Truman Won't Object To Stand By Controls
President Truman said Congress would not object to standby price and wage controls but seeks full administration flexibility. He urged delaying milder actions and proposed a bill giving him power to impose ceilings and wage freezes when directed. House Republicans and committee members weigh broader economic controls and defense spending cuts.
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T4lkington
Taman
Congress
Truman
Burnet R Meybenk
D. South Carolna
Senate Banking Committee
House
GOP
Jozeph Wi. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Martin
Mr. Truman
House Appropriations Committee
Clarence Cannon
Missouri
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Spain
McCarran
Old-Timers Retire at Docks Honors Day Observed
Yesterday at the Baytown docks a retirement honors event recognized veteran employees. George Stecum and Ell Stricklin received service pins for long tenures, Stricklin dating to January 23, 1929, and Stecum as shift supervisor. Other retirees mentioned included HO F Kinesel 30-year pin and R E Wright 10-year pin, with five workers retiring in the past month. Gordon L Farned attended the farewell, as RB T McKinney presided.
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Baytown
George‘s Stecum
Stricklin
Stam
Hum- Me Oil and Refining Company
Snce
Texas City
Stichlin
HO F. Kinesel
R. E. Wright
Stemm
Oscar W. Hillard
W.pope
B. B. McHugh
Gordon L. Farned
Stemm and
RB. T. McKinney
Soviet US Battle Nears In UN Council
The United States and Soviet Union clash at the UN Security Council as Russia seeks seating for Communist China in exchange for peace in Korea while the US pushes a resolution condemning North Korea and urging non intervention. Malik presides amid a heated agenda dispute, with a large crowd expected and procedural battles ahead.
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UN Council
Lake Success
Russia
United Nations Security Council
China
Jacob A. Malik
Council
North Korea
Melik
Red Korea
United States
Security Council
Kremlin
Calis
Cally
Malik
People's Republic of China
Trygve Lie
Around Town: National Guard Rigging and Texans Visit
In Baytown, Ergeant Yancey and 3.V. Ekel of Delaware, Ohio, visit with son and daughter in law, Dick Ekelberry, as little Danny Whatley and Sally stroll. Legion celebration plans unfold while Shults recovers in Houston hospital. Jim Nelson returns as US Cavalry’s timely arrival.
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Ergeant
Yancey
National Guard
Tse
Ekel
Delaware
Ohio
Ekelberry
Baytown
Inbs
Dick Ekelberry
Danny Whatley
Sally
Bob Fein- Pag
Daniel
Tex Shults
Houston
Beeman
Jim Nelson
US Cavalry
Texas Democratic run-off campaign in agriculture race
United Press reports Texas candidates are warming up for the August 26 Democratic run-off. The contest for agriculture commissioner features J. E. McDonald, who has held the post 20 years, against John C. White, a 25 year old vocational agriculture instructor at Wichita Falls Midwestern University. White says he is confident of victory.
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United Press
Texas
J. E. McDonald
John C. White
Wichita Falls
Midwestern University
White
Houston
Rio Grande Valley
McDonald
South Texas
Korea
Ben Ramsey
Allan Shivers
Economy Commission
Austin
Ramsey
Pierce Brooks
Dallas
Lubbock
Well Permit Approved For Alexander and Quinn
Production Service Corporation wins a drilling permit on a lease held by C Q Alexander and E E Quinn as trustees. The well will be 220 feet east of Causeway Road and about 30 feet from the nearest residence. The council also approved a right of way for Robert EL Lee Drive shifted about 60 feet west to leave city property behind a South Baytown barn.
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Production Service Corporation
C Q .Alexander
8. E. Quinn
Causeway Road
Robert EL. Lee
South Baytown
Baytown Plans Planning Loan for Sewer and Water Projects
Baytown City Council approved seeking a government planning loan of 277000 to fund sanitary sewer and disposal plant improvements and water production capacity for 25000 residents. The loan would be contingent on a bond issue to cover work, with plans for a 10000-person plant costing about 140000 and 18 inch and additional lines totaling 277000. A full survey will determine exact plant size as a replacement for overloaded Morrell Park and Hospital plants.
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Ioan
South Baytown
Morrell Park
Busch Terrace
Morrell Park and Hospital
R. BL . Bergeron
Berlin
Roger Moehlman
Harris Couny
Baytowi
Experts urge disposal system overhaul in city council meeting
City officials heard from Health Officer Dr. L. W. Crossman County Health Officer Roger Moehlman and City Sanitarian Odis Muennink on the need for improved sewage facilities. Muennink showed a map with 300 outdoor toilets and septic tanks. plants are overloaded and backups occur into homes. Mayor J A Ward pressed for action while councilmen discussed current sewer connections and mitigation.
