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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1964

Page

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Promoted corporal at El Toro amid Navy medals and more

William D. Alford of 1501 E. Fayle is promoted to corporal at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana. Seaman James E. Be vel of 1705 Olive and Edmond A. Chatham of 103 E. Gulf received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal aboard Washoe County near Yokosuka, Japan, for Vietnam emergency operations last August.

William D. Alford Sam Alord E. Fayle el Toro Marine Corps Air Station Santa Ana Calif NAVY James E. Bevel Gene Bevel Olive Edmond A. Chatham Vernva O. Williams E. Gulf Washoe County Yokosuka Japan

Around Town Highlights From a Busy Week

SALLIE EVANS tackles back issues of the newspaper while H Al McCandless features the Pre Med Club of REL. Eichelberger gathers nuts for friends. Melissa Moore poses for a new photograph. Betty Broyles compliments a little girl in a red coat. Billie Godwin greets a former neighbor at the grocery. Harold Murphy checks electrical plugs. City Manager Fritz Lanham joins deer hunting this week. Annie Lee Cotten from Barbers Hill describes a community project. Bill Thompson returns a call. Sue Jones collects photos. Normalcy Bickerstaff locates Barbara Corman’s address. Ray Broussard bags two deer in five days near Bryant. Bobby Gilmore helps when a car floods in rain. Beulah Norris returns from Kansas City and Trentan, Mo to visit Pergy Reynolds. Mrs L P Sobotik bags two deer and plans more hunting over Thanksgiving. Merle Mikkel takes a Plumwood Garden Club job. Grace Friend writes a thank you note. Mrs Paul Hollaway prepares a turkey. Gene Halter identifies photos over the phone.

Sallie Evans H. al. McCandless Rel Wait Eichelberger Melissa Moore Betty Broyles Billie Godwin Harold Murphy Fritz Lanham Beulah Norris Kansas City Trentan Paul Hollaway Gene Halter

U S Hikes Bank Discount Rates to Four Percent

The Federal Reserve Board raised the discount rate from 3.5 to 4 percent to safeguard the dollar amid abroad rate increases. The ceiling on time deposits was lifted to 4.5 percent and savings deposit rates were strengthened. President Johnson discussed the move with Dillon and Martin, who insisted it aimed to strengthen the dollar without harming the U.S. economy.

Washington United States Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve System Britain Wright Patman Dtex House Banking and Currency Committee Patman Hanke Johnson Texas Dillon Martin Sougt Tmv

Board approves 13 member textbook committee

A 13 member committee headed by Acting Supt. W D Hinson was approved by the School Board to study and select textbooks for use in the district. Members include Maurice Kellam Baytown Junior Erma Buckner Anson Jones Elementary Esther Miles Ashbel Smith Elementary Garland Huer Horace Mann receiver Tom Stentrix 2L Patrician Blundell Cedar Bayou Junior Nettie Lee Bradshaw REL Lewis Ward REL Johnny Riley REL Dan Stalbworth administration Evelyn Robson REL T L Kielman REL Roy Rowland Ashbel Smith Elementary J M Stuart instruction.

W. D. Hinson Maurice Kellam Baytown Erma Buckner Anson Jones Esther Miles Ashbel Smith Garland Huer Horace Mann _himier Tom Stentrix Patrician Blundell Cedar Bayou Nettie Lee Bradshaw Lewis Ward Johnny Riley Dan Stalbworth Evelyn Robson T. L. Kielman Roy Rowland J. M. Stuart

Math program for parents approved by school board

A modern mathematics program for junior high parents was approved Monday night by the school board and will run six weeks in each of five junior highs starting December or January. J M Stuart said classes will be taught by math teachers, with sessions twice weekly, six weeks per school. Parents can attend free, paid at 15 per nine hour session, total cost about 1000.

School Board J.M. Stuart Stuart

Sole Guilt Pinned To Lee Oswald

Washington AP reports newly released Warren Commission transcripts show extensive evidence pointing to Lee Harvey Oswald as the sole assailant in Kennedy’s assassination. The 26 volumes reveal witnesses offered speculation but hard testimony and exhibits support Oswald’s role, despite lingering disputes among insiders.

Washington John F. Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald America Soviet Union Warren Commission Moonday Oswald Ostwald Secret Service Texas John B. Connally Lee Oswald

Accounting Procedures Criticized By Baytown Trustees

Baytown school board on Monday invited a Texas Education Agency representative to review district accounting records after auditors Hawthorn Suesse and Suesse reported procedures do not meet state requirements. Trustees discussed the six points and differences between prior audits while Superintendent George Gentry faces a December hearing.

