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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1960

Page

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Rotary Speaker John R Guemple to address Baytown Rotary

Baytown noon Rotary Club hears Lee College director John R Guemple on adult education at the Tower. Garden Club opens season 8 am at Mrs E A Kelso's Lakewood Drive home with Ne div ine as cohostess. Nurses Association to meet 7 pm at the Tower with Dr Joseph A Jachimczyk as speaker. Reservations invited. PTA Stephen F Austin to meet 7:30 pm in the school auditorium. Ashbel Smith PTA to meet 7:30 pm with a faculty reception after. Knightly lodge event features new presentation by Knights of Pythias Creeks Lodge 458 at KP Hall on Alexander Heine. Event hosted by VFW Post and Robert B Tuck Post.

Rotary John R. Guemple Lee College Baytown Rotary Club Tower Garden Club Lakewood Garden Club E. A. Kelso Lakewood Drive Nevil P. E. Meister East Harris County Nurses Association Joseph A. Jachimczyk Houston Nedivine Harris Medical Association PTA Stephen F. Austin Parent Teacher Association Sylvester Garrison Inq Sfstar Psthia Tanese Creek Lodge Noa Tuesede Alexander, Heine Robert B. Tuck Veterans of Foreign Wars

Operation Clean Sweep United Fund feature campaign

Operation Clean Sweep teams of 560 civic club members from Baytown and Highlands will contact 650 small firms in one day as part of the October United Fund drive. They aim to surpass last year’s 29 percent participation gain, with clubs competing for plaques for highest participation and top-dollar awards.

Civic Club Baytown Highlands United Fund Silas Moore D. WW. Motregor Pilot Club Adline Englert Business John P. Henderson United Fund Drive WD. Cbi Broyles Clean Charles Corbell Duycees Joe Smith Baytown Rotary Club Baytown Lions Jayeres The Highlands Rotary Club

Castro Settles in Harlem Hotel Ahead of UN Session

Fidel Castro, described as tempestuous, has settled in hotel quarters in Negro Harlem and plans to attend the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly. He previously stormed out of the Shelburne Hotel complaining of tight security and high rates, threatening to camp out in Central Park or on the UN lawn. Raul Roa, the Cuban foreign minister, said Castro would attend.

New York Fidel Castro Negro Harlem United Nations General Assembly Shelburne Midtown Manhattan Central Park United Nations Raul Roa Castro

Texas Democrats Vote On Platform At State Convention

Leaders seek compromise as Texas Democrats fight over the national party platform. Gov. Price Daniel backs a middle course while conservatives threaten to rebel. Delegates from Harris County and Houston clash over loyalties and a conservative newspaper tie in a tense pre conference scene. Johnson and Kennedy influence looms over the outcome.

Fred Hartman Dallas Associ Vention Ation National Party Widnessly Pythias Hill Alex- Baytown Harris County E. A Woody? Rose C. E Scotty Leach Wlom Bally Gena Purner Texas Gay Daniel Lyndon B. Johnson

Gourse Cancels Leadership Course at Community House

MRS RICHARD Lobenthal announced the cancellation of the leadership course scheduled for Sept 19 at the Community House after no registrations were received. No further details were provided.

Gourse Richard Lobenthal Chermedite

Warm Days With Mild Nights Forecast Through Wednesday

The forecast calls for warm days and mild nights with clear to partly cloudy skies through Wednesday. Galveston tides list highs at 4 95 a m and 4 58 p m and lows at 10 15 a m and 10 33 p m for Wednesday.

Galveston

Allen Watkins Reads For English Novels In Restful List

Allen Watkins hunts for novels by English authors and receives a rest-stop list. Garrett and Stelis Herring return from San Diego with their son and a new grandson, Brian, who joins the family as the first grandchild. Brian’s four under eaters and a series of short vignettes follow, including Andrea BoRelle’s hospital recuperation and other local happenings.

Allen Watkins Garrett Stelis Herring San Diego Calif B. W. Smith Brian Andrea BoRelle Gulf Test Hospital Tommyr Garrison Tuewley L. R. Baker F.C Lonise Saxe Baytown Jace Curry Thad Johnson Sonics Lana Francis Lewis Della Phillips Sai- B Cleveland Bill Foster Estelle McMicken Arvirewn J. Bates Betty Jean Bevin Wells Tex Dee House

Texans Gather for Grand State GOP Session in Galveston

Harmony marked the Galveston gathering as Thad Hutcheson faced a possible draft to stay as state GOP chair. Delegates heard talks on the Nixon Kennedy margin while party leaders debated the platform and the 24 Republican electors for the November vote. The event featured emphasis on competition and the push for a robust two party system in Texas.

