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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1960

Page

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Baytown civic notices batch on ballots and fund drive

Sun Spots reports Baytown residents face ballot access issues for November 8 and a Kennedy Johnson ship workshop at City Council HQ. PTA meets at 9:30 am chaired by Mrs. Callaway for Community House support, with an executive session at 9 am. United Fund reaches 137000, $39426 left. Baptist groups and businesses join to reach participation goals with speakers from the University of Houston system.

H. L. Wert G. Donnelly Kennedy-Johnson City Council E. Texas Parent Teacher Association W. H. Callaway Community House Kennedy—Johnson Baytown United Fund Baptist Royal Jacinto Association Brotherhood Western and Southern Surance Co Kemp and Tony's Wooster Baptist Church Harris Equipment Co Clyde Jones Cone Baptist Rambler University of House

Kidnaper Is Likely In Mexico

Del Rio AP border officers spotted a man swimming the Rio Grande around 10 a.m. today, raising the possibility he is Kier Curtis Lee Jones. He crossed to the Mexican side and authorities were notified. Jones, 38, has been the subject of an intensive border manhunt and eluded officers again Monday.

Last Minute Campaigning From Kennedy Nixon Clash

Kennedy campaigns across 17 states while Nixon vows to debate Kennedy and his entire family on television. Local items note breeders meeting, scout panel, union talks, a TV film, hospital admission, church activities, tide tables, and planed programs across Texas and Oklahoma. Leading figures include Kennedy Nixon and Lyndon Johnson with references to Joseph Kennedy.

John F. Kennedy Richard Nixon Kennedy

Harris County voters split in Baytown Pasadena election tale

Harris County faces a pivotal presidential vote on Tuesday with strong Democratic mobilization in Pasadena Baytown and surrounding industrial communities. Registration tallies show 32 145 in Pasadena and 19 367 in Baytown plus areas like Highlands Crosby McNair Barrett Settlement. Black precincts 248 250 251 expected to vote heavily Democratic while religious issues affect margins. Democrats likely 60 percent plus, aiming for a countywide majority near ten thousand and perhaps a twenty thousand margin when factoring other communities.

Pasadena Baytown Nixon Harris County Voton San Jacinto River Highlands Crosby, McNair Barrett McNair John F. Kennedy

Yard birthday and town notes from Waco area

EE Waugh Sr celebrates a yard birthday on Tuesday while Bil Barber Ira Strickler Bill Reber Pac DeVerter and Don Evans hold a conference. Texas football games at Waco Saturday afternoon with tickets available after 4 pm. C R Biggers has two Houston Cincinnati game tickets for Nov 5 and two for Houston Tulsa on Nov 26 for sale. Sheila McPherson in Halloween costume Alma McNulty helps sister Mrs Reo Estes with newborn Gladys Marte June Odom owns a new car Burton Boring shares information Ken Perdue investigates World War I causes Dorothy Kreid plans piano meals and rest.

Waugh SR Bil Barber Ira Strickler Bill Reber Pac DeVerter Don Evans Waco C. R. Biggers University of Houston Shelia McPherson Alma McNulty Reo Estes Estes Gladys Marte June Odom Burton Boriug Ken Perdue Dorothy Kreid

Why Gold Reached Top Newspaper Play

An era piece explains gold as a price anchor for the dollar and examines why gold prices jump. It notes the U S gold price at 35 dollars per ounce, explains how currency value shifts with gold, and discusses exports tariffs and speculation affecting London open market prices. It mentions Henry Austin, Lee College, and central banks in other countries.

Blue Beathard Henry Austin Lee College London United States U. S Congress U.S

Baptists Defend Stand Against Catholic Presidential Candidate

In Lubbock Texas AP report Dr M B Carroll president of the BGCT defended Baptists opposition to a Catholic as president. He warned against state religion and cited Vatican views in May Osservatore Romano about church and state. He did not name Senator Kennedy but stated Baptists fear political expediency over Christian freedom.

San Francisco Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Nixon White House Lubbock, Tex Baptist General Convention of Texas BGCT M. B. Carroll Dallas Dr. Carmatlant United States L'Osservatore Romano Vatican Carroll John F. Kennedy

Thomas To Accent Youth In Rotary Club Speech

Thomas Kert, principal speaker, will address youth during a Baytown Rotary Club luncheon. Rep. Alsgress and Thomas discuss plans for the next session, with guests Robert E. Lee seniors Jerry Rutledge and Jim Steed tied to academy and Westminster Church building news. Construction on church site begins as plans proceed with Howard Construction Co. coordinating.

