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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

2

BEY Union Opens Talks On Contract

The United Auto Workers led by Reuther begins contract negotiations with major automakers GM Ford Chrysler and others amid calls for wage gains job security and a shorter work week. Both sides seek flexible terms to avoid price hikes while Washington weighs intervention options as talks proceed in a climate of broader economic recovery and labor urgency.

Rewther UAW Ihigas Thei Feral Motors Corp Othtake Ford Motor Co Onfera Chrysler Corp American Motors Corp Willy To Ford Chrysler Onion Washington Kennedy Arthur Goldberg

Water Board recesses as dam plan reviewed

The Board of Engineers recessed after two days of testimony on the Sable River Authority's plan to build the Toledo Berd dam and 100 mile reservoir, 33 miles northeast of Newton. The project would flood about 181.6 acres of timberlands in Texas and Louisiana and hold roughly 4477 thousand acre-feet of water at an estimated cost of four million dollars.

Wales Ba Board of ‘al Engineers Sable River Toledo Berd Newton Texas Louisiana H. Hart Austin Feaquin Wumberman G. T. Paterson James Cotton Dallas Cormaking

Key Farm Plan Gets Opposition in Senate Vote

The Senate Agriculture Committee defeated the Kennedy administration plan’s key provision allowing farmer input in drafting controls. Described as the take it or leave it feature, it likely dies for this session. The committee’s 98 to 0 vote mirrored the House panel, casting doubt on advancing the omnibus farm bill this year.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Allen Ellender D-La Congress Secretary of Agriculture Senate House Agriculture Committee

Baytown YMCA Plans Day Camp July 10 21

The Baytown YMCA will run a second day camp session July 16 21 for boys ages 8 to 12 at Robert E Lee High School pool. Activities include devotion, games, crafts, hiking, archery, BB rifles, nature study and swimming with a daily schedule from morning until 4 30 pm. Fees are 12 75 for members and 15 for non members, covering lunches, equipment and insurance. bring a lunch, swimsuit and towel and wear hiking shoes. Enroll a week before start. details available at the YMCA or by calling WU 21797. No first session was held in June.

Baytown Ymca Robert E. Lee High School YMCA

Methodist Bishop Sees No Merger Of Denomination

Bishop Gerald Ensley of Des Moines Iowa said the Methodist Church will focus on consolidating its own merger rather than negotiating with other Protestant groups soon. He noted Methodists belong to a large church family and are not eager to merge due to governance and size. A day-long ecumenical consultation at Southern Methodist University included four bishops and college leaders, with no official statements issued.

Dallas Methodist Commission On Ecumenical Relations Gerald Ensley Des Moines Ensley Methodist Church Commission On Ecumenical Southern Methodist University Willam C. Martin Hi College Denver

Noon Call Stock Quotes and Market Snaps

A chaotic stock quote list shows mixed percentages for Texas companies and major firms like American Cyanamid and Texan Gulf Production. The page blends share quotes with an odd promotional insert about a backyard picnic menu and a single line on seat belt legislation.

Seat Belt Campaign Launched By Doctors

A campaign to promote seat belt use was announced near the Fourth of July weekend. Sponsored by the National Safety Council, American Medical Association, U.S. Public Health Service and cooperating groups. The Advertising Council will run a broad advertising program for the safety effort.

National Safety Council American Medical Association U.S. Public Health Service and Cooperating Organization The Advertising Council Safety Council

Hospital Beat of local hospitals reports several patients

Mrs. Robert Dossey from Houston remains at Memorial Hospital in Room 447 for about five weeks and welcomes visitors. Mrs. Yvonne Jones of 902 N Gallard is at Lillie-Duke Hospital for tests, hoping to return home soon. Mrs. Nicholas A Green of La Porte is in Lillie-Duke for surgery, as is Mrs. Perry Barrow of Baytown. Cathy Stephenson, daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Stephenson Jr of 106 Harvey, expects to go home from Lillie Duke Wednesday after being struck on the head by a baseball bat in Galveston. Seven-year-old Raymond Girvit of 1804 Carolina is at Baytown Hospital for a tonsillectomy. Charles A Young from 1200 N Eighth has returned home from Baytown Hospital following his surgery.

