28 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1960
Page
1
A community notice details a SUN Spots style show and a Brotherhood dinner meeting at Mabel Parish Hall. It notes prizes for gifts and mentions a car accident involving Mabe Lal hitting a person, with injuries reported and a hospital visit. The public is invited to a Scout Meet and a joint event at the Fellowship Hall, with local families encouraged to attend.
A fragmentary weather note notes a high near 68 but lacks clear date or location details. It references tides and an unclear entry Q138, leaving readers with uncertain guidance on forecast specifics or applicable area.
A miscellany of tiny social items and remarks from the district newspaper. Mentions include Blanche Moskowitz recalling youth, early callers at The Sun switchboard, and several casual nods to birthdays and local characters like Morris Wilkenfeld and Harold Scarborough.
The City Hall Cafeteria saw empty service as operator Frank Russell claimed he served a Negro group to avoid embarrassment for an Argentine ambassador present. Russell denied integrating the cafe, while the ambassador was in attendance. Police later reported arrests of college students amid escalating tensions.
Frank Boyle and several candidates filed for the La Porte mayoral race amid a slate of incumbents. The ballot includes positions with contested races and unopposed incumbents as votes determine terms and staggered elections under a new plan.
Texas editors and public officials heard that city problems pose a life and death national emergency. Douglas Haskell, editor of Architectural Forum, warned at UT conference that a population surge and tech boom require a new 21st century city model. He urged national and city planning beyond mere rehabilitation and cited highway sprawl and tax issues as root causes. The two day session, with editors, architects, planners, and researchers, seeks practical answers for livable cities and towns amid rapid growth.
A springlike afternoon drew picnickers outdoors across towns near Rosehind Dark and Bastown. Thermometers dipped and rose with fevers of misread numbers as crowds enjoyed the warmth, seeking beaches and resort areas while town activity lingered through the weekend.
A 1959 era tax guidance article explains who must file, the new Form 140, and how to handle withholdings and exemptions. It outlines qualifying ages, income thresholds, and how to claim exemptions for dependents and spouses. The piece emphasizes reading the booklet and filing by the April deadline.
Susan Oelker of Urbana suffered two chipped teeth after a high school basketball clash in Columbus. She could still smile because her team emerged victorious.
Washington AP report says the Senate Labour Management Committee labeled a crime group seeking to extend power over the economy. Four Republican members opposed the plan, warning it resembles a national secret police, risking abuse of citizens and interference with justice.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev faced an agitated crowd as police shielded him in Marseille. He appeared uneasy, mistook a car door, and refused to shake hands while security moved him to his vehicle amid red flags and shouting.
Amarillo Globe editor Thomas H. Thompson calls Ray Jno Stevens resignation as Randall County judge a personal victory amid Texas House General Investigations hearings into alleged crime public official links in Randall and Potter counties.
A sharply divided Senate panel works on a rights bill hearing initial testimony from Attorney General Racers and a spokesman for the chancery, while key figures Rogers and Bosh push positions across the measure. Widespread debate surfaces on all aspects as state witnesses and officials weigh consequences and enforcement.
Mally Bowers, a senior at Robert E. Lee and part-time Baytown Sun employee, was named top DE student for 1960 at the Distributive Education awards dinner held at Tower. DE director Leslie Couch announced other honorees and praised Bowers for speech and leadership while she balances work at the newspaper and Lee Colt.
Reports from Geneva describe a cautious atmosphere as delegates begin the third week of the disarmament conference amid optimism yet concern over slow progress. Fidel Castro hints at tension while allied coverage notes military incidents and ongoing strategic calculations.
A local report notes a week of competition ending in a sweep as teams push for early standings. Key players from the district and the hosting club are cited, with emphasis on week-long results and upcoming games.
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