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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1963

Page

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Kennedy Funeral Preparations Put Kennedy Body On Display

In the White House East Room the body of President John F Kennedy lay in repose amid tributes from family, officials, and dignitaries including former President Eisenhower. The funeral procession planned for Monday will begin in Washington and move to the Capitol for services. Military color guards stood with ceremonial guards as photographers filmed the scene.

White House Kennedy Washington Ooffin Yona Ffl Kenedy Rouen Dwisnn D. Eisenhower Holema Ford Puftice Noo Munda Mathews Richard Subi Cushing Boston Rennedy Bethesday

Madrigal program and church supper noted

The Methodist Men’s Club of Highlands Methodist Church invites the community to a Madrigal program at the church on 7215 with Kenny Fullen and Andy Lumpkin of Highlands taking part. A supper meeting precedes the public program at 6 20 p.m. Also listed are weather and tides updates and various local notices.

Madrigal Singers Methodist ‘Men's Club of Highlands Methodist’ Church Ghe Robert E . Lee Hirth School Madrigal Kenny Fullen Andy Lumpkin Highlands

Deer hunt notes decorate Around Town event

Melvin Clark construction superintendent in Precinct 2 is on a deer hunt after recent surgery and several days in a Baytown hospital. George Chandler and County Commissioner Vic M. Ramsey stopped by for coffee. Bertie Stewart wore a new suit while Glenn Harbour reported on conversations that might make news. Leroy Masterson and other residents joined Albert Thomas appreciation dinner attendees including Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Holsomback, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Echols and Mayor and Mrs. Lee LigFeu.

Melvin Clark Baytown George Chandler Vic M. Ramsey Hugh Echols Jy Grimes Albert Thomas Drv J.C. Holsomback Lee Lig- Feu Merl Garrett Harf

Baytonians React To Kennedy Assassination Shock

Baytonians expressed shock and bewilderment after President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Citizens including county officials, school leaders, and local bankers described the loss as terrible and unreal while wishing strength for Lyndon Johnson's administration and the nation.

John ¥. Kennedy Dallas The Sun Ramsey Precinct Lyndon Johnson Kennnedy Kennedy George HH. Gentry Velma ‘Ansley Newsi Seaborn -Cravey

Monday Closings in Mourning for President Kennedy

Baytown schools and Lee College will close Monday in respect to President John F Kennedy. Harris County Court House will be closed with flags at half mast. Post Office plans to stay open Saturday with possible funeral hour closures. Precinct workers not reporting. official notices cite national mourning as reason.

Baytown Kennedy Lee College Warris County Court House John F. Kennedy Vo Ve Ram Sys Why M. J. Neal

Johnson begins as chief executive amid Kennedy funeral

President Johnson, pale and drawn, starts his first full day as chief executive. He leaves the White House, crosses Executive Avenue, meets with Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and returns to the White House to focus on national security and Kennedy’s death. The day opens with a halt to mourning as Johnson issues the airborne directive and continues to assume duties.

Washington Johnson White House John Kennedy Texas Secretary of State Dean Rusk Homer Thornberry Dte William Movers Gepdirector Neal John McCane Cental Chile McCane Kennedy Uj Isniper Hnson

Nursing Home Fire Kills 60 in Ohio Norwalk area

NORWALK Ohio 60 persons died in a blaze at a one story concrete nursing home in Fitchville. Eighty four patients were in residence when the fire swept through the Golden Ave home early today. Many victims burned or trapped as authorities feared identification would be difficult. Fire lasted over four hours before flames were controlled. Authorities said several patients and staff were evacuated or accounted for.

Norwalk Ohio Inet Tirta Fitchville Hiway Barrah Pateat Fisher-Titus Hospital Nonvalk Fithville R. H. Woes Chile Intels Robert Pollock Cleveland Mark Newty Sida Hotel

Accused Man Is Communist Figures Highlight Oswald Case

Police describe Oswald as a Communist while paraffin and hand tests are reported. Curry cites 25 known Communists in the area and notes Oswald denies killing the President. Investigators pursue preliminary hearing after charges of murder and assault.

Curry Oswald Communist Party Whigman Presic J Stevenson D Johnston Stey Oswild Penny Wade Viewsmen Secret Service Dallas Ipoh F3l Ted Ticks Anth Texas Lpusiters Frany Hing Otis Jets Oswidd Theas Wiig

Baytown Mourns Kennedy See Reactions Across City

Baytown residents react to President Kennedy's assassination with mourning and services planned across churches. St Joseph's Catholic Church announces a high mass and schools close Monday. Grace Methodist, First Baptist, and other churches schedule memorials as families grieve and community leaders call for unity.

Wanda Orton Baytown John E. Kennedy Bayt. 1 Baptist Wy Penbnute Cohiibus Denis Kennedy St. Joseph's Catholic Church John F. Rennes Summers First Bayuist Baythen Kennedy Robert McCheek Sib Feinberg Renalties Cormerce Uniter Sidies

Oswald Letter Mentioned in Kennedy Case Transcript

Bulletin reports Lee Harvey Oswald wrote a letter to former Secretary of the Navy John Connally requesting a reversal of a discharge. Connally reportedly declined the request. The timing of the letter remains unclear.

Washington Lee Marvey Oswald Kennedy Seere John Connathy Connaly Furmier Maube Navy Connally Oster Russia

Connally Improves After JFK Assassination Reports

Dallas AP reports gravely wounded Gov. John Connally improved as his wife relayed news of President Kennedy's death. Connally asked after Mrs. Kennedy and aides described his condition. he credited his turn in the car with likely saving his life. Family members traveled to see him, and the governor remained hospitalized amid the crisis.

Dallas John Connall Kennnedy Connally Cornally Kenneds Intian Tead Ube

Khrushchev Deems Kennedy Death A Blow To All

The Soviet premier calls Kennedy’s assassination a blow to all people as Mikhail Gorbachev and other officials react abroad. A formal state response notes deep sadness and solemn tributes, with guarded assurances of continuity.

Khrushchev U.s Kennedy Ussr Premuer

American Dream and death tied to Marlow case

AAP press analyst Hinton notes the murder of an American dream figure linked to James Marlow. The report outlines a husband and father killed amid public scrutiny, with hints of a controversial political climate and personal tragedy. Crossed lines show confusion and unclear details in the aftermath.

James Marlow Hinton AAP Pewathin Dreas

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