Kick Off Dinner for Capital Drive at First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church hosts a 7 am kick off dinner Thursday to launch fundraising for United Presbyterian Church USA capital expenditures. Rev John Craig of Central Presbyterian Houston speaks. a short film includes a talk by Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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First Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
U.S.A
John Craig
Central Presbyterian Church
Houston
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Baytown Weather Forecast And Galveston Tides
Weather outlook calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and a rise in temperatures through Thursday in Baytown. Wednesday expected highs reach 82 and lows around 58 while Tuesday ranged 52 to 80 degrees. Galveston tides on Thursday will be high at 4:54 a.m. and 6:42 p.m. with no low tide.
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Baytown
Galveston
Local Baytown News Headlines and Notices
Jill Fowler reads The Baytown Sun at Lamar Tech as Pat Deckett delivers three days weekly. Mrs Reed seeks homemade ice cream recipes to share. George Arnner returns from Baton Rouge with stories. Gladys Milton to have surgery this week. Burt Dowler takes another Saturday off. W W Brown praised as a guide. Julian Spring volunteers for a new job. Robert E Lee High School’s Senior Edition Gan der Gazette on sale Thursday for 2 cents at REL.
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Jill Fowler
Baytown Sun
Lamar Tech
Pat Deckett
Martha Huddle
E. N. Reed
Woman's News
George Arnner
Baytown
Baton Rouge
Gladys Milton
Burt Dowler
W. W. Brown
Julian
Gander Gazette
Robert E. Lee High School
Arab States Put Forces On High Alert Over Israel Threat
Syria and the United Arab Republic move armed forces to full alert amid alleged Israeli troop concentrations on the Syria border. Foreign officials discuss the crisis with the Soviet Union and U.S. diplomats as Egypt’s cabinet meets to review military measures and a joint UAR Syria defense pact.
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Cairo
Syria
United Arab Republic
Mahmoud Riad
Soviet Union
Middle East
David G. Nes
U.S
Ahmad Hassan Fiky
U-A-R
al Ahram
Gamal Abdel- Nasser
Mohammed Fawzi
G. A. Rickey
U.N
U.A.R
Israel
United States
U.S Central Intelligence Agency
College Regents To Hear Report On Building Program
College regents set 6:30 p m Thursday in the college library to hear a report on the current building program. The technical vocational building is about 80 percent complete. They will purchase equipment for the new building and review a salary schedule for technical vocational teachers. Campus parking improvements and a drainage ditch project will be discussed. An annual audit proposal, bids for instructional equipment under NDEA Title II, and payment of bills are on the agenda.
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Dick Doss
Bi-District Dates Stated For ABL Port Arthur Series
The bi-district baseball series between ABL and Port Arthur is scheduled. Game 1 starts 3 pm Saturday in Port Arthur. Game 2 at 3 pm Tuesday in Raytown. If needed, Game 3 at 8 pm Thursday in Port Arthur. Port Arthur field is near Stadium Drive football field. Winners must be certified by May 27.
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ABL
Port Arthur
Raytown
Stadium Drive
Mosesman Elected Planning Panel Chairman in Baytown
Dr. Max Mosesman of Esso R and D was chosen chairman of the Baytown Progress Through Planning committee formed by the Greater Baytown Chamber of Commerce to coordinate capital improvement bond elections. Nelson Longnecker was elected vice chairman and attorney Dave Moore became secretary. The group aims to unite taxing agencies to set priorities for bond proposals and will not have authority over agencies.
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Henry Holcomb
Max Mosesman
Esso Research and Development
Baytown
Progress
Greater Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Nelson Longnecker
Dave Moore
Moore
Lee College
City of Baytown
Appropriations Conferees Due In Texas Legislature
A 10 man House Senate conference committee on the general appropriation bill appears likely after the House passed its 448.4 million plan and the Senate’s 4377 million version. Governor Connally and Speaker Barnes seek open meetings as liberals balk at a rushed settlement without a conference. Unspent funds totalling 34.5 million could finance teacher raises, with debate over a near 50 million pay bill and several amendments to the appropriation.
