Local Notes From Crosby and La Porte
Community items detail a car parts theft at a VFW hall on Becker Drive in Pond, a public works director Clyde Pond recovering in Baytown hospital, a Crosby meeting for water district formation with temporary directors, La Porte Chamber remodeling report, Crosby hospital condition update on Ester Freeman, Crosby fair planning for August, East Harris Scout committee meeting for kickoff dinner, DeMolay meeting cancellation, and early voting absentee info at Harris County courthouse.
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Pond
Clyde Pond
Baytown Hospital
Tr Gery
Hones
Crosby
LPCC
LA Porte
Eisenhower appeals to Bulganin for peace drive in letter
President Eisenhower delivered a letter to Soviet Premier Bulganin in Moscow urging a new spirit of peaceful cooperation to erase serious dangers. He criticized the Soviet Union for not honoring promises from the Geneva four power summit, especially on Germany, and reaffirmed the Allied pledge to disarmament for a safer world. He voiced deep concern over developments since the Genoa talks.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nikolai Hulganin
Bulganin
Moscaw
Soviet Union
Geneva
Germany
Britain
France
Russia
Genova
Babe Zaharias Operated For Cancer Obstruction
Galveston hospital officials say Babe Didrikson Zaharias underwent a fourth operation Monday night to relieve an obstruction in the intestinal tract. The condition bulletin reports she remained under anesthesia and resting comfortably after the emergency procedure.
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Galveston
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Tata Sealy Hospital
Around Town Miscellany of Local Names and Trips
Local note row lists colorful snippets about TOM CRANFORD joking with a youngster, ex Sun Ad Man Syd Gould, Margaret Jackson convincing her husband to skip a Paris job, Beulah Mae Jackson vacationing in Canada, Jimbo Wooldridges attending a Baytown party for a grandson, Norman Hargrave avoiding letter writing, Ted Taunrman returning from a trip, Charlie Cowan in a minor accident, Mrs Beulah Miles and Mrs Irene Reichart planning entertaining duties, Happy Sanders showing nerves, Laite de Swart mood, and Marty In La nab serving jury duty.
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Tom Cranford
Dick Hearst
Sun Ad
Syd Gould
Small A World
Margaret Jackson
Hubby
Paris
France
Beulah Mae Jackson
Canada
Jimbo Wooldridges
Anahune
Baytown
Norman Hargrave
Ted Taunrman
Basten Way
Vanolian
Charlie Cowan
Beulah Miles
Irene Reichart
Happy Sanders
de Swart
O. Marty
Waypen
Board Okays Anson Jones Oil Drilling
Baytown school board approves limited oil drilling near Anson Jones Elementary, allowing a well within 20 feet of school property to proceed before classes start. Davidson for Brown interests argues drilling or lease loss. board concedes after tense discussion, citing no better option.
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Baytown
Anson Canas
Vi. Davidson
Budget outlines four million plus for Baytown school system
The Baytown public school and Lee College budget totals over four million dollars for next year. Supt. George H. Gentry presented tentative figures to the Board of Trustees Monday, with changes likely at the August meeting and a public hearing date to be set. Public school disbursements are planned at 2,835,623.22 and Lee College appropriations around 471,608, while receipts project about 472, and 75. A big rise over last year comes from higher payroll and salary schedule steps. The term ended with a $134,543.66 balance. Of that, 38,490 remains in the fund.
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Baytown
Board of Trustees
George H. Gentry
Lee
Lee College
Comparigan
Rainfall Shortage Hits Baytown Refinery Reports
Seemingly record dry spell leaves Baytown refinery well below normal precipitation. Past 81 periods show rainfall far under typical, with inches below standard. Sparse moisture from early month to late May notes a steady deficit and no relief in sight.
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Baytown
Dornyal
Andy
Faculty Nearing Full Staff With 25 New Teachers
The School Board on Monday night added 26 teachers to the 1956 1997 faculty and, aside from a few music assignments and other replacements, the staff is nearing completion. Six resignations occurred as some teachers moved to industry and business while others requested relief. Names listed include Miss Barker, Mrs. Carpenter, Miss Flint, and many more. the board also authorized filling a vacancy with Helen Kapecky of Elgin.
