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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1954

Page

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Speed Urged On Probe Of A-Bomb Builder

Washington April 14 UP Eisenhower administration seeks fastest action on security charges against J Robert Oppenheimer. Officials note he supplied confidential papers but did not break laws, while his publicity gain grows. AEC says President Eisenhower cut Oppenheimer from access to A and H bomb secrets over derogatory information from Justice. Oppenheimer counters with documents claiming dissociation from Communists and opposition to H-bomb. See Probe Page Two.

Lyle C. Wilson Washington Eisenhower J. Robert Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Publica Justice Department AEC U.S

Bridge bid reveals low offer on Highway 78 span

An apparent low bid of 1 077 002 dollars was submitted by the Elmer Gardner Co of Houston for constructing the Highway 78 bridge over the Trinity river. Other bids listed include Foster Creighton Nosthville at 1 686 2897 MLA Worrell Dull at 1 0 TR4812F CG Engineering of Houston at 1 79h713 Brown and Kent at 5 810 006 Austin Bridge ravision building Sav inia bridge at 1 868 524 Kan Bridge Lake Charles Gur Bitullthig of

Auslin Trinity River Elmer Gardner Co Houston Foster Creighton Nosthville Worrell Dull CG Engineering Brown and Kent Austin Bridge Ravision Savinia Bridge Kan Lake Charles

Easter Services Observed as Churches Mark Holiday

Baytown residents filled Easter services as churches observed the holiday. The school board here set five day deadline for trustee candidacy at 7:30 pm Monday. Incumbents Kellogg and Mrs Edna Gray face no filed opponents yet.

Baytown I. L. Kellogg Edna Gray Gray Kellogs Texas

Dead Fish Drift From Burnet Bay Killwave Letter

The millions of fish died in Burnet Bay and drifted into the channel as winds shifted. Game and Fish Warden Martin A. Peterson said tests showed dissolved oxygen deprivation caused the kill, likely from polluted ship-channel water entering backwaters after heavy rains. Bayshore residents swept beaches clean, leaving few carcasses.

Burnet Bay Chanel Martin A. Peterson Game and Fish Warden Bayshore

Blood Drive Seeks Donors at VA 4b in Roanoke

Donors are invited to give blood at the VA 4b venue in Roanoke from 1 to 6 pm on Wednesday. Dre We TL Jones and his nurse plan to donate, with support from the YAW post and auxiliary.

Roan Baytown Splink

Around Town Panel Whirl and Local Tales

JAX OWENS beams with pride as a panel name appears amid lively chatter. Milton Meyers eyes light up while Virginia and Letha miles away in Winf Karasas are noted. Rachel Williams plans a California trip. Dr H H Duke greases gears over a stubborn weed. E W Duelaw and workers at Burnet Bay rescue a dying fish by moving it in a wheelbarrow with fresh water. Kathryn Stephenson and Winnie Rutter greet near hospital doors. Mrs B G Elliots shares hearty laughter at her daughter’s comic routine.

Jax Owens Milton Meyer Virginia Letha Winf Karasas Rachel Willams California H. H Duke E. W. Duelaw Burnet Bay

Dogs Bite Two Kiddies In City Streets

Two small children were bitten by dogs on Tuesday. One dog, owned by someone on the street, bit four year old Dickie Roe on the hand and wrist, breaking the skin in five places. The other incident involved eight year old Douglas Phegley who was bitten by a dog owned by Frankie Baker as he crossed the Baker lawn. Both dogs were placed under observation for ten days.

J. W. Roe West Marign Dickie Douglas Phegley Loonerr Frankie Baker Parkway Douglas Baker Lawn P. T. Phegley North Circle Drive

Poker Players Win California Election in Gardena

In Gardena California four draw poker backers won a city council seat contest over three church backed reform candidates. The victors praised their win as surpassing opponents and aimed to resist an anti poker law while Gardena relies on more than 100000 dollars annual tax revenue from poker clubs.

