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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1965
Page
1
Community pages report a student recital and bridge event, plus updates on local faculty changes, police statistics, and a welding theft at Robert E. Lee High. Notables include Merit Scholar recognition for UT students, a seminar led by the Texas Department of Public Safety, and plans for a Municipal Library auditorium event.
State lawmakers debate budget cuts with twenty working days left in session. A conference committee trimmed a multi billion spread in spending and revenues as they push toward a balanced measure. Governor Connally signals the need to bring the next two years within peaceable limits. A House panel advances a plan to redraw Texas congressional districts to satisfy federal orders, pitting incumbents against each other and igniting controversy over county lines and urban centers.
Lares Hate was elected temporary chairman of the newly reunited Baytown History Society Monday night before about 200 people at the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs Letha King was elected temporary secretary. A bylaws committee was appointed. Dr David Norton was named chair, assisted by Paul De Verter. Other officers included Mire Ronnie Havel Vartin and Mr Cornelian Grant. Charles Cantwell will serve on the membership committee. Charter members named. Next meeting scheduled for June 2 at the Chamber of Commerce ballroom.
Baye WAT will hold a public auction of unclaimed motor vehicles and scrap metal Saturday at the city pound 1601 W Majin St. Sales start at 9 a.m. and are cash only. Vehicles must be removed within 48 hours after sale unless an extension is approved. Reclaim possible with proof of ownership and impounding fee.
The Rastown Electrical Board reminds that contract electrical work performed in the city on or after May 19 must be done by a licensed electrician. Electrical Ordinance No 742 requires licensing and insurance, with applications at the Inspection Department, Baytown City Hall.
In Austin the hearing on former Baytown School Supt. George H. Gentry's appeal began at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the TEA conference room near the State Capitol with few spectators. Participants include Gentry, his attorney Joe Reynolds, TEA officials James Hippard and Tony Konior, Dr W R Edgar, Chester Ollison, and TEA witnesses to be called. Reynolds promises new evidence and testimony not presented at January Baytown hearing, while Hippard plans to call two board members Karl Opryshek and Boyd Hill, the only remaining majority trustees. The hearing contrasts with the prior Baytown session and continues.
Washington AP President Johnson presses for a wage pact not triggering price rises as a de facto strike threat lingers to Sept 1. A White House survey by the Council of Economic Advisers suggests steel firms could absorb about a 2 percent wage rise without higher steel prices, aligning near industry productivity trends and balancing USW demands with corporate offers.
The mobile X Ray unit, run by the Harris County TR Association, will visit Baytown Junction High School at 3315 Bay Way Drive from 2:30 p m to 7 p m Thursday. It will also be at Highlands Junior High in Wallisville from 2:30 p m to 6 p m, and near Wooster on Bay Way Drive. In Garten's Sey Texas the hours are 1 9 a m to 6 p m.
The Baytown ouster case against former School Superintendent George H. Gentry moves through a Texas Education Agency hearing led by Commissioner Dr. J. W. Edgar. Six witnesses testified as the board review focuses on whether termination was justified and aligned with policy. The proceeding could extend into a night session with a ruling possible on reinstatement or further appeals.
Negotiators of the Organization of American States reported progress toward a peace agreement in the Dominican revolt as U S forces sealed off the rebel stronghold in Santo Domingo. The OAS committee met rebel commander Col Francisco Caamano Dena and his aides in rebel-held downtown Santo Domingo as Marines and paratroopers widened a corridor to secure a safe zone for foreigners. US casualties rose with one Marine killed and several wounded and a paratrooper reportedly killed by a grenade incident. Reports say about 1060 Dominicans killed and 1200 wounded. some rebels began hiding weapons and considering give up. President Johnson said in a late night surge against the crisis.
Fragmented AP bulletin from Wilmington mentions president and Dominican Republic mission. Source text is garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear events or actions, no coherent names or dates can be confirmed.
A 21 year Baytown resident died Sunday at her home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm with the Rev P Walter officiating. Burial follows at Forest Park. Mrs Barker was active in Trinity Episcopal Church Guild United Daughters of the Confederacy and other local organizations. Survivors include her husband W H Barker a daughter Mrs John M Heald three granddaughters and a sister Mrs Catherine Abraham of Houston. George H Lewis & Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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