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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1961

Page

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Baytown children celebrate birthdays in sunshine feature

The Sun highlights Baytown area youngsters with birthdays as photos inspire captions. Randy Joe Watkins turns one Thursday. Sandra Russell Boring and James Lawrence Hurt also celebrate upcoming days. Sondra Jean Barley, Charles Wayne Burns, and Debbie Lesa Scott mark their ages with family ties detailed, all in Baytown.

Watkins Earley Burns Ben Caroline Kennedy Baytown Area Randy Joe Watkins Joe L. Watkins E. Lobit Helen Read John J. Barley Strickland

Sun Spots Hospital Patient King Fins Meeting

C C Carpenter of 209 W Dyer hosts Baytown King Fins skin diving club meeting at 7 30 p m in Methodist Hospital Houston Thursday old fire station The surgery on Jon Minnesota was for removal of a blood clot performed April 20 Carpenter cannot have Stellaweuous GE Te Wilsen Hateton grocery store manager Kappa Epsilon shot himself in the head in Kemah Elizabeth Ann Armstrong daughter of Mr and Mrs Rolandshima elected vice president of Kappa Epsilon after police attempted to arrest on three charges of ember hastilement and one charge of auto theft He had previously been gort on Epsilon Bay pharmacy organization at Unit town Police Lt R H Bo zui versity of Texas where she has other Sgt L H Ricketson and Sam Johnson aided Galveston and Harris County law officers Douglas C Benton a member of Humble Oil and Refining Co s Baytown Refinery will speak on The Sixties Years of Challenge and Promise at the National Honor Society of Humble Texas High School Wednesday afternoon.

King Fins C. C. Carpenter W. Dyer King Fins Skin Diving Club of Baytown Methodist Hospital Houston Jon Minnesota Carpenter GE Te Wilsen Kappa Epsilon Kemah Elizabeth Ann Armstrong Rolandshima Armstrong Bayshore Auto Kap Theft Gorton Epsilon Bay Pharmacy Unit R. H Zuiversity of Texas L. H. Ricketson Sam Johnson Galveston Harris County Douglas C. Benton Humble Oil and Refining Co National Honor Society of the Humble (Texas

Kiwanis Meeting Canceled After Ladies Night

Kiwanis Baytown will not meet at Thursday noon because the regular session was canceled following Monday's Ladies Night at Goose Creek Country Club. A Houston-Harris mobile X ray unit schedules locations at Highlands Junior High School and nearby sites Thursday through Saturday. Army PFC Charles R Edwards, son of Kenneth and Mrs Edwards of Channelview, departs May 12 for Fort Riley Kansas with the 7th Division. Galveston tides note Thursday high tides at 8 13 a m and 3 51 p m and low at 2 06 p m.

Kiwanis Baytown Kiwanis Club Goose Creek Country Club Houston-Harris County Mobile Highlands Junior High School Post Office Weingarten ARMY Charles R. Edwards Kenneth C. Edwards West Channelview Fort Riley Kan Vith Infantry Channelview High Galveston

Douglas C Benton speaks at Junior Hi Y Tri Hi V conference

Douglas C Benton of Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown Refinery Research Center was main speaker at the Spring Conference of the Southwest District of Junior Hi Y and Junior Tri Hi V at Camp Ross Sterling. His talk My Tomorrow Scientifically covered advances and features. Local clubs announce officer elections, barbecues, and social periods with attendees from Baytown and nearby communities.

Douglas C. Benton Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown Refinery Research Center Southwest

Freeport Seeks Kennedy Attendance at Salt Water Plant Opening

Freeport chamber officials in Washington with Interior and Saline Water Office explore Kennedy attending the mid June dedication of Freeport’s first salt water conversion plant. If unavailable, a Washington button-press ceremony is proposed. The plant, completed April 7, converts a million gallons daily and is run by Steams & Roger Manufacturing Co. of Houston and Denver.

Freeport Brazosport Chamber of Commerce Washington Interior Department Kennedy Chamber Steams & Roger Manufacturing Co Houston Denver Congress Ernie Larmer Vernon Richards Lyndon Johnson United States Russia Stewart L. Udall Udall Padre Island

7th Fleet Remains In Asian Waters

SINGAPORE AP The 7th Fleet remained in Southeast Asian waters with the air craft carrier Coral Sea reported heading toward its home base after a SEATO exercise Pony Express. The fleet, involving 6000 American and British Marines and Australian infantry, wrapped up the six nation drill with landings in North Borneo as leaders watch Laos ceasefire prospects.

