Democratic Convention Plans Exciting TV Show
AP reports J Leonard Reinsch of the 1960 Democratic National Convention says July 11 to 15 will be a slick televised event. He claims Republicans face challenges in Chicago and promises a modern script with the new Sports Arena as a glamor site for television cameras.
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Chapman And Reeves In Harris County Runoff Fight
Two veteran politicians face off in a Harris County Precinct 1 Democratic runoff on June 4 to decide who will be county commissioner for four years. W Kyle Chapman led the May 7 primary with 27 657 votes, while W Gail Reeves had 16 297 votes to advance alongside third candidate Varreece Berry. Other eliminated contenders include Lee McLesmore with 9 570 and Ralph Wallace with 9 121 votes. Chapman touts county progress, low tax rates, and experience. Reeves campaigns to end inequities between outer Houston and inner city residents. Precinct 1 covers most of Harris County south of Buffalo Bayou, including La Porte Pasadena South Houston and parts of Houston.
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Commissioners Court
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DAR Plans Flag Day Luncheon by John Lewis chapter
The DAR John Lewis chapter planned its Flag Day luncheon for June 14 at the Houston Yacht Club. At the meeting held at Mrs. Joe Reid's home, regent Mrs. W. M. Douglas announced committees on conservation citizenship and Americanism credentials genealogy good citizenship United States flag national defense civil defense Constitution Week legislation finance DAR magazine motion picture museums hospitality education radio and TV American History Month membership publicity and a guest talk on The Romance of Genealogy.
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Shivers Supports Lyndon Johnson in Texas backing
Dallas News reports former Gov Allan Shivers assured Lyndon Johnson of support for his unannounced bid for the Democratic nomination. The pledge, made during a Washington visit, could ease discord at the June 14 state convention and bolster conservative Texas backing for Johnson.
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New Producer Is Completed Here In Baytown
CarMac Oil Co of Houston completed its second Baytown oil well within weeks. The triangular site at South Main and Alexander Drive produced about 77 barrels daily at 3,984 to 4,000 feet. Carpenter Drilling Co of Humble drilled the wells for CarMac.
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Cub Scout Pack 255 Plans Joint Camp-Out and Jubilee
Cub Scout Pack 255 to hold a father and son camp on June 3 at Camp Reher and a Cub Scout Jubilee on July 23 at Roseland Park. Last meeting awarded six den mothers and assistants the honor unit awards. Bobcat ranks earned by Larry Bennett Mike Anderson Johnny Dunham Gary Jones. Winners included Ross Hargs Donald McFarvidee Glen Jones Larry Sandlin Mark McConnathy Gene House Mike Antergon Paul Workman Douglas DeShaze Mark Farley Victor Ingersoll Bryan Fullen Ronnie Laffin and more. The pack also toured by train to a scout circus in Houston.
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Mike Anderson
Johnny Dunham
Gary Jones
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Larry Sandlin
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Gene House
Mike Antergon
Paul Workman
Douglas DeShaze
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Victor Ingersoll
Bryan Fullen
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Houston
Baytown Students To Get Degrees At Commencement
Baytown and nearby students will receive degrees at the University commencement exercises on June 4. Bachelor of Arts candidates include Katherine Ellen Armendt Archie Lamar Colburn Jr Nemesio Gerald Esquivel and Lewis Bertrand Fram Windell Clark Watkins. Bachelor of Science degrees in chemistry go to Elaine Bruce and others. Physics and home economics degrees are also noted for Sylvia Anne Shad Route 1 Crosby and James Ri Moss, with John Leonard Stanford II of La Porte among graduates.
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