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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1961

Page

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Nations urge UN to halt 50 megaton Soviet test

Six nations led by Canada Denmark Iceland Japan Norway and Sweden asked the UN General Assembly political committee to demand cancellation of a 50 megaton Soviet nuclear explosion before month’s end. The resolution circulated to all 101 committee members urged urgent action as Khrushchev’s plan drew deep concern. Delegates from Denmark Japan and Canada were expected to push for priority consideration.

United Nations NIY Soviet Union General Assembly Canada Denmark Iceland Japan Norway Sweden Khrushchev

Sun Spots At Convention Gosl Inn Meeting

BAYTOWN events include Gosl Inn meeting from 7 30 to 10 p m Saturday in the Davida Thompson school cafeteria with Baytown delegates to the Texas State Teachers Association convention in Houston at the Rice Hotel three sessions at Sam Houston Coliseum Founders Day observed by Baytown Pilot Club at noon Tuesday at the Tower Lions Club meeting postponed to Tuesday baytown Citizens National Bank funds a FHA title 1 fallout shelter loan to Robert L Toronto 418 Pamela Drive Attend funeral services for Robert Lee Oliver in Crockett through Katherine Moran and family

Gosl-Inn Kathryn Wood Horace Mann Baytown Ima Muston Davida Thompson Lilliatt Capps Herb Zimmerman Texas State Teachers Association Houston Rice Hotel Sam Houston Coliseum Founders Day Baytown Pilot Club Citizens National Bank and Trust Co Baytown- Area James E Jim) Sherwood Robert L. Toronto Pamela Drive Department of City Defense Katherine Moran E. Sterling Robert Lee Oliver Crock Ett

Baytown and South Houston Clash in Close Match Preview

Baytown and South Houston face a tight District 12-4A showdown with both sides boasting similar records and strong passing games. Key figures include Baytown’s Cunningham and Kemplay, South Houston’s Hanks and Wolfe, while Dunks and Kelly contend for limited duty amid injuries. The outcome hinges on the midseason form and adjustments before Friday’s game.

Kennedy adviser warns 1962 could hit economy hard

Dr. Walter W. Heller, head of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, warned in Hot Springs that 1962 may be a critical period when renewed inflation could hinder full employment. He urged restraint in price and wage decisions, noting price stability looks possible now but a business upturn could stall next year.

Hot Springs Kennedy Industry Today Walter W. Heller President's Council of Economic Advisers Heller

Baytown Gander Defense Names Lineup

Starting lineups show Baytown Gander defense with Oliver and Longacre at ends and Stewart and Stricklin at tackles. Herrera and Sidney Mallory guard, Bell and Kilgore at linebackers, Freddy Clark and Kelly Rushing rush, Gary Vincent at safety. ROJAN defense lists Nash and Barringer as ends, Peterson and Hudson as tackles, Little or Roy Blake middle guard, Avant brothers at linebackers, Madecksho and Fluker as cornerbacks, Harvey and White safeties.

South Houston Bill Stewart Dana Key Rudy Herrera Bud Hudson Douglas Beal Billy Manis Mike Sims Dwayne Sample Roger Adams Donnie Stricklin Mickey Boyd George Ferguson Billy Little David Lawhern Robert Oliver Dan Longacre le Jerry Xamplay Dickie Mullenbeck Ronnie Kluch Norton White Joe Bob Wolfe Wayne Ball Billy McCain Jimmy Dunks Rodney Hanks

Galveston Tides Forecast Saturday High Low Times

Cool and clear weather predicted through Saturday. Tides on Saturday show high at 2:13 am and 2:71 pm, with low at 8:23 am and 8:27 pm.

Galveston

Results Satisfactory UF First Week Drive Nets $76246

UF drive results show $76246 in contributions during the first week. Baytown United Fund workers and various units report totals, with awards announced for faculty and staff from four schools. General Chairman E C Kimmons expresses satisfaction with progress.

