Explosion cause linked to ship turret incident
A 1954 Japanese sea explosion near Feng shan wounded no listed crew but damaged a U S Navy vessel in Korea theater. The Saint Paul suffered heavy casualties from a turret blast attributed to internal explosion rather than enemy action. Navy officials in Tokyo investigated and reported no enemy involvement. The incident prompted redesigns to prevent recurrence and involved Commander Earl E Stone of the cruiser division.
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Saint Paul
Korea
Sig
Suloy US
Cdaualty G
Deake
Feng
Tokyo
Ang
Mississippi
Earl E. Stone
Paul
Anes Falls Church
Robert Kerr Candidate for Governor and Senator
The profile notes Robert Samuel Kerr born 1896 in Adu Oklahoma Indian Territory. He is described as a farm boy turned drilling contractor and oil producer, with history teacher and school duties. Kerr favors baseball and fishing, is Baptist, with four children from a second wife and a first wife who died. He was elected governor in 1948 and then US Senator in 1948, portrayed as a cautious speaker capable of both high flown and folksy style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Samuel Kerr
Legentis Hora
Adu
Okla
Indian Territory
US Senate
Chance
Warning on delinquent taxes sparks collection effort
Tax Assessor-Collector Barber notes warnings sent to delinquent properties and ongoing collection activity. figures show balances such as 1262 45 dollars. Stated monthly payments and gross receipts figures are discussed amid local notices and city actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytonfu
Nance
Station KLEE Changes Name To KLBS Houston
Station KLEE officially became KLBS today as Houston station joins the Liberty Broadcasting System. FCC approval for the call letter change and sale to Liberty owners was received yesterday. Gordon McLendon, Liberty's president, announced plans to move headquarters from Dallas to Houston.
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Houston
Art
KLEE
KLBS
Liberty Broadcasting System
Federal Communications Commission
Liberty
Tam
Gordon McLendon
Dallas
Convict Leaders To Be Prosecuted
Michigan officials vow to prosecute ringleaders of a bloody Southern Michigan prison riot. State Attorney General Frank Millard says immunity is not granted for crime, asserting it aligns with his oath of office. Governor Williams assured no reprisals as prisoners held eight guards hostage.
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Tackson
Mich
Iup
Southern Michigan
Supreme Court
Frank Millard
Cellelock 13
G. Monnen ‘Williams
Hope Fades For Oil Peace In Gulf Area
Ongoing talks along the Gulf Coast between union officials and oil companies show little sign of a quick settlement before the Wednesday deadline. Oil Workers International CIO rep Birt Eleo Brown remained optimistic but said no deal has emerged. A nationwide walkout could paralyze defense petroleum output as meetings continue at the Sinclair plant in Houston and refineries in Port Neches and Port Arthur with plans for further talks in Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Hous
Brown
Denver
CP i
Workers International Union
Pian
Houston
Pure Oil
Port Neches
Gulf and Atlantic
Port Arthur
Tomorros
Magnolia
Beaumont
Missouri Rivers Crest Reaches Record Levels
Missouri river crest described as greatest in the rivers history moves past Kansas City flooding areas near Sherman Air Force Base Ft Leavenworth and a reinforced 47 foot levee holds after a 30.65 reading. Officials say the worst has come and passed amid flood tide. Washington asserts Truman has unlimited emergency powers limiting court interference as government fights return of seized state mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri River
Sherman Air Force Base
Ft Leavenworth
Kans
Handbills Fly as Bond Issue and Election Near in Baytown
In Baytown, a unsigned handbill attacking the $1 million bond proposal circulated as residents head to a city election tomorrow. Voters will also choose between incumbent W. D. Reeves and Walter H. Boucher for District Five city council. Only taxpaying property owners on the 1950 and 1951 tax rolls may vote, with polls at 98 Franta Motors, 100 Wilkenfeld Furniture, 101 City Hall, and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Edwards
Baytown
W- D. Reeves
Walter H. Boucher
Reeves
Boucher
Franta Motors, Pearce and Cammerce
T. L. Satterwhite
Elec
Wilkenfeld, Furniture Co
As and Main
C. J. Parson
City
E. Slegle
R. B. Bains
San Jacinto
J._Rouger
Showdown Looms as UN Proposes Truce Negotiators Plenary
The United Nations urged the Communists to meet their top truce negotiators in a Sunday plenary at Panmunjom signaling a possible armistice push. Kinney delivered the request at 7 p.m. by helicopter, seeking confirmation of the session date and time. The move followed a recess in prisoner of war talks and reflected growing hope for a lasting truce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panmunjom
Trig
William
Sundey
Post Office Station Set For Wooster
Wooster will get a new post office station announced by Postmaster N B Ballard. The contract station opens Thursday at the Wooster Pharmacy 16 Market Street Road offering stamps money orders and parcel post services with no mail boxes or deliveries. Leon Sherman to be clerk in charge.
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Falks
Wooster
N. B. Ballard
Wooster Pharmacy
Market Street Road
Leon Sherman
Ballard
Polio Victim Blames Hike and Sues State
Harris county man John Bryan Colby sues the state over a four mile Texas National Guard march in extreme heat that he says caused a polio attack. He seeks 34,878 in damages, filed in 58th district court. Colby, a captain in the 148th Infantry, was ordered to march June 23, 1930, then hospitalized at Jeff Davis Hospital Houston with what was diagnosed as polio.
