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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1960

Page

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Baytown Council to Hold Insurance Hearing Wednesday

Baytown City Council will hold a special meeting at 1 p m Wednesday to hear arguments by the Baytown Insurance Exchange and G C Robins on the citys insurance coverage. A Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line subsidiary plans a 10 mile pipeline from Mont Brieuve to Danville Virginia to carry liquefied petroleum gas in a $6 million project serving nine states. Roseland Park hosts a weekend singing event with dinner on the ground, inviting attendees from Beaumont Dallas and several Louisiana towns.

Baytown Baytown Insur Exchange G. C. Robins Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp. of Houston Mont Brivieu Danvillé Trans-Southern Pipe Hine Corp Roseland Park C. N. Cook Beaumont Dallas Louisiana

Galveston Tides Thursday Night and Morning Highs

CLEAR WIELD DAYS and cool nights forecast for a few days. Thursday tides in Galveston will be high at 12:45 a.m. and low at 5:31 p.m.

Galveston

Khrushchev Faces Setbacks Ahead of U.N. Debate

At United Nations, Khrushchev suffers reverses on Red China admission and immediate debate on Western aggression in Africa's Congo. Steering committee stalls bid to unseat Hammarskjold and to push seating of Red China, as high level talks with Macmillan and Herter unfold before a full General Assembly showdown.

United Nations, N.Y Nikita Khrushchev U.N Assembly Red China Africa Congo Dag Hammarskjold Khrushchev Tilo Af Yugoslavia Macmillan

Around Town Highlights and Social Notes Tidbits

J B Le Fevre takes a vacation while Billie Ruth Guiles helps a reporter with meeting times. Mrs Eddie Heintschel arranges transport for Ashbel Smith PTA to the Katy workshop. Peggy Wil lame and Jerry Shephard attend a dinner meeting as guests. Dot Norriss and Joyce Bawden work on Christmas decorating. Ellen Bird offers compliments to Jonnie OGonner. Mike Bargainer returns to UT Austin majoring in accounting. Ann Bush enjoys a new birthday gift a hi fi set. Joy Washburn comments on Lee College and its fife. Ray Mixon also says he likes LC especially accounting. Roy Montgomery invites a reporter to dinner. Harry Massey wonders about a title in Houston papers. Ken Dismang shows a visitor around town. Dr Herbert Dmike reportedly watched the Kennedy-Nixon Great Debate. Donnie Herringten recovers from surgery.

Eddie Heintschel Ashbel Smith Pta Katy Workshop Peggy Willame Jerry Shephard Dot Norriss Joyce Bawden R. M Ellen Bird Abeart Jonnie Ogonner Sandra Bussey Mike Bargainer University of Texas Ann Bush Joy Washburn Lee College Fife Ray Mixon Roy Montgomery Harry Massey Houston Papers Ken Dismang Herbert Dmike Donnie Herringten

Fall Moves In Mercury Dips To 63

Raytonians felt fall as morning temperatures dropped to 64 at 4 a.m. It marks one of the few nights under 70 recently. Houston Weather Bureau forecasts end to extreme heat and hints at better football weather ahead. Highs near 30 with partly cloudy, mild today and Thursday.

Raytonians Houston

Khrushchev And Tito Agree On Disarm Plan

Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev said he and Yugoslav President Tito are very close on disarmament and steps to safeguard peace after a private meeting in New York. He noted no agreement on Yugoslavia following Moscow lines and avoided ideological questions, insisting their viewpoints coincide on the issues discussed.

New York APL Nikita Khrushchev Fitov Congo Tito Moscow Khrushchev Yugoslayi Mt Soviet Yugoslavia

Shivers Opens Demo Push for Nixon in Dallas

Former Texas senator Allan Shivers launches Democrats for Nixon in Dallas with a televised talk outlining his backing of Richard Nixon. The event at the Adolphus Hotel signals a split from Democrats amid statewide party divisions as TV coverage extends to multiple Texas stations.

Dallas Texas Allan, Shivers Eisenhower Nixon Richard M. Nixon Republian Austin John Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Dorsey Hardman San Angelo Shivers Hardman Stic Epg Texas Democrate Tod Democrats For Eigenheaver Democrats For Tes Ans Nixa

Clear Skies After Record Rainfall Across Texas

Heavy five day rainfall ended as a high pressure system moved northeastward. Lanmview and Tyler recorded nearly 4 inches, with Marshall close to that amount. Skies cleared statewide by Tuesday night, with only Southeast Texas remaining cloudy Wednesday morning. Highs cooled to the 60s and 70s across the state as little to no rain was forecast.

Associated Press Aalions Lanmview Tyler Marshall Beaumont Texas Hallardberk Galveston Presidia

City Council to study electric rate hike proposal

Baytown officials review an application from Houston Lighting and Power Co to raise residential and commercial electric rates. The plan would lift the average residential bill from 7.38 to 8.95 monthly, with new summer and winter sliding scales and higher minimum charges. The company argues cost increases require the higher charges to maintain service and fund taxes, wages, and equipment.

