’s for engraved Crane wedding invitations, reception cards, and thank you notes, plus bridal books, guest books, frames, ash trays, and plastic cards. Staff friendliness is highlighted as a key selling point, with new staff easing the shopping experience.

Matherne’s Crane Matherne's Crane's Kom Lane

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