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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1960

Page

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SUN Spots Scout Meeting and College News

Sun Spots reports a Fort Hays State College event among 35 teachers taking courses in Baytown advice and ceremonies. It notes a University Scholar convocations at Southern University and a Friday Saturday LC auditorium gathering. Also mentions a funeral for Mrs L Norton, a degree for William Alton Summers Jr at University of Texas, a broken coin changer investigated by Patrolman B P Merchant, a Baytown Volunteer Fire Department banquet with John Donnelly presiding, and Galveston tides for Wednesday with low and high times.

William Alton Summers Jr Graham University of Texas Meen Meerte

Local Baytown Notes Highlight Little League Ties

Dick Manne presents a page of community snippets. Buck et al along with Lester Alford consider roles in journalism and editorial writing. Baytown history charm from Mrs. Thad Murphy. J M Breeland brothers split loyalties between two Little League teams. Joey plays Bayshore Yankees, Dickie with Rotary Club. Neal Oakes in the Army. Doris Laughlin enjoys a game. Jennine Lyons birthdays. Robert E Lee High grads honored including Crain Riley Parker Reaugh Bishop. Ray Williams family visited relatives in Houston. Mrs. Harry Glock shows bouquets for a nearby fete.

Dick Manne Bucket Oliver Lester Alford Mose’ Sumner Herbert Duke Thad Murphy Baytown W. J Josh) Wells Johnny Bob Brown J. M. Breelands Joey Bayshore Yankees Dickie Neal Oakes Glenn Oakes Doris Laughlin Jennine Lyons Robert E. Lee High School Larry Crain Betty Riley Barbara Jean Parker Marcia Reaugh Lynette Bishop Ray Williams Houston Harry Glock

Port Arthur Names New School Trainer

Port Arthur man George Crow was named Monday night to succeed Bobby Sewhere as school trainer. Crow, well known in athletics, was chosen from applicants. He signed a 12 month contract and will head the training staff for the entire school district and oversee athletic equipment.

George HE Crow Port Arthur Bie Mony Aight Bobby Sewhere I Crow Guan Ife Iisurance Iner

Inflation pose persists, US Chamber told

William A. McDonnell, board chairman of the US Chamber of Commerce, warned that inflation remains a potent danger despite short term relief. He urged greater businessman involvement in government and civic duties to curb wage price spirals and fiscal excess, noting a need for stronger citizen participation.

Washington United States Chamber of Commercce William A. McDonnell St. Louis Chamber McDonnell

Sleep Jumper Hurt in Highlands House Fire Escape

Billy Eskew of 114 South Eleventh Highlands awoke to a blaze at 3:23 a.m. Tuesday and leaped from bed through a winery window, suffering minor glass cuts. He was treated and released from Sardacinto Hospital.

Billy Eskew South Eleventh Highlands Billy Sardacinto Hospital Eskew

School Board weighs student dance policy amid petition clash

The meeting debated using school facilities for dances as 1,407 signers urged denial. Trustees heard pastors oppose and support, while Clifton Adams missed due to work. President Fuller urged united approach ahead of Monday night session.

Oth Ray Wil Iam H. Bridges R. B. “Stockton Fuller Clifton Adams D. T. Smith Henry McCaghrens Lakewood Church of Christ Dan Gardner Central’ Baptist ‘Church Paul ‘Stephens Second Baptist Baytown Dallas Gardner

Five Primaries Shape Nation's Presidential Odds

Five state primaries under way test presidential prospects for Kennedy and Nixon. Indiana and Ohio favor Kennedy and Nixon on presidential ballots, with Indiana awarding 34 Democratic and 32 Republican convention votes. In Ohio Kennedy is expected to gain 64 Democratic and Nixon at least 55 of 56 Republican convention votes. Measures in DC and Alabama may boost support for Adlai Stevenson and party prospects.

Associated Voters Indiana Ohio District of Columbia Alabama Pritinatas Congress Richard .M. Nixon John F Stevenson Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Wayne’ Morse Oregon Ken’ Nedy Nixon Kennedy

Korean Students Challenge Martial Law With New Uprisings

In Seoul and four major cities, thousands of students defied martial law marching for parliamentary elections. About 20 000 rallied in Pusan for a third day, 700 in Taegu and 1 500 in Kimhae demanding the Assembly's dissolution amid reports of clashes and accusations of fraud in the 1958 election that kept ex-President Syngman Rhee in power. Authorities seek constitutional changes toward a premier cabinet system.

Seoul South Korea National Assembly Pusan Taegu Kimhae Syngman Rhee Lee Ki-Poong Huh Chung

Eisenhower Warns Public On Foreign Aid Cuts

President Eisenhower warned that cutting foreign aid by more than a billion dollars would be a calamitous defeat in the fight against communistic imperialism. He noted the authorization bill sets ceilings, with actual funding to be decided later, and urged bipartisan support at a dinner hosted by growth and freedom committees.

Washington Eisenhower America Senate Congress Free World Committee For International Growth Committee Fisenhower Harry S. Truman Sth Congress Howe

Integration Is Mission Work, Churchmen Say

The Associated Press reports church leaders describe integration as a moral mission while Kentucky State College investigates a fire that caused about 100 dollars in damage to a gymnasium. Investigators say all signs point to arson.

