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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1964
Page
2
A fragmented noon stock quote page shows Merrill Lynch and Sons names, aluminium and rayon producers, and Tel and Tel affiliates among listed equities. The readable lines mention Ashland and Amoco style tickers with mixed performance hints and unspecified percentages.
Motorists on Tricity Beach Road were warned the Cedar Bayou draw bridge is shut to traffic after a gear was lost. The bridge remains open for boats and repairs may complete by late Friday afternoon. Harris County crews search for a replacement gear dropped into the bayou. detours require using Highway 146 and Cedar Bayou bridge.
The Associated Press reports Texas third quarter bank deposits rose to record highs in larger cities. Dallas led with 63 banks at over 3.5 billion dollars, followed by Houston with about 3.2 billion dollars, both records.
In Baltimore a visitor at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library exhibit claimed a Frost poem book wasn’t Kennedy’s and joked that he never returned borrowed books. Eunice Shriver, sister of the late president, was identified as the visitor by Mamoyell Hamilton.
President Johnson signed a two year extension of the food for peace program in Indianapolis. The measure funds a 3.5 billion surplus food sales and distribution abroad while two provisions were ignored as unconstitutional.
The roster lists linemen and backs for Gander defense with players such as LE Kovar LT Dixon Charles West Erol Johnson and Marsh. The Tiger defense follows with LE Davis LT Robinson Worsham and Robinson with Ricky Allen and others.
In New York AP report, executives express concern over public and government reaction to rising profits as banks release quarterly earnings. Leaders argue profits lag sales and investment, warning government controls could curb productivity and job growth despite record highs.
YMCA executive director Jim Armsworth outlines a Saturday program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for members at the Baytown YMCA. Activities include gym games, swimming at Robert E. Lee High School pool with lifeguards, archery, dodgeball, volleyball, trampoline, tumbling, field games, a 11:30 a.m. sack lunch, fellowship, and an afternoon movie. This week’s film is Rocket Ship XM with future lineups featuring Abbott and Costello and Laurel and Hardy.
The VFW Post on Decker Drive hosts a turkey shoot on October 31 with rifle club youth sessions each Saturday through Oct 24. Sponsored by VEW Post and Texas VEW youth committees, under Earl Waight and T I Tallent, the event features individual and team rifle matches and prizes. contact Tallent at 583-3438 or Waight at 583-9189.
In downtown patrols, Shirley Wright oversees meters and encounters a range of issues beyond simple ticketing, shaping her duties and the city’s parking system.
Shirley described phoning police, then an ambulance arriving with Paul A. Lee at the scene. The ambulance took the woman to Jefferson Davis hospital to deliver her baby, with the delivery occurring shortly after arrival.
Baytown police detained three German seamen who missed their ship at Humble docks with no charges filed. A Norwegian seaman was held after also missing his boat. both cases await immigration contact. Other Thursday thefts included a transistor radio and pin from James Coburn’s home and $3 from a Humble Service Station change machine.
The Army announces job training across many careers under the Choice Not Chance program. Sgt Ron Nussbaum invites high school graduates aged 17 to 35 to learn more by contacting him in the Federal Building Room 103.
Texas A&I Javelinas rank No 1 in NAIA grid ratings and lead four Lone Star Conference statistical categories in offense. Quarterback Randy Johnson earns Back of the Week honors after a 26 0 win over Texas Lutheran with 104 rushing yards and five touchdowns via seven completions. Linebacker Earl Miller of Sal Ri highlighted with ten unassisted tackles and three fumble-causing plays in the Lobos upset of Southwest Texas State 16 14.
Baytown shows a stunted defense as La Marque's Tigers, led by Bulgich and Crowder, prepare for a dog fight. Key players include Shaw the quarterback, Wainscott at center, Worsham and Anthony on the line, with Acosta sidelined for two to three weeks and Morrison out with a head injury.
Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants meet with each team struggling in early games due to quarterback injuries. Don Meredith plays with a torn cartilage after tests. Giants signal caller Y.A. Tittle has recovered and will start. Safety Mike Gechter out three weeks. Buddy Dial to rejoin after knee trouble. Del Shofner returns to form for the matchup.
The list enumerates school spaces across two floors including English and social science departments, libraries, language and art rooms, mechanical drawing, drama and speech rooms, homemaking and special education, Diversified Education and Industrial Cooperative Training, auditorium, cafeteria, physical education, gym, vocal and instrumental music, industrial arts, and on the second floor science, business, and mathematics departments.
Bond. Oliver and Marky McMillin are assistants. Group leaders are Jane Crad Bland Cindy Porter Debbie Godwin Susan McGraw and Sally Powers. Carolyn Morris is company commander with Nancy Tapp 1doim major Ann Callam and Margaret Horrshy first lieutenants Kay Massey and Susan McGraw second lieutenants Anna Sandberger lieutenant of flags and Gayle Seamans lieutenant of flags.
Multiple high school games across Houston area stadiums with Boytown at LaMarane Newark Memorial and Channelview at Chatrel. Other matches include Dickinson versus Santa Fe, Anahune against Cleveland, Berbers Hill versus Spiencers, and Ball High hosting Reyburn. Weekend college games feature Baylor Arkansas and Houston Tulsa with regional showdowns.
Navy seaman Michael E Pauler serves aboard the destroyer USS Murrs during a North Atlantic Organization training operation in the North Atlantic region. The mission focuses on seamanship, navigation, and rescue drills as part of ongoing readiness efforts.
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