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Austin
Harris County
Texas National Guard
John Bryan Colby
Robstown
Bue Wert Li Stone
Oo Colby
Houston
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Colby
World balance roundups show tense talks and stiff fronts
A weekly roundup teases fresh friction in Korea France and Saar talks as Allied prisoner lists spark charges. Adenauer deems further French coal talks impossible while Italian Christian Democrats struggle in local elections. Ridgway pledges Japan defense as Indo China shifts back to French control amid new actions. British and Egyptian moves hint at a Suez defense pact and Sudan plebiscite potential.
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Peiping Railio
China
North Sea
Konrad Adenauer
Saar
Italy
Christian Democrats
Matthew B. Ridgway
Japan
Ridgway
Indo-China
Red River
Oe 3
Suez Canal
Anthony Eden
Sudan
Jaycees Install New Officers At Banquet Tonight
Edwin G. Clarke will be installed as president of the Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce at 7 30 p m today the Humble Dining Room, succeeding A S Bynum who was chosen as Outstanding Ideal Jaycee President in Texas for 1951 52. Principal speaker Raymond Roberts of Grand Prairie newly elected Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce president is a graphic arts representative for Eastman Kodak Co. Roberts has served as a national director state chairman of inter club relations and led the drive for the $30 000 Texas state headquarters building at Grand Prairie.
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Edwin G. Clarke
Baytown
Raymond Mr. Roberts
Grand Prairie
Texas Junior Chamber of ‘Commerce
Roberts
Eastman Kodak Co
Texas Jarcees
U.S
City Urged To Pass Spacing Regulations For West Main Area
A Houston area council considers spacing rules for oil wells after protests over a permit near West Main and Barrymore. The council granted the Drilling permit to Duke Estate: North of West Main on Barrymore, while promising an inquiry into enforcement and possible revoke rules to curb unsafe drilling practices. Local attorneys and oil operators argued for delay until spacing standards are set, citing risks from Pine sand and existing wells. The council plans further study and will charge operators who violate city ordinances.
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AUBREY BANKS _ oo
Houston Oil Well Service Company
B. T. ‘Troxell Et
Duke Estate
West Main
Barrymore
Attornay Shannon
Mar
Rene Ae Serene Eas Cer Agro Eeris
H. EB Brunson
Baytown
Troxell
Morris
Tisre
South Baytown
de ‘Middleton
H.M. Campbell
George Chandler
Chandler
Mits
Hag
AOL
Corporation Court
Council Receives Progress Report On Phone Increase
The City Council held a skull session before a regular meeting to review Southwestern Associated Tel phone Company’s request for a service increase. Attended by Owsley and Attorney Robert Strickland, the session discussed city limit records and the company’s debt, with plans to answer questions from a recent council inquiry. Mayor Ward lamented the session was not held in the chamber and noted absence of Reeves and Lawless.
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Hia
Southwestern Associated ‘Telphone’ Company
Utlhity
W.D. Reeves
W. E. Lawless
Skricklan Ib
Baytown
Bayway
Owsley
Ats
Council
Kimmey’s Angus Wins Top Fair Prize Amid Injury
Tomar Kimmey, a Robert E. Lee High School student from Aberdeen Angus stock, captured grand champion at the Bumble FFA Fair. Despite a broken shoulder and fractured arm from a gym incident, Kimmey staged a comeback to win with his 625-pound steer, a blue-ribbon purchase by Humber Refining Co. for 1700. He previously earned Baytown Fair honors last year with a champion Brahma and placed second in Baytown preview.
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Tomar Kimmey
Robert E. Lee
FFA
Tommy
Angus
Kimmey
Baytown
Gordon
Humbre O? and Refining Co
Brahma
4-H
Ereast
Kim
Mey
John Selensky
Cedar Bayou
Ceady
Lt-Rovert E. Lee
Dock Worker Confesses in Baytown Woman's Slaying
Johnny Holmes, 32, a Baytown dock worker, was charged with the fourth murder in two months after Claudine Cunningham, 30, was shot at 700 Willow in Oak Addition. Holmes surrendered at the police station about 15 minutes later claiming Claudine taunted him. He said the first shot hit her rights breast, the second through the middle, and a third perhaps through the screen door, with the motive tied to her taunt and his fear. The incident occurred on a porch where Claudine sat when the shots were fired.
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Johnny. Holmes
Baytown Dock
Baytown
Claudine Cunningham
Holmes
Willow
Oak Addition
Kolmes
Claudine
Elin
Yuport Street
Holm
Buller
Cleiitine
Negro Page
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Richard Tyer
Faustine Uz
Fisds
Claudia Ellis
Boney
Rufus Hen
Tommy Rotne
Pee Sulic
Axford
Mexander
Bill Lightfoot
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Lee
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Ladka
Fream
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Gulf
World News
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Truman
Washington
David A. Pine
Holmes Baldridge
Jaycees
Ros. Manne
Morris Crow
Alfred Moskowitz
Donald Teter
Mix Goldfield
West Main Area
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