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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

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Kennedy Khrushchev Vienna Talk Planned For June

President Kennedy will meet Premier Khrushchev in Vienna on June 3 and 4 for general talks on major international issues, with a luncheon set for June 5 in London amid a trip that includes a stop with Mrs Kennedy in London and a planned speech at West Virginia University. The White House released details from Washington and Moscow confirming the schedule and travel plans, including Kennedy’s return to the United States after the London visit.

Washington White House Kennedy Nikita S Khrushchev Vienna Fierre Salinger Salinger London United States West Virginia University Houston Harris County Baytown University Yay Eer First Naional Bank

Miles to receive arts degree at Sam Houston State College

George Miles Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Miles J., will earn a bachelor of arts degree at Sam Houston State College on Sunday. He majored in journalism, minored in English, and is a member of Delta Tau Delta. Miles graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1957. Carver High School baccalaureate will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday with Dr. Leon Morgan of Central High Galveston as speaker.

Miles George Miles JR George Miles J E. Schreck Sam Houston State College Delta ‘Tau Delta Fraternity Miles Robert E. Lee High School Carver Leon Morgan Central High Galveston George Cohle Milton Bay Elks North Texas State College the Elks Earl A. Lodge Milton Bayshore Claude G. Roquemore Ate de P Gree

Mirror Missing From Car In Baytown

Baytown police report several thefts and notices including a rear view mirror and radio antenna missing from GEORGE F. LERCH’s car on Harvey Street, while SYLVIA McKINSTRY’s car lost a radio antenna on Port Baytown Chamber of Commerce property. The town holds plans for a piped Christmas decoration program at Grace Methodist Church and Texas Avenue.

George F. Lerch Harvey N. Gaillard Sylvia McKinstry Port Baytown Chamber of

Baytown Notes From Gulf Coast Hospital And Local Affairs

Baytown residents appear in a mixed bulletin list. AUSTIN DeBRUHL remains hospitalized at Gulf Coast Hospital in Room 219 with no visitor access after Thursday night admission. Delta Sigma Pi elects Fred Rabin as ritual chairman for 1961 42. Baytown UF drive workers Rev Wayne McCleskey and John Henderson receive awards from Texas United Fund headquarters.

Austin Debruhl Baytown Gulf, Coast Hospital Fred Rabin Texas Tech Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity Wayne McCleskey St. Mark's Methodist Church John P. Henderson Texas United Fund UF Drive McCleskey Community Chest Henderson Percy Fayle Richard Hobbs Victor Roreneck Ella Elements Sue Houston Memorial Hospital Gary Odor Lillie Duke Hospital Matt S. Odom Jr E. Fayle Bert van Netter Wal Stevenson Wanda Orton

New Adding Machines Advertised at Half Price

An Underwood electric portable adding machine is described with 19h model features and leather case, offered as half price after 6 p.m. Also noted is a 1958 model with same specs and leather case. The Sun reports on Futura typeface adoption across its classified pages and the extensive changeover work performed by The Sun’s team.

Underwood Electric Portable

Futura Typeface Debuts in Sun Classifieds

The Sun introduces Futura, a modern typeface, in its classified section on pages 12 and 13. The new face appears larger and crisper than the old type, aided by a reader-friendly ligature and darker weight. Intertype Co developed the design, a leader in printing equipment industry.

Futura Sun Intertype Co

West Texas rains flood roads. two tornadoes spotted

Gully-washing rains dumped up to 7.2 inches across West Texas and Big Bend Country overnight. Winds up to 64 mph knocked down poles near Colorado City and roofs in Hall. A car carrying Dr. Paul Weyerts of Alpine was washed off a road but he escaped injury as farmers welcomed the rainfall.

Associated Press West Texas Big Bend Texas Colorado City Hall Sterling City Garden City Rotan Plainview Snyder Childress Coleman Burkett Dooley Paint Rock Seaday van Court Alpine Paul Weyerts

Right Wing Threats Guard Evian Talks Amid Peace Process

A strong police guard at Evian Les Bains on Lake Geneva guards peace talks with French Algerian rebels. The security build up follows fears of sabotage by right wing terrorists as negotiations begin. Spokesmen deny soon walkouts on railroads.

Evian Les Bains Lake Geneva

Redistricting OK Gives Harris Four More State Solons

Harris County will gain four Texas House seats after final approval of a redistricting bill. The plan gives Harris 11 House members and one senator, while other cities gain minimal changes. If signed, districts hold until 1971. Senate districts also altered to reflect 1960 census shifts.

