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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1963
Page
1
Governor John Connally warns against federal civil rights provisions that could force private businesses to serve all customers. He argues rights to private property and local solutions must guide integration, highlighting Texas' progress and outlining five goals for equal treatment under law.
The KJZT Society hosts a spaghetti dinner from 11 30 a m to 2 p m at St Joseph Catholic School auditorium with tickets at 1 for adults and 75 cents for children. An open house Sunday 2 to 5 p m at 907 Archer Road honors Mrs Sadie Lawler and Mrs Marjorie Werber of Los Angeles. Friends are invited through the press.
Local chatter highlights early morning errands by B Hicker son and a quickie Louisiana trip for Johnny Black. Mrs. John Bryant shares a notable tip while Bertie Stewart’s golf skill is questioned. Bill Miller faces a team split and contemplates quitting Rolf. City Manager J B La Ferre notes fast news in Baytown as Barbers Hill mourns Manton Ellis. Becky Dickerson, daughter of former Baytonians, named Little League Queen of Jasper.
The Kennedy administration will ask the Soviet Union to spell out Khrushchev's Kremlin proposals in detail. Officials say they need specifics to evaluate ideas on a global test ban, nonaggression pact, German Berlin issues, arms reductions, and on site inspections across the Iron Curtain before consulting allies.
Lt Col John A Powers says he has not been notified of any change in his public affairs role at NASA. Gov Rockefeller backs a strong civil rights record but faces likely defeat. Across the nation 3000 people take Peace Corps entrance tests. Glenn says he won’t abandon astronaut helmet for politics. Syria Vietnam tensions and Arab Union talks fade after two days of bloodshed. Khrushchev and Red China plan first peace talks in Moscow in two weeks. Sam Houston Memorial Museum to fly flags at half mast for Gen Sam Houston’s death ten years ago. A teenage son of a real estate man is pistol whipped and shot at a residential complex pool. Dallas Fort Worth airport hearing ends second week. Love Field safety margins reduced. Slant well trial rest remains after two days of testimony in Tyler.
Funeral services for Manton Ellis 38 La Porte junior high principal and former Barbers Hill coach will be at 10 a.m. Monday at La Porte Community Church with Rev. Oran Sigler officiating. Interment place not announced. Ellis died Friday at his Shoreacres home from a heart attack. Survivors include his wife Mary and two daughters Janice Gamer and Audrey Cole, plus five grandchildren. He previously taught in Barbers Hill, Brackettville, Devine and served in World War II era.
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Leola Ferrill 62 of 3122 Garth Road will be held at 10 AM Monday at Earthman Funeral Chapel with the Rev A F Weatherly officiating. Interment follows at San Jacinto Memorial Park. She died Friday at 1:20 PM at home. She is survived by her husband Ben Ferrill two daughters Mrs Benny Smith and Mrs Dorothy Ashley a brother J C Glass two sisters Mrs A L Greer and Mrs Nettie Sigers and nine grandchildren.
Congress gears to act quickly on President Kennedy recommendations to avert a nationwide railroad strike. Senate and House committees begin hearings within a day of Kennedy's proposals, aiming to pass a focused bill before the July 29 deadline. Labor and business fear broad arbitration but expect detailed board recommendations.
Peking charges Soviet Premier Khrushchev with capitulating to the West and poisoning minds with nuclear war talk. China says it will air both sides of the Communist dispute, challenging a world audience to compare programs and leaders while the talks at the Kremlin end with no clear accord.
Nelson C. Drummond a 34 year old Negro yeoman was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union. The verdict on the first count came after an 11 hour 40 minute deliberation. A mistrial was declared on the second count, which charged actual espionage acts. Trial followed his arrest on September 28 last year in New York. The maximum penalty is death and sentencing is set for August 15.
Graveside funeral services were held for Edward Timmins 82 at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Friday in Baytown hospital. Timmins a Baytown resident retired from Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown refinery in 1956. Survived by his widow four sons three daughters and many grandchildren.
A dance will be held from 8 pm to midnight Monday at the Volunteer Firemen's Hall on Lee Drive and Nazro. The Perry Mates Combs featuring Shiela Fillis Di anne Ross and Johnny Teel will play. Admission in L.
The Associated Press provides an eclipse timetable detailing percent sun coverage and peak times for major cities. Times are in local afternoon hours with the moon moving away from the sun before maximum coverage, noting varying percentages across Atlanta Boston Chicago Cincinnati Denver Detroit El Paso Fort Worth Helena and more.
Congressman Albert Thomas will address the dedication and opening of the Crosby Post Office at 3 p.m. Saturday July 27. Postmaster Louise Lintelman notes the project uses lease construction funds enabling private ownership with federal leasing, supporting local taxes and eliminating large Treasury outlays. The Crosby Lions Club sponsors the event with Cullen Cranfill presiding. An open house will follow the hour long ceremony, inviting patrons to inspect the new facility. The Crosby post office history dates to February 5, 1877, with a long line of postmasters listed in attendance and succession.
Premier Khrushchev told ambassadors at a Kremlin reception that the nuclear test ban talks are going well and an agreement is in sight. The scene included U.S. delegation head W Averell Harriman and Hungary's Janos Kadar with diplomats noting his eagerness to publicize optimism.
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