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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1965
Page
1
A Baytown Junior High Parents Night is set for 7 pm Monday at Ade School. Clays reams will be visited and refreshments served as part of the event and related activities.
The forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies and a slight warmup over the weekend. Temperatures near 72 degrees are expected with scattered showers possible in the Bay Town area.
Fragmented OCR text notes a meeting at Paths Hall and mentions hospitals City Texas. It references parties seeking voting places and media involvement while conveying a puzzling mix of names and places without clear events or outcomes.
Radio Jakarta reported confusion after a Thursday coup by Lt Col Untung and a counter coup by loyal forces led by Maj Suharto. Sukarno’s fate remained unclear though he appeared briefly as security forces sealed his palace. Nasution restored order in the capital while Suharto moved against rebels in Semarang, with Col Suherman dishonorably discharged.
Harris County tax bills are being mailed as a legal challenge questions the validity of assessed properties and exemptions. The dispute centers on exemption certificates and city funding moves affecting county finances and tax collections.
The city plans major equipment purchases across departments to expand the fleet beyond 100 vehicles. New assets include passenger cars, pickups, dump trucks, street department trucks, and service division vehicles with total capital outlays around 4 million. Maintenance remains split between departments and city mechanics, with funds for the 1955 56 fiscal year blocked. A separate note previews a film on cigarette smoking at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital.
City announces Fire Week drive to boost firefighting awareness. Officials urge residents to check smoke alarms, create evacuation plans, and report non emergency fire hazards during the campaign.
The Lone Star Boat Racing Association state championship finals will be Sunday at the Baytown Boat Club Grounds on the San Jacinto River in Highlands. About 70 drivers and 250 boats are expected with top racers from Baytown and Pasadena. Freddie Goehl and Highlands’ Elmer are highlighted contenders. Tickets are $1, under 12 free, site at Clear Lake Drive club park.
School tax statements are being mailed by the district with about 74 percent already sent. Tax collector G. J. Bennett says mailing will continue and statements should be completed next week. Some dates and details remain to be finalized as preparation for state requirements proceeds.
Baytown officials led by Chamber of Commerce executive Dave Moore tout industrial interest on a West Coast trip. He cited Baytown's $34 million bond issue and Domed Stadium as notable landmarks, and noted California’s higher taxes and the need for diversification in electronics and petrochemical sectors. Local officials discussed marketing Baytown to major firms and civic defense hurricane preparedness.
Jackson Bradley, Bay town shooter from River Oaks, shot 71 Friday to add to Thursday's 65, building a five stroke lead at the 45th Texas PGA Championship at Goose Creek. Miller Barber is second at 141, with Buster Cupit one behind. The senior standings show Henry Ransom at 73 Friday to win the Texas Senior Championship.
The Very Rev Harold R Perry was appointed auxiliary bishop of New Orleans in a Pope Paul VI nomination announced jointly by Archbishop Hanna and Archbishop Cady The appointment marks the first American Negro bishop in the Catholic Church in 90 years and completes a historic leadership transition in the New Orleans archdiocese
Pasadena reports Rob ert E. Lee Ganders upset previously undefeated Sam Rayburn Texans 24 7 in a District 12 4A opener. Ganders stifling defense and key scores by Mark Wirkland in the fourth quarter, while Ron Durrett and Charlie Igus pace the Texans before the rally.
Dr Funess and Appel advocate expanded care for the elderly and urge doctors to improve programs. Demonstrations in rural Crawfordville feature ten street marches after stalled progress. A deadly scooter attack near Porting pets and the ensuing weather report are noted. Richant Cardinal Cushing says nuptial Masses will be allowed for Sunday or holy day weddings.
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