Baytown United Fund Mers B&b Techni Lab Nical HOAT M. New E Lee College David G. Burnet Harlem Wiliam B. Travis E. C Jack)Kimmons

Campaign volunteers rally for Amarillo visit and local events

Four days of campaigning feature Jesse and Al Melinger returning home as volunteer solicitors for a two day stop in Amarillo. The scene includes Barajas Hill mayoral mentions, Butch LoRelle addressing volunteers, and locals such as Kraft Strickler Wooldridge and Biggs, with community chatter on grandchild stories and sonic boom explanations.

Jesse Melinger Amarillo Jesse Don McLeod Fortion Bar Delphine Reed Carol Alpha Bob Bell V. R. Reese J. R Budder Krenick Channelview Val Cruthirda

Lawsuit Over Wages At Sports Stadium Looms

In Houston the dispute centers on the wage scale for excavation work on Harris County Sports Stadium. The Associated General Contractors and law firm Holman Saccomanno plan to sue Harris County Commissioners Court, contending the minimum wage for laborers is too high. The court rejected a bid to apply a lower scale, arguing the onsite project requires the architectural rate. Bids for excavation and subdrainage are due around October, with questions whether the work is part of the building itself.

Houston Harris County Bel Associated General Contractors of America, Inc Laws Harris County Commissioners Court Commissioners Court Peewee) Graham Houston Building and Trades Council James Saccomanno Holman, Saccomanno and Clegg Graham AGC

Baytown Refinery reports meet quotas across multiple divisions

Numerous Baytown Refinery units report meeting daily quotas across Accounting Data Processing Material Accounting Payroll Audit and others. Departments include Administrative Employee Relations Maintenance and Construction Field Shop Work and Purchasing divisions with various subunits and process lines listed in detail.

Baytown Uits Ain Toe Gee

More Cool Weather Predicted Saturday

Clear skies and bright sunshine eased the morning chill across Texas with readings from the 60s in South Texas and coastal areas while most of the state stayed in the 40s. Dalhart and Junction reported the coolest predawn temperatures, and Galveston reached 63 as the warming trend was set to continue in the north. Saturday is forecast to bring continued coolness in the south and a warming trend in the north.

Associated Press Texas Dalhart Junction Ualveston

REL Band Set to Reveal Sweetheart at Memorial Stadium

The Robert E. Lee high school band will reveal its sweetheart during halftime at the Gander South Houston game Friday night at Memorial Stadium. Brigadiers will perform drills, thank helpers for surpassing the $13,000 magazine sale, and present the sweetheart with roses.

Robert E. Lee Houston Memorial Stadium Linda Hanson Thunderer Joyce 7St Regiment Wayne McCloskey Dogo Rey Bethyl Rin

Rites Saturday For Ballard 60

Funeral services for Oran Estil Ballard age 60 of 122 East Hunnicutt will be at 10 a.m. at Paul U. Lee Chapel with Rev. J W May officiating. Graveside rites follow at 5 p.m. at Locktknit Texas. Ballard, a native of Lochart, moved to Baytown in 1940s where he worked as a tanker man. He is survived by one son Oran Ellis Ballard with the U S Navy, two brothers Sam Ballard of Keyrville and James Curtis Ballard of Houston, and one sister Miss Mary Mectie Ballard of Boyden.

Hanks Trojans Ganders Baytown Jerry Kemplay Trojan Dickie Mulienbeck Dana Key David Lawhorn South Houston Harry Morgan Galveston Pasadena Morgan Joe Bob Wolfe Kelly Paul U. Lee Oran Estil Ballard E. Hunnicutt J. W. May Full Gospel Church Shady Acres Ltill Pam Locktkint Texander Paul Uo Lee Futet Thottie Ballard Lochart Oran’ Ellis Bavard U.S. Navy Sam 1 Ballard St

Baytown vote set on 20 million flood plan and hospital district

Harris County voters east of the San Jacinto River will cast ballots Saturday on a $20 million flood control and drainage bond. If approved, $7 million bonds issued soon with $13 million to follow. federal participation expected. Also on ballot a county hospital district measure with tax authority up to 75 cents per $100. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm.