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James W. Eis
James Wi Pon
Lergant
Leslie Dow
Patrick
J. Poveroy
Sharmain P. Ramey
Durwood BP
Ratliff
Betts L. Seale
Floyd Sharp
Noah T. Smith
Lois’ A, Snead
Florence C. Sucher
Lavelle D.' Thigpen
Mary R. Thomas
Blast Death Toll Mounts at Olin Mathieson Plant
Three workers are dead and seventeen more injured after a violent explosion leveled three buildings at the Olin Mathieson Chemical plant in Niagara Falls. Fran Kramarik a 21 year old North Tonawanda employee died at St Marys hospital overnight. victims include Herman Strablow 29 plant foreman Bergholtz and John Maule Jr 34 of Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Palls
NooYyar
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Nlant
Fran Kramarik
North
Tonawanda
St. Mary's Hospital
John J. Holland
Herman C. Strablow
Bergholtz
John Maule Jr
Niagara Falls
Explosion Ravages Cali Colombia Killing and Wounding Many
A massive explosion of undetermined origin ripped through central Cali early today. Authorities report at least three dead, many injured, and extensive property damage as fires raged. Emergency relief measures were organized by local authorities and relief agencies.
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Calt
Colombia
Cali
United Press
Losomss
Paltrotaina IY
Four Houstonians Missing After Lake Plane Crash
Four Houstonians remain missing as Civil Air Patrol and Cameron County officers resume searching Parker Lake near Harlingen Texas. The Bonanza aircraft carrying Shamrock Electric Co employees from Houston went down last February killing the pilot Joseph Vriver and three passengers Eugene Mills C M Ebersole and George man. A separate Fort Worth couple and their pilot Henry J West were also killed in a related crash.
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Harlingen
Tex
UPL
Westies
Hadiston Tien
Aiche Beechcraft
Cameron County
Parker Lake
Joseph Vriver
Shamrock Fler Tric Co
Houston
Eugene A. Mills
C. M. Ebersole
Geortman
Employers Building Co
Civil Air Patrol
Bonanza
Fort Worth
Fort, Worth
Robert L. Keller
Tanel
Henry J. West
Sullivan Beached Derby TV Night Setback
Sullivan missed a week after traffic injuries with slow recovery. TV star Ma Sullivan remains in hospital as doctors say he has not improved rapidly enough. Comedian Phil Silvers will substitute on the Pheld Aidlivany Show this Sunday while Sullivan is sidelined. CBS notes his return to the program is expected.
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DERBY
Sonn
Tm TV
Ma Sullivan
Appyar
I Hospital Medical Dallatte
Dada
Phl Silvers
Sulliain
Pheld Aidlivany
Sullivan
Calurabin
Fem
CBS
Huge Force Mobilized For Attack In Suez Crisis
London reports a joint Mediterranean strike force led by Britain to defend outposts in the Suez area. Seaborne troops move toward the Mediterranean as diplomatic talks stall. Eden plans a televised national address on the crisis.
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William Sexton
Star
London
France
Suez
Cairo
Egypt
Brit al O
Bertin
Micelle St
Britain
Judisye
Suez Canal
bAe
Indonesia
Hlag
Hageio
Colombo
Ceylon
India
Pakistan
Burov
Sail
Terence
Earl Mountbatten
Fiena Jord
Paris
Lonien Enufteronce
Snegers
Hevps
Cniesy
Eitan Canal
Reypl
Australia
Uhiapia
Holland
Waly
Wlapan
Norway
Portugal
Sweden
Turkey
Iran
Raland Har
Auckland
Sidney Holland
New Zeland
Mediterranean
Rayalst
Mediterranean Forest
Anthony Eden
Unbecoming An Officer Photo Note From Court Martial
The International Sound photo records an event at Mort Deveng Masa where a court martial court closed sessions against General Walter Heine for unbecoming an officer abusing authority and coercing a subordinate to resign.
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Gol
Walter Heine
Mort Deveng
Masa
Owle
International Sound
Voters face bond election on car ownership rules
In this county, the commissioner's court debates who can vote in a bond election tied to automobile ownership. Confusion over property ownership and residence eligibility prompts calls for clarification as judges and officials weigh qualifying criteria.