Associated Press Southern Presbyterians Kentucky State College Frankfort eCO_ne

TV Stations Off For CD Broadcast

Washington AP reports every television station will go off the air for 30 minutes at 2 p.m. EST for a civil defense test. Radio stations switch to two special frequencies. Eisenhower records a brief talk, with Gates and Hoegh arranging remarks. It is the most elaborate Conelrad test to date to confuse enemy bombers.

Washington Eisenhower Secretary of Defense Thomas 5 Gates Civil Defense Leo Hoegh

Presbyterians urged open doors to qualified students

The General Assembly adopted a committee report urging institutions admit qualified students without regard to race. The report notes Africa mission work hindered by lack of native readers educated in white U.S. colleges. Methodists discuss desegregation but vote against cutting funds. Duke and Emory do not admit Negroes. The text references Operation Alert 1980 and protests in Kentucky and Augusta, linked to organized anti segregation demonstrations.

General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United States Jacksonville Fla Presbytery of Potomac Africa Presbyterian Colo Duke University Duke Emory University Atlanta Kentucky Washington Augusta

City approves paving contract on Moongrow Drive

WALLAS Texas AP Tin Pate Alley song writers should receive inspiration from one city street paving job approved here. The City Council awarded 2, $4,600, contract to the Texas Bullithic Co. to pave Moongrow Drive and Old Ox Road in Singing Hill from Red Bird Lane to Blue Moon Drive.

Wallas Tex Tin Pate Alley Texas Bullithic Co Moongrow Drive Old Ox Road Singing Hille Red Bird Lane Blue Moon Drive

Lana's Girl Ends Flight To Freedom

Cheryl Crane daughter of Lana Turner and two other girls escaped from El Retiro Home in Sylmar, then were picked up by Steve Crane near a supermarket and turned over to juvenile authorities. Probation officers will decide if they return to El Retiro or a more secure facility. Cheryl Turner had become a ward after fatally stabbing her mother's lover, John Stompanato, in Beverly Hills.

Los Angeles Cheryl Crane Lana ‘Turner Authority el ‘Retiro Sylmar Cheryl Steve Crane Beverly Hills Sohn Stompanato Miss Turner

Chessman Victim Is Mentally Ill in Gas Chamber Fallout

LOS ANGELES AP One victim of Daryl Chessman’s sexual attacks sits in a trance unable to grasp his execution. Mary Alice Meza, 29, remains institutionalized and deeply ill, her mother Ruth Shaw saying the tragedy will not end with death, and another former victim expressed a wish to forget.

Los Angeles Daryl Chessman Mary Alice Meza Ruth Shaw Chessman Shaw Andrew H. Brennan

Weather Warning Signals Turbulent Storms Over Texas Panhandle

The Weather Bureau issued warnings for West Texas east of the Pecos and the South Plains. Thunderstorms were developing in the Panhandle and moving east this afternoon with a few severe storms expected between 3 pm and 9 pm. Areas include Amarillo Borger Canyon Canadian and other Panhandle towns. A second warning covered the South Plains with storms forming this afternoon and moving east this evening with several severe storms along a Wink to Abilene line. Cities listed: Odessa Midland Abilene Big Spring Lamesa Sweetwater Snyder Colorado City Monahans.

Texas Panhandle Amarillo Enid Borger Ae Canyon Canadian Ood -Pedos -Valley Wink

ABC Chief Denies Payola Firing Favoritism

Washington AP notes ABC President Leonard J. Goldenson denied Clark received preferential treatment over a fired disc jockey. Testimony before the House subcommittee examined under cover payments to plug records. Clark, the nationally televised DJ, testified payola never touched him and faced questions about ethics and double standards at ABC.

Washington American’ Broadcasting, Co Clark Jey ABC Leonard J. Goldenson Goldenson Stockey Alan Ben Hoberman Golden Soh House Oren Harris D-Ark Hoberman Payola Harris Congress American Airlines

Eisenhower urges Congress to back foreign aid and farm reform

President Eisenhower told Congress that civil legislation is a major early accomplishment and urged approval of a 34.175 billion foreign aid program as vital to national security. He warned election-year politics could impede progress while calling for constructive farm legislation within set guidelines.

Washington Eisenhower America Congress

Coast Guard searches seas for missing Killdeer near Charleston

Coast Guard cutters hunted heavy seas off Charleston for the missing yacht Killdeer with six aboard. Five men were rescued from the sister vessel Dutch Treat, which foundered in 10 foot waves during an electrical storm. Killdeer owners were Mr and Mrs Charles H Jecomas Jr of Annapolis with their young son and three unidentified persons. Both boats were traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Oxford Massachusetts.

Charleston S.C Coast. Guard Charles H. Jecomas Jr Annapolis Fort Lauderdale Fla Oxford

Texas City embankment crash claims two San Antonio residents

A car crashed into an embankment near Texas City killing Colby Baxter, 24, and Arthur Sanderson, 17, of San Antonio. The accident underscores local tragedy amid a day of national political and military news.

Colby Baxter Arthur Sanderson San Antonio Embankment Texas City

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