Singapore U.S. Ith Coral Sea Gulf of Siam Laos South Viet Nam Navy Eg Jungle North Borne SEATO Bangkok Peter Sarasin Seato Council Thailand Averell Harpur Presa Kenney Rewine Pheam Penh Italke Lass Prneri Nortlong

Kennedy to rebuff Geneva on new nuclear talks

President Kennedys negotiator heads to Geneva with fresh instructions to press Hansia for a renewed accord. Administration backers foresee a slim gain for Kennedy minimum wage bill in the House while the Senate looks likelier to approve. Habib Bourguiba arrives in Washington for a state visit with Kennedy and top officials. Andrew Brophy of the Associated Press retires May 31 after 65 years. Fulbright blames the Cuban invasion fiasco on the White House and agencies. Interior Secretary Udall endures political flak as the Cabinet face of the Kennedy era. A survivor recounts the Warsaw ghetto uprising in the Eichmann era. Morris Waal poised to follow his father into Congress from Arizona.

Redistricting Bill Dominates Senate Agenda in Texas

Senate debate centers on a redistricting bill as Sen Jep Fuller of Port Arthur argues for a separate Jefferson County district despite Orange County's larger population. House actions move quickly through local measures including a bond issue title change for Rusk and textbooks distribution for agriculture.

Estes Amare Eharahaldere House Senate Buller Rusk ‘J Abraham Karen Laredo Arthur Karen Jefferson Orange Counties Jefferson County Qranga County Fuller

Building Permit Totals Include Library and Pool

Building permits issued in April totaled 450 744 dollars with 281 950 dollars for the new city library and Lee College pool addition. Only 17 residences started this month valued at . The report notes nine residential stoppages and twelve commercial permits issued, with total permit activity reflecting ongoing construction and approvals.

Lee College STS Feat Commercial Indikdita Gareages Hilt

North Texas Tornado Warning Issued By Weather Bureau

A large North Central Texas and Panhandle region faced a tornado warning as storms were forecast to develop mid afternoon. The Weather Bureau warned of thunderstorms with possible tornadoes large hail and damaging winds between 2 p m and 9 p m within a line from near Gainesville to Spearman and including Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls Vernon Breckenridge and Amarillo.

Associated Press Texas Panhandle Pam Carmessville Breckenridge Childress Spearman Wichita Falls Vernon Gainesville Quanah Graham Nocona Seymour Henne Shamrock Wellington Dallas Fort Worth Atilene Borger Amirillo Weather Bureau Oklahoma Panhandle Gace Okla Wiehtta

Astronaut Shepard Delayed to Friday for Space Shot

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP Astronaut Alan B Shepard Jr waits for Friday to attempt the first Mercury manned flight. A Redstone booster fuel drains and rechecks caused a 48 hour plus delay with weather outlook favorable for Friday and potential return to Tuesday if delayed again. John H Glenn joins in readiness as countdown resumes with preparations in progress at Cape Canaveral.

Cape Canaveral Fla Alan B. Shepard Jr National Aeronautics and Space Administration Williams Bio House Sundas Willing Mandas Shepard Iice Cape Camaveral John H. Glenner Meck Space Ship Vito NASA

Tax collections exceed expectations in Rastany area

Rastany tax receipts show strong April performance with total current year collections reaching 851,280 since October. The department reports 99 percent of anticipated collections and notes steady progress toward annual targets despite unclear details in some lines.

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Young Travia Crouse Turns Three Sunday

William Travia Crouse will be three Sunday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. 2. Crouse of 1400 Wright and grandson of Mrs. S. H. Hill of Mart. He shares the celebration with Patty Fisher who turns four Thursday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd T. Fisher Jr. of 207 Lakewood Drive. Patty’s grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fisher Sr. of Port Neches and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Davis of Tioga.

Joe R. Dreyer Sr L. M. Earley Baytown Charles. Wayne Burns Charles Burns A. ©. Sorrells F. Burns Rosebud Debbie Lesa Scott J. W. Scott Lazy Lane H. J. Fortinberry E. L. Scott William Travia Crouse F. 2. Crouse Wright S. H. Hill Mart Patty Fisher Floyd T. Fisher Jr Lakewood Drive F. T. Fisher Sr Port Neches J. J. Davis Tioga Tex

Laos Rebels Attack After Cease-Fire Promises Stated

In Laos, fighting flared after a cease-fire, with Pathet Lao forces attacking near Nam Lik and Pha Lane as government and rebel negotiators pressed for a staged, area by area truce. Officials warned post cease-fire incidents could occur as communications remained troubled.