Thad Hutcheson Nixon Kennedy O'Donnell Texas Neal de Terrey Ahtern Ogiman Aldene Hill Grand Seline Bill Grs

Channelview Trustees Increase School Taxes

Channelview School Board voted to raise the district tax rate from 1.40 to 1.70 per hundred for the current year to help fund a 621000 bond issue for a new elementary school and other improvements. The plan shifts 0.43 to bond debt service with 1.27 for operations and maintenance while committees prepare for site furnishings and additions.

Channelview School Board H.C. Schachler Schoenler Seriool

Delegates Seat Dispute at Democratic Convention Hearing

Harris County delegation seating remained unsettled after a two hour hearing near the convention site. The credentials committee was asked to report and either seat or exclude the group. Turner of Rusk County led questions on loyalty pledges while conservatives pressed to have their leaders named. The State Executive Committee endorsed the party ticket but did not resolve seating for Houston delegates accused of opposing Kennedy and Johnson. The hearing featured sharp exchanges as tensions flared over faction loyalties and votes.

Houston George Polk Marvin Zindler Sare Harris Nolk Zindler Texas Polk William J. McMasters Bella Dallas Harris County Schoehier John F. Kennedy Johnson Fst

Bramiett Retired Humble Man Dies in Baytown Hospital

A E Bramiett 74 of Baytown dies in a Baytown hospital Tuesday. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Bramlett was a pipefitter at Humble O and Refining Cos Baytown Refinery. Survived by daughter Mrs H A Yragey of Baytown. three sons David Bramiett of La Porte and Robert Jerre Francis and Donald Wayne Caudle of Baytown. four grandchildren. three brothers M L Bramlett Sam Bramsett. two sisters Miss Ruth Bramiett of Newstan and Mog Levha Brametty. and several nieces and nephews.

Aylmer Fxvins Bramlett Aron Aim Baytown Lee Fittersi Bramlet Humble O and Refining Yragey David Bramiett la Parte Robert Jerre Francis Donald Wayne Caudle Paytown M. BL. Bramletp Moa Bipsonlett Sam Bramsett Bayiean Miss Ruth Bramiett Newstan Mog Levha Ett Oakteod Colt Mieces

Rosh Hashana Observances Begin in Baytown

Baytown residents join worldwide Rosh Hashana observances marking the Jewish new year and the 19 days of repentance. Services at Congregation Nesseth Farar are scheduled Wednesday evening and Friday morning with readings for Yom Kippur and Kol Nidre, led by Rabbi Al Papne Tan and other officials.

Suindeern Baytown K Nesseth Farael Bay 1 Yom Kippur Kol Siftre Bay Im Uray AL Papne Tan Basten

Humble And Standard Merger Is Challenged

Attorneys for Jack Finkelstein of Houston seek an injunction against the merger of Humble OF cond Refining Co and the Standard Of Co of New Jersey. Filed in Judge Tack Roberts 126th District Court in Austin, the suit challenges the merger and seeks a declaratory judgment. The action argues the merger lacked valid shareholder consent and questions Steakley's certification.

Humble Cond Refining Co Tthe Standard of Co New Jersey Houston Jack Finkelstein Fred Werkenthin Tack Roberts 126Th District Court Austin Finkelstein Secretary of State Hurbie Steakley

United Nations Opens As Cold War Tensions Roil New York

World leaders gathered in New York for the 15th General Assembly as Congo conflict and East–West rivalries dominated the agenda. Khrushchev and Castro drew crowds, police clashed with anti-Communist demonstrators, and Dag Hammarskjold faced a volatile backdrop while Fidel Castro refused best hotel offers amid security frictions and hotel drama.

United Nations N.Y Ness Anyport Hammarskjold United the Congo United Nat Nations Nikita Diet Hammarskjold Khrushchev New York Congo Assembly Park Avenue Fidel Castro Cuba Antonin J Novatny Czechoslovakia Castro United Nations Frnding Dag [Hammarskjold Sandwich U.S Andrew Berding William Zeekendorf Jr Commertore Theresa Flare Rerding

Australian Will Sneak At Baptist Men’s Meeting

Al Lawrence, an Australian back from Rome after competing in RAI Olympics, will speak at the First Baptist Brotherhood meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. A Church of England member, he will discuss impressions Christians have of other nations based on his travels in track and field. Lawrence attended the University of Houston and has set numerous track records while studying there.

al Lawrence Rome Fellowship Hall Church of England Lawrence Watson al First Baptist Leowrence University

Texas commission weighs oil production reversal proposal

In Austin the Texas Railroad Commission heard a plan from Atlantic and Tidewater to patent operators and allow prorated wells to shut in most field walls, effectively reversing traditional East Texas production methods. In New York Khrushchev abruptly left his residence to visit Fidel Castro, a sudden trip without warning.

