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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1963
Page
1
A weather disturbance in the Windward Islands was moving westward toward the Caribbean, about 1360 miles southeast of Miami, with winds up to 46 mph. Forecasters expected no immediate intensification, and if it strengthened into a tropical storm it would be named Arlene.
Local pages report city council will meet at 6 30 p m next Thursday at City Hall with a biracial committee report due after the regular session. Also noted are funeral services for Mrs Arnie Phillips of Rayville and funeral details for James A McNulty of Tomball.
John Sylvester provides key information prompting memory recall while L E Birkley and A T Martin organize publicity. Ford Gerer inquires on deadline. Acting Police Chief R H Turner fills gaps. Lane Ward and Rick Hurst decline pie arousing elders. John Bryant and Felix Hatchell host dining discussion. Martha Vann of Highlands needs blood donors at Gulf Coast Hospital. Inquiries to hospital. Mr and Mrs J H Christiansen return from West Coast vacation. They visited Mrs E DeMoss and Mrs G Booth in LA. The Rev and Mrs John Ross Carter plan England trip for study. Mr and Mrs Pat Guid celebrate first anniversary Sunday. Jerry Lee Mallory visits Waco. William McDowell family enjoys holiday riding.
Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown refinery union leaders from OCAW and Gulf Coast Industrial Workers Union plan a bargaining election for about 2,100 workers. NLRB ordered the vote to determine the bargaining agent, with a 6 a.m. Tuesday start and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday finish under NLRB supervision.
Baytown seniors Jenefred Hederhorst and Jennie Lee Badgiey will attend the Attorney General's Youth Conference in Austin August 17 18 as delegates. Hederhorst chairs on student council and is in band while Badgiey serves in the Rainbow Girls and Keyettes Service Club. The event aims to address juvenile crime, dropout issues, employment services, and vocational needs with national speakers and about 640 Texas delegates.
Large numbers expected for Bayshore Rod, Reel and Gun Club all you can eat fish fry on Tri City Beach Road across from Thompson's Fishing Camp. Event caps a weeklong fishing contest with multiple prizes, free boat rides, and standout contest leaders noted by Grover Edge. Tickets available from club members or at Plato’s Grocery before 7 p.m. Saturday.
The Red Cross offers a Water Safety Instructors course at the university from 6 30 to 9 30 p m on Wednesdays and Thursdays July 16 through August 22. For more information contact Safety Services Houston Harris County Red Cross Chapter.
Washington AP reports the United States reached 70 million jobs in June, with unemployment at 4.3 million reflected by a 5.7 percent rate. Despite the rise, full employment remains elusive as teen job seekers keep unemployment elevated. Harold Goldstein of the Department notes June employment at about 70.3 million. Former VP Wallace, author of 60 Million Jobs, previously forecast a larger figure.
SAN FRANCISCO AP A college printing press operator at Alameda State College in Wayward waters admitted to producing counterfeit currency. Donald J. Carother, 2-year employee, faces charges after authorities say he churned out more than $4 million in fake $20 and $50 bills. He was arrested Friday as the ring was busted. At least three others are being hunted.
President Jose Maria Guido rejected a bid to postpone Argentina’s national elections and voters will cast ballots Sunday as scheduled. Peronists claim fraud and blank ballots. Guido barred key Peronist candidates. Interior Minister Villegas warned Peronist tyranny will not be tolerated as electoral colleges meet July 31 to name leaders. Deposed President Peron endorsed the boycott from Bariloche. other candidates denounce the government and accuse fraud.
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Donnell 73 of 13 West Hunnicutt will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Highlands with Rev. J T Barnett and Rev Bonner Magness officiating. Burial will be Hollywood Cemetery Houston. She died at 12 20 a.m. Friday in a Baytown hospital after residing in Baytown three months, moving from Crosby. Survived by son O R Donnell Huffman daughter Arline Campbell Baytown two brothers Roy Russell Turley Texas and Jerry Russell Amarillo plus many nieces and nephews. Body at Earthman Baytown Funeral Home until 8:30 a.m. Monday.
The Associated Press reports the four day Fourth of July weekend toll on U S roads lagging estimates. As of Wednesday 282 deaths had occurred with a potential to drop below 500 if the trend continues. National Safety Council officials caution millions more vehicles may travel Sunday as homeward travel peaks. The 1961 record for the weekend was 509 deaths.
The report notes a denial of a lease renewal by Our World Baptists in Dallas affecting Veterans Administration operations. It mentions related moves by church leaders and education figures toward civil rights advocacy, with broader regional reactions and implications.
Baytown investigators identified a man found in the burned home at 1646 South Sheridan Drive as Jay W. Pinkston. The fire started about 10:14 am and neighbors said the Pinkston family lived there but were away. Firemen doused the blaze. the house was gutted.
Soviet and Chinese Communist delegations prepared for talks at a Lenin Hills villa as tensions rose over differing paths to world order. Mao's aide Teng Hsiao-ping arrived to push a tougher line while Khrushchev faced renewed Chinese accusations and leaflets targeting his leadership.
President Kennedy issued a proclamation supporting the captive nations' demand for freedom as part of a broader push for world peace. He linked the move to the earlier Eisenhower and Khrushchev exchanges and reaffirmed commitment to unity of the West and peaceful co existence. He toured Hyannis Port and Nantucket Sound, piloted a convertible, and observed the White House yacht event while awaiting further talks on labor disputes and national issues.
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