Reds Seek Peace Bid Reply Soon in Laos Conflict
Washington reports indicate the United States and allies press for a negotiated Laos settlement with SEATO backing. A Soviet reply to a British cease fire proposal is awaited as Washington prepares for possible military action to prevent a Communist takeover. Officials expect Khrushchev’s reaction may lead to an international conference for a final Laos settlement. President Kennedy praises Rusk’s SEATO diplomacy while weighing inclusion of Pathet Lao in a restructured government.
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Laos
Unitedjed
Callahead
Asia
Reyatives
Dean Rusk
U.s.cal
International
United States
sSs
Khrushchev
SEATO
Bangkok
Thailand
U. S
Kennedy
White House
Rusk
Soviet
SUN Spots Thrift Page Opens Friday Readers Beware
Friday edition will feature a compact thrift page called Sun Spots with reader-friendly items. Included notes mention the Robert E. Lee School Ganders not participating in Red Skin Relays in Houston per coach Beverly Rockhold. Funeral services for Mrs. W. J. Lowry set for 1 45 p m Friday at Boulevard Funeral Home Chapel, she died of a heart attack in Heights Hospital, survived by five daughters. Veterans Service Center at 3308 Minnesota to be closed Friday for officers school. Optimist Club baseball registration set for 14 p m for three days at the Junior Optimist Building. Wright BRM underwent appendectomy at Lillie Duke Hospital, in good condition. An automatic siren at Humble Oil refinery in Baytown Houston tripped a short circuit causing a 20 minute scare with police swamped by calls.
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Gander
Ganders
Houston
Beverly Rockhold
W. J. Lowry
Baytown
South Houston
Bowevard Funeral Home Chapel
Harrisburg Blvd
Heights Hospital
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Bay
Red Oea
Cooler Weather With Showers Forecast Friday
Cooler weather is expected Friday with cloudy skies and scattered showers. Moderate to fresh northerly winds are forecast, with temperatures ranging from 53 to 68 degrees.
Debated Texas loan shark bill postponed until after Easter
In Austin AP reports the Cole bill to regulate small loans was delayed to next Wednesday to allow local discussions. House action was postponed amid banker and small loan groups pushing against tighter controls, with a Easter service noted as the day’s principal event. The measure caps loans at 3,000 dollars, sets rates near 40 percent annually, and requires a 200 dollar lender license and annual examination, with penalties up to six months and a thousand dollar fine for licensing violations.
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Austin
Texas
Criss Cole
Houston
Clinton, Kersey
House Banking Committee
Texas House Advances Constitutional Amendment On Reservoir Storage
The House adopted the conference report on a constitutional amendment allowing the state to buy storage space in federal and local reservoirs. The Senate must approve the compromise. Also approved were appointments to courts and university boards. A revised industrial safety bill moved toward final House approval, creating a state safety director to advise on high accident rates.
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House
Hughes
Two Days Left To Enter Trip To Europe Contest
The Baytown Sun previews the final days of a seven week European Holiday contest. Ten names will be drawn from entry blanks in participating stores for two free European trips and $100 in merchandise certificates. Remaining prizes include gifts from local merchants totaling about $2,060.60 in value.
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Baytown Sun
Galveston
The
Sun
Citizens
Baytown
Harris County
Texas
National Bank and Trust Co. Cit
Izens Bank
Baytown Happenings Celebrate Local Personalities
A sketch of recent city social life notes birthday greetings to Mrs. Robert E. Robson Buddy Bray and W B Black Jr. and mentions lively exchanges among locals at a luncheon mine visit and bayou rounds. Rejoinders include Willis Doc Cobb Marshall Haas Tom Crawford and others sharing greetings, gossip and casual banter at community events.
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Robert E. Robson
Buddy Bray
W. B. Black Jr
Rey Elms
Buck Turner
Leon Legler
Willis
Doc) Cobb
Baytown
Marshall Haas
Chambers County
Bayou
Truman Cox
Sandy Ainsworth
Knox Beavers
al Morris
Gene Peacock
Burton Barris
Dotis Lowry
Easter Bunny Leads 2555 Bunnies For Vacation Week
Easter Bunny and his family of 4 255 bunnies will be on 24 hour duty starting Thursday to support 10 000 district children. Egg hunts spread over Thursday morning and afternoon as schools close Friday through Monday for the holiday. College students return home for Easter break Thursday with parties beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at Roseland Park.