Vientiane Laos Savannakhet Pathet Lao Eastland Nam Pha Lane Viet Nam Hin As Heap Comsault Ee Te Vientiane Ses Nam Lik River Boun Oum Itebel Viet Hanoi Peiping Kong le Souvanna Phouma

Cuba Rebel Leader Is Captured

Key West AP reports Capt Manuel Artime, head of the failed Bay of Pigs invasion, was captured after hiding in Cuban swamps. Radio Havana says he aided exile efforts with farm co op funds and fled to the United States. Artime had joined Castro’s rebel movement against Batista.

Key West Fla Manuel Artime Cuba Radio Havana Artime Bay of Cochinos United States Cubatt Fidel Castro Fulgencio Batista Castro Mexico City Manzanilla National Agrarian Reform Institute Tito Russia

Reactivated Foreign Activity Panel Shapes Intelligence Oversight

The White House reactivates the Foreign Activity Panel led by Andrew J. Hatcher with renewed membership to oversee CIA activities. The move signals Kennedy administration aims to bolster confidence in intelligence services amid congressional criticism of the CIA and Cuba policy.

Washington Rillian Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dwight D. Eisenhower Central Intelligence Agency Agtina Eagenceres Furs Andrew J. Hatcher White House Shi Eisenhower Jett Hand President's i Board Kennedy Central Intelliwines Agency Congress Pew Here Es Besudl al Ats Tele Hin Cuba Carsten New Yorks FoRdioar Chat John Hall Foparr FS Forces Amd Ith Menotachiring

Kasavubu Tells Army Reorganization Plans

Coquilhatville Congo President Kasavubu outlines plans to reorganize the army including mercenary forces. United Nations support anticipated as Katanga tensions persist.

Kasavubu Coquilhatville the Congo AP1 Joseph Kasavue I Ceangzo Aries Ms M Kalam Prasita Dustie Reboko Sheretary Ding Hanyomarskjold Who Rash United Nations I Katanga

New Deer Park Mayor Vows Quick freeway talks

W. A. Bill Carpenter, 65, newly elected Deer Park mayor, pledges to work with the State Highway Department T and N Railroad and local officials to resolve issues in the Pasadena La Porte freeway plan. He defeated incumbent Jimmie Walker 757 to 549 in a runoff election.

W. A Bill) Carpenter Deer Park State Highway Department T&n. Railroad Kyle Chapman Industries Pasadena la Porte Way Carpenter Shell Jimmie Walker

European Tour Preview Friday by The Baytown Sun

A Baytown Sun preview event at Citizens National Bank community room discusses the 17 day European tour titled Gateway to Gateways featuring Roy al Dutch KLM Airlines. Nick Ernsting will outline plans for six countries while JS aboard a KLM jet departs from Houston. Tour price is $1180.50 and includes hotel stays roundtrip transport and most meals.

Baytown Sun KLM

Dr A R Padgett Elected Baytown Lions Club President

Dr A R Padgett a Lions Club President at Baytown club noon Tuesday at the Tower officers elected for the 1981 62 term include E C Jack Kim moms Roy Elms Miloon Co Kelley George Bennett ob W Froehner Ire elected Lion tamer Clifford M Sparkys Bond James Dinwithe Anne Froehner elected Grecian ov two year term

E. C Jack Kim Moms Roy Elms Mil‘oon Co Kelley George Bennett Cprenay Ob. W. Froehner Ireastner M. Cecil Bothit Lion Tamer Clifford M. ‘Sparkys Bond

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Crouse Uous Benton ISPCE Society OF Professional Chem Lions Club Bay Sparky Bend A Lands Rotary Club Hugh Stewart Don Harris Leonard Hart Fred Hartman George Gen Try A. C. Kraft George Chandler Rand Billie Ruth Guiles Robert Feinberg California Suzanne LeBlanc Barbara Sanders Rose Mary O'Rear Doris Lowry Burton Burrus Sue Ammons Britton Credia East Texas Beetle Bailey Fertle JFK 7Th Fleet Asian Geneva Hansia Administration Preskden Habib Bourguiba Tunisia Andrew Brophy J. William Fulbright D-Ark Interior Stewart L. Umall Warsaw Ghetto Toal Adolf Eichmann Morris K. Waal Arizona Bexar Cochran North Cativan Stanon Wiehit Falls Pha Southern Government No Man’s Land Boun Qun Mondi Bonn Laws Deer Park Administration Teno Railroad T&no Walker Sheil A. R. Padgett Baytown Lions Club
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