Mayor criticizes tax board at closed meeting over inflated values
City officials led by Mayor J. A. Ward pressed Tax Equalization Board members to reexamine property valuations, stating many figures were far from accurate. The session, described as a discussion, included City Attorney George Chandler and others, with reporters asked to leave.
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City House
Pestersley
J. A. Ward
Carter HL Miller
Equalization Board
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Miler
Ward
Eufus Bergeron
MM. J. Campbell
R. H. Pruett
W. D. Reeves
George Chandler
A. V. Barber
J.T. Peacock
CE. Hanratty
Wounded Major Returns Home to Baytown Noted for Steak Welcome
Major Peter H Momnas, wounded in Korea, arrives in San Francisco hospital before returning to Baytown. His 70 year old Greek-born father BG Gemmas plans a grand homecoming with the thickest steak. His wife remains in Japan as mother gathers family in Laredo for the news.
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Korsa
Gemmas
Baytown
Commas
Korea
San Francisco
Comnas
MacArthur
Humble Oil Company
Houston
Japan
Exeets
Us Army
Hokay
Laredo
Congress Splits Over Rationing Plan Amid Economic Controls Debate
In Washington the House debated a rationing and price control proposal with many members undecided. Speaker Spence aims to craft a workable compromise before Tuesday's floor action as Congress grapples with economic controls and a looming June cost threshold. The Senate approved a $322 billion appropriation to fund government through next June, with talks to reconcile House and Senate versions pending.
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Sengton-Ee
Grirman
Brent Spence
D. Kent
House Tentary
Spence
House
Congress
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Grocery Takes Inventory After Fifth Burglary
Glenn Hurr owner of Hurr s Grocery on Market Street Road near Decker Drive took inventory after his fifth burglary and noted cartridges removed through a small rear window. Loss this time about 100 dollars. February 2 burglary stole over 32500 in goods and office equipment loaded into a truck. Deputies Brown Anderson and Wyatte Busch investigate.
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Glenn Hurr
Hurr
Market Street Road
Decker Drive
Strance
M. M. Brown
Paul Anderson
Wyatte S. Busch
Round Town Oddities and MarketNotes from Cranford
A fragmented column highlights local chatter about milk prices, allocations and oddities. Mentions include Cranford residents, Willie's neighbor Paul, Dave Marr Jr and golf talks, plus references to Texas travel and city directories as winter plans unfold.
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Cranford
EL Warne
Fie Norden
Willie
Paul
Dave Marr, Jr
Tourna- Fny
Greater Houston
Seaman In Hurry Almost Loses His Life After Collision
Seaman who stole a car near Baytown to return to his ship grated a near fatal head on collision with another vehicle near Channelview. Frank M. Yates Jr. of Baytown suffered arm injuries while Ed C Myers, 25, also sustained severe arm injuries. Police guard Myers at hospital and he will be jailed on felony theft after recovery. Deputies Easley and Broome investigated. the stolen car was traced to Carey Cox of 427 Scarlett Street. The accident occurred about 30 minutes after the theft near Channelview.
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Wooster
Baytown
Channelview
Frank M. Yates, Jr
Beytown
Myers
Cox
Scarlett Street
Bay
Errol Flynn finds his ideal wife Patrice Wymore in Kansas
Errol Flynn announced he has found the perfect wife, Patrice Wymore, 21, his leading lady. He plans to marry her at her Saline, Kansas home upon return from Paris, saying their romance surpasses his past four relationships and engagements.
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Saline
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Paris
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Irene
Ghica
Jessy Tedhead
Peace Plan Called Soviet Shell Game
The West sees Russia’s plan for immediate Korean troop withdrawal as a Kremlin shell game. Malik used a surprise adjournment move at the UN Security Council, prompting Western protests and claims of hypocrisy as the plan stalled and potential outcomes remained uncertain.
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U.P
Russia
Korea
Kremlin
Jacob A. Malik
United Nations Security Council
Waerren R. Austin
Security Council
IIN
Wweekend
Resolu Worth Horea
Ing
Malik
US Offers Bargains In Food
Washington reports a government sale offering vast quantities of meat at five cents a pound butter at 45 cents and cheese at seven and a half cents per pound. The sale is restricted to members of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and excludes the Soviet Union. This move aims to reduce stock from price support operations.
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Washington
IGP
Oday
United Nations’ Food and ‘Agriculture Organization
Soviet Russia
Agriculture Department
Devil and hypocrite clash in a pointed South rumor
A compact, era-specific social remark targets smug hypocrisy in a sharp, ironic sentence. The brief quip contrasts moral claims with open sins, reflecting cultural tensions in the periodical's voice.
Army Warns North Koreans in Fierce Campaign
A military spokesman warns North Korean forces push a vigorous campaign despite heavy losses. He notes Reds fight to the last man while highlighting a contrast with U S use of equipment and human life, citing Soviet World War I norms as a cautious benchmark.
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United” “States
Rigl
US Planes Sink Transport Red Troops at Inchon Harbor
United States forces conducted a raid on Inchon harbor in Korea sinking a 40,000-ton transport and damaging several freighters and tugs. Reports say hundreds of troops were spilled into the harbor and two wooden ships were hit. Eighty jet fighters damaged five coastal ships and strafed launches, while a 10,000-ton vessel may have originated from Russia. Major William J. O'Donnell led a later strike, with B26 bombers and F86 fighters continuing the assault.
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Inchon
Sédul
South Korea
Wiliam J. O'Donnell
Philadelphia
Donnett
Tank Killing Shells On Way To Troops In Korea
An Army spokesman says shaped charge shells for 90 mm guns are in or en route to American troops. The shells are designed for heavy armor, enabling greater range and effectiveness against Red tanks. No details were given on specific tank models or penetration depths.
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Washington
CPI
City Spraying Machine Back in Operation
The city reports the spraying machine is back in operation with a quoted cost of $1185. Officials note the machine will resume public works tasks and improve urban maintenance.
Troops Mass At Both Ends Of US Line
North Korean forces massed at both ends of the American line near the Naktong River, believed to be a double-pronged effort to drive U.S. troops into the sea before they can regroup. reports describe a pivotal transport hub under threat as authorities monitor the movement.
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Toryoq
Pana
Naktong
Wholesale Milk Price Increase Hits South Texas Producers
The Houston Galveston processing plant region announces a price rise for wholesale milk from 3.90 a gallon to 5.99, boosting costs for South Texas producers. The change follows a four percent rail-related adjustment and affects milk sold by the plant in the area.
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Houston
Galvesten
Natu Red
Ing
Anncrease
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