Austin Texas Railroad Commission East Texas Atlantic Tidewater Commission New York Nikita S. Khrushchev Fidel Castro

Nixon and Kennedy campaign across states and TV

Nixon seeks unity after rallying in Atlantic City and Charleston while Kennedy builds support through labor unions and a nationwide TV address. The pair clash over Eisenhower policy as Kennedy plans a coast-to-coast broadcast detailing his response to Khrushchev and a call for bipartisan unity.

Richard Nixon Atlantic City N.J Eisenl Charleston W.va Hower United Nations Ses John F. Kennedy Uing Steelwork Baytown Chanters Chemical Civic Scranton Richard M Kien United Nation Dion Nikita Khrushchev

Gaines, Former Baytonian's Husband Dies

Richard Wayne Gaines a former Robert E Lee High School athlete and SMU graduate died of cancer at his home in Haskell Texas He had lived in Haskell since 1957 Funeral services set for early Tuesday at Christ Church in Haskell interment in Corsicana He survived by his wife Martha Ann Page Gaines two children Flynt and Dei Gaines a sister and a brother among others

Richard Wayne Gaines Lee I Markrts Tex Rince Ass SMU Haskell Tex Crancer kTaveside Martha Ann Page Baytown Sid Flynt DeiGaines Isiree Cor- Mrs H. D. Gee Odessa Jirang Mire Gaines Agra Durwood Gaines Nate Robert E. Lee Crane Dex

Fragmented World News Scrambled in November Election Rumors

The record summarizes a jumble of headlines from a Dallas court ruling about Lyndon B Sohman on the Texas general election ballot, a New Orleans police estimate about a group of African Americans, a 15 minute march protesting hiring practices near a shopping center, Laos military orders and South Viet Nam unrest, an Air Force test at Cape Canaveral, and Pravda reporting the UN headquarters move from New York.

Lyndon B. Sohman Texas Dallas New Orleana

City library bond vote underway in $350,000 plan

Morning turnout was slow with 588 ballots cast by noon in eight precincts for the city library bond issue. Officials expected heavier afternoon voting. polls stay open until 7 p.m. The issue would authorize 350000 for library construction, with funds from selling the old library and a tax impact of about three cents per 100 dollars assessed.

Jhonds Library Board

Free rides to polls offered for library bond vote

Voters needing free rides to and from the polls to support the library bond issue should contact FE Fisher residence at JU 2 5494. Supporters of the new library are providing the transportation service.

FE. J. Fisher

Solons Honored After Baytown Chamber Buffet

Harris County’s new Texas Legislature delegation was honored Monday night at Goose Creek Country Club reception by the Baytown Chamber of Commerce. About 150 people met the lawmakers led by Sen. Robert W. Baker. Present state representatives included Paul Floyd Henry C Grover Criss Cole J C Whitefield Jr Wallace Miller and Don Garrison. A buffet followed with visiting dignitaries introduced and no formal program.

Harris County Texas Baytown

Diamond Alkali Fined For Pollution Case Refiled

Diamond Alkali Co was fined as M Heard of Channel Ship Yard faces charges in Harris County court. Two pollution cases were dismissed, with notices given that the corporation will refile on appeal. W J Stone contests two cases. Delany plans to prosecute two more as a law test. Eight other pollution cases set for trial before Judge Queen.

Diamond Alkali Co M. Heard Channel Ship Yard Justice of the Co Peare Walter Queen's Court Harris County Agrinst L Texas Game and Fish Commission Delandy Queen

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Robert W. Baker Texas Society of Professional Engineers Ihbel Smith Ashbel Smith Caily Strickler Harlem Hotel API Clare B. Williams Ssi National Re Democratic Party Lyndon B. John Texison Senate Jofinson Hutcheson Peter O'Donnell Dallas County Teer O'Donnell Prar Firme Channelview Freel Alton Bulletin A. E. Bramiett Standard Baptist ‘Men's Unity Eisenhower General Assembly Mt. Clements Mich United States Washington John Ko Tem Edt APA Amer Gear Kheushehev Wei Krrmedy Gaines Baytonian Communist Pathet Laoradin Saya South Viet Nam All Ha Armed Unity Laos Air Force Cape Canaveral Atlag Missife Noscone Earth Pravda Auggenta
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