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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1956
Page
1
Chicago reports moderates steer toward three civil rights planks aimed at averting a party split. Southerners threaten their own pro–state control plank while northern liberals back federal action. The effort seeks a compromise bold enough to attract broad convention support.
Air Conditioned VA FORTE CHAMBER of Commerce president A Wright announced a Saturday plan. Crosby hosts free swim lessons starting Monday led by Johnny Hawk at Dayton pool. Farm exhibit entrants at Crosby fair will not pay entrance fees. Junior Chamber of Commerce meets at Tahpam with W Wilbanks promoting. Humble research assistant Sievert joins LoS project. Dave Urent takes acting role in chemical products training.
A vehicle driven by Mrs. Tammie Norris at Cedar Barn was struck by a truck at the intersection of Highway 146 and Texas, causing damage to the trunk and minor injuries. The incident is reported on page two under accident notices.
Readable fragments show residents handling losses and finds. Fred recovered money Carl returned it to the owner. References to local officials, cooler installations, and scattered images of daily life populate a faded community snapshot with names like Trenckmann Patterson and Allman.
In Cairo pro Arab unions threaten to sabotage Western oil pipelines and bases in the Middle East if Britain and France seize the Suez Canal. The federation backs a general Arab strike and calls for oil boycott while warning Egyptians to destroy the canal if attacked. Two Britons linked to Shell’s Suez refinery are expelled and arrested, as London eyes actions at the waterway.
London rejects Moscow demand to postpone next week’s London peace conference. Britain, Russia, and Washington discussed the shift to broader Communist and Arab participation. Foreign Office notes the stance came after daylong talks among London and Washington.
In New Orleans a small dog restrained a rattlesnake while two young girls played in their backyard. The animal barked and lunged at the snake until the owner could safely remove it, easing fears and keeping the children unharmed.
Baytown hosts a campaign kickoff for Daniel for Governor led by Tex as Junior Senator Connally with campaign manager Sartwelle and local supporters preparing a push toward the Rugby runoff. Officials urge strong turnout as Baytown and Harris County figures endorse the effort and aim to boost Daniel’s bid.
In New Orleans a night chase ends with police and volunteers rounding up several capuchin and baboon monkeys. Four escapees remain at large. A pet shop owner reported the chimpanzee escaped from its enclosure after a skirmish at the cage. The escapee slipped through a transom to freedom.
The depot plans to destroy excess ammunition by controlled detonations the week of Aug. 19. An explosive survey set a safe limit for detonation at the site with no expected risk to surrounding areas.
Brief notes report air pumped into a cabin of a capsized oil rig as two men are feared dead or trapped. Other items mention political ambitions, legal issues, and a Washington official aiming for bipartisan support.
Chicago reports President Truman said he is leaning toward one candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination but would withhold endorsement for now. There is strong pressure for Stevenson or Harriman as supporters of both sides push for early declarations. Delegates from Pennsylvania and other states weigh the possible influence on the opening of the Democratic National Convention as factions seek momentum and clear backing.
Texas farmers and ranchers face a severe drought with little relief. Kenneth Scott, chief of the Agriculture Department drought relief program, met with Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White and others in Austin on Friday to discuss aid measures.
Coast Guard units respond to a blast on a German freighter near Lewes Delaware in 1983. Reports indicate significant damage to the vessel and engine, with casualties and a nearby crew evacuated amid investigations into the cause.
A chaotic weather event named Battering Betsy tears through the South Atlantic region, with strong winds and crashing aircraft reported. Visuals show wreckage near Beitish and Mreneliy islands, as authorities warn of dangerous seas and urge caution for mariners and pilots alike.
The Rev Harris Harris, son of a Cuban farmer, was welcomed by the Waco congregation as their new pastor after previously serving at Lamesa and Texas Tech. The family resides at 905 West Maurhill in Pruett Addition. The ceremony marked Harris’s first assignment in the area.
A fragmented report notes farm relief efforts at KRADENG and the National Research Institute. Unclear text mentions working conditions, stalled inputs, and planned relief extended from Saturday to Monday morning. Local details about sources or exact agencies are unreadable.
A Baytown Harris County court plan proposes splitting Wooster into new voting precincts. The council committee draft and court plan call for reorganizing precincts 9, 24, 31 and adjoining areas with boundaries along main streets and highways. The change, pending council and court approvals, would take effect in 1957 and affect about 2,400 voters in the area including Lakewood and Laileoviews.
Texas gubernatorial race coverage notes Daniel and Yarborough advancing to a runoff after the July 28 Democratic primary. Campaigns head to East and Central Texas with rallies and planned appearances in Henderson, Rusk, Palestine, Fairfield, Crockett, Dallas, and other cities as both men court voters ahead of the August 24 runoff.
Lee High School faces shortages with 14 classrooms and limited shop spaces to handle an estimated enrollment. The plan includes 27 teachers and 11 physical education rooms for 20 students each, plus a central visual aid center and shops for various needs.
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