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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

13

219 Series Indians Still Live In Stone Age

Central Press correspondent Rex Stanley reports from Tiburon Island in the Gulf of Lower California where the Seri, North America’s most primitive tribe, survive in a stone age-like existence. They face constant hunger, barter for clothing, and live in driftwood huts with little formal structure while resisting outside efforts to civilize them.

Rex Stanley Central Press Tiburon Island Mexico Gulf of Lower California San Diego Calif North America Lori

Cost Of Living Stays The Same

Washington report says the cost of living remained unchanged last month with the consumer price index at 114.5 in March, the fourth straight month at that level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes steady purchasing power for the average factory worker, except for drifting farm prices.

Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS Aryness Joy Wickens

Public urged to avoid shooting last wild whooping cranes

Washington reports Fish and Wildlife Service appealed Wednesday for public restraint as the world’s sole surviving flock of whooping cranes migrates toward northern breeding grounds. The birds, about four feet tall with seven foot wingspans, travel via Texas to North and South Dakota and beyond, in a bid to survive amid past declines.

Washington Fish and Wildlife Service West Canada Aransas National Wild Texas Gulf Oldahona Kansas Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota

No Party Line Phone For Duke Of Edinburgh

In London informed sources report the Duke of Edinburgh uses a radio telephone in his sports car to stay in touch during late afternoon drives through Britain. The arrangement reportedly avoids any party line communications.

Duke of Edinburgh London Duke of Buckingham Beltain

Halliburton Oil Well Cementing plans five for four stock split

Duncan Okla UP stock holders will vote on a five for four stock split at the Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co annual meeting set for July 1 Directors also approved a 50 cent second quarter dividend payable June to stockholders of record May 23 and proposed an amendment to raise authorized common stock from 2 624 000 to 4.5 million shares.

Texas Leads Nation With 652 Tree Farms

Texas reports 652 tree farms, the highest number among states, highlighting the scale of its forestry sector. The data underscores Texas as a national hub for tree farming and related industries.

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