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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1966

Page

3

Nation Prejudice Cited In Speck Case At Meeting

Louisville attorney John Ballantine told National Association of Legal Secretaries delegates that the nation is prejudiced against Richard Speck before evidence is heard. The discussion noted Supreme Court rulings on prejudicial publicity and police interrogation limits, highlighting concerns about fair trial rights in the Chicago slayings case.

Washington Speck Louisville John T. Ballantine National Association of Legal Secretaries Press Bar Ballantine Richard Speck Chicago Louisville Courier-Journal Tvo Supreme Court Samuel H. Sheppard Wilso Wilson Harvard Paul’ Ceeeene A. Freund Mark DeWelfe Howe Albert M. Sacks D. Wolfson Fred Inbau Escobedo Indau Chicago Crime Commission John Stamos Stamps James Marlow

Senators Brace For Slow Pace In Viet Nam Talks

Washington reports Sen Mansfield and Sen Aiken urged patience as they weighed U Thant and Wilson comments on Vietnam. They backed negotiations and said US bombing in the demilitarized zone does not signify war escalation. They warned escalation breeds further escalation and urged continued pressure for talks.

Washington Sen Mikelon Viet Nam Russy Mansfield Hanoi Fating Table Ward Montana Orien Mansfield Wilson Harold Friday Moscow Mansfield United States Soviet Union George D. Aiken R-Vt Senate Foreign Relations Committee Aiken U Thant Union Cochairman

Miami Burglars Net $100,000

In North Miami Beach a department store robbery yielded about $100,000 in cash and gems after a three hour foray. Investigators say two armed men with a woman lookout used walkie talkies to monitor police and may have rehearsed the tactic the day before. A watchman reported being bound to a cot as safes were pried open and blinds masked the scene.

Miami Fia Miami Beach Art Porep

House Eyes Ballot On Rights Bill

Washington AP report outlines House debate on a civil rights bill beginning with a plan to create a uniform federal jury selection system. It notes Wednesday’s set vote on housing discrimination, ongoing amendments, and aims to speed desegregation and protect civil rights workers.

Washington House

Debate on Over Prayer in Schools

Washington AP reports Senate hearings opened on a proposed constitutional amendment to permit voluntary prayer in public schools. Dirksen cites court decisions prompting protest and aims for a Senate vote before adjournment. The measure seeks to clarify church and state separation and would require two thirds in both houses and ratification by three fourths of states.

Washington Senate Everett M. Dirksen Jane Judiciary Committee Birch Bayh D-md Dirksen Congress Hugh Supreme Court New York Pennsylvania House

Tower Sponsoring Amendment On Prayer

In Austin Senator John Tower R Texas sponsors a constitutional amendment to allow voluntary prayers in public schools. Peter O Donnell Republican state chairman said he supports Tower and youth welfare while speaking at a teen age GOP workshop in Austin.

Austin John Tower R-Tex Peter O’donnell O'Donnell

Seismograph Pioneer Dr Richter Stirs Pasadena Parlor

In Pasadena Dr Charles F Richter, developer of the Richter scale, recalls moving a seismograph into his parlor to demonstrate its usefulness for entertainment at parties. The Caltech seismology professor, 65, notes his home instrument aids quick quake clues and that magnitude measures total earthquake energy, not just surface damage. He plans retirement in about two years.

Pasadena Calif Charles F_ Richter Richter Dr. Richter Seismological California Institute of Technology Armandale Country Club Caltech California Labo Nevada Atomic Test Station

Lad Bitten By Coral Snake Improves At Fort Worth Camp

Fort Worth area youth Randy Wooten fourteen, bitten by a deadly coral snake at a Boy Scout camp, showed rapid improvement. He received anti venom serum Saturday night and again Sunday as doctors reported his condition good. An Air Force jet delivered additional serum from Monroe, Louisiana after local supplies were exhausted.

Fort Worth Fort, Worth Randy Wooten Edward Wooten Gedrod Air Force Monroe

Public notice proposed constitutional amendment to be voted on

The Texas legislature proposes House Joint Resolution No 65 to amend Section 3-b of Article VII clarifying that school taxes and unissued bonds remain valid after boundary changes and allow tax collection without new elections. It sets a November 1966 statewide vote with for and against ballots and requires gubernatorial proclamation.

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