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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1963
Page
1
Officials announce a central Little League officer election to be held Wednesday in the LaFar School auditorium. Parents of Central leaguers invited to attend as community notices also mention Hadassah and several local organization meetings with programs and exhibits scheduled through the week.
Roland Woods will head the Yellowhammer Club's annual Colorado elk hunt with Maurice Williams and others including Bobby Cales from Victoria. The group departs Wednesday for the trip. David Jameson hopes to mail his Christmas letter early, becoming the first youngster to write two letters in Sun notes this year. Mary Reimer joins The Sun’s Classified Advertising Department.
The Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District approved a new administrative structure Monday night moving key authority from Superintendent George H. Gentry to Deputy Superintendents W.D. Hinson and John Stuart. The plan, the result of months of study, shifts reporting to the deputies while keeping Gentry as chief executive, and includes detailed duties for the superintendent and recommendations for personnel actions.
Architect James A. Davis said the CB Cafeteria near Bayou Junior High School is ahead of schedule with Bayport Construction Co. estimating a completion by November 15. Two payments totaling 15,033.15 have been made toward a 52,302.90 total. Davis cited strong cooperation between school personnel and the contractor as progress continues on this bond program project and noted ongoing site development and reporting to the board within two weeks.
Baytown UF tops 120000 year to date in the Anna drive as area businesses report full contributions. American General Insurance Agency Bur nat School Ashbel Smith School and Baytown school district special education report 100 percent. First report meeting set for Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce building with division heads to attend. Ron's Coin Car Wash reports 7 AM turnover of receipts for Tuesday. New quota makers at Humine Lle Oil unit Refining Co Baytown Refinery include hydro former No 1 and extra board in solvents maintenance and construction and the night superintendent office.
CHICAGO AP A rare case centers on Frank Sannerno 42 who faced 295 parking tickets he says were issued without valid notice. He told the court he did not know tickets were mailed and offered to pay 200 dollars upfront and to surrender a portion of his income monthly to cover the remaining fines.
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital trustees rejected a plan to offer a 20 percent hospitalization discount to full time ministers in the Baytown area. The board, at its monthly meeting, voted against the recommendation by a committee of Methodist ministers on the board, citing public relations and fairness concerns.
Precinct 3 County Commissioner W N Ramsey won approval from the Texas Highway Department to rename Cedar Bayou Crosby Road from Highway 13 to North Main Street. The change, to be posted on signage at the Interstate 10 intersection, follows annexation of rights of way by Baytown and was supported by the Baytown Council and Chamber of Commerce.
Harris County commissioners set a November 9 election on a $6 million jail bond issue. The bond could fund a prison farm, courthouse jail remodeling, or both. About $5.3 million would go to a 650 acre prison farm in northeast the county, with remaining funds for courthouse jail space and court rooms. The vote will occur alongside state constitutional amendments.
Washington AP report outlines a brewing Senate clash over defense plans including denial of a nuclear carrier and missile submarines. Names Paul Nitze and Fred Korth surface amid cabinet reshuffle rumors as hearings loom and tentative decisions spark political tension.
A plan to refund 1,155,000 in improvement bonds received final approval at a Monday meeting of the school board trustees. The move shortens bond terms from 26 to 12 years, saving interest and shifting tax revenue for eight to ten years, with a tax rate change noted. Additional actions include appointing two board representatives to a traffic survey committee and discussing insurance figures for district properties.
ALGIERS RP The Algiers radioclaimed Moroccan outposts Hassi Edda and Tinjoub were recaptured after days of heavy fighting. Morocco denies losses while asserting end to clashes. U.S. and regional officials monitor border tensions as Algeria urges regional mediation and negotiations with King Hassan II.
The United Fund Drive in Baytown funds nutrition for 232 students, with 64 percent of meals paid by the drive and 36 percent by school cafeterias and allowances. Elementary lunches cap at 42 cents, secondary at 45 cents, with menus including fruit and milk options.
A Dominican Republic bulletin states the ruling authorities accuse the United States of interfering in the country and demand an end to such interventions. No further details are provided in the fragmented text.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission studies permit requests from four Houston dredging firms to dredge shell in Trinity and Galveston bays. After a hearing, petitions were taken under advisement amid opposition signatures across Harris, Chambers and Galveston counties. Opponents fear damage to fishing and oyster industries, while supporters cite economic value. The Sun urges against permits that would harm fishing and oystering.
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