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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1961

Page

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Theft Reported Involving Baytown Residents

Police were told by J L Williams of 206 Westwood and John S Smith Jr of Baytown that a heavy duty battery and two hydraulic starters were stolen from a shed at 70 W Texas Saturday night. Several other local figures were noted in civic notices and church events.

J. L. Williams Westwood John S. Smith Jr Baytown Sheffield di Armco Texas Baptist Brotherhood Sen Baptist Church Eather Gerald Vincent 405 W.1 Club James

La Porte Gunfight Wounds Five Officers in Shootout

A La Porte guns battle Saturday left five officers wounded, including Merle Ray Thomas, with two shotguns used and one pellet near his eye. Eddie Thomas and a 24 year old La Porte man were in custody. Stanley Sutherland among the wounded reserve officers. Mayor Pfeiffer helped secure the suspect’s surrender.

la Porte Harris County Stanley Alexanderutherland Richard Pasadena Sutherland Sylvan Beach Thomas Mary Lee Frazier Jake Bussey Sylvan Beach Day Merle Ray Thomas Harold Pfeiffer Pfeiffer Charles D. Springboard S. Utah Henry Francis Rabon Houston Fred Brock Springboard Rabon Brock

Grads Told Have Fixed Aims At Baccalaureate

Florida Christian College president James R Cope addressed Robert E Lee High School graduates at Memorial Stadium in a service attended by about 3000. He outlined five points for a successful life emphasizing fixed purpose rugged determination and conviction beyond material wealth. The ceremony opened with junior leaders Bert Hill and John Kilgore guiding seniors into the stadium.

Bobby Sutfhin James R. Cope Florida Christian College Robert BE. Lee Memorial Stadium Cope W. R. Jones Pruett and Spirst Church of Christ America Lyour Bert Hill John Kilgore

Tuesday Tides for Galveston A.M. and P.M. Highs

Galveston tides report shows Tuesday high tides at 4:05 a.m. and 7:24 p.m. and low tides at 1:53 a.m. and 11:36 p.m.

Galveston

Texas appoints Gen Taylor adjutant general

Gov. Price Daniel named Brig. Gen. James E. Taylor as adjutant general of Texas effective July 1. Taylor commands the 36th Division artillery. The State Hospital Board unanimously voted to permanently suspend eight Abilene State School employees for mistreating inmates. The Supreme Court ruled Du Pont must surrender a large GM stake following a Justice Department appeal in Chicago.

Washington Supreme Court E. J

Senator Baker seeks to void Baytown annexation plan

A Texas Senate amendment by Sen. Robert W. Baker would invalidate all annexations not completed on first reading before December 196. It targets Houston and others accused of land grabbing. The measure aims to protect bond holders and city improvements while Baytown’s 100 square mile annexation, approved June 22, 196, would be invalidated if the bill passes.

Blue Breathard Baytown Robert W. Baker Houston Texas Senate Ruth McDaniel Edison Baker Sun St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Sheig Garvis Harris Senate Paul Bachmann Hous-f Tom Teflini Clyde Pond Harry Blum Ferts Holly McLemore Farren Lerch Pat Boone Ronnie Graham Jerusalem Israel Frankfort Germany Adolf Kiehmann Yaeli Europe Betty Tommy Koepke Karl Eichmann Bald Saturnine Juanita Baytown Hospital Judy McDowell Gestapo Sen Harris County Jon Cedar Busou

Ballot Canvassing Tonight Voters Approve School Bonds

Ballot canvassing set for 7 30 p m Monday to tally results on a 500 000 bond issue for school improvements. Voters backed the six Carver Elementary classrooms and a gymnasium, with Travis and Lee College projects also supported. Trustees will sell bonds, pick an architect, and bid a contractor to start construction for the 1962 63 school year.

Jim Bcone Carver Elementary Board of Trustees Travis Austin Lee College Carver High Travis School Leinet Carver

Fidel Seeks New Prisoner Trades and Tractors

Fidel Castro offers to exchange 1,214 Cuban prisoners for U S captives and calls for private funds to buy International Harvester or Caterpillar tractors. Eleanor Roosevelt Dr Milton Eisenhower and Walter Reuther meet Cuban reps to discuss terms amid diplomatic strains and export licensing questions.

Key West Fla Havana Fidel Castro el Mundo Donal Cuba United States Roberto Berrellez Associated iCentral America Washington Saia Castro Reuther Prensa Latina Eleanor Roosevelt Milton Eisenhower Walter Reuther Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Eisenhower Johns Hopkins University Dwight D. Eisenhower United Automobile Workers Union Jose Mira Cardona Revolutionary Council Council Antonio de Varona Mira Cardona de Varona Ulises Carbo Carbo State Department Cube

Bendix Trophy Racer Sets 1957 Record Flight

A Bendix Trophy racer reportedly flew an hour to set a 1957 record as twelve Sky Warriors convert to aerial refueling tankers. They are to serve as refueling stations over Albuquerque New Mexico St Louis Pittsburgh and other cities. Phantoms will depart Ontario California and end at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.