Robert Dossey Harvey Lillie Duke Galveston Raymond Girvit Louby Girvit Carolina Baytown Hospital Charles A. Young

Try Menu For Minimum Of Work, Maximum Good Eatin

A compact recipe note outlines two picnic friendly dishes including Cheeseburger Stacks and Roasted Buttered Corn with steps for prep and serving. The item also lists hospital admissions and new arrivals with names and addresses from a local community section.

Damp Showers Hit Texas as Northern Region Clears

The Associated Press reports scattered thunderstorms in Northwest Texas overnight while the northern half enjoys cooler summer temperatures under fair skies. In the south, clouds thicken and southerly winds bring Gulf moisture, with reports of a bicycle theft by Wayne Hancock of 407 Harvey Street in Baytown and other vehicle part thefts noted at 15 Bolster Street.

Seowce Peeat Texas Gulf Wayne Hancock Harvey Baytown R. L. Whittaker

Sports Car Club Goose Creek Meeting Reminder

Sports Car Club will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at Bayshore Motors. A color film on the 1958 Sebring Race will be shown. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

GOOSE Creek Bayshore Motors Sebring

Dublin selects second Jewish lord mayor Briscoe

Dublin Irish choose Robert Briscoe for a second time as mayor. An ardent Irishman and Orthodox Jew he becomes the city’s Jewish leader once more, following a prior historic election that drew wide attention.

Dublin Ireland Robert Briscoe

Arrests Rise After Demonstrations by PYA in Houston

In eight mass arrests since February, 1wo charges have been filed with 62 convictions against members of the Progressive Youth Association for anti segrega tion protests in Houston. Most charges were dropped for lack of prosecution, 21 cases await trial, and 36 convictions have been appealed. Each offender was fined 250 dollars for unlawful assembly in front of a Houston theater. The PYA, about 200 active members mainly Negro students from Texas Southern University, seeks total integration and equal facility use. The group began sit ins March 4, 1960, and has since protested at hundreds of public places.

Houston 1Wo Progressive Youth Association PYA Texas Southern University Eldrewey Stearnes

Jim Wright to Speak at Sheriffs Meeting in Texas

U S Rep Jim Wright of Fort Worth will headline the 83rd annual Sheriffs Association of Texas conference and crime seminar in Austin on July 24 Other speakers include Col Homer Garrison Jr DPS director Rep Roy Harrington and Edinburg attorney Rogers Kelly Postal officials warned of potential flood of color painting requests if a single exception is made.

Desegregation protests lead to 22 guilty verdicts in Houston

Twenty two students found guilty of unlawful assembly and fined 250 dollars each for desegregation picketing at Loew's Theater in Houston. Attorneys post appeal bonds after the jury verdict. Opening session of a Witnesses convention in Houston attracts 12 689 persons. Former high school basketball star Don Sammon wounded by gunfire in a fight. Murder charges filed against J G Colvin after he claimed Sammon was beating him. Bride of rock singer Johnny Spain faces aggravated assault charges against her father. Trial ends in murder case against Herman Gustave Roth in the shooting death of Alvin Royce Henderson. A three year old dies after swallowing roach poison placed in a soft drink bottle cap. Bruce Alford Rumsey dies six hours after illness begins.

Loew's Theater Houston Don Buddy) Sammon J. G. Colvin Sammon Lotgum Herman Gustave Roth Alvin Royce Henderson Bruce Alford Rumsey Kenneth Rumsey

Loan Shark Bill Drafters Named in Texas

The attorney general said a statewide anti-loan shark enforcement committee will draft a small loan regulatory bill. Appointments include Tru man Roberts of the County and District Attorneys Association, Rep Tony Konioth, Rep Criss Cole, Tom Reaviey, Harvey Davis SMU law professor, and Elmer McVey chief of the AG’s finance law division.

Austin Will Wilson Wal Ormer “McCall Pede Truman Roberts Hamilton The County and District Attorneys Association Tony Konioth Sherman Criss Cole Houston Tom Reaviey Texas Harvey Davis Southern Methodist University Elmer McVey Attorney General

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