Harris Harris County Texas House of Representatives House Senate Jep Fuller Port Arthur Jefferson Orange Counties Orange County Dallas County Austin Amarillo el Paso Corpus Christi Abilene Lubbock Baytown Dallas Bexar Tarrant George Sharp Harris County Health Unit Market Ihs

South Korea President Quits Post

South Korea's Yun Po sun resigns as military rule tightens grip after a 62 hour coup. Premier Chang capitulates and resigns, leaving the military junta to rule while officials claim U.S. cooperation will grow.

Seoul South Korea Yun Po-sun Syngman Rhee Jovernurs John‘ M. Chang Chang Get ‘Chang Do-young U. S Wwill

Bond Election Saturday Seeks School Improvement

Voters weigh a $500000 bond plan to expand facilities at Travis Elementary Carver High and Cat junction campuses. The package funds 12 new classrooms and a gym, plus a cafe emergency wing and auditorium to support rapid growth. Voting ends at 7 PM with precincts listed and election judges named.

Ra Bok Mentary Travis Carver School Carver High Carver Iteria Carver Elementary Cat Jing Alamo School James F. Rhodes Wilma Sirratt Myrtle M. Rhodes Mary d. White Burnet School John Bud Thad Jack G. Hester I Prentiss S. Wiles J. B. Or[ton A. M Jack) Thomas Wilkenfeld Nature W. O. Tidman Gerald Atkinson Matysiak Frank Fi Firemen’s Recreation Hall B. G. Amerson Woodrow W. Lewis Classi D. Reed Johanna Wilson Virgie Devereaux Bowie School Wayne McClerg Modine Baker Katherine Alford John Martin Harlem School Jefferson D. Walker Mertle Frazier Edna M. Washagton Helen Godfrey

Reds Agree To Aid Laos Peace Effort

Authorities report at Geneva talks that the USSR agreed to supply planes helicopters trucks and communications gear to support the Laotian cease fire. Canada India and Poland join the plan with pilots to operate Western and Soviet equipment, backing a truce maintenance effort despite ongoing cease-fire violations by rival factions.

Geneva Laos Canada Soviet Union Howard C. Green Andrey A. Gromyko Gromyko Green USS Dean Rusk V. K. Krishna Menon United States Britain Thice India Three Nation Commission Poland Menon

Price: One or more special sessions may be needed

Gov. Price Daniel said one or more special sessions of the legislature could be required if the tax bill is not referred to conference committees. He told the State Democratic Executive Committee that lobbyists seek a sales tax and to thwart party platform, as the House sends the Senate approved tax bill to conference. In Cape Canaveral a Minuteman missile veered off course and was destroyed by range safety officers seconds after launch.

Austin Price Daniel Democratic Executive Committee Houx Senate Oeale Dante Cape Canaveral Fin

New Tax Bill Faces House Vote With Big Revenue Projection

An estimated $328.56 million in total revenue for 1962 is projected by the Texas Research League for a tax package. The plan includes a 2 percent sales levy and a 2 percent administration surcharge, plus boosts to the franchise tax license fees and gas production tax. The estimates, prepared for Sen. Wardrow Line and cited by Kenneth Kimbro, aim to inform the comptroller and lawmakers as the bill advances.

Austin APIA Kenneth Kimbro Texas Research League Wardrow Kimbro Teague Comptroller’s Department Jin James McGrew Research League

Gulf Coast Firemen Schedule Promotes Baytown Event

A Gulf Coast Volunteer Firemen’s Association meeting will start at 5 p.m. Friday at Baytown Fire Station No. 1 on Nazro. The program includes barbecue chicken, a dance, and a pumper race with participants from over 30 towns. Tickets cost $1.30 and cover dinner and admission to the events. Baytown officials will greet attendees, and a dance follows in the recreation building, running until midnight.

Gulf Coast al Clayton Lciy le Fevre Dorris Baytown B. B. Elliots

Baccalaureate Services Planned at Memorial Stadium

Baccalaureate for Robert E. Lee High School graduates will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium with 487 seniors each receiving four tickets for possible indoor use at the auditorium if rain moves the service. Florida Christian College President James R. Cope will speak, introduced by W. R. Jones of the Church of Christ.

Robert E. Lee High School P.m Memorial Stadium Robert E. Lee Andifovium Memorial Activny James R. Cope Florida Christian College W. R. Jones Church of Christ W. jLobit

Dallas men to buy stake in Frankt International Airways

Bulletin from Dallas reports Senator William Blakley and the Blakley Branniff Foundation selling a multi million dollar interest in Frankt International Airways to four Dallas businessmen. Buyers are J. Eric Jonsson of Texas Frstments Inc, Hagens McBrrmott, Cecil Green and PLA. Blaggerty and AN are top executives of Tesne Hreatrements.

Dallas Sen Willam Blakley Blakley-Braniff Foundation Frankt International Airways J. Eric Jonsson Texas Frstments, Inc Hagens McBrrmott Cecil Green Pla. Blaggerty Tesne Hreatrements

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