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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1964

Page

2

American Legion Holds Memorial Rites At Crosby

A memorial service conducted by the American Legion Sun District honored Tri-Cities Post No. 323 members W. R. Edgar Frank E. Kelly Joe Reid J. M. Moore and W. J. Wells at the Crosby Legion Hall. Baytown delegates to the convention were Robert Chase T J Tekes and Louis Van Meldert. Rucka of Crosby Past No. 638 chaired the meeting with Unit chair Marjorie Haynie. District 8 Commander Lewis Emerich was elected a national convention delegate. The service was led by Spring Branch Post No. 61 with Ben Arning as commander and Melvin Albright chaplain among others.

American Legion Sun District Crosby Unit Marjorie Haynie Lewis Emerich Spring Ben Arning Nk Hendrick Melvin Albright G. H. Buuers Brazin Barrill Frank Rubae Pete Garcia Arnald Patschke M. H. Mersigusky Freddy Iseh

Highway Officials Visit Here In Baytown Tour

Two of Texas ten highway officials visited Baytown Monday. Jack Kultgen of Waco new member of the State Highway Commission and Wiley L. Carmichael Houston district highway engineer discussed interstate and primary road projects. They promised to return later this year to meet with the Baytown Chamber of Commerce city and county officials. Commissioner Ramsey said Texas is a big state and will require millions and broad cooperation to complete the highway program.

Texas Baytown Jack Kultgen Waco Newsty State Highway Commission Wiley £. Carmichael Houston Kultgen Thad Felton Highway Department

Did You Know Poland History of Partitions Since 966

Poland dates its history to 966 and has experienced four partitions among Prussia Russia Austria and later Germany and Russia, shaping its modern borders and national memory.

Poland Prussia Russia Austria Germany

U S Cuba expropriation case reaches Supreme Court ruling

The U S Supreme Court held 8 to 1 that U S courts lack jurisdiction to review Fidel Castro expropriation of American property in Cuba. Justice John M Harlan delivered the majority opinion while Justice Bryan White filed a dissent.

Washington Fidel Castro U.S. Supreme Court High Court U.S Cuba John M. Harlan Brran R. White

Yarborough Leaders Attend NALC Convention Dignitaries Named

Chester Burchett Baytown NALC R McClelland of Pasadena District 1 NALC women s auxiliary led a list of head table dignitaries including Mayor C Lee Liggett C D Little Bartown attorney and state NALC leaders along with delegates from Waco Hallettsville and Wichita Falls introduced at the convention. Also noted: Baytown city manager Frin Lanham and local officials. In America over 30 percent of new car production is sold domestically while Britain exports six of every 10 cars produced.

Chester Burchett Baytown NALC R. McClelland Pasadena Women’s Auxiliary C. Lee ‘Liggett C.D. Little Bartown Clarence Rehm Hallettsville Rehm Sarah Moran Waco Peggy Morris Wichitas Falls Douglas Meador Borger Cave Lubbock Frin Lanham Earl Lively Seaborn Cravey Kenneth Badgelt Larabee Lee College America Britain

Rain slows Texas farm and ranch activity

Rain across Texas this past week slowed farm and ranch activities after a period of open weather. Pastures and ranges improve with supplemental feeding declining while small grains, grasses, and legumes show growth. soil moisture varies by region with some areas short to adequate. Local officials report varied planting and grazing conditions across the state.

Texas R.G. Burwell Stephenville Joe Glover Gonzales Gulf Coastal Joe. Rothe Richmond W. H. Lehmberg Weslaco R. J. Hodges Nacogdoches Adde College Station John Hutchison Texas Agricultural Extension Service Trans-Pecos Panhandle W.W. Grisham Jr Amarillo Canadian River South Plains W. H. Jones Lubbock James Simmons Vernon Ted Martin Denton Martin R. S.loftis Mt. Pleasant Ray Siegmund Fort Stockton Presidio

Baytown area births fill Gulf Coast and San Jacinto hospitals

Noon notes report multiple births at Gulf Coast Hospital and San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. Parents listed include Mr. and Mrs. John Coon Jr. and Miz and Mrs. Donald Shipp among others. Several residents and addresses appear beside patient rooms and admissions across the two facilities, with numerous local names and affiliations.

Stork Baytown Gulf Coast Hospital San_ Jacinto ‘Methodist John Coon Jr McKinney San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Miz Donald Shipp la Porte William Hinkle

Judy Parker Wins Fullers Spring Queen Contest

Judy Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Parker 71 Maplewood was named Spring Queen at Fullers Grand Opening for a new line of Royal tires Six Baytown girls competed including Diana Alford Shirleine Hines Kay Kennedy Sandra Tarkst and Connie Thomas Parker a NHS and Lee Brigadiers member holds 3 wardrobe from Fullers and may use a gift certificate at Baytown stores The event followed a large opening program with local sponsors and community figures noted in the program.