Gardena Calif Anvillo

Special Rites Announced By Pastors In Haytown Area

Special Easter observances are planned in Haytown area churches for Maudy Thursday and Holy Week. Trinity Episcopal Church will have services led by Rev. P. Walter Honekell including a 7:30 pm candlelight Holy Communion. Friday includes three services at 12 noon 1:45 pm and 2:30 pm, plus a 7:30 pm crucifixion by Stainer with choir. First Christian hosts 7:30-8:15 pm Thursday communion led by Rev. Clyde Foltz. Ocdor Bayots and Highlands Methodists set Holy Week communion at 7:30 pm Thursday. Rev. Elza Love directs Cedar Bayou, Rev. T. P. Hendrick Highlands. Br. Stewart Clendenin of Houston West Methodist speaks at La Porte Methodist 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday. Rev. Warne McClaskey preaches The Communion at St Marks 7:40 pm Thursday. The Cross Friday at Grieve Methodist. M. S. Jordan directs communion 7:30 pm Friday at Grieve. Mary Communion also 7:30 pm Friday at St. Pauls Laheran. Community Church in Ta Porte holds nightly Holy Week services with a Thursday communion. Rev. Lange at Redeemer Lutheran 7:30 pm Friday delivers Behold the land of God.

Sue Jones Haytown Maudy Trinity Episcopal Church P. Walter Honekell Stainer First Christian Church Pam Clyde Foltz Ocdor Bayots Methodist Highlands Methodist Elza Love Cedar Bayou T. P. Hendrick Highlands Br. Stewart Clendenin Houston West Methodist District la Porte Methodist Church Warne McClaskey St. Mark's Methodist Church Grieve Methodist M. S$. Jordan Mary St. Paw's Laheran Karl Brackyee Tat Porte Haly KB. F. Lange Redeemer Lutheran Church

Teen Age Car Thieves Nabled in Park Theft

Chief Walter Roberson investigated a 13 year-old boy who admitted involvement with two younger accomplices in stealing a La Porte car Monday night. The trio from Movemeat allegedly used the vehicle, traveled to Dayton, stole another, and abandoned the first on a Galveston beach. The youth was sent to Harris County juvenile authorities for questioning the other two suspects.

la Parte Palier Walter Roberson Durin St. John’s Episcopal Galveston Movemeat Warn Haberson Dayton la Porte Frank Girtins Henderson Harris County Sheriff's Department

Holiday class schedule for Easter and San Jacinto observances

Students across the Hayshore area will enjoy a holiday Friday for Easter, with most returning to classes Monday and another break Tuesday and Wednesday for San Jacinto Day. Cedar Bayou and Baytown calendars differ due to consolidation, while Barbers Hill plans Friday and Monday off but not Wednesday. Crosby and La Porte schools observe Friday and Wednesday holidays.

San Jacinto Day Cedar Bayou Spring Bayou George Gentry Caius Bayou Baytown Barbers Hill Jenson Crosby and la Parte

Refinery Engineers Exposed To Chlorine Incident

Two Baytown Refinery engineers, AW Tewis and AQT Watso, were briefly hospitalized after exposure to chlorine gas while working at a pilot net. They returned to work after observation at the company hospital and San Jacinto. The seven year safety record at the research and development division is noted amid a Community House party event.

Baytown AW. Tewis AQT Watso San Jacinto Gevelopment Division

Dulles says Geneva talks aim to avert Oriental Munich

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles opened discussions in Paris on preventing the Geneva conference from becoming an Oriental Munich. He planned talks with Georges Bidault Joseph Laniel and possibly Bao Dai as France signaled no betrayal of Indo China to Communists.

