Man shoots at man during Magnolia Gardens disturbance
At about 11:45 p m Jack Golden owner of Magnolia Gardens reports a group of feuding men disturbed the peace near the San Jacinto River. He says Balear fired a rifle from behind a window and that Golden ran to the porch after hearing a bullet whistle by. Balear denies intent but faces a disturbing the peace charge. The case hinges on proving shots fired and intent amid a tense confrontation.
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Jack Golden
Belear
Sreatien
Af Minnaker
Magnolia Gardens Ark
San Jacinto Iver
Ecertens
Igen
Ife
Sian
Golden
Balear
Batear
Golen
Griml
Mobile X-ray unit to tour Houston for TB fight
A 225000 dollar anti tuberculosis iRay unit will begin a 76 day tour in Houston. The mobile X-ray unit will visit recreation centers and other venues, offering screening to adults and communities. The program aims to spread awareness and provide early detection opportunities during the outreach tour.
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Houston T Tuberculosis A
Feysit
Syiday
Foxican Recreation
Knights of Eemius Dance Leads Weekend Socials
Local notes mention the Eighth annual Knights of Eemius dance at Kof Hall with profits by Joe za from Fosen. A barbecue hosted by the Wies mes family on their property marks a daytime gathering linked to recent oilfield activity by Larbeeur and Reasor. County property tax deadlines loom with warnings from WDAY JS about equalization protests and loss of homestead exemptions.
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L. Reasor
Ion Tedey- Fa
Wiemes
Eysor
Kati
Knights of Eemius
Kof
Joeza
Fosen
Around Town Notes and Weekend Plans in the News
A cluttered roundup of local people, travels, and social plans. Anz Childers heads for a weekend, Denman considers service, and Robbers door clues surface alongside Conepton chatter. Several residents—Bennett, Ruth Duke, and others—are seen planning trips, plays, bar visits, and family outings with neighbors chatting over coffee.
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Rewa
Hhoten
Anz Childers
Doreen McCamy
Denman “Upskins
Bop Matherne
Les Buitzo
Bennett
Tallent
Drew
Corpus Ti
Mary Jo Phillips
Trier
Simends
Hope
Tom Hoftae
Fee
Gene Boynton
At & Tide
In Swann
Texas Governors Disagree On Oil Shortage Assessment
Texas officials and federal authorities clashed over oil reserve assessments at a spring meeting of the Interstate Compact Commission. Governor Alan Shivers and Petroleum Admin Commission director Richard G. Lantes debated production figures and future supply assurances amid concerns over the nation’s oil reserves and production, citing wells and past eight months data.
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Alan Shivers
Tereld
Interil Compact Commission
Bar Richard G. Lantes
DiSalle Wins Right To Cost Beef Prices
Washington sources say Price Stabilizer Michael V DiSalle with President Truman backing prepared to issue orders to tighten beef price controls. Anxious officials warned of potential meat strikes by cattle producers, but DiSalle pressed to lower beef costs for consumers as weather in Baytown remains partly cloudy with a slight temperature shift overnight and tomorrow.
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Washington
U.P
Michael Vdisalle
Truman
Lomier- Teazrgut LI
Ision
Defense
Wilson
Evie A. Johnstedson
Baytown Seaman Kirklie Won’t Return From Death Ship
Kirklie, a Baytown seaman, was killed in the disaster near the Suez while two vessels collided and burned. His body was shipped to California, where his parents live, and a letter he refused to read was found at the Stewart Hotel. Jol King also died in the incident. Captain Geick’s license was revoked and Third Mate McLean fined. Greck plans to appeal the Coast Guard Board decision.
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BE. Kirklie
Stewart
Kirklie
Fiso Suez
Ween Greenskera
Ing
Alextco
Seoman
California
Baytown
Jol King
EF. C. Geick
Jesse A. McLean
Coast Guard Board
School Blast Injures 59 on Northwest Missouri campus
A storage tank explosion at Northwest Missouri State College campus touched off a dormitory fire injuring 59 students. Flames engulfed the three story dorm as 200 girls slept, many burned or cut fleeing in nightclothes. Officials later confirmed no fatalities.
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Maryville
Missouri State College
Fourteen dead as fighter rammed B 36 bomber during drill
Guthrie Oklahoma report says an F 51 fighter collided with a B 36 bomber in a mock aerial battle over central Oklahoma. The bomber crew of ten lost one fighter pilot and a civilian observer aboard the B 36. Four crew members parachuted and survived with non life threatening injuries. The four survivors were treated in an Oklahoma City hospital overnight.