Baytown Houston Light Ng and Power Co The Houston T& Rents Houston City Counci Public Service

Federal Power Commission sets new rate method for pipelines

Washington AP reports the Federal Power Commission revised regulation on interstate pipeline pricing. Phillips Petroleum gains an annual rate increase of about 5.7 trillion instead of 68 million as sought. The commission uses the traditional rate base approach, with costs of service, saying the method is not workable for most independent producer cases. No immediate consumer impact expected. Phillips to refund any overcharges. Producers must follow regular commission procedures before raising prices under the new method.

Washington Phillips Petroleum Co Philips Phillips Ates

Lodge Campaign Swing Through Texas City to El Paso

Former United Nations ambassador Henry Lodge plans three Texas rallies with stops in San Antonio Midland Odessa and El Paso. He will address Trinity University a produce market and an Alamo wreath ceremony before a downtown El Paso rally and a California campaign leg begins Thursday.

el Paso Lodge Chelmont San Antonio Triti- United Nations Henity University Ry Cadot Lodge Presbyterian Texas San Ani Goig Lodge J Midland-Odessa Midland-Odessa Air California Alamo Trinity University Joe Sheldon Republican Movement Dwight D. Hisenhower Eiall Loader San Antonio International Airport Tiam Fewin Kuykendall Chamber of Commerce Corrigan Gan Antonio

Khrushchev signals openness to meeting with Eisenhower

In a colorful anecdote about a Catholic conclave, Khrushchev says he is open to a summit with Eisenhower. He jokes about a smoke signal method for confirming an agreement and notes he would wait for such a signal from an outside source, while acknowledging modern diplomacy remains uncertain.

Court jurerh of murder and political figures listed

A district court jury convicts John Junior drmes of murder in a holdng of a mipermerke, sentencing him to 9% years. Leaders of Mexican National Anticom munist Party and party president accused of mismanaging in Mexico City. Resolution praising President Eisenhower passes at Foxes Baptist Brotherhood convention. Sylvia Pankhurst dies in Ethiopia. Lyndon B. Johnson campaigns in Indiana. US grants aid to Yugoslavia for atomic research. Algerian rebel leader arrives in Moscow. Chinese Nationalist Defense Ministry reports 132 shells at Quemoy. Farmer registration measures discussed in Dallas. Yugoslav girl 0 to mother of two sons by 12-year father.

John Junior Drmes

Entertainers Sought for Trail Ride Program at Liberty

Anabnac local event seeks entertainers for Oct. 1 Trinity Valley Ride program at the Amer Legion Mall. Boundridge leads the lineup seeking singers dancers and other acts. Interested performers should call Chambers Court Kone in Waotiriige.

Trail Ride Trinity Valley Fix Liberty Amerfcan Legion Mall Anabnac Dimbo Boundridge Chambers Court

Presidential Campaign Jabbing At Opponents In 1960 Race

Kennedy and Nixon trade sharp attacks as campaigns swing through Pennsylvania New York and West Virginia. Kennedy accuses Nixon of undermining the party and stresses domestic strength while Nixon counters with harsh charges including a claim of false poverty figures and calls for action on relief measures.

United States Nixon New York API Ruchard M. Nixon Noxon GOP Toby F. Kennedy Tennessee West Virginia Charleston Kennedy

Baytown Lifesaving Run For Child In Peril

A portable Iron lung rushed from Baytown by three cars at high speed to aid a five year old girl in Tyler County Hospital after complications from tonsillectomy. Chief J J Morton led the convoy, reaching Woodville after a 14 mile sprint. The child remained barely alive, kept breathing by mouth to mouth until the device arrived, and doctors fought to restore her pulse. Hospital officials withheld the name.

Baytown Woodville Thesdas Morton

Houma Delegation Due In Baytown for Welcoming Visit

A Houma Louisiana commerce delegation touring deep water ports is due in Baytown at 2:30 p.m. Thursday for welcome ceremonies at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce and a Humble Dock talk by J. Fentiman. They will then tour the docks and depart for Texas City at 4 p.m. The group includes Baytown officials, university and chamber leaders, and Houma residents, with a schedule to visit Orange Beaumont Houston Galveston Port Arthur and Port Neches.

Democrat East Texas Baytown Harris County Houma Commerce Deep Water Porte Tig Texas City W. E. Duplantix Sem Stans Orange

Testimony Heard At Airline Hearing From Texan Cities

Civil Aeronautics Board examiner Tierbert Bryan heard written statements from 29 people representing Larkin Austin Beaumont Port Arthur Bryan College Station Corpus Christi and Wrintsville Brownsville in a Southwest local air service case public hearing. Many urged continued or expanded service including Dallas Fort Worth Houston and Shreveport connections while some favored preserving current service patterns. Testimony from Harlingen Galveston and the McAllen Mission area occurred today and more sessions were planned for Houston Victoria and Dallas Fort Worth scheduling.

Houston Civil Aeronautics Board Tierbert Bryan Tok Texig Southwest Bryan Larkin Austin Beauront-Port Ahir BryaneColege Station Corps Christi Wrintsville Brownsville Lufkin Shreveport Dallas - Fort ‘Worth el [Pare Amarillo Lubbork Victoria Dalles

Donkeys for Sale Thrives in Baytown Classifieds

Baytown residents flock to local Sun Want Ad listings under livestock Donkeys For Sale. Edna Meadors reported selling eight donkeys after advertising late in the evening. Ads note buyers calling numbers and hours of operation.

Baytown Edna Meadors

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