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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1954
Page
2
Congress faces a Friday vote in the House on a federal housing project amid disputes over funding. Democrats clash with the administration over public authority and New Deal pace while other items touch on investigations and appointments in the Senate and attorney selections.
Civic Day closes Civic Week as students assemble at City Hall for town duties. Mayor Taylor and councilmen plan a meeting to discuss problems. REL teachers shift to student teaching roles while organizers credit student leadership and community input from a banquet and talks by education and chamber leaders.
A 25-year-old Baytown man identified as insurance agent James F. Ingram was charged with four counts of swindling by check. He was arrested at his home and released on bond after spending a night in jail. The charges were filed in Justice of the Peace Roscoe Zierlein's court.
The Rev Lonnie Bowlen and his wife travel to Childress after learning of the death of his sister Mrs Will Robertson. Bowlen serves as pastor of the Central Assembly of God church in the area.
M J Krizak 51 of 2630 West Main issues a candidacy statement for District 1. He outlines birth and upbringing in Wei mar, work at a cotton gin and farm, service in the Humble plant and as an MP guard, then owner of Tri-City Monument Co at Market and West Main. He cites four children Melvin Jr Eugene Daniel Catherine Ann and wife Annie. He pledges support for better streets drainage and sanitation and a pay as you go policy while backing city government and departments.
Hollywood April 2 UPI Marlon Brando reached an out of court settlement of a $2 million lawsuit from 20th Century Fox after he refused to appear in a film. He will return to work June 7, and the studio withdrew the suit after Brando agreed to share costs from his May 3 no show for The Egyptian, production beginning a month later with a replacement actor. The settlement amount was not disclosed.
In Benavides Texas Duke Parr known as The Duke of Duval faces his initial power test at the polls as the Benavides school district election proceeds. With 79th District Judge A S Broadfoot ordering ballots impounded after polls close, six candidates contest three board seats split between Parr supporters and opponents from Freer. Anticipation centers on whether Sparkman Garza and Mayberry can prevail against incumbent allies Kelly Green and Carey.
Stork reports the Davis family welcomes a son, Charles Elmer, born March 29 at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Grandparents include Elmer Green and J F Bolton. great grandparents listed from several Gulf Coast towns. Mullens announce birth of Craig Edward on March 1 at same hospital. grandparents L B Johnson of Cleveland and two great grandmothers named Ida Kirkland and G M Bullias.
Baytown Jaycees plan an informal Friday night meeting in Liberty to explore forming a Liberty Junior Chamber of Commerce. President Max Goldfield sent invitations to 40 Liberty men aged 21 to 35 to attend.
The document lists the Goos e Creek area boundaries from West Main to Lita and adjacent streets, dues of 2 dollars per house annually, and quarterly general meetings with the April meeting noted. It notes electing directors at a likely called meeting and states the purpose is to address common property holder concerns.
Matthews backs current school policy while Mills and Tilton praise it. If Mills and Tilton win, power tilts toward supporters of the status quo. if Mrs Farr and Smith win, opponents gain influence by 43 votes. Mrs Farr refused to discuss policies, citing the paper as biased. Smith had no comment on policy or gym plans, while Mills and Tilton defend keeping the present staff and approach. Four candidate boxes will be placed in local stores and the elementary cafeteria.
Livestock market at Fort Worth on April 2 shows cattle lean with limited offerings. Feeder steers 19 to 21, utility cows 10.50 to 11.20, canners 7 to 10.50, bulls 14.50, calves 15 to 19, hogs 50 with butchers weaker, sows scarce, select hogs 180 to 240 dollars per hundredweight.
Jonn W. Sprayberry, 50, of 3317 Michigan, runs for Baytown District 1 council seat promising pay-as-you-go city improvements, strict budgeting, and in city planning to address traffic, playgrounds, and growth while pledging to serve the public with a clear conscience.
Day old Helen Marie Funderburkt daughter of Mr and Mrs David Punderburkt of Baytown died at Baytown hospital. Graveside rites were held at 3 p m Friday at San Jacinto Memorial Park with Rev J Bran non officiating. Burial by Harsiman funeral home. Survived by brother Robert Funderbark four sisters Kathy Ann Funderbark and grandparents D A Albright and Mrs Katie GL Finderburk all of Baytown.
In Austin on April 2, a hearing was set in the Texas Senate on Gov. Allan Shivers tax bill aimed at funding roughly 26 million dollars in pay raises and boosting revenue. The House approved a 30 million dollar administration tax package, shifting taxes on gas production, beer, and corporate franchise, while facing Senate opposition led by Rep. Murphy and Rep. Bergman. The measure, authored by Rep. Isorge T. Hinson, seeks a constitutional path to tax pipelines and would adjust gas tax rates if ruled constitutional. The House passed it on second reading but failed to secure final approval, adjourned briefly, then reconvened for another legislative day.
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