Judy Parker Ind J. H. Parker Maplewood Fullers U. S Fulters Baytown Robert E. Lee High Pretty Blonde National Honor Society Lee Anchor Club R. B. Sparks Fuure Teachers of America Compion Leona Hines

Texas crime hits new high in 1963 across states

Texas crime rose to a 1963 peak with increases in murder, rape, robbery and burglary reported by the Department of Public Safety. Total offenses reached 299254, up 5.8 percent from 1962 and 88.6 percent from a decade earlier. The department cited a murder every eight hours and auto theft every 31 minutes.

Austin Texas Department of Public Safety Homer Garrison Department Garrison Federal Bureau of Investigation

Weekend Vehicle Tragedies Include Odessa Businessman's Death

A weekend report details multiple fatal incidents across Texas. John B. McDonald, 44, of Odessa died when his car spun into a bridge railing and burned after colliding with a 23,000 pound train truck on U S 90. Ignacio Martinez, 42, a ranch worker north of Sterling City, was found shot to death in Big Spring alley. William Scarborough, a Corpus Christi lawyer, collapsed and died after an auto collision at his home's driveway. David O'Connell of San Antonio was killed when his car ran off a curved road and struck a tree. John Eugene Stell, 19, of Waco died after a collision with another vehicle and a crash into a utility pole. Two men, Handley B. Shull and Alfonzo G. Mendez, perished near Artesian Wells in a vehicle crash. William A. Green, 34, fell from a bridge under construction near Fort Worth and died. Robert M. Jackson, 35, Dallas used car firm manager, was shot at his desk. A 28-year-old woman was questioned by police. C O Johnson and high school player Robert E Lee High School died when a shotgun accidentally discharged while dismounting a tractor. Jimmy Edwards, 31, of Houston, died after a fight with a playmate. Police noted the boy had a preexisting heart condition.

John B. McDonald Odessa Dryden U.S. 90 Ignacio Martinez Sterling City Big Spring William Scarborough Corpus Christi David O'Connell San, Antonio John Eugene Stell Waco Artesian Handley B. Shull Wil Ji Mington Del Alfonzo’ G. Mendez University of Oklahoma William A. Green Fort Worth Robert M. Jackson Dallas Houston

Weather and Tides Closer to Partly Cloudy Conditions

Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies with a slight temperature rise on Monday and Tuesday. Scattered afternoon showers are possible Monday. Temperature range expected around 68 degrees. Salveston tides show high at 12 midnight and 3 18 pm, low at Titacm and 9 93 pm.

Salveston Titacm

Malcolm X Calls Ballots or Bullets Rally Cry

AP reports Malcolm X urges Southern Negroes to back their fight with force if needed. He addresses a Harlem rally, declaring ballots or bullets, warning nonviolence only toward those who are nonviolent.

New York Malcolin X South Harlem Malcolm

Brother Dies in Denver Rites for T. F. McWilliams 71

T. F. Mc Williams 71 brother of Mrs. Jeane Hussey of Bay Town died Friday morning in Denver Colorado. Mr and Mrs Maurice Bussey and Mr and Mrs Clarence Akin have gone to Denver to attend services Tuesday. Mrs Akin was his niece and Maurice Bussey his nephew.

T. F. McWilliams Jeane ‘Hussey Baytown Denver Colo Maurice Bussey Clarence Akin Akin

Sew-Whet Cld SEW-WHAT Club Meets At Early Hour

The Sew-Whet Cld SEW-WHAT Club will meet at 6 a.m. Tuesday in the home of Mrs. 3. B. Plocheek at 306 Livel Oak.

3. B. Plocheek

Reedy Named LBI Press Chief to Please Johnson

George Reedy, longtime Johnson aide, becomes press chief at the White House, tasked with balancing public relations for the President and the press. Salinger resigns to seek the Democratic Senate nomination in California, taking Andrew T. Hatcher with him. Reedy, 46, undergoes diet and weight reduction while facing a tough, high-profile assignment and possible influence over the President’s messaging.

Willington George Reedy Pierre Salinger White House Senate California Andrew Reedy Salinger Johnson White’ House Johnson So’ Jong Reedy Vis Gall Lke Salinger Dawn Salinger

Lutheran Insurance Agent Placed Large Life Policy in 1963

Gilbert of Houston serving Baytown area for Aid Association for Lutherans placed more than half a million dollars in life insurance during 1963. AAL is a legal reserve fraternal life insurer for eligible Lutherans in the region.

Hank Gilbert of Houston Baytown Association For Lutherans AAL Legal Reserve

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