William D. Laffler United Press John Foster Dulles Audi Paris Geneva Munich Dulles Georges Bidault Joseph Laniel Bao Dai Viet Nam

Two Prisoners Escape In Escapable Jail Break

SAN ANTONIO April 14 UP two prisoners escaped from Bexar county s inescapable jail in the first break in 21 years Sheriff Kilday named fugitives Octaviano Gonzalez 30 and Manuel Penalver 28 both linked to narcotics offenses Kilday ordered an immediate inquiry into the escape noting the men cut a second floor railing but had no hacksaw and wore improvised coverings to hide their tracks Penalver who had a prior record was soon recaptured

San Antonio Bexar County Qwen Kilday Octaviano Gonzales Manuel Penalver Kilday Excape Gartee

McCarthy Keeps San Jacinto Talk Topic Quiet

Senator Joseph McCarthy, amid a busy schedule in Houston, gave no hint on the San Jacinto speech topic and postponed his Army hearing to honor an engagement at the San Jacinto battleground east of Houston, 116 years since Texas independence.

McCarthy San Jacinto Houston Joseph Re McCarthy Ory Texas Douglas Marshall Feigh Roy Illey Mexico Cullen Hiller Hiller Asked For All Available Material On the Battleground Hort McCars Robert Oonenvimer Belorn

Barbers Hill Delays Parley Annexation Talks To Be Held Later

Barbers Hill delays meeting on annexation as trustees wrestle with tense issues. Josef Matthews, president of the board, returns from Africa and is expected to preside at the next session.

Barbers Hill Uli Parytayy Lriet Dengan md Josef Matthewa Africa

Planes Reach Indo China Carry Supplies For Fighting Fools

American C-47 cargo planes landed at Tourane air base to supply the Dien Bien Phu garrison, transferring to French forces and returning to base soon. Communist artillery presses a 23rd day barrage as the siege intensifies and French troops withstand air ammunition shortages under heavy fire.

Artilery Area Bien Bien Phu Cade Janes Af Dien Biey Indo-China Hanqi Indo China Dien Bien Phu Tourane Air Base Hanoi Cone Trols Clark Field Philippines Eostly Bien Phu

Judge Stays Lawmaker Conviction in Supreme Court Appeal

Federal Judge cites potential misapplication of a statute and orders the government to appeal directly to the Supreme Court to uphold the conviction of a lawmaker. Edward B. Williams argued the 2-rear statute used could not apply to the congressional branch, saying there is reasonable doubt about its applicability.

Washington Ape Wicter Hage Terneston Bramablert Aliemen Edward B. Williams Clarny Kovernment Bastian

Baytown ministers subpoenaed as Harris county probe widens

Subpoenas were issued to six Baytown ministers to testify before a grand jury investigating alleged vice and a raid on the Old Moon Hotel. The ministers were told to appear Thursday at 9 am, while law officers from Harris County were invited to join efforts against narcotics violations.

Harris County Beytown Repilar Grand Story Fred Hartman Baytown’ Sun Grand Jury Hisaren H. E. McKee M. M. Brown Paul Anderson Brytown Walter Roberson Jake Bus Sey la Porte Muin Walter Henesen Baytown Fey. A. la. Jordan Memocint Baptial Church M.stipidait Ee Muasthodist

Birthday Surprise Not Funny at McNabns Store

Mrs. Vasiy Study, on her birthday, reported a robbery attempt at her McNatn store in McNabns. A dark man in blue tried to reach a cash box containing between $175. He fled as the owner entered. Deputy Hart Bas te y took the statement.

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Lakewood Bar-B-Q To Be Field June 5

The Lakewood Civic association will hold its annual barbecue on June 5. At a recent meeting in Lakewood, arrangements were outlined with chair Dyntond Tite Dali leading plans and Ayle Tiberts as official host. The group also discussed paving an asphalt tile floor in the cinema house with support from the Lakewood Garden club and its own funds.

Lakewood Civic Association Ant Thesday Lakcewood Glib Tonse Dyntond Tite Dali Ayle Tiberts Fii Daykl Trach Convegxions Taevi Craddock Me i. Schiller Marcus Vidrine

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