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Bobby Sutchin
Bunny
Baytown
Raytown
Cooler Weather For Easter On Way To Baytown
A new cool front swept Texas bringing drizzle fog and light rain with gusts to 50 60 mph. Snow fell near Dalhart and near Denison Sherman with thundershowers on the Upper coast. Baytown area expected easing weather though travel remains slick with clear conditions expected by weekend.
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TWE Associated
Texas
Dalhart
Red River Valley
Denison
Sherman
Weather Bureau
Wink
el Paso
Baytown
North Texas
Panhandle Plains
Central
East Texas
Amarillo
McAllen
Panhandle
West Texas
Special
Ines
Lufkin
Baton Rowe
Tyler
Monroe
Lajtedo
Houston
Former Baytonian Buried in Livingston
Funeral services were held in Livingston Texas for Mrs. Ruby Renfrow 46 former Baytown resident who died of a heart attack at her Ace Texas home. She lived in Baytown and Highlands most of her life. She is survived by her husband Willie Renfrow two children Norma Allen and Norma Renfrow two brothers Willie Beard and L A Beard three sisters Bessie McKinney Mamie Hosneer and Annie Mae Bonds.
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Livingston
Tex
Ruby Renfrow
Baytown
Ace
Willie Lee Renfrow
Norma Allen
Norma Lee Renfrow
Willie Beard
Austin
L. A
Albert Thomas Day Fete Plans Set in Baytown
Final plans for an Albert Thomas testimonial honor the Baytown postoffice addition and Thomas Circle with a 5 PM ceremony at the new building next Wednesday. A plaque unveiling will name the Baytown intersection for Rep. Thomas, followed by a reception at The Tower hosted by the Baytown Chamber of Commerce and City Council. Reservations close 5 PM Monday.
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Albert Thomas
Baytown Postoffice
Thomas Circle
Baytown
Texas
Robert L. Gillette
Chamber of Commerce
Albert
U.3
Washington
Eleven Positions Open In Five Baytown School Elections
Baytown area voters go to the polls Saturday in five districts to fill 11 board seats. Incumbents and challengers compete in Baytown, Barbers Hill, Channelview, Crosby, and La Porte with races for positions 3 4 6 7 and other endorsed slots. Voting hours 7 am to 7 pm. poll tax receipt or district residence required.
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Baytown Area
Jhhe
Baytown
L. L. Fuller
Fred Dittman
Karl Opryshek
W. H. Bridges
L. D. Victory
Biggest Egg Hunt Ever in Baytown Sunday at Roseland Park
Baytown police association prepares Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. Sunday at Roseland Park and on the Robert E. Lee practice field for Baytown’s Negro youngsters. Children under 11 are invited. 15,000 candy eggs hidden. a golden egg prize at each site. First year for the Votive Association leading the event with plans for annual repeats.
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Baytown
Votive Assortation
Palm Beach Airport Sees Jet Flight From Maryland
A Threatening situation described as a mis air force jet landed at West Palm Beach International Airport at 11 15 am. The aircraft departed from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland at 9 23 am. The report notes presidential factors parade and security procedures surrounding the incident.
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Palm Beach
Wie
Kenitdy
West Palm Beach International Airport
Andrewa Air Forey
Maryland
Voting rights and political events across states and nations
Reports span voting rights for District of Columbia residents after 18 years of residency, Kennedy administration praise of reforms, a Texas House subcommittee hearing on shell reefs, a Fort Lauderdale jail closure tied to student protest, and theft of maps in Corpus Christi. Also notes US Senate hopefuls in Texas, Jackson civil unrest after police involvement, US Russian armament talks, a Pecos AWOL sergeant confession, and discovery of a promising Stonewall Grant gold find in West Texas.
Massey answers Baytown issues for 1961 mayor race
Massey objects to tax hikes and revaluation, urges fair share annexation with Humble Oil. He supports bond avoidance for streets, favors in-house maintenance, and opposes a new city hall. He calls for careful budgeting and adherence to charter rules on council reimbursements.
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Sirc
Contiguaria Council
Sunous
Baytown
Massey
Ques
Humble Oil and Refiningtion
Bay 3
Baytoen
Oped
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Baytonian
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Louis E. Gleeck Sr
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R. H. Pruett
P. Walter Henckell
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Barbers Hill
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Joe Presnall
O. E. Forbus
D.W. Brazell
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Channelview
Channelview School Board
C. L. Robertson
Jess Evans
Robertson
Joe FE
Compton
Evans
David E. Woods
Crosby
Floyd Remkes
J. J. Ewell
Remkes
Shell Oil Co
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Humble
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Morgan's Point
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Sharp
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Arno
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Corpus” Christi
Texas House Grate and Fisk Committee
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OM Maps
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