Thomas Rotary Club Alsgress Kert Thomas Harris County Baytown Rotary Club Con. Congress Jerry Rutledge Robert E. Lee Weat Point Jim Steed Jim Bayway Drive Westminster Air Force Academy Presbyterian Church Sunyoungster Texas Building Committee Lowell Lammers Howard Construction Co Huncheon Houston Jack Peters Mormlay Westminster Building Committee Edward Bodet

Quiet Halloween in Baytown Sets Record

Baytown Police Chief Roy Montgomery hailed Halloween as the quietest on record with no serious incidents reported. Officers were on standby Monday night, but routine trick-or-treating proceeded without trouble as residents celebrated without incident.

Baytown Roy Montgomery Montgomery

Ship Channel Dredging Plans To Be Released

The U.S. District Engineer Galveston will release plans for dredging from Morgan's Point to Houston Ship Channel. The project cost is estimated at 12,500,000 with 17,000 feet of four space. Bids will be received Thursday, Dec 8, and plans are available from the Galveston District Office.

U.S Inirest Gober Steve Ord Galveston Frank Spohler June Hens Forley Ray Rushing Jack Tay Houston Morgan'’s Point Bayteen Fellowship Hall Simday J Westminster Presbyterian First Prebaterien Raytown Ff Galvestom iElementary Sted

Absentee Voting Ends Friday in County Clerk Office

Absentee voting for the November general election ends at 8 p.m. Friday in the County Clerk's office at the County Courthouse in Houston. Chambers County residents may vote at the Anahuac courthouse through Friday. Eligible voters must sign an affidavit, and ill or out of county residents may vote by mail with doctor and notarization. Voters must have lived in the state a year and the county six months. If precincts changed, transfer poll tax by Wednesday at the Tax Assessor-Collector office or suboffices. Rawtown voters may use the Harris County Federal Savings and Loan building branch. Absentee hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

Chambers County Anahuac Rawtown Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Harris County Clerk's From & Am

Fragmented 1960s World News Snippets

A rushed collage reports diverse Cold War items including Czechoslovakia Cuba credits, Nixon and Kennedy remarks, a Soviet arrest of an American spy, Coors murder case, a fatal Kemah collision, and a fledgling bomber program. It also notes U.N. and U.S. political tensions, Chicago figures, and weather disruption in Chittagong.

Three violent quakes rock southern Chile cities

Three strong earthquakes struck southern Chile early today, causing panicked evacuations and damaged streets from Conccepcion to Puerto Montt. Communications were knocked out and later restored, with no immediate reports of deaths or injuries amid ongoing aftershocks following last May’s large tremors.

Santiago Chile Concepcion Pacific Puerto Montt Ater

Cuba Debate Ballot Due Before U.N.

At United Nations, Cuba seeks immediate assembly debate on U.S. invasion claims against Fidel Castro. Diplomats expect the Cuban complaint to go to the assembly's political committee first. Raul Roa accuses U.S. leaders of provocation over Guantanamo and of trying to influence the U.S. election.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. General Assembly Cuba Assembly United States Fidel Castro 99 Nation Forum Castro U.S Bulgaria Allence Raul Roa Guantanamo Naval Base Roa John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon United Nations Organization of American States U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo

Lewis & Coker Food Store Coming to Lakewood

Lewis and Coker plan a modern supermarket at Lakewood Village on Bayway Drive and Mayhaw, first of a series outside Houston. Peoples Lumber of Dayton won the build contract, with completion hoped by January 15 and opening February 1 if weather holds. The store serves a 7,500 population area within 3.5 miles and will include air conditioning, bright lighting, wide aisles, and 20 parking spaces.

Lewis & Coker Food Lakewood Village Bayway Drive Mayhaw E. V. Muller Peoples Lumber Co Dayton Lewis & Coker Group Houston Muller Houston Organization Baytown Ney Wehothding

State approves 155 million two year Decker Drive plan

Harris County gains nearly 8.5 million in road work under a two year state program. The Decker Drive expansion from Interstate 10 to Spur 201 near the Tower restaurant will add two lanes now and build more lanes and service roads as needed. Right of way talks with Humble Oil and Refining Co. proceed with purchase negotiations.

State Highway Commission Austin W. E. Carmichael Austin Dispatch Humble Oil and Refining Co Humble Harris County Y. V. Ramsey Decker Drive-In Texas Eastern Baytown Tower Restaurant

Vote Early Next Tuesday to Ease County Machines

County officials count 1 023 voting machines for 300 000 voters in Harris County for the presidential election next Tuesday. The piece urges early voting, warns against crowding, and stresses studying the ballot and voting promptly to ensure access and avoid delays.

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