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Senate
Barnes
Smith
Robert 5. Calvert
Harris Group Backs Ship Channel Bridge Bill in Austin
Harris County officials and civic leaders urged passage of SB 581 toll bridge authority to span the Houston Ship Channel. The Texas Turnpike Authority outlined toll road experience while County officials sought a bond option to build a toll-free bridge by Jan 1, 1968. Attendees included Harris County Judge Bill Elliott, Commissioners, Pasadena leaders, San Jacinto College president Dr. Thomas Spencer, and state lawmakers.
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Dallas — Fort Worth
Dallas North
Jack, Kultgen
Waco
State Highway Commission
Turnpike Authority
Ship Channel
W. W Ramsey
Harris County
Brooks
Bill Eliott
Kyle ‘Chapman
Phil Sayers
John Foster
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
Jesse Stricklin
Pasadena Chamber
Pat Lynch
Pasadena
Clydel Doyal
Thomas Spencer
San Jacinto College
Strickler
John Apple
al Stanger
Houston
Tenneco
Jim White
The
Houston Charm Ber of
Commerce
Lindon Williams
Galena Park
Rex Braun
Citizen Council Appointments Announced in City Panels
The City Council approved committees and boards for the year adding the Fresh Water Recreation and Resources Board. Members include E. V. Muller C M Floyd O L Clevenger Nelson D. Longnecker B A Woody Rose Dean King Bill White and Councilman Glen Walker with council representatives to the Chamber of Commerce Highway and Civil Service Commission. Baytown Housing Authority Commission lists R L Bob Martin H M Campbell Tony Campos Ervie L. Coxson and J M Bryan. Planning and Zoning includes L A Larry Hale Mrs Dan Mundinger O L Clevenger Robert S Bob Beverly Joe Zorn J J Bridges and Dr George L Walmsley. Air and Water Conservation Board comprises Councilmen A M Braswell Albert Fanestiel and Walker, with Sidney O Brady Dave Moore Dean King and Gene Muller. Parks and Recreation Board members are Norman Foote Wayne D Gray Jr Mrs C N Sutphin Mrs C S Linder Justin Kollmeyer and Sammie McPhail, plus Council liaison Pat Ball and Don Hullum. The Teen Council for the Community Center includes Debbie Adams Beverly Anderson Cindy Davison and Gwendola.
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Fresh Water Recreation and Resources Board
E. V
Gene) Muller
C. MM. Floyd
O. L. Clevenger
Nelson D. Longnecker
B. A
Woody
Rose
Dean King
Bill White
Glen Walker
A. M. Braswell
Lamar Kelley
Chamber of Commerce
Civil Service Commission
Robert P. Beman ‘Jr
D. Brunson
W. P. Denman
Baytown Housing Authority Commission
R. L
Bob) Martin
H. M. Campbell
Tony Campos
Ervie L. Coxson
J. M. Bryan
Planning and Zoning’ Commission
L. A
Larry) Hale
Dan’ Mundinger
O. L Clevenger
Robert S
Bob) Beverly
Joe Zorn
J. J. Bridges
George L. Walmsley
Air and Water Conservation Board
Albert Fanestiel
Walker
Sidney O. Brady
Dave Moore
Gene Muller
Parks and Recreation Board
Norman Foote
Wayne D. Gray Jr
C. N. Sutphin
C. S. Linder
Justin Kollmeyer
Sammie McPhail
Pat ‘Ball
Don’ Hullum
Teen Council
Debbie Adams
Beverly Anderson
Cindy Davison
Gwendola
Fund Established At Bank For 1967 School Bonds
A fund to promote the proposed 1967 school bonds was set up at First National Bank. Robert Baker, owner of Me Serving, was named chairman and fundraiser, with connections to the fre department and Masonic Lodge 324. Checks payable to the 1967 School Bond Promotion Fund could be mailed to Baker at his business or home address 1308 Sandy Lane.