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Guthrie
Okla
ICRI
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Baytown GI Fights Out Of Red Trap In Korea
Corporal Curtis Jenkins 22 of Baytown and two companions slipped through Chinese lines after his unit was ambushed. They carried three wounded buddies to American lines as three battalions fought their way free with notable valor. Jenkins, son of Curtis and Mrs. Jenkins, runs the Bark Grill on Gresham Street. He has been in Korea since July 3, 1950 with the Earth Regiments Combat Team.
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Curtis Jenkins
Baytown
United States
Korea
Jenkins
Gresham
Bark Grill
Earth Regiments Combat Tean
Little May Replaces Winhorn As Next District Attorney
Rosalie Meers reports that Baytown lawyer Little May is seen as Harris County’s likely next district attorney to replace A C Winhorn. Gov Allan Shivers is expected to appoint Winhorn to a new criminal district court, and Little’s qualifications and long familiarity with Harris County position him as a top prospect. Little has practiced since 1921 and has served as both defense attorney and prosecutor.
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Rosalie Meers
Baytown
C. D.dick
Little
Harris County
Allan Shivers
A. C. Winhorn
Turrent DA
Winborn
Lattice
Lew
32 year old Houston man survives ship channel plunge
Cortez a 32 year old Houston man spent the longest minute of his life trapped underwater after his 1927 coupe plunged into the Houston Ship Channel near Lynchburg ferry landing. Deckhand Pete Flores jumped in to pull him to safety as deputies later jailed him for allegedly speeding and lacking a operator's license. Deputies feared others were inside as salvage crews worked to raise the submerged car.
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Houston
Houston Ship Channel
Cortez
Baytown
Lynchburg
Pete Flores
Jimmy Scarborough
Cotter
Elorts
Powerhouse Drive Rolls Allies Back in Seoul Fight
Chinese Communist reinforcements attacked the US Eighth Army as the fifth Seoul battle opened, driving toward Seoul within five miles. Allied guns and counterattacks kept up pressure around the city while in the northeast Coastal city of Xingkia and other sectors reported heavy fighting and mounting casualties as the front line shifted.
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U.P
Eighth
Seoul
Reds
Xingkia
Wenchow
Shanghai
Chine Unio
Dsyue Pe
United Nations
Eighth “Army
La Porte Sued Over Annexation Rulings
The Humble Oil and Refining Company and eight other property owners filed a quo warranto in district court challenging two annexation ordinances of La Porte adopted February 22 1950 and March 31 1950 involving 24 209 and 10 736 acres respectively. They seek voiding of the ordinances and to restrain tax rolls placement, arguing constitutional violations and that land unsuitable for utility services. Property owners include Humble Oil and eight individuals and estates.
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la Porte
Humble Oil and Refining Company
A. C Wincorn
Congressman Buchanan Dies After Operation
Congressman Frank Buchanan of Pennsylvania died at Bethesda Naval Hospital after abdominal surgery. He was 45 and served as ranking member of the House Banking Committee. He also sat on the Joint Congressional Economic Committee and chaired the Honac Lobby Investigating Committee during the List Congress.
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Washington
Frank Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Bethesda
Maryland
Reconciliation urged by Stassen in Truman-MacArthur clash
Harold E Stassen urged President Truman to invite General MacArthur to a personal conference to seek reconciliation for the good of the country. He stressed the grave world situation requires stronger American resolve against Communism and the two leaders were urged to settle their differences. MacArthur led a massive Loyalty Day parade up Fifth Avenue amid massive crowds, with 40 bands and 33 nationality groups, in New York City as anti-Communist sentiment dominated the event.
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MacArthur
New York City
Washington
Wic
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Truman
Douglas MacArthur
White House
Mr. Truman
R MacArthur
America
Chicago
Milwaukee
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Russia
Youth Nabbed For Threat To Truman
A 22 year old Ohio State University graduate student, Robert T. Gaudlitz, was arrested by Secret Service agents in Columbus and charged with threatening President Truman and mailing an obscene letter. Bond set at $2000 by US Commissioner Robert W. Mewlon. Two ominous letters were found with odd addresses and a signed note.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
Truman
Robert T. Gaudlitz
Enginering
Robert W. Mewlon
Gaudlitz
White House
Washington, DP
Readers urged to mail Teacher of the Year entries
Baytown Sun readers urged to enter the Teacher of the Year contest this weekend. Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday to be eligible for the second annual contest.
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Baytown Sun
Aik Leters
Poe
Muller
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