24 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1960
Page
1
scrambled clipping reports on March 16 events, a library board promotion, and a school trustee election. It mentions the Fire Department in Randolph Raytown, local merchants, and residents urged to participate. Names include Levine and Gray, plus references to the Chambers Crmyt Clerk J.B. Woolpar.
Fragmented local notes detail LAUGHLIN of Lakewood Drive possibly returning home after surgery at a Houston hospital. The item mentions visits by Mrs. Toenovats and Mattie Tleword, with scattered references to San Jacinto and city events. The readable text is partial and mixed with unrelated lines.
Ongoing work on Main Street from Fas py Repaihtieele ald to Tosa Ave moves toward completion. Public Works divisional staff report concrete paving progress and plan to finish by next week as crews repair and reroute utilities and begin final line work.
The completely air conditioned Baytown Chamber of Commerce building at Texas and Main will be officially opened Saturday April 2 with ceremonies at 10 am. H F Massey and Gordon L Farned will greet guests at the front doors. An open house with refreshments runs all day. Total cost is about 80090 construction by Pruett Construction Co with Lowell Lammers as architect. The 73 by 33 1 2 foot structure features a solar screen wall and murals symbolizing Buxton area oil refining commerce education industry and agriculture. The building includes a lobby offices board room meeting room and a large main area with a flexible 18 by 33 foot room. Public invited to Open House Slated April 2.
Randall County Judge Roy Joe Stephens was formally accused of official misconduct as legislative probes enter a second day in Amarillo. The Texas House General Investigations Committee announced a multi phase inquiry into multiple charges involving Stephens and potential links with public officials.
reports from Johannesburg describe Nyanga Negro settlement near Cape Town barricades oil fires and roadblocks as police enter at dawn the area calm but tense. separate testimony before a Texas House committee details alleged bribery and connections between criminals and officers, naming Lester Davis and Randall County Judge Roy Joe Stevens amid pledges of protection and corruption.
The House passed a five point civil rights measure mandating federal court appointed referees to supervise voting by minorities where discrimination is found. Southern opposition aims to delay passage and keep the bill from Senate action.
Convicts held hostages at the Tennessee Penitentiary protested a Wednesday night agreement to release prisoners. One hostage, Warrick, was freed due to illness. others remain inside with two women among the captives. Officials, guards, and psychologists report ongoing talks and uncertain progress toward any broader release.
Washington AP Sen Stuart Symington outlines a four point peace and defense proposal as he campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination. He stresses leading the free world with decisive action to sustain freedom and security while downplaying direct discussion of the Eisenhower administration and current strategy amid ongoing denunciations of the Soviet Union.
Several hundred people are expected for the Baytown e Club annual variety show at 7 30 pm in Robert E Lee High School auditorium. Proceeds go to Arabia Temple Crippled Children’s Hospital in Houston. Ad is 41 per person with tickets at the door. C Sheffield chairs the event with Dave Sharran Chester R Bob FH Walker James B ridge E J Rougeon and Jim Carter assisting. The Rev P Walter Henckell will be master of ceremonies. The REL Stage Band and many vocal groups soloists and dancers will perform.
Vito Gannno 82 of Bayway Drive Wevear employe of Hume Refining Co Baytown Refinery died Tuesday at Baxwar hospital. Burial at National Cemetery Bryan. He is survived by wife Josephine Gar three sons Diana Monterrey West Covina ER Monte two daughters Bene Wahner Monterrey Calf and Ravis Los Angeles, plus 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A man found shot to death near Dayton is mentioned alongside a Houston bank clerk case. The report notes political endorsements, international incidents, and seismic events, with multiple unrelated items woven into a single fragment.
Political observers expect a five way mayoral race in La Porte as incumbent Pfeiffer seeks re election amid rivals including former commissioner Ship Sr Martin and Candler Rigby. Filing closes soon with three challengers already submitting fees and other candidates creeping into the slate. A ward position reshuffle could occur if a ballot measure on April 8 passes, reshaping office terms and the city commission lineup.
Severe weather rolls across parts of Texas with dark skies and heavy rain. Officials warn residents to seek shelter as storms move through counties, threatening localized flooding and lightning. No major injuries reported as crews monitor the situation.
AP bulletin reports declassified U S state department documents showing Soviet and Western representatives debating Berlin's future. The papers, predated in English, suggest Berlin could be treated as separate from a fully Soviet controlled East Germany.
The text describes a quirky column about bargain ads and happy buyers. It notes how Sun Classifieds feel cheerful as departments post listings and people use Venait Ads to place notices.
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