Bill Vartman Texas Education Agency Baytown Suesse Hase Ben Shirey Alr von) Stark Knox Beavers Horeczy Ophelia Jones Horczy Lee College

Americans slain as Belgian troops attack Stanleyville

A chaotic Congo crisis saw Belgian paratroopers seize Stanleyville after rebels held the city. About 50 foreign hostages were killed, including an American missionary Phyllis Aine of Ohio and a U.S. lay doctor. Foreign nationals were executed in the streets and at a hotel, with reports of gunfire and hostage executions as authorities warned of continued danger.

Bulletin Wasiington Anleyville State Department Phyllis Aine Chisefomi Ohio Leopoldville Congo U.S Fitiure Norls Sai Ceunigend Ted Congoles Stanleyville Regimg Paul Cartiser Paul-Henri Spask Christophe Ghenye Ghenye Red China Sen

Board Intent To Be Filed At Monday Meeting

Ambiguous notes indicate the school board intentions were discussed at a Monday meeting. Mentions Supt. George Gentry and commissioner dp We Eidgur, with 20 meetings noted and December timing suggesting Austin may be involved.

Wuiersey Bruce Ranesey Uesy Hay George Gentry

Billie Sol Free Again On New Bond

Billie Sol Estes, once jailed on travel violations and bond forfeiture, is again free after posting a new $10,000 bond following a judge's order. The Dallas indictments accuse him of fraud, conspiracy, false swearing, and swindling tied to his grain storage liquid fertilizer complex collapse and related activities.

Dallas Billie Sol Estes FBI U.S Estes Commodity Credit Corp Sre Billie Sol

Transportation study ordered by board

Acting Supt W D Hinson will study the school districts transportation system to solve bus scheduling issues and prepare a report by the January meeting. He noted seven more buses may be needed at current rates to serve all students. The board wants a systemwide plan, not area trials, and considered schedules, bus eligibility, and grade dismissal times. Sturrock resigned as physical education teacher at Cedar Field.

Sunt W. D. Hinson Hinson Ann Brandon Sturrock Cedar

1964 Meisman Trophy winner Notre Dame quarterback Folin Myarte

A series of disjointed items report Notre Dame quarterback Folin Myarte winning the 1964 Meisman Trophy for outstanding college football. Other lines note a Kansas City building collapse with many injured, and various political and international hints.

Folin Myarte Notre Dame Meisman

Free Goodfellows Kiddie Show at Brunson Friday

The 34th annual Goodfellows drive in Baytown kicks off with a free Kiddie Show at Brunson Theater from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Howard Fr Brunson and Rufus Honeycutt organize a toy drive, cartoon feature Panda and the Magic Serpent, eight cartoons, and two special comedies to raise money for underprivileged Baytown children.

Goodfellows Howard Fr. Brunson Rufus Honeycutt Brunson Bronson Goodfellow Godfellow Honeycutt Baytown Baytown Schent Baytown Sun Goodfelons

1964 Traffic Box Score and Accidents Record

The record shows a 1964 traffic box score with figures on accidents and fatalities. It notes 884 days since the last injuries and deaths, and references a web source for the data.

Mrs Mabel Field Wins $200 Prize

Mrs Mabel Field of 2308 New Jersey Baytown won the $200 prize in last week's late Thursday promotion. She claimed the prize Friday afternoon at Stars. This week there will be no sale hours Thursday due to Thanksgiving. The Baytown Chamber of Commerce retail merchants committee sponsors an all day promotion Friday with a $100 prize.

Mabel Field New Jersey Baytown Retail Merrhiamis Baytown Chamber of Commerce Jfriday

Wilson blocks NATO mixed fleet plan in British clash

Prime Minister Harold Wilson in the House of Commons declares Britain opposes a mixed manned surface fleet for NATO. He says it adds nothing to Western strength and could dissipate alliance power. He aims for talks with President Johnson next month to seek consultation on NATO nuclear deployment while reiterating commitment against giving up Western nuclear power.

Washington Harold Wilson North Atlantic Treaty Organization Britain Wilson House of Commons London U.S Johnson NATO Gen United States United Sines West Germany

Human Relations Council Plans Meeting and Job Opportunities

Housing problems will be discussed at a Baytown Human Relations Council meeting set for 7 0 pm Tuesday at the city hall. Guest speaker Harel Odom of Fort Worth regional intergroup relations officer of the Public Housing Administration. Members will consider a banquet for the council anniversary and a progress report. A new lay opportunities project will be discussed. Mrs Husen Silder will run a job clearing house during the holiday season. Education Committee will visit local school districts to discuss precaution questions. Volunteers are needed to call on stave owners and managers to explain needs.

Baytown Humans Relations Council Cit Hailey Harel Odom of Fort Worth Public Housens Administration Husen Silder Aovers Wild Lena Park Aldine LaMarque Theman Relations Council

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