Congress Debates War Powers Bill to Bar Troop Sendings
Washington April 29 Congress faces a clash over a proposal by Rep Frédéric Coudert Jr to bar use of funds to send U S troops abroad without congressional consent except in attacks on the U S or nations under defense treaties Administration leaders predict House passage of the 1955 defense appropriation bill while tabling Couderts amendment Chairman John Taber calls the measure monstrous and warns it could drag the country into war The same session Sen Prescott Bush cites corruption in government insured home improvement loans as the Banking committee probes a federal housing scandal
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William M Bates
Washington
House
Indo - China
Frédéric R. Coudert Jr
RNY
Coudert
Congress
Litte
U.S
United States
John Taber
R-N-Y
House Appropriations Committee
Taber
Scout Camporee Friday Saturday at Camp Reber Postponed
The East Harris Boy Scout camporee, postponed from two weeks ago, will be held Friday and Saturday at Camp Reber. Training shifts change with the Friday night session for troops at 7 p.m. at Grace Methodist church. Scoutmasters and leaders shift to May 7. cub leaders meet as scheduled.
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East Harris
Camp Reber
Grace Methodist Church
W. L. Brough
O. N. Harmon
J. D. Tatuman
W. 8
Hosea
Beiling
Hall. Bouligny
Birth of son Martin Eucene to Mr and Mrs W E Burch Jr
Mr and Mrs W E Burch Jr of Channelview announce the birth of a son, Martin Eucene, Tuesday at San Jacinto Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W E Burch of Channelview. The notice notes color white is common in flowers.
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Burch
W. E. Burch Jr
Mithican
Martin Eucene
San Jacinto Hownital
Xorg
W. BE
Channelview
Baytown Sun Reader Rates and Staff Credits
The Baytown Sun published weekly in Baytown Texas lists advertising director Feulah Mac Jackson office manager Warren Maworda and managing editor Syd Gould. Subscription rates are by carrier 1.20 monthly 14.40 yearly with other plans and advance payment required. Postal details note second class mailing at Baytown Texas post office under Maren 3 1871.
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Sacn Waekgay Aftarouyn
Baytown Son, Inc
Pontes
Ashbel
Baytowns
Texas
Fred Hartman
Dwar
Pubileher Syd 3
Gould
Feulah Mac Jackson
Warren Maworda
Lear Armed Services
Baytown
Texan
Maren
Sing
General Advertising
Eisenhower Talks Defense China Arms and Policy
President Eisenhower fielded questions on continental defense efforts and the Indo China situation. He said talks with congressional leaders are ongoing and denied plans to start or support local wars in the region. He noted an ongoing probe into possible FHA mortgage profiteering and refused to predict veto timing on parity price supports. He praised Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer but deferred to a special commission for review. He discussed immigration act changes and speeding up its administration, and referenced tin industry issues in Texas City.
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Eisenhower
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Special Commission
Dalmatian toadflax eyed as new threat to Idaho ranges
Idaho rangeland faces a new weed menace, the Dalmatian toadflax, flagged by University of Idaho agronomist Clarence I Seely. The state agriculture department lists it as noxious, enabling eradication funding. Five Idaho patches exist in Latah Boundary and Kootenai Counties, with further spread possible.
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Moscow
Idaho
Clarence I. Seely
University of Idaho
State Department of Agriculture
Seely
Idaho County
Latah
Boundary
Kootenai
Bexar County To Join National Polio Vaccine Test
SAN ANTONIO April 28 UP Bexar county will join a nationwide polio vaccine test with first inoculations for about 13,000 second grade children next Tuesday. Dr George Rice San Antonio health officer said the earlier plan to skip the test was reversed after confusion over area definitions and a six member committee of local and state medical authorities issued a statement. The San Antonio Parent Teachers Association had formed a committee to study the cancellation before the reversal.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
George Rice
Rice
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Kelso Dies. Widely Involved In Local Fraternal Groups
Kelso, a longtime Baytown resident, was active in the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Arabia Shrine. Survivors include three brothers Tom of Nixon Homer of Baytown and Horace of Gonzales and six sisters led by Theda Farrell and B P McWilliams of Port Arthur. Honorary pallbearers include Baytown Refinery staff from multiple departments and the Baytown Employee Federation council plus L Russell.
