11 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1960
Page
1
The bulletin from New York indicates a strong likelihood that Kennedy will secure the nomination. Despite last minute turbulence, party officials report solid support, with key figures and organizations signaling unified backing as ballots approach.
The chart shows the voting strength of the delegation to indicate ballot trends as balloting begins. Light tissue may cover the chart to record votes if several ballots are needed.
Sun dispatch from Los Angeles describes the Biltmore Hotel as a beehive of activity during caucus day. Delegates and supporters for Texas candidates attended, with media figures like Hartman present as authorized representatives.
Los Angeles scene centers on the Democratic gathering while Dodgers clash with the St Louis Cardinals at the Coliseum. Frank Howard and Stan Musial draw cheers as delegates discuss tickets and party harmony. Governor Daniel pressed Johnson on delegation treatment and Butler's stance as the Baytown-focused report notes local residents and photographersCapture the political buzz and baseball backdrop.
SUN Spots notes Baytown police reserves meet at 7 30 p m in the Assembly Room. Troop 58 plans a July 18 departure for Colorado Springs with a stop at Philmont Ranch en route. Nance named recipient of a four year Opportunity Award Scholarship at Texas A&M. Private James C Alvis to Clerical School training. Baytown School Board to meet at 7 30 p m in the administration building. La Porte Chamber to meet Thursday at Zeisig's Patio. A Craigmont Civic Assoc called meeting set for 7 30 p m at Frank McChesney’s home. Local tides listed for Galveston with two low and two high periods.
Fred Mills of Baytown, student at Colorado State College, cast in Gigi in summer stock in Greeley Colorado. He is a graduate of Anahuac High School and Lamar Tech. Local social notes recount visits from Roy Ray of Portland Oregon and a Hawaiian party at Goose Creek Country Club with Baytown couples enjoying the event. Nearby items mention DeAnna Hammond of Houston, a grandchild of Mrs. Spaulding, and fishing at Lake Houston.
Mrs Anna Harvey Weeks 76 of Baytown died May 3 in Baytown. Funeral services for Anna Heaton Weeks 78 of 1208 Strickland Street Charleston West Virginia will be held Wednesday at 32 am at Harper Swirkard Funeral Home in Charleston. Burial will be at Mound Cemetery in Charleston. She leaves a brother Wil Holmes and sister Mrs C H Drake of Memphis and several nieces and nephews. Her body was shipped from Baytown.
Los Angeles AP report on the Democratic National Convention opening with Sen. John F. Kennedy poised for the presidential nomination after the first ballot. Adlai Stevenson may accept a Cabinet post, Symington supporters debate first-ballot votes, and Truman’s unexpected decision dampens spirits as Kennedy gains early momentum in a Hollywood setting.
Funeral services for Alonzo Fil 'Lord Carter Sr., 7, of Baytown, will be held Tuesday at Earthman Chapel with Rev. R. M. Cheek officiating. A resident of Raytown eight years, Carter died Sunday. He was an electrical contractor and owner of Carter Electric Co. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Baytown Masonic Lodge BS will conduct graveside services. He was a member of Guadalupe Lodge 199, Baytown Shrine Club, and a lifelong Arabia Temple Shrine member. Survivors include his widow Lettie Mildred Carter of Baytown, two daughters Mrs. Clyde F. Semi and Mrs. Robert White, both of Houston, his son John L. Carter of Denver, six brothers Thomas J. Carter of Dallas, Tilman L. Carter of Oak, Vietecia Julam A. Carter of Denver, Sidney L. Carter of Dallas, Erail Carter of Fort Worth, one sister Mrs. Grace Berreaster of Pleasanton, and five grandchildren.
The Congo allegedly faked a teen to intervene and restore order in the former Belgian colony. U S aid programs for Latin American nations face Castro regime exclusions. Cuba requests a UN Security Council meeting to manage the Cuba United States dispute and related aid networks.
Sen Lynda Johnson backers push toward favorable will text after convention ballot reversals. Plank against technocrat policy faces Southern opposition as party eyes a strong stand. British pressure to curb Cuban sugar cited after Shell refinery seizure. Weather notes include Caribbean hurricane and Tokyo protests. Jetliner incident in Dallas injures five.
Balloting mailings announce Humble Country Club’s election of a 3960 board of directors. Two directors to be chosen from Baytown Refinery and one from Humble Oil and Refining Co Houston office, plus one from the research center for three-year terms. Candidates include T A Foin LW Hetty A P D and J W Blacklock John Buller Jon Kertin and others.
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