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L. W. Crossman
Roger Moehlman
E. W. Buelow
Odis Muennink
East Baytown
Maha Moekinan
R. B. Bergeron
School Oil Well To Begin At Sam Houston Elementary
J D Reed Company awarded lease to drill an oil well at Sam Houston Elementary School property in Houston. The lease imposes a 60 day start, royalty of one half plus two rents of 887.3 if no well is drilled within six months. Trustees said drilling must avoid buildings within 250 feet and will impact tract 1 and portions of tracts 2 and 3. If productive, the district could net about 22 dollars daily. Some patrons protested but trustees saw no votes against.
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7. D. Reed Company
Sam Houston Elementary
Catseway- Reid
Robert B Parker
Baytown
Reed Company
George Gentry
Gray
Heart Attack Kills W. J. Lawhon at 71
William Juett Lawhon, 71, retired farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack at 5 45 pm Monday after collapsing at his home 208 Crehain Baytown. He and his wife Alma had recently moved from Naples to be near their five sons and five daughters with extended family. Survivors include wife Alma, five daughters and five sons in Baytown and elsewhere, 17 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Earthman’s to announce funeral arrangements.
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William Juett Lawhon
Bartown
Naples
Crehaim
Harthman
Lawdon
Baytown
Graham Street
W. E. Lawden
Caledonia
Diineis
D. L. Todd
Earthman’s
Alma Lawdon
Bigtown
Johnny Davis
J. A. Crowson
Vivian
Louisiane
Jack Booker
Saudi
Arabia
Todd
Tinnis
A. P. Shaddix
Dallas
Lawhon
J.T. Lawhon
Carthage
Memorial Hospital Top Nurse Called For Active Duty
Miss Rosanna Donnelly superintendent of nurses at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital was called to active service in the Navy Nurses Corps Reserve under President Truman’s orders to tail reserves. She said she has not received the orders yet and will have 10 days after receipt to report at the training center office.
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Rosanna Donnelly
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Miss Donnelly
Navy Nurses Corps Reserve
Truman
Two Baytown Men Hurt In Seabrook Crash
Three men, two from Baytown, were seriously injured in a three vehicle crash near Seabrook about 3 AM. Douglas Clepper 31 of 10 East Homan suffered chest and internal injuries and loss of consciousness. A B Collins of 1630 North Second had head and possible internal injuries. G D Phares 60 of Hanson had facial lacerations and body bruises. L D Perrodian of Louisiana was unhurt. Phares conscious at Baytown Hospital. Samford Car? investigation by Deputy Sheriff Jake Bussey confirms head on sideswipe chain of collisions with wreckage scattered across the road. The injured were transported to Baytown Hospital.
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Baytown
Seabrook
Douglas Clepper
East Homan
Sheriff's Department
A. B. Collins
North Second
Clepper
G. D. Phares
Hanson
Civil Service
Ellington Field
Cloppers
Bussey
Perrodian
Houston
Rbaytown
Phares
Baytown Hospital
Superforts Hit Munitions Plant in Korea Raid
Massive airstrike by B 29s targeted a key munitions factory near Konan Korea in what reports call the war’s most successful raid to date Washington says Australia will send a small but first class combat unit to Korea within weeks New Zealand also signals artillery support for UN forces Wichita Falls faces flood danger after six inch rainfall Crowds hear US Court of Appeals uphold conviction of 11 Communist leaders Red Cross to North Korea ships additional relief As further B 27 bombers ordered by US Air Force Ford Worth area confirms new large order for B 36 bombers
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Japan
Konan
Washington
Robert G. Menzies
Australia
Korea
New Zealand
United Nations
ee le i More Towns by SARNEST
Fragmentary OCR reads like a byline and partial headline with names Hobere and Peart. The text mentions Marine Pare and a year or page cue but lacks full context or readable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarnest
Peart
Leopold Promises To Quit Throne Amid Belgium Turmoil
In Brussels, King Leopold promises to abdicate in favor of his son when he reaches majority as demonstrations flare and clashes with police erupt. Leaders from political parties hold all night talks to push a law transferring royal powers to Baudouin, who will turn 18 this year.
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Brussels
Belgium
Wes
Ists
Ees
Tthe
Badouin
Four Guard Divisions Called to Report by September Fourth
The Defense Department announced calls for four National Guard divisions to report for active duty with the Army by September 4. Another Texas guard unit, Baytown’s Companysee in the 36th, received no orders yet, as state officials confirm invoicing regimental combat teams and unknown support units.
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Washington
Defense Department
National Guard
Army
Department
Texas National Guard
Baytown
Adjutant ‘General’s Office
Austin
City Council Sets Budget Hearings Tone At Baby Godfrey’s
City Council decided last night to start budget hearings at 6 pm today at Baby Godfrey's. Officials expect to finish a three day cycle, despite uncertain air conditions and staff availability.
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Baby Godfrey’s
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Tans
New York
Marines
AGA
Alexander, Quinn
J. D. Reed Company
Om Sam
Jease
W. J. Lawhon
Enly
Jake Bussey
la Porte
Hinabor
Olin Milter
Holliday Creek
Lake Wichita
REDS
United States Court of Appeals
Communist Party
RED Cross
Cross
Frederick Bieri
Leopold
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