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American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
Arabia Shrine
Tom Kelso
Nixon
Homer Kelso
Baytown
Horace Kelso
Gonzales
Theda Farrell
B. P. McWilliams
Port Arthur
G. A. Reeves
Tom Fields
Mertie Caraway
Bede
J. EB
73 Year Old Woman Accuses Marine of Rape Dies in Japan
In Gifu Japan on April 23 a 73-year-old Japanese woman who accused a young American Marine, Clarence P. Butler, of raping her died reportedly from shock after being attacked in her home. Butler, 20, of Roanoke Virginia, was found by police in the house with minor clothing. police say he entered with a knife and slashed the woman. A Japanese doctor supported the claim, and U.S. Japanese authorities planned an early joint report.
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Gifu
Japan
Kinue Iwama
Clarence P. Butler
Roanoke
Butler
3Rd Marine Division
U.S
Marine Division
Cox Steps Down as Texas Health Officer
Dr George W Cox resigns after 17 years as Texas state health officer effective March 1. Dr Henry A Holle, sworn in by Chief Justice John E Hickman, becomes new state health officer after 20 years with the federal Public Health Service. Holle born Brenham Texas, educated at Texas A M and University of Texas with MD in 1927. A total of 953 Yale students and alumni have died in the services of their country in seven wars since the founding of the UW.
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Austin
George W. Cox
Texas
Henry A. Holle
Holle
Federal Public Health Service
John E. Hickman
Texas Supreme Court
Cox
Stole
USPHS
New York
Brenham
Tex
Texas A&m
University of Texas
Yale
UW. 8
Tax probes spark city official denials and tax-spite
Middleton says he is unaware of any tax investigation but open to one if needed. Melee asserts he is clear on income taxes after a past rental, tax man reports, and an income tax inspector. Mayor Pruett defends officials, urges full investigation if warranted, noting routine tax checks and estate administration. The Inland Sea article follows, noting its 700 to 3,000 islands per National Geographic Society.
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Middleton
Melee
H Pruett
Chronicle
Japan
National Geographic Society
Stock Quotes Special To The Baytown Sun
Alleg listed a mixed assortment of major companies and energy stocks with varied percentages. Notable names include Anaconda Copper, Calvan Oil, Celanese, Dow Chemical, Du Pont, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, Goodyear, Humble, Interlake Iron, Kirby Petroleum, Packard, Phillips Petroleum, Pure Oil, Texaco, Tex Gulf, Union Oil, U.S. Steel, and Wilson and Co. The compilation reflects daily price movement or standings across diverse sectors in a single market brief.
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Alleg Tadium
Allig-Chalmers
Amer Cyan
ABM American Repub
Tand T
Amer Wealens
Beth Steel
Calvan Oil
Chi Corp
Chrysler Corp
Columb Gas
Dow Chem
du Pont Cherevtrarseseeee
H G
Humble
Jones and Laugh
Imperial Oi
Interlake Iron
Mickel
Kirby Petcos
Liggett and Loew's
la Land Posseses
Merrill Pet
Math Chem
Mack Trucks
Sscese
Mansanto Chemssyseviewers
Mont-Dakosta
Nat Distillers
Wat Dairy
Ohio
Pac Pet
Packard
Pac West Oil
Panhandle
P and R. Penney
Richfield Oi - Rem Rand Visesssteetvene
Repth Steel
St. Regis Paper
Sinclair Oil
Socony-Vec Sou
Livestock Market Report Fort Worth April 23
Livestock totals show cattle 700 with cows steady to higher and other classes steady. Slaughter steers scarce. utilities 11.50-12.50, commercial 19-14. calves 300 with good slaughter at 18-20 and head to 21, stocker calves 15-20. Hogs 200 opened slow and weak. sows 23-28 with heavy activity noted early by small butchers.
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Fort Worth
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