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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1963
Page
2
The briefing covers U S leaders urging calm in the face of rising East Asian and Communist tensions. Commentary notes damage from nonaggression pacts and calls for unity as economic and political strains loom. Analysts warn the situation may risk impacts beyond immediate regions.
Police halted traffic after a melee near an Englewood residence area. Witnesses report fights, broken windshields and stones. two police cars arrived as residents held a public meeting at the Englewood Police Station.
In Morgan Street area tensions flare as white mobs confront Raciel families attempting to move into a Sterra Side district. Reports describe arrests of several people, including women, amid chants and police containment lasting hours into the night. Affected residents recount fear and insist police protection is needed while some families seek safety elsewhere.
The Associated Press reports little change in the weather across the nation with fair to pleasant conditions in most areas and showers in scattered sections. Severe storms hit the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, causing fatalities from lightning and traffic crashes. heavy rain and hail damaged crops and property in several states while other regions saw cooler, drier conditions.
Oklahoma City AP Welch Rob er Welch founder of the John Birch Society will give the kermote address at the opening session of Christian Crusade fifth annual convention. Evangelist Billy James Hargis Christian Crusade director says this is the first time the national convention has been held outside Tulsa. The event runs through Sunday.
Heirport Mr and Mrs Jack Heintscheil former Bayionians welcomed a son Jey Don born Friday at Rockglen Hospital Northshore. He weighed nine pounds five ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E A Tieman Bayioan and Mr and Mrs O F Heintschel Smithville. Parents live at 535 Westshire Houston. They also have a boy Jack aged 10 and a daughter Jane aged five.
Air Force Academy cadet David Kilough told Bastown Kiwanis about the academy’s four spheres including military training, academics, physical education, and social activities. He described chapel emphasis, high ideals, and the path to a bachelor’s degree with options for a master’s. Kilough, from Mr. and Mrs. John Kilough, noted instructors’ qualifications and cadet to instructor ratio, and highlighted the upcoming Serbeock Rivenis Club charter dinner at the Houston Yacht Club.
Funeral services will be held Sunday in Toecese Alabama for AOOGE Funerel, who lives with his conzner Mrs H Pierce. Details include a 2:15 pm sectional service and a later family remembrance. Survived by son Clarence Hodpe of Newton and several relatives. Interment at Asrey Famerel Home in Fubsses after services.
The House and Senate Space Committees sparred over NASA funding with amendments trimming 335 million dollars from the space budget. Republicans backed the cuts while some Democrats urged tighter controls. The Senate urged restoring more than 30 million in cuts, leaving 35.1 million slated for Manned Spacecraft Center facilities intact.
Pickets besieged the Texas governor's mansion as segregationist youths and integrationists faced off. A 23 year old Houston man, identified as Eamuind Jackson, led about 40 white youths from the Children of the Confederacy and claimed University of Mississippi ties and White Citizens Council membership. A separate group including Booker J. Bonner, an Austin waiter, staged a sit in at Connally's office last week. Police intervened when a saber was shown, and the two groups briefly faced off before dispersing.
Charleston racial tensions escalate as merchants sign an agreement to desegregate stores. Plan includes equal employment for Negroes, rest room access, and customer service equity. City officials propose limited integration while leaders threaten continued demonstrations. Six arrested during July 16 unrest. two leaders face court for potential contempt.
A small Plymouth group recalls Calvin Coolidge each year with a church service. Neighbors plan a wreath laying, a school choral, and short speeches to honor the former president at the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Association event.
Heavy showers disrupted Thursday night's Rosin Hood Deli Orchestra concert in Philadelphia delaying Van Cliburn's conducting debut. Cliburn, famed pianist from Texas, led about half the program before the interruption. The concert was rescheduled for tonight.
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