Local Events Highlight La Porte Civic Activities
A La Porte gathering features Eagle Lodge ceremonies and a Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm hall event with guests from the shore area. Bowdoin, son of P H Bowdoin Belgiew, is training with the station corps reserve and attends EF stead college. Firemen, deputies, and Lions Club members planned activities including a movie, a dance, and a safety talk at the county building.
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Eagles Lodge
la Porte
Reshore
Csumer
C. Bowdoin
P. H. Bowdoin
Belgiew
Station Corps
Far
Eustis
Bowdoin
At and M College
RTE
la Porte Lions
Fragmented Town Notes With Names Amid Miscues
A garbled local page fragment lists scattered names and snippets of gossip. It mentions Thelma undergoing a change, Clare chewing oats after wax, and several individuals such as Ralph, Johnella Boynton, Gene Boynton, and C. Smith. A long siege of Mat and Mrs Ree's questionable attire surface among disjointed details and unclear actions.
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Fea
Sun
Meir
Clare
Ios Sun
Ralph
Johnella Boynton
de Doreen
Gene Boynton
Bian
New Orleans
Baiy
Colburn
Ater C. Smith
Bunn
Wilford Hut
Annett
Ramsey Wins Backing From Two East Harris Mayors
V. V. Ramsey, in the August 23 runoff for county commissioner, won endorsements from Jacinto City Mayor C. L. Dacus and Galena Park Mayor W. L. Philpot. They urged supporters to back Ramsey, criticizing outside interference and calling for honesty in elections and a closer link between office and the people.
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Ramsey
Philpot
Galena Park
Dacus
Hugh A. May
Lind
the Sun
W. J. Philnot
C.L. Dacus
Precinct Two
Tura
W. ¥. Ramsey
V. V. Ramsey
Box SL
V- V. Ramsey
Harris Democrats Battle To Control County Convention
Harris county Democratic convention erupts in verbal violence as Loyalist and Shivers forces clash over control. Ralph Lee accuses Gov. Shivers of promising to place the ticket on the Texas ballot under pressure. Delegates argue over a test resolution while awaiting temporary chairman election.
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Harris County
Shivers
Ralph Lee
Allan Shivers
Texas
J. Edwin Smith
Harris
Gov. Saivers
See Fireworks
Political Highlights in the 1952 race
UNITED PRESS reports Democrats back Adlai Stevenson naming Wilson Wyatt as personal campaign manager with Illinois HQs while Stevenson’s governor contemplates an early campaign. Republicans rally behind Dwight D. Eisenhower promising a sound world pe ace program. Senator Dirksen of Illinois pledges vigorous support for Eisenhower.
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United Press
Stevenson
Adlai E. Stevenson
Wilson Wyatt
Louisville
Ilinois
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Sen
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Robert A. Taft
Gun Blast Misses Woman And Child
A shot fired by W. A. Foster struck near the front tire of a car carrying Mrs. Leola Maris Foster and Barbara Ann White but caused no injuries. Foster, 70, was charged with aggravated assault in Justice of the Peace Roscor Zierlein's court after admitting he fired the shotgun, claiming it was accidental amid ongoing marital troubles. The incident occurred near Foster’s son’s home in Channelview where the two women had been visiting.
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Leola Maris Foster
Foster
Barbara Ann White
W. A. Foster
Harding
Channelview
Justice of the Peace
Roscor Zierlein's Court
KH. C Carpenter
Gulf Freeway Opens to Cut Houston Galveston Traffic
The new $28 million Gulf Freeway opens today linking Galveston and Houston with six and four lane sections. Dedication includes officials from the Texas Highway Department and Gov. Allan Shivers, a bronze marker, and a fireworks display after ceremonies. The toll-free expressway promises faster travel and ends decades of traffic jams on the coast route.
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Houston
Galveston
Main Street
Dickinson Bayou
Galveston-Houston
Jim Douglas
State Highway Department
W. J. van Londen
Arben Expressways
E.H. Thornton Jr
Texas Highway Commission
Allan Shivers
Ellington Air Force Band
Reading
Texas City
League City
Baytown
Dickinson
LaPorte
Oscar, Holcombe
Herbert Y. Cartwright
Yanks Clinch Olympic Team Championship in Helsinki
The United States secured the Olympic team title on the final day, overcoming Russia in a dramatic comeback led by Pat McCormick winner of the women's high diving event. Paula Myers and June Irwin also placed, as Ford Konno sparked the U S rally with the 1500 meter freestyle victory.
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Helsinki
U.P
United States
Russia
Pat McCormick
Long Beach
Calif
U. S
U.S
Paula Myers
Laverne
June Irwin
Los Angeles
McCormick
Ford Konno
Ohio State
Disastrous drought threat hits U S farmers in South and New England
Federal officials warn of a looming disaster as a $500 million growth plan falls short of defense goals. The Agriculture Department backs emergency measures to salvage livestock and avert financial ruin for farmers across six southeastern states, two New England states, and parts of Maine and Massachusetts. Disaster areas are declared to enable loans and aid as crop losses reach up to 100 percent in places.
