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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1954

Page

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Oil well spacing appears dead issue in McCarthy hearings

In Washington April 28 UP Army Secretary Steves testified that Roy Cohn pressed for Pvt. G David Schine to be detailed to New York, a plan he says he refused. Stevens testified for the fifth day as Senate investigators pressed questions about statements by the Army and McCarthy staff regarding Schine's assignment. Cohn is McCarthy's subcommittee counsel. Schine served as an unpaid consultant and was drafted Nov 3. The Army accused McCarthy, Cohn and Carr of pressuring the army on the matter.

Herbert Foster Washington Army Ruvert T. Steves Roy M. Cohn G. David Schine New York Stevens Senate Permanent Investigating Subcommittee Joseph R. McCarthy Henry M Jackson Dash McCar Thy Sehine Cohn Ser Senate McCarthy Francis P. Carr Robert T. Stevens Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin Defense Department John Adams Écuinsel Department Defense WM. Strive Bensel Exchinge Tensel McCaarthy Bewline

Polio Test Consents Sent For Baytown Grades Two

Consent forms for polio testing were mailed to parents of Baytown second graders. Signed parental consent is required before vaccination. The number of clinics hinges on consent returns. Field tests sponsored by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis with shots administered by the Harris County Medical Association. First shot May 11, second May 18, third June 15.

Brytown's George Gentry Baytown Gentry Priday The Tional Foundation Harris County Medical Association Houston County

Father and two children injured in car wreck

San Antonio Air Force Sergeant Ray T. Hebert 44 and his two small children were seriously hurt at 2 30 am Wednesday when his car crashed head on into the San Jacinto River Bridge on Highway 90 The sergeant who was en route to Lake Charles La to reach a relative before overseas duty left in a few days was unable to be fully questioned by Deputy Sheriff Karl Easley who said the car skidded into the bridge rail injuring his three year old daughter Merle with severe lacerations and his 10 year old other child Justine with a fractured cheekbone and body bruises all were hospitalized at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital.

San Antonio Easley Merle Justine San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Lake Chartes

Sun Spots Girl Scout Training and Day Camp Session

Training sessions for Sun Spots Girl Scouts and a GIRL SCOUT day camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Intermediate tenders train at Camp Aruia and Brownie tenders at Camp Reber, with an outdoor lunch. Anyone interested in day camp work is invited. Art classes with Mrs. William Racone, a Galveston artist, start a six week course Thursday at Bob Thompson's Dance Studio. Sponsored by the Baytown Art League, classes cater to beginners and advanced students in landscape and portrait painting. Contact art league president Mrs. W. R. Sloan at phone 2357.

Aruia Reber William Racone Galveston Bob Thompson Baytown Art League Art League W. R. Sloan

Mercy Evacuation Talks Sought in Indo China War

Geneva April 28 Russian Foreign Minister Molotov proposed mercy talks for evacuating 1000 wounded from Dien Bien Phu as French and Viet Minh discuss terms. French attack forces seized Muong Khouan aiding beleaguered defenders while Eastern peace talks show signs of deadlock. Dulles rejected a Communist Korea peace plan as unacceptable.

Joseph W. Grigg Geneva Dien Bien Phu China Vyacheslav Molotov Georges Bidault Bidault Hano Muong Khouan Dien Bien Thu Molotov Ho Chi Minh U. S John Foster Dulles Korea

Lions Elect Dr Ammons to Replace Rogers as President

Dr Ben F Ammons a Baytown dentist will be installed in June as president of the Baytown Lions club after a Tuesday luncheon election at the Tower. He succeeds Mur ray Rogers. other officers include Ben Magness J W Strickler L P Fuller and more. Ammons a 47 year old native of Central Texas has practiced in Baytown since 1931 is a Baptist deacon Mason and longtime civic worker with two children.

Ben F. Ammons Baytown Baytown Lions Club Ammons Lions Tower Murray Rogers Civic Club Ben Magness J. W. Strickler L. P. Fuller Strickler Fuller Billy G. Smith George Bennett N. B. Ballard Julian Spring C. M Sparky) Bond Taylor Gerber R. L. Gillette J. C. Burkett W. JD. Hinson L. C. Ferguson M. M. Brown R.W. Watkins Lion Texas Texas Dental College Dr. Ammons Harvey Memorial Baptist Church Chamber of Commerce Baytown Health Leave Alimons Baytown Citth

Cedar Bayou Lowers Water Minimum Charge

Cedar Bayou water district board on Tuesday night lowered the minimum monthly charge to 83 for 4,000 gallons, shifting from the former 4 gallon minimum. President James Jennische led the meeting as supervisors aimed to boost consumption and align with Baytown's rate of about 2 dollars for 3,000 gallons.

Cedar Bayou Board of Supervisors James Jennische Baytown

Four Tornadoes Reported From Texas Squall

Turbulent weather across Texas spawned four tornadoes and strong winds, bringing scattered damage and varying rainfall. A Baytown area storm dropped about 0.78 inches of rain, uprooting trees and unroofing some structures while Dallas and Fort Worth reported downed aerials and power interruptions.

