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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1954

Page

2

Congressional Briefs open fight over public housing

Washington April 3 Democrats pledged a vigorous fight to overturn President Eisenhower's public housing program. The House defeated a move to write the proposal into a general housing bill while backing a GOP plan for more units. The overall housing measure passed and goes to the Senate where Banking Committee work continues. Maybank seeks an amendment to prevent limiting public housing through funds control.

Washington Tyreane Democrats Eisenhower Burnet R. Maybank Paul H. Douglas WI Hisenhower House GOP Senate

Baytown Sun Offers Daily Rates and Subscription Details

The Baytown Sun lists weekday noon publication, office contacts, and staff roles including editor and publisher. It shows subscription options by carrier, month, three months, six months, and year, with varying prices and a note on mail delivery and postage.

Baytown Sun, Inc Bearce Bad ‘Rahbel Baytown Texas Fred Bariman Puplisner Bs &, Gould Benlan Mae Jackson Warran Edwards Roan Armed Services

Fiame Saved By Firemen

McNair volunteer firemen saved Jimmy Bowen’s home early Friday after an alarm was turned in immediately and responders arrived promptly. Fire Chief Joe Frazier said the fire started from a cigarette. The parrot outlives all other birds.

McNair Jimmy Bowen Joe Frazier

Radio Schedule Fragment Highlights Evening Programs

A scrambled OCR listing shows KREL 1360 on air with evening programs including Kin Teen AKG Party Line HNG-Real Hormadin G18-News and several Melody clubs. Weekend slots feature news roundups, gospel music, sports reviews, and church broadcasts with scattered program names and times.

Real Hormadin Ewstlines Thea Vangiin Balles Roac Citizen of Heaven Assembly of Dod Tatia Jtiis—Taptatzries Mitste Wii Clay Qoo Channelview Assembly of Gre Bot—Penecasint Church of Fear Dhnmelody Club Prandhy We Hall Hentiines wWorld Bob Eferly First Baptist Sigr Enea

Easter Contained: Judas and Peter in Betrayal

The narrative recalls Judas Iscariot’s bid to shield Jesus by returning thirty pieces of silver to the temple and his subsequent death after betraying innocent blood. Peter’s denials before the temple guards, his subsequent remorse, and Jesus’ prior prophecies frame a somber mood as memories of faith collide with fear. Monday follows with the sentencing.

Hin Judas

Oklahoma A&M medley team to run in West Coast Relays

Fresno report notes Oklahoma A&M's medley relay team led by miler Fred Eckhoff, who ran 4 16.5 last year, set to compete at the West Coast Relays on May 15 under coach Ralph W. Higgins. Cattle and hog market figures from Fort Worth show steady to strong trends with varied price levels across classes.

Fort Worth Usue Welly Tvestock Seady Eckhoff Fresno Calif Fred Eckhoff Oklahoma A&m Ralph W. Higgins

Ice Skating Becomes Part of RPI Courses

Ronsselaer Polytechnic Institute adds ice skating to required student activities at the field house as part of a shift from traditional gym classes to organized play. An RPI faculty member says the change aims to replace old exercise methods with structured recreation.

Troy Ronsselaer Polytechnic Institute RPI RPT Muaele

Mears Seeks Baytown City Council Seat in Reform Pitch

Paul H. Mears of 3201 Illinois Baytown, district 1 candidate, issues a personal statement promising prudent use of tax dollars, tax reduction efforts, and closer citizen contact. He details a long Baytown tenure, Navy service in WWI era, Humble refinery work, and a family rooted in the community.

Mears Paul H. Mears Illinois Baytown Rogers Tex Bell County U. S. Navy Atlantic Brest St. Nazaire France Santa Fe Railroad Co Humble Refinery Mia Highlands

Mrs FDR Says Peace Is Now Our Only Hope

Eleanor Roosevelt urged in Los Angeles that there is no alternative to a peaceful world via the United Nations. She said the hydrogen bomb's impact has made UN action crucial and warned against the temptation to use great force, stressing vigilance and global cooperation.

Los Angeles Eleanor Roosevelt United Nations America Association For the United Nations

Main hotel raid rumors tied to Davis case linger

Capt. Frazier said police records in the county had not been checked on Davis. Pierson, sentenced to 12 years for murder, remains jailed pending a motion for a new trial before Judge Langston King. The former Main hotel owner leased to Miss Anderson. rumors of a half interest sale to an out of town partner circulated. Police officials denied knowledge of any raid, while Chief McKee said he would have raided if the Main hotel were a bawdy house.

Frazier Davis Thi Pierson Langston King Miss Anderson Mciee Montgomery Baytown Sun McKee Houston

Vandenberg To Be Buried At Arlington

Gen Hoyt S. Vandenberg will be buried Monday at Arlington National Cemetery with jet aircraft on hand for a final farewell. Military funeral services will be at Washington Cathedral. Died of cancer at 55 at Waller Reed Army Hospital. praised by President Eisenhower as a renowned commander who expanded the Air Force into a global deterrent. Body lies in St. Joseph's Chapel at the Cathedral from 10 a.m. Saturday until Monday. public access granted.

Charles W. Cord Dry Washington Hoyt S. Vandenberg Arlington National Air Force Washington Cathedral Eisenhower Membrance Vandenberg Waller Reed Army Hospital Genet St. Joseph's

City bids opened. commissions pauses action on contract

La Porte bids from five firms varied from 1 100 to 2 500 dollars for a project as the city commission postponed action to study bids against specifications. L B Hudson of Southwestern Bell discussed possible airport rate reductions with Mayor Burgin, who said negotiations could begin but a curved rate line might raise bayshore residents. A fire truck motor repair will be handled by an A L F mechanic in La Porte at 28 dollars daily plus travel and parts, avoiding a Houston overhaul and saving time.

Pittsburg Tank and Tower Co Dixie Tank & Bridge Co Ace Service Co Knoblock & Co Lawrence Service Inc L. B. Hudson Southwestern Bell Telephone Co la Porte City la Porte M. D. Burgin Commission Hudson Burgin Bayshore RK. A. White City Commission Daljag

Five keys found at Doten gravel pit in Cleveland

ED Resmnes reports five keys on a chain found at the Doten gravel pit at Cleveland have been turned in at a service station on Highway 14 and Texas. The writer notes a paper by W A Bradbury in Petroleum Refiner on monolithic insulating linings for refinery vessels. Pool Boss Named W W Brawn to manage Roseland Park pool. open for school parties after May 17 and to the public about May 29. There were no major earthquakes in the United States in 195%

ED Resmnes Doten Cleveland Highway 14 Texas Richmond W. A. Bradbury Maintenance Department of Engineering W. W. Brawn Robert E. Lee Roseland Park C.D. Middleton United States

Al Clayton Backs More Recreation Facilities For City

Baytown District 5 candidate Al Clayton, 29, outlines his city council goals in a statement. He vows careful study of the charter and prudent budgeting to fund parks, recreation and public works while urging residents to vote next Tuesday, April 6.

Clayton East Hunnicutt Baytown Robert E. Lee High School The Baptist Church

Deaths in Italian ladies racing crash at Pearl of San Reno

In Imperia Italy on Friday Giuliana De Fravis and Marcherita Santaguzzi died from skull fractures after injuries suffered in the Pearl of San Reno ladies auto race.

Imperia Italy Giuliana de Fravis Marcherita Santaguzzi Pearl of San Reno

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