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Global tensions and political shifts loom in early 1960s reports

Summary notes a mix of international and domestic frictions: Sihanouk pursues pricing talks in Lang and Invites with Laotian rivals in Geneva forming a coalition, while Lyndon Johnson returns from Southeast Asia after reassuring allies. US education aid debate stirs in Senate as Khrushchev and Kennedy texts frame Cold War tensions. South Africa readies 5,000militia to curb unrest as Korea splits military power and church reunions surface amid ecclesial talks. A celebrity obituary records composer Howard’s Chicago burial.

Area Youths Set for Boys State Program Trip

Baytown area youths are selected to attend the Boys State program in Austin. Post 322 sponsors John Wesley Durham and others from Robert E. Lee High School. The group will cover expenses at the state meeting and focus on American citizenship responsibilities.

Baytown Harris County Leto Austin Sponer John Wesley Durham Delson Broytes Jrohn Mirhew Kilgore Rawls Herrera Robert E. Lee Awitt Weaver Croshy Thich Post Shis Hing Willian A. Andel de Chan Saeleyew Tish Neal Ohantees Urhranhout Hevership Chierneer Mente Pophes

Senate OKs Tax Compromise Panel Amid House Request

In Austin Gov Ben Ramsey announced the Senate will cooperate with the House to name five conferees to work on a 329 million tax package. Senate and House leaders aim to complete the tax bill before the May 29 adjournment, with five named senators joining a House group to resolve differences.

Austin Senate Ben Ramsey House Daniel James Tur Alihat Wardlow Laine Center Dorsey Hardemann San Angela Bruce Reagan Corpus Christi Joep Fuller Port Arthur Tom Creshhton Mineral Wells Laitie Price Daniel Marler James Turman Teva House of Representatives Hye

City Employees Honored With 10 Year Service Pins

A local ceremony recognized city workers for decade long service. The event at Riverside Park honored named employees including Moyer, Clayton, Pinkips, Sealey, Todor, Kawhosesy, Savage, Sanchez, and Pye for their ten years of ongoing public service.

Teytesy Serge Penvie Raseind Park Ailday Moyer Clayton Hiliette Pinkips Sealey Wooth Todor G & Vauehs Witlvais Ros Kawhosesy Sam Savage Diihe Sanches

Blakley and Tower Vie For Texas Votes in Final Drive

Republican John G. Tower and Democrat William A. Blakley campaign through South and East Texas in the final week. Tower will be joined by Thruston Morton in San Antonio for a barbecue as they move toward East Texas, while Blakley opens the week in Lufkin and plans stops in Bryan Galveston and Houston. The race includes visits by notable figures and a debate in Dallas as the campaign heats up ahead of election day.

John G. Tower William A. Blakley Texas Tower Wall San Antonio Republicationa Thruston Morton GOP Sam Toni Morton Kerearky John Goode Jr Blakley Lufkin Bryan Galveston Pitas Tor Deete Bhirkley Dallas Wiehrir Ballsmroossar Lynden Islabasen Mel Campo Phonocrane Congressanan Jim Wight Chinemarn Thad Thitchesen

Baytonian Rites Held Today Amid Local Ceremonies

Community gathers for Baytonian rites with leaders Waite seruces seer and Mion, Monrois air Paul Goda aboard. Crowds fill Trinity Baptist Church in Baytene with Rev. Traber presiding. Local officials Me Isa ey tot Waytenna attend, honoring past Baytonians and noting regional ties to Ireland and Cedar Sayeu.

Monrois Paul Goda Ireland Houston Baron Warren Audbie Duane Refining Wilford Gaardner Wal Winston Gamines Bitstow Geant Mme Dayton Pbs AL Alsbiaaks Gleens

Montgomery Still Under Martial Law

Washington reported Attorney General Robert F Kennedy said 200 additional U S marshals would be sent to Montgomery Alabama to augment security as martial law remained in effect Gov John Patterson declared the area under martial law and National Guardsmen were mobilized after days of mob violence tied to protests against racial segregation on interstate buses Officials said the federal government considered further measures including Army involvement to restore order and cited past threats of bloodshed without marshal protection

Washington Atty Robert F. Kennedy U.S Sufetorn Montgomery Ala Kennedy Alabama Justice Department John Patterson Immigration Service Harch Fine

Mobile X-Ray Unit Serves Baytown In May Effort

About eight thousand people were X-rayed by the Houston Harris County mobile X-ray unit in Baytown during May. The unit operated at Menke and Pilot Supermarket Park with hours 1am to 8pm Friday and 10am to 8pm Monday. Local health officials note the effort supports the Baytown area with volunteer staffing and community cooperation.

Houston Harris County Mobile Neray Baytown Menke Pilot Pam Myredala Sovestey Bastawa Leigie Hythr Cop. Smith Deeks Texas Aly Monday Labout Sietane Isa Delos Tyal Weet Hae Beck Ark Toya Toote Muennick

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