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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1954
Page
1
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned that Chinese Communists were approaching aggression in Indo China and that retaliation against the Chinese mainland might be called for. He did not specify which nations would carry the war to the mainland.
Sugar Land Texas April 5 authorities said they found no trace of the five convicts including a murder suspect who escaped from Central prison farm No 1 Saturday. Over 100 officers in Fort Bend Harris counties continued searching for leads on what happened to the five.
Regular Baytown Chamber of Commerce board meeting set for 7 34 p m Monday with President Theo Wilburn presiding An Optimist club dinner at 6 30 p m Monday at Parks cafe will include William Wi Spearfield of Optimist International as guest speaker G C Clarke named temporary chairman Red Cross center at Fourth and Dekery will host 7 p m Monday first aid classes led by instructor F A Roxderbax Captain and Mrs Clarence Hester and two children George and Christine visit their daughter Mrs Carrie Lou Taylor at the Taylor home Mrs Taylor is the former Miss Carrie Lou Taylor Continued on Page Two
Petra Walker wishes for a name stamp with witty lines. Herbert Serres signs a dignified yearbook photo. Calvin Zabeik recalls energy wasted. Leon McNulty cameras upset Bob. Mrs. Wona Hatchel struggles during third period. Mrs. Marie Barfield bright after a test. Sue chaperones Cedar Bayou trip to Austin New Braunfels and San Marcos. Ella B. Chase smiles at birthday wishes. Letha Kay Meyer offers sand pie for an ill friend. Horned toads scare adults. I M Richmond home after appendectomy. Mrs. Jack Furhee complains about aphids. Gertrude Teter calls in a Spot notice.
Ten candidates vie for three council seats in Baytown as incumbents Lawless and Reeves step back. District 1 includes Sprayberry Dorris Mears and Krizak while District 4 features Campbell Callam and Tauthersea. District 5 lists Sloan Clayton Boucher with supporting endorsements from Mayor Pruett for Callam.
Police chief H Bu McKee and Assistant Chief Wy Montgomery faced questions from Harris County grand jury Monday about the Main Hotel raid on Old Main. Joye Anderson, operator of the hotel, and six other women were held on vagrancy charges after the raid. one woman released, another was questioned before the jury. Anderson leased the Main Hotel from Clyde Pierson and VE Davis paid monthly, linking the case to broader inquiry into operations at the establishment. State investigators and local officers conducted the raid without prior notice. Charges were filed in Justice of the Peace W Reagan's Court in Houston.
In a daylight scene before Pilate, Jesus debates kingship and truth as Pilate questions him. The crowd demands Barabbas while Pilate sends Jesus to Herod, who mocks and returns him for scourging. Soldiers place a crown of thorns, robe him, and mockingly hail him as king.
Gloved burglars visited George's Bar at 2110 North Main early Sunday and stole 193.75 while leaving beer coolers open. They damaged a cigarette machine a juke box and a cash register to reach the money and rummaged drawers. Patrolman Turner reported the break in about 1 pm with a broken padlock and prints on glass.
The consolidation of Tinytown School district passed with 690 voters. Lee College maintenance support approved 473 to 195 and bond assumption carried 481 to something. Public Schools maintenance firmation won 504 to 208. Negative votes only in Highlands. Voter interest varied from the March 6 poll with over 3506 votes previously but turnout here lower.
Morgan's City voters face a sparse ballot with seven offices to fill. Mayor A M Parker seeks re election alongside three incumbents Lou Rivzuin Lewis Hull C J Ashton. Two additional alderman seats feature H Livingston and Dan J Tarpey as candidates. A single opponent appears for city mastal Igs Grown. Voters will gather at Sanders Grocery store Polis will seened from Foam. Team and Mere.
The 1963 Humble Oil and Refining Co annual report shows capital investments surpassing one billion dollars over eight postwar years. In 1953 Humble drilled Rae wells with average cost of 117,500 per well, dry holes costing over seven million, and nearly 28 million spent on refining and marketing.
Incumbent George Mills and Lee Pilon won decisive two to one victories over Erma Farr and Winston Smith as Barbers Hill district voters upheld current policies. Across four polling stations Mills and Tilton secured dominant tallies, with Mills drawing 443 votes to Tilton 200 and Smith 207 among about 640 ballots cast.
James Richard Bay ton 21 of McAlister Oklahoma fell from a dock at Hum hin docks early Sunday. He suffered leg injuries possibly a fracture and multiple abrasions. He was transported by ambulance to San Jacinto hospital and then transferred to Galveston Marine hospital for treatment.
Mary Ellen Riley Biles 67 served as a Red Cross nurse in World War I. Services and prayers are announced with rosaries and church rites in Highland Bayou and Baytown. Survivors include several siblings and relatives. burial plans are listed with clergy details and attendees.
London report says actress Simone Silva removed her top at a Cannes island picnic to pose with Robert Mitchum for a Hollywood bid. Cameras prompted more exposure and chaos as six photographers toppled into the sea injuring limbs during the shoot.
The 21 member Senate State Affairs Committee approved a $26 million state tax program on a voice vote. The measure, already passed by the House, goes to the Senate for final approval with a major amendment reducing the main levy and earmarking funds for oil and gas industry incentives.
Representative Chet Holifield called on President Eisenhower to outline a path to atomic peace as he plans a 30 minute extemporaneous address to the nation and world at 7:30 p.m. eastern time. The speech targets the anxiety and threats of atomic hysteria affecting Americans and their allies.
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