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Dawson
Noppenheder
Nashville
Tenn
Southeast
New England
Department of Agriculture
South
Knox
T. Hutchinson
Massachusetts
Cron Less
Indus
Mason-Dixon
U S Housewives Feel Pinch From Drouth, Beef Cattle Chief Says
Washington reports a 20 year record drought cutting meat vegetables eggs and dairy supplies. Agriculture Department notes early cattle shipments may raise short term meat but breeders faced losses threaten long term supply. Crops pastures and dairy herds suffer across Maine Mississippi and disaster areas include Maine Massachusetts South Carolina Arkansas Alabama and Georgia.
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U. S
Patricia Wiggins
Washington
Maine
Mississippi
Department — J
Massachusetts
South
Carlina
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
Flamethrowers Repel Reds on Hilltop Front in Korea
United Nations infantry entrenched on Old Baldy repelled a Chinese assault. flamethrowers killed or routed nearly an entire Chinese company west of Chorwon. Fifth Air Force supported with flare buoys and close air support, shooting down several MIG-15s as UN patrols reported limited action elsewhere.
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Robert Udice
Seoul
Korea
B&w
United Nations
Old Baldy
West Central
Chorwon
Yonchon
Fifth Air Force
North Korea
One Dead In Prison Riot At Bordeaux Jail
Montreal August 21 Police armed with rifles pistols and night sticks crushed a six hour riot at Bordeaux prison after convicts smashed burned and set fires in a cell block housing the criminally insane One inmate was killed and at least 12 people were injured including a policeman and a fireman Firemen from 12 stations battled 24 fires as authorities fought to subdue the uprising in the jail housing about 1 200 prisoners.
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Bert L. Marsh
Montreal
Bordeaux
Baytown Sun Raises Home Delivery Rates to Offset Costs
Effective August 3 the Baytown Sun increases circulation rates for home delivery and mail subscriptions. Carrier rates rise to 30 cents per week or 3.20 per month, with advance payment options of 3.20 monthly, 3.50 for three months, 7 for six months, and 14 per year. Armed services rates stay at 3 per month. Part of the increase funds carrier boys.
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Baytown Sim
Armed Services
Sun
Why Does A Crawfish Cross Road
New Orleans Aug. 4 Roadways west of the city were coated with crawfish bisque as crawfish spilled from containers. Frank Allardi reported bringing home three pounds of crustaceans. Biologist Percy Vieses Jr suggested high tides or heavy rains raised water levels, prompting the movement of crawfish.
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New Orleans
Frank Allardi
Percy Vieses Jr
OPS Boss Forecasts Soaring Living Costs and Peaks
Washington reports show the cost of living at an all time high with June 15 index at 189.6 of 1935-39 prices, while Fredericksburg and national leaders blame inflation on Congress as July food prices climb 1.2 percent threatening another monthly peak. Ellis Arnall predicts costs rise monthly for two years unless controls tighten, with Roger Putnam joining the forecast and blaming Republicans for weakening anti inflation measures.
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Anthony Allsiein
Washington
Ellis Arnall
Congress
Roger K. Putnam
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Arnall
Housing chief Blum under federal probe in Houston
A Washington investigator arrived in Houston to probe the 11 year tenure of Erwin W. Blum as director of the Houston Housing Authority after his dismissal on charges of attempting to shake down a sub contractor. Federal agents plan to review evidence including a dictaphone recording and Blum's affidavit while District Attorney Sam Davis seeks to present the case to a grand jury. A separate incident at the HHA office involving a 21 year old Galena Park woman prompted renewed scrutiny of Blum and supposed Washington housing officials.
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Houston
Washington
Erwin W. Blum
Houston Housing Authority
James E. Mitchell
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Blum
Mitchell
Paul Dumm
Brian S. Oders
Sam Davis
Rand
Houston Authority
George D. Neal
Blur
HHA
Hiam
Ford
Albritton Fr
Jeanette Rodriguez
Galens Park
HBA
Lighter Side World News Briefs Pack oddities from around the globe
A collage of quirky moments: Harlem Globetrotters meet Pope Pius XII in Castelgandolfo and perform an in-auditorium exhibition. A Baltimore woman miscues a right hand cue during testimony, claiming left-handedness. London hosts Mr Amateur Universe winner Mark Lewis after a year of rest. A parakeet that spoke Greek goes missing in Chicago. Cleveland reports youths in short pants committing a purse raid. An Oakland woman fined for a Bridge death attempt, and a Rye officer survives an ambush. Cannes hosts Farouk jacket satire at the Majestic lobby.
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Vv. V. Ramsey
W. ¢. Philpot
C. Rogers
Bae
General Tire
Rfp
Wave
Tm Cowboys
Wie
Harris Underwood
Fendrin
Dallas
Wes Baytown
SIE Lisas
Harris Democrats
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
Gulf
Brouth
Snyder
Hutchinson
Kentucky
Tennessee
South Carolina
Misouri
North Carolina
Dixie States
Agriculture Department
OPS
World News
Castelgandolfo
Italy
Harlem Globetrotters
Pius Nii
Globetrotters
Baltemore
Helen McNair
London
Mark Lewis
Dodters
Lewis
Chicago
Pete Maradus
Dolores Bros
Gus
Miss Brogan
King
Cleveland
Alfred Stallman
Alfred
Higher Bridge
Oakland
Ethyle G. Wilson
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Golder Gate Bridge
Rye
N.Y
Walter Ferris
Joyce Haberstraw
Ferr
Rogein
Cannes
France
Majestic
Farouk
Carnival Agency
Sigypua
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