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First National Bank
Robert Baker
Ification Cou
Masonic Lodge 324
Baker
Sandy Lane
Six School Days Left Graduation Around Corner
Six days remain until summer break as Robert E. Lee and Carver high schools prepare to award diplomas to over 780 seniors. Baccalaureate for 700 Robert E. Lee seniors is set for 8 pm Sunday at Memorial Stadium with graduation the following Friday there. Carver plans diploma ceremonies at 4 pm Saturday in Robert E. Lee auditorium after a 4 pm baccalaureate Sunday in the same venue. Graduation marks the end of Carver High School and signals merging next spring with Robert E. Lee and Ross Sterling high schools.
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Robert E. Lee
Carver
Memorial Stadium
Robert £. Lee
Carver High School
Ross Sterling High
Houston bound bus study of baccalaureate speakers
The report lists graduates from two Baytown high schools and the names to be announced by the school principals Henry Armstrong and George Perkins. Speakers for Lee and Carver commencements include Dr Bigman Schachtel of Congregation Beth Israel Houston Dr R L Finney and Dr Richard B Strahan. In rain, Lee graduation moves indoors.
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George Gentry
Robert E. Lee
Henry ‘Armstrong
Carver
George Perkins
Lee
Bigman Schachtel
Congregation Beth Israel
Houston
R. L. Finney
Porter
Metropolitan Church
Baytown
Richard B. Strahan
Lee College
Riot at Texas Southern University Leaves One Killed
White helmeted police stormed a Texas Southern University dormitory in Houston to halt snipers. Patrolman Robert Blaylock was killed and two officers plus a student were wounded as 483 students were jailed during the four hour, riot filled crackdown.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Southern University
No Man’s Land
Lewis R. Kuba
Police Academy
Kuba
Louie
Welch
Negros School
Texas Southernn
Robert Blaylock
Blaylock
Douglas Wayne Waller
Waller
Jackson State College
Jackson
Miss
EF. D
Kirkpatrick
Student’ Union
Sheriff's
Short
Alac Dale
Dagger
Iris English
SNCC
University
Fort Worth Man Killed in Near Rioting After Nightclub Shooting
AP reports a dawn melee on Fort Worth West Side after a burglar alarm false. Officer Ponelman A. J. Tiroff halted a pistol shot into air by a Negro woman. Gratts, 26, Earl Horncil, died after Grats and another woman charged the patrolman. Wounded Alma Jean Richardson, 25, complications from chest wound. Police dispersed more than 150 protesters, arresting three men and a woman.
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Fort Worth
Ponelman
A. J. Tirott
West Side
Tiroff
Earl Horncil Gratts
Alma Jean Richardson
Treff
Gratts
Baytown Sailor Wins Bronze Star for Valor in Vietnam
Navy Lt. Maurice M. Simer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold R. Simer of 200 Bolster, received the Bronze Star with Combat Distinction at Destroyer School ceremonies in Newport Rhode Island. Rear Adm. Edward A. Rucker presented the award for directing rescue operations during an enemy ambush while in charge of three patrol craft. He evacuated survivors, coordinated with a medical helicopter, and then repelled efforts to remove weapons from the damaged boat. A Texas A&M College Station graduate, Lt. Simer enlisted in 1962.
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Navy
Maurice M. Simer
Arnold R. Simer
Bolster
Newport
Edward A. Rucker
Ler
Simer
Texas A&m
College Station
Lt Limer
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TSU
Society of Professional Chemists and Engineers
Bayshore Rod, Heel and Gun Club
Goose Creek
Youngblood's
Clifford M
Sparky) Bond
San Antonio
Society of Real Estate Appraisers
Will
Gunter Hotel
Jane Covington Neagle Barnes
Williams
University of ‘Texas
Elizabeth Bomhoff
Wartburg College
Waverly
Harold O. Bomhhoff
Gillette
Austin P-Ta
Laround
Felton
UAR
Mosesman
Harris Group
Cylizens National Banx
Humble
Maurice
Baytown Sailor
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