San Jacinto Baytown Area Eimers Com Emissioners Court Weatherman Ramazey Jesweather Eli Jof S Kbiawnnss Louuly Aullicy Jan Harris County San Jacinto River Eght City of Houston Bill Eliott V. V. Ramsey Holly Inn Highway 146 Finnner

Poll Locations and Election Judges for East Harris Precincts

A list of 16 East Harris County precinct polling sites and named election judges for Saturday. Includes precinct numbers from 12 to 250 with schools, community halls, and recreation centers such as Crosby High School, Humble Community House No 2, Austin School, Carver High School, and Bowie School, naming judges like James F. Dim, W. Walsh, Wallis Munt, James M. O’Reilly, D. Helms, J. Hester, W. Tidman, J. Strickling, Z. Sprayberry, W. A. Goodrich Jr, A. R. Stark, Woody Rose, Woodrow Lewis, L. C. Anderson, and Jefferson D. Walker.

East Harris County Tre Saturiy Alam James F Dim Burnet W. F. Walsh Alghlands Wallis Munt Crosby High James M. O'Reilly Huftman D. Helms Thad Felton Jack G. Hester Wilkenfeld Farniture Woodrow Lewis Bowie Wayne McClurg Harlem Jefferson D. Walker Drew High Crosby L. C. Anderson

Congress, fireside talks and space efforts color tense week

Federal officials warn shrimp industry in trouble as Gulf catches slip. Bashir Ahmad visits the White House en route to meet top economists for a business council session in Hot Springs. Sam Rayburn, 79, starts 19th day in hospital with cancer. Protests spread from Dallas to Beaufort over Yugoslavia aid. Liston suspended by the Pennsylvania commission. Ranger 2 launch delayed due to technical problems. Bernard Beous and Dale Jensen plead guilty to charges tied to a Nevada desert relay station. Cuba attends hemispheric ministers meeting as tensions rise. Raul Castro speaks in a televised address.

Algerians Arrest Women and Children to Stall Uprising

Paris dispatch reports reinforced police detachment arresting more than 500 Algerian women and children to head off anti curfew demonstrations. Nationalists had called for a women and children march as clashes left several dead and wounded in recent nights.

Paris Polite Tunis Tunisia Seper

USAF Reactivates Four Bases In France

The United States plans to reactivate four bases in France, Chaumont Chambley Frains and Phalsbourg, as part of a Western Europe defense buildup. The move reverses a two year standby status after De Gaulle blocked U.S. atomic stockpiling.

Paris Iurore’ Officis U.S France Europe Chaumont Chambley Frains Phalsbourg Charles de Gaulle Mit Lauris Norztad Britain Berlin

Rites Held In Anahuac For Willcox

Funeral services were held at 2 20 p m Friday at the First Baptist Church in Anahuac for O E Willcox Jr longtime school official and former tax collector. Interment followed in Anahuac. Pallbearers included Leroy Edmonds J P White W R Womack Ernest Ezor Elwood Best K T L Fahring Harvey Haynes and Dock Chambliss. He was survived by a son Mike and a sister Mrs C A Pepper along with other relatives. He belonged to a prominent Chambers County family and served the school district for 16 years.

First Baptist Church Anahuac O. E. Willcox Jr Sessage Tar Utes Aliie Tieleperttent Schipustlit Tau Ab Bass Anahate First Baptist Church Bax James Cattowony Anahuac First Methodist Church Ana —Teem Leroy Edmonds P. White W. R. Womack Ernnest Ezer Elwood Best Harvey Haynes Ciambliss Milleos Sohu Anahie J. A. Kinsey Kastan Chambers County

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