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Commissioners Court
Ava
Refuaich
Severdh Peeninn
Dean Dntide Tsi
Ieee
Alawen
Renee
Democrats Clash Over Ike Policy At Convention
United Press report from Chicago says former Assistant Secretary of State William Benton testified that U S foreign policy under Eisenhower risks disaster. Benton urged returning to experienced Democratic leadership, criticizing Republican neutrality and warning allies and neutrals alike. He cited a Republican blueprint and blamed backsliding on foreign affairs for dwindling friendships and rising enemies.
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Payton Moore
United Press
Chicago
UPI
William Bentey
Fisenhower
Deanioe
Benton
U. S
Connecticut
Lear
Foreiin
L Farrier
Truman
1936 Candidate Looks Situation Over
Former presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson weighs Republican prospects after Nixon selection at San Francisco. Landon reflects on Eisenhower era politics, Civil Rights plank implications, and how a president’s record shapes 1956 campaign dynamics, noting party platform tailoring and public mood.
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Landon
Dick Nixon
Aleom
United Prose
Topeka
Kan
Nixon-Stassen-Herter
San Fisco
Richard Nixon
Jas Efato
Tabi
Hutlahaine
Vics
Fisenhow
House
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Bern
Cileags
San
Stevenson
Cleveland
Thad
Son Of Fort Worth Hoodlum Is Jailed
Sonny Evans, 19, son of slain hoodlum Edel Evans, was jailed again after being spotted in a stolen car near a used car lot. A patrolman found a Sladen hammer, a .45 caliber pistol, and dynamite in the car, with Evans claiming some items were as they feared. He had previously stated he wanted to go straight.
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Fort Worth
Sonny Evans
Edel Evans
Eve
Asithory Fia
Attendance Of 2 384 Seen In Eight Years At Robert E Lee Plan
Board discusses building a new Robert E Lee High School auditorium as first step in remodeling, with architect Lammer to draft plans. Gentry envisions capacity 2200–3500 students plus a 2000-seat auditorium, followed by a second high school if growth warrants. Projected costs exceed 250000 bond funds. Channelview option withdrawn.
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Thiw
Robert i. Len
Lammers
Supt Gentry
Amd
Gentry
Robert
Lee Taat
Robert J
Talattios
Stinly
Genby
Fonds Nyewth
Channelview Alu
Pair Jailed For Theft in Baytown heist case
Three men led by Cone Atable dirke Bassey and including Jarl Tuesdayy and Clifard C Gibson were jailed in Baytown after siphoning gas and gear from a bus in Jefferson Parish. Merchandise valued at 263 dollars owned by Garvin D. Tallent of Southern Floor Co was stolen on July 24. Items were taken to an auction in Madisonville. 119 dollars was paid. Most articles were recovered this week. Anderson plans to locate all. The men face further questioning in Bryan over a separate theft.
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Livingston
Baytown
Hein Bhirgit
Garvin D. Tallent
Southern Floor Co
Madisonvilles
Anderson
Bryan
Burial services set for J. W. Diehl in Cleveland
Funeral services for John Wealey Diehl 80 formerly of Highlands and Baytown were planned Tuesday at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland. Burial will be in Oak Shade Cemetery near Cleveland. Diehl a Baytown area resident for 45 years died of a heart ailment Sunday at Liberty Hospital. He had lived near Liberty temporarily and was previously tied to Highlands. He worked in construction before retiring nine years ago. He is survived by a sister, brothers, and several grandchildren.
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John Wealey Diehl
Highlands and Baytown
Pace Stancil
Cleveland
Oak Snade
Diehl
Baytown
Liberty
Highlands
Ap Sans
Chace
Woodrow
Paerd
On Buckner
Mrei
Bertie Hosan
Alsmalrviting
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VFW Hall
Becker Drive
Ester Freeman
Crosby, Ly
Loft Davis
Maustai
Redlo
Densby
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Temolay
Wauvity Ehor
Harris County Court House
Feusten
Ike
Babe
Anson Jones
Wanda Wiliams
Helen Kapecky
Elgin
Wallaney
Sanus Genera
Morston
Mexico
Col Waller Meinel
Cole Fagen Y. Statfery
Olive Mare Wilson
Hushind Meonge
Wilson
Frankling
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Ars Health
Frank Knox
Arthur Vandenburg
Michigan
Knox
Ian
J. W. Diehl
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