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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
1
Hugh Powell Sr. a Baytown Sun veteran remains gravely ill at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital after a heart attack with pneumonia complications. The report notes Powell as an East Harris pioneer and lists other local health updates and community notices.
Mrs C A Schmadl reports locating the dog that bit her four year old son Danny. The dog is vaccinated and rabies shots are not needed. Mixed breed puppies offered at 1606 E Texas, about six weeks old. Rev Basil Jones to speak at two Monday morning marriage and family life classes at the University of Houston on mixed religion marriages. John Ellis in John Sealy Hospital improving but cannot have visitors. room 412. Judy Endel friendly Friday morning. Joyce Lannon and Bill Lynn Hinton return to Baytown after a week in Kansas City. Ollie Lawrence and Kitty Harmon discuss aisle width. Virginia Cook visits The Sun office.
Classic 1959 Chevrolet with V-8 Powerglide. Radio and heater included. Extra good white wall tires. Two tone white and Sierra gold paint. Specially priced at 999 dollars. Stunning condition for a quick sale.
In Baltimore, detective and medical examiner see possible narcotics involvement in Gene Lipscomb's death. The 31-year-old NFL defensive tackle was found unconscious in a West Baltimore apartment with needle marks and a homemade syringe nearby. Police investigate whether the eye dropper and needle contained barbiturates or narcotics.
Two girls from Lakewood and Live Oak Street were bitten by a large yellow cat and a light colored Siamese. Both cats must be found and watched for 10 days to rule out rabies. Brenda Carter and Linda May were the victims, with contact numbers given for the families.
Governor John Connally says he will run for a second term and mount a major effort to revitalize Texas higher education. He spoke at a news conference and, with a laugh, wondered if he could endure the job. Past interim studies have been given to the legislature but often ignored.
U S Senator Ralph Yarborough will attend a Baytown session at 1 p.m. Saturday to meet Texas Democrats and discuss their concerns. The event, held at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce building, is hosted by local committee members who note Yarborough's Senate roles and regional interest. Funeral services for Edwin Lehr, 60, of Baytown are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Earthman Chapel with graveside rites at Woodlawn Cemetery in Rosebud.
A military prosecutor seeks the death sentence for Oleg Penkovsky, accused of spying for the United States and British intelligence. The case also involves Greville Wynne, a British businessman linked as a purported contact. The trial centers on espionage charges and seeks severe punishment.
About 400 to 500 Humble annuitants from Baytown and nearby areas are invited to a stockholders meeting in Houston on May 22. They will depart from Baytown and attend a luncheon at the Humble Building cafeteria before tours and a film at Music Hall. Reservations must be made by May 15 at Citizens National Bank offices.
Public Humble Day activities kick off with barbecues, kiddie rides, dances, and a style show at Humble Country Club. Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang entertains as residents prepare for May 21 bond election funding a new high school, modernization, and campus upgrades. Absentee voting opens at the Administration Building with a May 17 deadline. Property owners on school tax rolls can vote. simple majority required.
CORSICANA TEX AP The Trinity Belle progresses toward Fort Worth Dallas after a major logjam halted the voyage Thursday night Freeman Gross leads attempts with dynamite sticks and a bulldozer to clear the obstruction The 24 foot barge expected to reach Six Flags Over Texas area near noon today after departing Galveston Bay to prove Trinity navigation. Six graders invited to Teen Canteen at Horace Mann Junior High with 7 30 to 9 20 p m Friday in the girls gym refreshments served new officers and alternates requested
Cape Canaveral AP report details Leroy Gordon Cooper’s Faith 7 mission gear. He will carry inflatable balloon cameras medical monitors maps star charts a private satellite satellite beacon raft alarm clock parachutes spaghetti and meat sauce and shark repellent.
Birmingham readies for a desegregation settlement amid mixed signals from King and Abernathy. City officials say the biracial committee lacks official status and may not bind the city. King claimed near agreement on lunch counter desegregation and job opportunities, with details unresolved. Demonstrations cooled for two days, but arrests rose earlier.
REL High School will honor lettermen in seven sports and seven literary activities at its Spring Awards Banquet Saturday night. The 7 p.m. event in the REL cafeteria will feature awards for journalism, speech, debate, science, numbers sense, drama, ready writing, plus basketball, swimming, baseball, track, golf and tennis.
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