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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

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Baytown Council Sets Library Project Ceiling at 190000

The Baytown City Council voted to limit library building costs to 190000, with 180000 as the original estimate and a 10000 contingency. Architect Lowell Lammers proposed a scalloped roof design and brick sides with a three dimensional center section, while the library board sought simpler lines and urged comparison with a second plan. The council also moved to advertise for bids on a juvenile officer car and approved Eva Maud subdivision plans, plus a Gulf Coast Volunteer Firemen meeting invite.

John Marsh Baytown City W. L Dub Ward Lammers Baytown The Frank Goss Thomas Circle West Texas Avenue Sterling Library Board Max Mosesman J. R. le Fevre Lemmie Cain Eva Maud Subdivision A. H Art) Lintelman Gulf Coast AL Clayton

Income and gas tax bills stall in the Legislature

Lawmakers postponed action on the land use tax measure and corporation income tax amid floor debates. The House delayed votes, while the Senate cleared one measure for floor consideration after earlier delays, with remarks from Rep. Wilson and Lane about session plans and potential special sessions. Local notices include BAYTOWN emergency corps meeting and mobile X-ray unit schedules, plus a Baytown rotary talk on underwater diving. Galveston tides forecast for Wednesday list high and low times.

Austin Monincome House Senate Sen. Wardlaw Lane Charles Wilson Harris County Spencer Highway Senate Committee

Whitaker matriarch, Navy ships visit Houston, local notes

Mrs G E Whitaker Sr 70 mother of Baytown residents George Norvis Whitaker and Mrs T J Ickes and mother of Pasadena Mayor Comer Whitaker died in Grant La Funeral services will be in Grant Two US Navy ships to open for public inspection in Houston during Armed Forces Week Saturday 6 to 4 30 pm and Sunday 10 to noon and 1 to 4 30 pm One destroyer and one submarine BAYTOWN area items note choir performance at Robert E Lee High School and various local meetings and community reminders including a legislative tax discussion and governor’s stance

G. E. Whitaker Sr Baytown Area Grant George and Norvis Whitaker Baytown T. J. Ickes Highlands Comer Whitaker Pasadena U.S. Navy Houston Armed Forces Southern Belles Robert E. Lee High School Robert E. Lee Auditorium Mary Beth Gariner Bay Town Soune Jimmy Ezell Frank ThompsTeers Roy West Metinger George Walmsley Bot Herting

Sylvan Beach Day Set With Parade And Jumps

Sylvan Beach Day will be held Saturday in La Porte with a parade opening festivities at 1:20 p.m. Miss Sylvan Beach 1965 will be crowned at 2 p.m. Twenty four contestants meet judges, while three Houston Parachute Club members will parachute into Galveston Bay at 1:20 and again at 4 p.m. The dance follows from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Sylvan Beach Pavilion with Tony Martin’s orchestra.

la Porte Ifacm Jake Bussey Constable Carl Reich la Parte Bayshare Chamber of Commerce Houston iParachute Club Mike Galveston Bay SyivantRench Sylvan Cholers Beret Pavilion Tomy Martinated

Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Mamie Dailey in Baytown

Funeral services for Mrs Mamie RB Dailey of 121 EF Peart will be at Trinity Tabernacle at 1 am Wednesday. She died Monday night after 25 years in Baytown. Burial at San Jacinto Memorial Cemetery directed by Art Simpson La Porte Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters four sons eight grandchildren and one sister. Donations requested to Assembly of God Bove Orphanage Junar Poona District India.

Mamie Dailey EF Peart Trinity’ Tabernacle Baytown Rushville Rev. W Graham San Jacinto Memorial Cemetery Art Simpson Funeral Home la Porte Lb. L. Warlord Robert Hmeler K. R. Dailey Houston C. D. Dailey Cecil Dailey Jr Ila Porte J. D. Dailey Bay- Hown Roy Bowman Tulsa H.C .Bowman Alvin H. H. Bone Conroe Ethel Matherley Bristow Ova Assembly of God Bove Junar Poona India Mance Tabernacle Labit Baybows

Protest On Books Postponed At Channelview School Board

Channelview citizens attended a Monday night meeting to hear readings from Plato promoted by Mrs. James Seale. She protested a library book titled Living Biographies of Great Philosophers, after earlier opposition to Living Biographies of Religious Leaders. Seale and supporters from Houston argued for removal, while others urged local oversight without outside help as the board allowed her to speak despite late arrival.