United Press Ao Texas Bullinger Acroosshe Lown Ble Spring Dallas Fort Worth

Nine Year Old Beaten by Mother in Norwalk California

Deputies arrest Trinidad Vera as they find Celia Sanchez hiding behind clothes. The 9 year old has been savagely beaten for 18 months, suffering broken arms, cracked teeth, facial injuries, and a broken nose from a rubber hose and fists. The girl tearfully pleaded for her mother’s love as authorities moved to place her in Juvenile care.

Norwalk Calif Trinidad Vera Celia Sanchez Uhey FOE Page

Panama Canal BEF Nominating Committee Begins Its Work On May 5

The Baytown Employes Federation BEF nominating committee will meet in May to begin selecting BEF candidates for the June election. Members announced at a meeting will form the nominating and telling committees with Sam Prince as chair. The committee must complete selections by May 25. The ongoing Panama Canal landslide threat at Contractor’s Hill prompted heavy maintenance, dredges, and cranes to prevent a possible canal closure through the Gaillard Cut.

Panama Canal BEF Balboa Canal Zone If— Iwlen Gaillard Cut Atlantic Pacific Straits of Magellan South America Baytown Employes Federation Jhine BER Te Nominating Committee W. D. Henderson Alan Priner Harry Bonsart H. F. Portenberry Sats J.B. Clements Zane Tom Ponder M. l L. Moore

Study of War Torture Seen From Schwable Case

Washington April 28 The Defense Department may set up a special board to study how Communist torture of war prisoners would be treated and draft new training policies for Americans facing capture. The Schwable case prompts a court of inquiry to examine false confessions by Marine Col. Frank Schwable and the findings may justify new conduct rules.

Charles W. Corddry Washington Defense Department Shes Schwable Frank Ot Schwabe Marine Court of Inquiry

Pfeiffer Ousts R. A. White In La Porte Vote

Pfeiffer defeated R. A. White in La Porte to win the commission seat with Pfeiffer taking a lead over rival candidates as La Porte voters chose a new commissioner. Mayor M. D. Burgin was re elected without opposition aside from a write in campaign, while La Parte and supporters hailed the quiet post election scene and pledged continued improvements.

Pfeiffer R. A. White la Porte Weilnesday Preitfer Elisa Suesday Cama Pfeifer Tienh Ta BR Rigby Rheing Hiphy Tan M.D. Burgin B. Conk Burgin Towyas Pfeiffeets Eels M. 1 Bergin la Parte Ugby Fit Preiffer Injurin Axe White Commission Ifa Lam Gratifel

Six Men and Woman Detained After Auto Crash

Six men and a woman were held for questioning in La Parisa Wednesday after a collision at Main Street and a cross street. Police say the group attempted to leave the scene after colliding with a cart driven by Mestari Mairick of La Parte. Patrolman Kenneth Epperson stopped the vehicle carrying the men and woman at the Yo intersection of Main Street and LA Parte road.

la Parse Jai Auarks 2 Water Ranersat Aaid Mestari Mairick la Parte Main Sre Roberson Kenneth Epperson Main Strert LA Parte Road

New Faces Join Baytown Council Campbell Wins Seat

Baytown voters chose Pauly Mears and Al Clayton for two council seats while M L Campbell won reelection by a narrow margin. A separate vote rejected city spacing rules for oil wells by 365 to 364. Only about 71 of 6,500 to 7,000 qualified voters cast ballots in the runoff.

Chester Bulgierthe Baytown Pauly Mears al Clayton M. L. Campbell Stanilesk Wade Callam Campbell Mears H. A. Dorris Clayton Walter H. Boucher R.A. Pruett

Queen Defies Death Threat Of Mau Mau

Entebbe Uganda April 28 Queen Elizabeth II arrived amid Mau Mau threats to shoot her. A high official said Dedan Kimathi warned of violence on her arrival. Thousands cheered as arches and welcome displays greeted the queen despite the threatening atmosphere.

Entebbe Uganda Elizabeth MI Africa Lake Victorica Dedan Kimuthi

Mrs Michalsky of Crosby Dies at 34

Mrs Alban Michalakya of Crosby dies at 34. Native of Crosby she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Sruig of Crosby. Rosary will be recited Thursday evening and funeral Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Crosby with burial in White Cemetery. Survived by husband Willie a daughter Sharon a sister Mrs James Band and grandmother Mrs Frances Scalia.

Alban Michalakya Payteywen Crosby Michalssky Taye Raaymond Sruig Pal UL Lee General Sacred Heart Catholic Church Carl Kermit White Cemetery Willie Sharon James Band Frances Scalia Crosbyrs Miehaleig Snereg Huart Church Alter Porletg

Deer Park Votes On Two Trustees

The Dery Park school district will elect two trustees Saturday. W A Carpenter is unopposed for reelection, while Gaines Mason faces challengers P R Crockett and Co M Wolters. Voting places are Lynchburg school and Deer Park elementary. G H Ferguson serves as judge at Lynchburg with clerks Sheppard Gibson and Mrs G Ny Yole land. Cars stripped near San Jacinto Memonka hospital. police report one car stopped and another hub caps stolen at night.

Dery Park W. A. Carpenter Gaines Mason Lye Opontnts P. R. Crockett and Co. M. Wolters Lynchburg Deer Fark G. H. Ferguson Shepperd Gibson G. Ny Yoleland San Jacinto Meeminka Hospital

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