Film of Faith of Christi to Open Family Series
Dr John R Thomas father of FIRST MEXICAN Baptist Church dies in Corpus Christi. Funeral Wednesday at the church. Survivors include three other children and seven grandchildren. Also notes a Baytown Board meeting and a Baytown School District food service report on recipes for cafeteria staff with construction bits for the first college building.
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John R. ‘Thomas
First Mexican Baptist Church
J. R. Sheley
Milalia
Jean
Corpus Week
Corpus Christi
Rosa Bow
SJC
SAN Jacinto College Board of
Baytown School
Woman's Deer Park
Sun
Baytown
Ings
Laos Rebels Refuse Truce at Geneva Talks
Rebels refuse to deal with the International Control Commission at Hin Heup delaying plans for the 14 nation conference in Geneva. The royal government said the rebels had no instructions and would not recognize the ICC, pushing postponement fears higher. Meanwhile, minor local items report car damage, a hospital death, a league meeting, and a Fort Hood deployment.
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Vientiane
Laos
Rebief
International Control Commission For
Hin Heup
Geneva
ICC
Udon Sananikone
Three-Nation Commission
Commission
Samar Sen
Truce Commission
United States
Britain
France
Sananikone
Pathet Lao
Souvanny Phouma
Xieng Khouang
Iccae Hi Fe
Spiel
Tom Broxxen
S. Kansas
de la Porte
Toar
Fleetwood
Spacemen Sheppard and Glenn Granted Week Off
At Langley Air Force Base NASA reports Cmdr Alan B Sheppard Jr and backup pilot Marine Lt Col John H Glenn Jr granted one week of leave. In Newport Ky George Ratterman former pro football star and reform sheriff candidate arrested with a prostitute in a hotel frame claims by the Committee of 600 officials.
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Langley Air Force Base
America
Cmdr
Alan B. Shepard Jr
John H. Glenn J
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Newport
George Ratterman
Campbell County
Committee of 600
Ratterman
Galveston Tides and Weather Update
Mild conditions continue through Wednesday with lows in the mid 50s. Tides show a high at 1:24 a.m. and 1:13 p.m. with a low at 6:54 a.m. and 6:54 p.m. in Galveston for the day.
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Galveston
Fuller Rites Wednesday
Charles H. Fuller 61 longtime area resident died Tuesday in a Baytown hospital. A retired Houston Pilot Association member who guided ships in and out of the Houston Ship Channel services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Earthman Funeral Home graveside rites by Baytown Masonic Lodge AF and AM 157 burial will be Forest Park Cemetery Houston he belonged to Missouri Street Church of Christ and resided with his wife at 3416 Thinvis
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Charles H. Fuller
Baytown
Fuller
Houston Pilot Association
Houston Ship Channel
Earthman Funeral Home
Local Shifts and Graduations Highlight Busy Spring
Mrs Sarah Blevins yard attracts attention for spring beauty. Frankie Marcontell, daughter of Mr and Mrs J BD Marcontell of Mont Belview, prepares for Southwestern Bible Institute Junior College Division graduation with high honors. Mrs Bill Hopper, formerly Shir Evans, named new historian of Peering Wives OKi at the University of Texas. Mrs With Compton chairs TV engineering wives Ways and Means. Stephen Sen emporia gains new door after home improvements. Rayborn Johnson and Jock Strickler discuss mortgage styles in women’s clothing Wave. George Malinry returns home after a downtis session amid erratic events and a failing effort to make his first trip to Washing.
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Sarah Blevins
Frankie Marcontell
Marcontell
Mont Belview
Southwestern Bible Institute
Bill Hopper
Shir. Evans
University of Texas
Elmer L. Evans
Layton
With Compton
Ways and Means
Engineering Wives Group
Dorothy Steawart
Edward, Stewart
EL Francs
Gerald Vinevat
RB. C. Stephensen
Stephensen Emporia
Rayborn Johnson
Jock Strickler
George Malinry
Humble Day Saturday Offers Tennis Fashion Show and More
Humble Day Saturday features a Baytown versus Houston tennis match at 9 am at Humble Recreation Club. Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang barbecue runs 10 am to 6 pm with hayrides and children's rides. A 10 am to 4 pm lineup includes a dance recital swimming and square dance exhibitions, a Robert E Lee High School band concert, a teen dance, Wing Archery Exhibition, golf contests, softball, Little Miss Humble Day, a 3:45 pm fashion show with 17 models, plus numerous club exhibits and sales. The Humble Club led by president R J Lawrence sponsors the event with Bill De Pierri as chairman.
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Humble Recreation Club
Red Bluff
Genoa Roads
Baytown
Humble Club
Houston Humble Club
Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang
Robert E. Lee High School
Ballpoom
Bayshore
Dorothy Zycha
Pat Ayler
Delores Parrish
Carolyn Bobnanskie
Barbara Richards
Geri Benton
Glynda Bosley
Barbara Upchurch
Ruth Ann Mills
Yvonne D’olive
Dianne Milner
Jerti Milner
Susan Taylor
Ginger Ross
Jodelle Patterson
Judy Givens
Kay Clark
R. J. Lawrence
Bill de Pierri
Humble
Pruett to Open Lee Drive Extension with Ribbon Cutting
Mayor R H Red Pruett will cut the ribbon to open the Lee Drive extension from West Main to Highway M6 at 5 p m Tuesday in Baytown. The $85 000 project includes storm sewers with $20 000 city and about $65 000 county funds. The event starts a three day tribute to the retiring mayor, with a Goose Creek Country Club reception and city hall swearing in. Red Pruett Day will be honored Thursday with a Chamber of Commerce reception.