Chammerview James Seale

Port of Houston Exports Record High Under Speaks

Houston Port views 1960 as record year with 58 million tons of cargo, largest export business nationwide. Tellepsen cites $2.4 million earnings, ongoing 312.6 million improvement program, and dredging plans to 24 feet. Tax rate cut noted. federal ships channel funding discussed.

Blue Beathard Houston York Howard Tellépsen Port Commission West Baytown Port of Tellepsen San Jacinto

Goldwater Addresses 5000 At Houston Rally

U S Senator Barry Goldwater spoke to more than 5,000 at Sam Houston Coliseum praising Tower in a Houston rally on May 27. The crowd, largely supportive of Tower, cheered as banners displayed Tower and Goldwater. The event framed in a pro Tower context with Blair and Blakley noted in coverage.

Preston Pendergrass America Voice of Conservatis Sam Houston Coliseum Houston U. S Barry Galdwater Atigona John Tower Tex Tower Chit Falls San Goldwater Gilleries Com- Coliseum Hearts of “Tower William A. Blair- Tex Daiis Werealiod Sanday Johnxen

Alabama Democrat Attendance at Houston Rally Misremembered

Alabama Democrat attendees at a Houston rally clash with a misty report of television production chaos. The scene features Sen Goldwater supporters and a crowded studio setup with critics noting the awkward timing and audience reactions during a tense campaign appearance.

Coup in South Korea Seizes Power Led by Gen Chang

Rebels led by Lt Gen Chang Do Young seized control in Seoul, proclaiming martial law and dissolving the government. They demanded reform and warned of North Korean threats, while U.N. and U.S. officials urged restoration of constitutional authority and calm. In Geneva Laos talks opened with Pathet Lao boycotting the conference after protests over representation.

Seoul South Korea Chang Do-Young Revolutionary John M. Chang Radio Seoul Chang Yun Po-sun Mministers Yun U.N Ang Carter B. Magruder U.S Korea Marshall Green United States Geneva International Conference On the Future of Laos Laos League of Nations Palace of Nations Pathet Lao Souvanna Phouma Vientiane Sefa Sunlet Kennedy

TV Emmy Award Ceremony Tonight

AP reports the Emmy ceremony in Hollywood will differ, with Ben Hope finally vying for an award. The piece notes Hope’s long career and anticipated speeches or slips, alongside other nominees like Jack Benny, Dan Aykroyd, The Flintstones, and Andy Griffith.

Global Markets, Khrushchev Message, Laos Tensions

Our World reports that 13 organized markets face a forthcoming investigation of the American Stock Exchange, the second largest. Soviet Ambassador Menshikov carries Khrushchev's message to Kennedy, who declines to disclose its content. Johnson pledges support to Thailand amid Laos concerns. Dirksen claims no harm from disclosed defense info. Gary Cooper’s burial follows a noted cancer battle. Phillips workers sue Olin and the union over job losses amid labor actions.

Nation American Stock Exchange

Mont Belvieu Resident John Guinn Dies at 47

Funeral services for John M. Guinn 47 a longtime Mont Belvieu resident and retired field worker will be held Wednesday at Paul Lee Chapel with Rev James Carlin of Mont Belvieu Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Mont Belvieu. He is survived by a sister and Don McLeod of Mont Belvieu.

John Mr. Hack Guinn Mont Felvien Beaumont Pam Paul U. Lee Chipel Guinn Mont Belvien James Carlin Mont Belvieu Methodist Church Iwall Mont Belvieu Gein Don McLeod Mont Bel- Vie

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