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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1964
Page
2
The Vatican approves measures pushing Christian unity through conversion of heart and openness to others. The second chapter of the schema de oe cumenismo passes, urging Catholics and non-Catholics to pursue dialogue, common prayer, and joint actions while allowing national bishops conferences to set timing and scope.
Weathered lawmakers braved 38 degree winds at a Lady Bird Johnson whistle stop in the south. Senator Goldwater named Judd to lead a six man GOP task force on South Vietnam and Southeast Asia, urging decisive action as American troops fight in Asia.
Syracuse AP report shows Senator Jacob Javits of New York telling Syracuse University students he has not decided his vote. He said he cannot support Goldwater or President Johnson, and warned moderates may push to realign the Republican Party if Goldwater lacks broad support.
Sheriff Lon Evangs said a woman identified Charles Roy Hefley, 16, as the shooter who fired at her Aug. 26 after attempting to stop her car. Hefley also confessed to raping Mrs. Carolyn Adams and drowning her two daughters in the Trinity River on Sept. 10. Adams was stabbed and beaten, losing an eye in the attack.
The Foreign Ministry said four attaches were engaged in intelligence work incompatible with diplomatic status. The U.S. Embassy said Malcolm Toon received the note this morning, while Thomas Brimelow of the British Embassy also got a similar note. The protests against the alleged violations of diplomatic immunity were rejected by the Soviets.
Lady Bird Johnson praises Southern leadership while reflecting on equal rights law reception. She cites support from merchants, Negro leaders, and 16 average citizens as proof of progress. Her tour covers 180 communities across eight states in four days aboard the Wear train.
Hollywood learns Big John Wayne is recovering at Good Time Hospital after a lung abscess and edema drained from an ankle injury hospitalization. He jokes about escape plans and cigarettes while a nurse records his appetite and slow recovery. His son Michael and wife describe the bout and the actor’s improvement as he expectations to leave hospital soon.
Funeral services were held at Forest Park Funeral Home for Wiley G. Mathis 55 of Houston brother of J D Mathis. He died Saturday in a Houston hospital and is buried in Forest Park Cemetery. Survivors include son W G Mathis Jr mother Mrs Clara Mathis and brothers Ju L Mathis and E J Mathis plus four grandchildren.
Ike continues from page one quoting demands that Johnson reassure NATO allies the US commander can use tactical nuclear weapons in extreme emergencies and that controls do not hinder response to a nuclear attack. Reedy noted Johnson’s Seattle remarks which described the safeguards as a presidential key to permit nuclear use, addressing fears of a permissive action lock and wider Soviet risk.
Mr and Mrs Tony Scallon of Houston announce the birth of a son, Stephen Joseph, on October 1 at Hermann Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clinton Massey and Mr and Mrs Scallon Sr of Houston, with great grandparents Mrs Lena Welff and Mrs L J Hinton of Baytown, and Ferdinand Scallon of Mansura.
Dallas, RP Larry Reno 22 says he last saw James Koéthe when the Dallas Times Herald reporter let him out of a car after they drank beer together in early September.
In Chicago and Gary, U.S. Steel and Inland Steel said they will recruit beyond local labor pools to fill skilled and semiskilled positions. They report a shortage of qualified workers even as murders and industry pressures mount, with job interviews planned in Pennsylvania towns.
Rep. Miller blasted Senate Rules Committee for delaying hearings in the Bobby Baker probe to protect Lyndon Johnson. He accused Sen. Jordan of fabricating a week off to campaign for Johnson while Miller campaigned in North Carolina with President Johnson’s wife and planned stops in Asheville Hickory and Raleigh.
Highlands Home Demonstration Club will hold a rummage sale on October 8 9 and 10 at the vacant building beside Moore's Cafe on Main Street in Highlands Donations are appreciated by Mrs Mack Ford.
Women of the Moose will sponsor a rummage sale Thursday Friday and Saturday at 2231 Market. Donations may be dropped off at Perfecta Cleaners or by contacting Mrs Bert Dandrea at 582-9794.
Gordon Robinson Jr age 16 of 7624 Bayway is listed as a patient at Room 200 Baytown Hospital where visitors are not allowed at this time.
The Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Local No. 4333 will gather at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Union Hall located at 311 E. Homan for a members’ meeting.
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