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R. H
Red) Pruett
Baytown
Lee Drive
West Main
W. V. Ramsey
Pruett
Goose Creek Country Club
al Clayton
City Hall
Bruett
Lacy Lusk
Red Pruett
Chamber of Commerce
Texay and Main
Child Burned In Rocket Explosion
Gerald Clark McDowell, 9, of 408 W. Francis, is hospitalized with serious burns after a homemade rocket exploded during a yard experiment. His father says the child built the rocket from a hollow shaft and loaded it with lighter fluid and tinfoil. Local officials discuss proposed changes to voting machines to speed ballots, with estimates of costs and implementation timelines.
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Gerald Clark McDowell
W. Francis
Gulf Coast Hospital
R. C. McDowell
Aiaa Electric Co
Gerald
Harris County
M. Ramsey
Province 2
Idian
Texas
Lieves Commissioners Court
Iest
Cain
Obewell
Ramsey
Houston
May 23 Exam Slated For Baytown ID Officer
Special Civil Service announces a May 23 examination for the Baytown Police Department identification officer post. Applications available at the Civil Service Commission. candidates must be at least five feet tall, weigh 110 pounds, 5 feet 2 inches to 6 feet 2 inches, with reading and handwriting tests.
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Baytown Police Department
Grover BK
Edge
Baytown Civil Service Commission
Tusselay
Jim Te Tew
Heer
Aetime Identifeahien
Siner
Orange Patien Department
Aire
Commismen Oalfines
Minnesota
Sammons Heads Cancer Drive Initiative Lead
Dr. James H W Sammons to head a two week campaign in Harris County for the Cancer Crusade taking phone calls and recruiting volunteers to support the county wide effort extended to May 15. The drive aims to boost house to house and telephone solicitations as part of the 1941 crusade.
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James HW. Sammons
Harris County
Ain
Revetoun
Votonterrs
France Freed Of Blame In Texas City Disaster
Texas City disaster verdicts extended to France and the French Lines. A U S court reversed a prior federal ruling, clearing France of responsibility for the fires and explosions aboard the carrier Graneg and the ship Brageh after explosions and loss of life. Officials and insurers await further action on compensation and liability.
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France
Texas City
Houston
Gar
United States
Wes
CSS Pitts
Cipeat
Speis
Anay Casiens
New
Orless Court
Jude Ben
Connally Tie US
Pewenment
Tras Caty
Fy Sale
Fianes
Escheat Bill Revival Is Denied In House Vote
In Austin the House rejected revived Escheat legislation amid a bitter fight. Gov. Price Daniel warned of a veto on a general sales tax while pledging to pursue a fair revenue measure. The chamber awaited redistricting and education funding votes as session pressure mounted.
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Austin
House
Price Daniel
House 29
Daniel
Rep
Charles Hughes
Sherman
Hughes
Senate State Affairs Committee
DeWitt Hale
HBO
South
Texas
Industries Would Benefit in New Annexation Bill
Senate State Affairs Committee approved a revised annexation bill allowing cities Baytown and others up to 20 years of tax exemption for industries. The plan creates a buffer zone, validates existing contracts, and prevents pre passage annexations. A separate bill to bar cross-county territorial changes failed to gain support.
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Baytown
Texas
Senate State Affairs Committee
Senate
House
Bulb Newton Walker
Chambers
Liberty
Cafeteria Policy Review Slated At June Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss participation in federal milk or free lunch programs at the June 12 regular meeting. The district currently does not participate and previously rejected aid after a close vote due to administration costs. Edythe Musick heads school cafeterias and will be invited. Final policy revisions are set for May 22 after the May 20 bond election canvass. Summer sessions are planned for three schools with specified principals.
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Tim Boon
Board of
Karl Opryshek
Edythe Musick
Board of Trustees
Baytown
Houston
Harris Countty
Alamo School
St. K. Martin Jr
Cedar Bayou
P. D. Hodge
Robert E. Ler
Holly McLemore
Blakley Campaigns In Houston Ahead Of Senate Vote
Senate race coverage from Harris County details Sen William A. Blakley’s Houston visit as he seeks support for the May 27 election. Local Democratic groups debate endorsements and campaign strategy while discussions of the Kennedy administration and Bircher Society influence surface at a county Democratic gathering. The piece notes factions urging neutrality between Blakley and Tower, with party officials planning a formal resolution and a public meeting to discuss the race.
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Senate
Blakley
Houston
Texas
Hie Cotharris
Tein
Harris Canty Demperstent
Tyeaite
Dew
Bill Binley
Weo
Democratic Foran
John Birch Society
Air condition weather update and brief regional notes
A muted forecast follows turbulent southwestern weather with clear skies later. The region saw cooler air arrive after unsettled conditions across Arkansas Texas and nearby areas with scattered showers and fading wind. Temperature shifts were modest and conditions should improve soon.
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Tate
Khetanes
Ats
Pat
Arkansas
Tenny
Texas
Leaves Last Man Club Coast Guard Auxiliary Rich All Set
A fragmented local notice highlights Rich leaving the Last Man Club within the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The piece names multiple individuals connected to the group and hints at ongoing internal changes and duties, mentioning roles and interactions among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Man Club
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Rich
Kennedy administration weighs delaying civil rights action
Summary of the Kennedy administration appearing ready to postpone major civil rights action in exchange for concessions to curb Senate filibusters. Reports note two Americans executed in Nassau, and global items include Argentina's former ambassador, Eichmann capture, and Nazi-related trials. President Kennedy reportedly to deal with labor troubles and space programs six months behind schedule as Lyndon B Johnson tours Southeast Asia.
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Senate
Kentredy
Reade
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