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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1956

Page

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Monaco Grace Poised For Heir In February Birth

Monaco announces Princess Grace is expecting a child in February. Prince Rainier spoke in a radio address confirming the pregnancy and pledging disclosure if and when the baby arrives. The report notes tax implications under a 1918 treaty and outlines Monaco’s status amid speculation and royal ceremony dates.

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To The Rescue GA Vy ELA Portugal at Matia

Caethe, 46, leaped from bed at dawn to herd shrew from wolves but fell from a wall. He survived with a fractured jaw and multiple bruises after the misadventure leaving him to realize there were no wolves and he was tending sheep.

State studies highway plan funds held pending new try

State Highway Commission reviews expanding highway program with proposals to convert Bigs V4h into a six lane highway from Baytown north on Highway 72 in Chambers County. Baytown Chambers Ware MMTies back plan urging rights of way now while available for a north loop. Supporters cite anticipated traffic and coastal development impacts.

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Stevenson Sees 600 Vote Strength Amid Delegation Shifts

Stevenson’s first ballot strength rose toward the 600 mark with potential for 200 more as Kefauver withdrawal shifted support. Harriman’s camp claims minimal first ballot votes, while a pro-Stevenson bandwagon grows aided by large state delegations. An early tally showed Stevenson at 4847 votes to Harriman’s 1461.

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Baytown building permits total 18600 in July

July Baytown building permits reached 18 550 with additions and repairs noted by Building Inspector Foie. The report cites 3 dents for the month and lists permits issued Thursday night amid inclement weather.

Baye Town

Around Town item with Betty Butler and others

Local notes list Betty Butler at 318 Greenbriar with a seven male miniature Fox Terrier. mentions Tommy Smith, Airman, stationed on Guam, said by his mother Mrs Ray T Smith. another fragment notes Val Bowers and a missing female half-boolie pup with a photo number 22446 and various family details. pet items also referenced with a copy of cot supplied to a needy person.

Betty Butler Greenbriar Tommy Smith Guam Val Bowers Heen

Suez Crisis Diplomacy Threads and Allied Talks

London reports Britain and France urging diplomacy to resolve the Suez Canal crisis while coordinating with the United States. A conference may occur within ten days as Egypt President Nasser faced sharp rhetoric. Western ministers pursue a formal conference to internationalize the canal amid Egyptian resistance and pressure from Moscow.

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End to 43 day steel strike as U.S. Steel and union agree

NEW YORK GI reports U S Steel and the United Steelworkers reached agreement on all contract terms, signaling an end to a 43 day strike that idled about 640,000 steel workers across 33 days. Other firms expected to follow with formal contracts, steel’s pattern-setter industry.

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Patrol Car and Doctor's Auto In Collision

A Wednesday crash damaged a patrol car and Doctor Felkner's auto near Fayle, neither driver injured. ER Hardy said he was turning left when Ty George Fellmar’s vehicle struck the police car. Police car damage about 200 dollars, Felkner’s auto about 125 dollars.

Set E.R. Hardy George Fellmar Dr. Felknor

Polio Dragnet Probed on Chicago West Side

Officials from the Board of Hegldi probe a West Side area to identify the source of a spread. The inquiry will move from block to block door to door, as Dre Herman N. Bundles, president of the Wealth Board, declares an aggressive search.

Chicago Hegldi Tennis West Sidly Bistars Bistar Dre Herman N. Bundlessen Wealth Board

Barrett Settlement House Fire Destroys Home in Spectacular Blaze

A kerosene stove on the Barrett road porch ignited a flash fire that engulfed the Barrett settlement house near Lynchburg road. Fire units from Crosby and Highlands battled the blaze, but the structure was practically destroyed before water could save it. Mrs. Carret and her two children escaped. only a TV, a chest, four mattresses, and a doll were saved. Estimated value of the five year old residence was $8,000.

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Aluminum Strike Ends Amid Three Year Pact Reached

The Aluminum Industrial strike ended as Alcoa and the Aluminum Workers Union signed a three year agreement guaranteeing 46 cents an hour and keeping 25 000 aluminum workers on the job. Some United Steelworkers continued a two day strike halting 1 of national output and closing 21 plants. Negotiations with USW broke off with no further meetings.

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NAACP Urges Strong Integration Plan Across States

The NAACP calls for robust federal and local action to enforce school and public integration. It warns that without coordinated court decisions and government backing, racial segregation will persist in education and public life.

Jaycees Open High Gear Drive For New Members

Jaycees launch High Gear drive to recruit new members led by chairman Terry Dever and a roster of officers. The program targets ages 18 to 87 with a one dollar dues structure and aims to fund civic improvements and youth activities. Monthly meetings and social events are planned, with activities including teenage baseball and community programs at the Quack Shack.

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Baytonian Weather Report Describes Dry July Conditions

Baytonians note July drought with 1.44 inches rainfall and the year total reaching 17.29 inches. Relative figures show July 1955 had 24.6 inches and last year similar period higher. Ground moisture is low, cracks appear, residents report house settlement concerns as storms provide little relief.

Baytown Fast Star Peitefalh

Three Auditorium Plans Studied for REL Expansion

Haytown School board weighs three schemes to enlarge Robert G. Lee High auditorium. First plan adds 500 seats with partial remodel cost around 23 489. Second plan wrecks auditorium for a 2,000-seat hall and new classrooms at about 265,172. Third plan preserves current layout with possible air conditioning at 15 000 and total project costs depend on final choice.

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Signs Liberalized Social Security Bill Debated

Fragmented OCR text references a liberalized Social Security bill with unclear details. Lacking concrete events or named entities, the item reads as an uncertain political note with stray phrases and no verifiable facts.

Defense Rests After Plug From 'Chesty'

Defense counsel rests after testimony by Lt Gen Lewis B. Puller and other Marine witnesses about discipline, training, and alleged mistreatment at Ribbon Creek. The case centers on Sgt McKeon and claims of “oppression of troops” during night training that led to the accidental death of a child near the creek.

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Nixon favored for renomination at GOP convention

Senate and House leaders predict Richard Nixon will be renominated on the first ballot at the Republican convention despite Harold Stassen's challenges. The joint statement from conference chairs cites Nixon's presidential potential and warns against Stassen's bid as irresponsible.

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