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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1956
Page
1
Hurricane Betsy roars toward the Bahamas with winds near hurricane strength and a deadly impact in Puerto Rico. Forecasters warn the storm may threaten the U.S. mainland as Betsy intensifies and traverses the Caribbean.
The weather bureau offered no relief today as Texans face above normal temperatures and scattered showers. Stagnant humidity keeps conditions hot and uncomfortable, with highs likely to remain warm across much of the state.
Sun city calendar shows annual budget hearings conducted at City Hall led by Neil Wil be Vin Jis with sessions through Wednesday. Also noted are Sunday church activities, Bible school vacations, a St. Josephs society meeting, a style show at the Charney school, and a La Porte school board session.
A 14 year old boy, Johnny Torres of Amne Baytown, died after a scooter collided with a car driven by Clare A. Schiode of Bay Lawn near Norlin Main. He died en route to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Deputy Bas Joy said the scooter had no lights. Justice of the Peace Waller Queen ruled it a death due to traffic accident. Funeral services were to be announced by Earthman’s pending arrival of a brother from Arkansas. Survivors include his parents four brothers and grandparents.
Local readers report on a spring social scene with Bets, school events, and baby news. Bets taken out in KS wit and DHNanne Anderson sends updates as Baytown friends share fashion show prep, Oklahoma film ref, and fall plans at Tennessee. Jane Bonds stars in a Theater project, while Jane and Barbara Hal stage community notices.
At a County Commissioners meeting County members and the Manager discussed creating three new voting precincts. They consider redrawing boundaries for Precincts 24 249 and 100 with proposed new precincts in the city.
United Press tallies at least several deaths in Texas over the weekend amid a spate of crashes. Three Texans died in a separate state accident as authorities urge caution on roadways statewide.
Britain speeds troop deployments to the Middle East amid Egypt’s rebuff of a fuel conference plan. A massive airlift ferried thousands to the Mediterranean region and preparations to move forces, planes, and supplies through bases in Germany for Malta Cyprus and Libya. A separate local report notes the recovery of George Alcolm Bradshraw's body from the San Jacinto river after he disappeared at Magnolia Gardens. An autopsy was ordered by Justice of the Peace Waller Queen.
Baytown DeMolays triumph across five divisions at the Texas Wave State championships in Dallas. Baytown's swimming and track squads claim state titles with Don Elms named diving exhibition champion. John Carter Georg Leae and Gleyn Harper win events in swimming medley and freestyle.
Texas huge delegation gathers at Palmer House to rally for Lyndon B. Johnson at the Democratic national convention. Delegation officials say the Texas group remains unified behind Johnson, with prospects of reworking later ballots and possible support from longtime allies as they present their case to the Johnson camp.
CHICAGO UPI Adlai Stevenson and Gov Averell Harriman scramble to win delegates at the Democratic National Convention opening in Chicago. Truman’s endorsement boosted Harriman while Stevenson built on southern support and rechecked delegate strength amid ongoing strategy and platform debates.
D R Eason 35 a Baytown resident in ill health for years died at 4 am Monday in Houston hospital. Funeral arrangements by Fogie West Funeral Home Houston. Survived by wife Ola Masen five daughters and three sons with several stepchildren. Wri t. traces of names and places record, including Cloverleaf Woodville Sulphur Sulphin Baytown and Little Rock.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political snip referencing a Democratic event in Ohio with uncertain wording. Names and precise actions are unclear, but hints at a party or meeting involving Ohio delegations and a remark about “Na Freer.” The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details for a full report.
CPUCAGO reports a chaotic first convention tag as candidates emerge for the Democratic nomination. Names floated include Adlai Stevenson, Happy Chandler, and Harry Truman amid disorganized side chatter and radio interviews reflecting the messy pace of party politics in Chicago.
Chicago dispatch reports Democratic platform committees reach consensus on expanding Social Security and boosting subsidies to raise income for small farmers while endorsing limited antitrust enforcement and civil rights support. Eleanor Roosevelt praised for civil rights sponsorship amid platform debates.
Chicago dispatch reports plainclothes officers at the Democratic national convention security. Detectives Chief Patrick Lonley assigns teams for offenses and funeral work. forty seven searched the building but found nothing. Misleading lines sketch campaign gossip amid convention bustle with New Mexico delegation details and notable attendees.
A garbled field reports Oklahoma leading a drive associated with Harriman and Averett Hanne Uehara. Mentions a delegation taking a court route, potential fraud concerns, and a reference to Peake bats. Overall, notes Oklahoma’s 2 percent coblen and ongoing efforts by political actors.
Local observers report New Mexico legislators keep watch as Johnson campaigns in national delegation planning. Simms notes the state may shift support if Hartman strengthens ties with local officials. Chavez predicts Hartman aids state and local races more than Stevenson could, reflecting evolving coalition dynamics.
In Chicago Truman indicated he would personally campaign for Adlai Stevenson or any Democratic nominee. He joked at the party convention that he was enjoying the gathering and ready to stump for the winning ticket, noting support for Averell Harriman but pledging aid for Stevenson if nominated.
Chicago dispatch reports former figure Stevenson ends a TV interview mid story left unsettled. The scene: Stevenson walking the block after a chaotic exchange with TV commentators and breakfast back at his hotel suite.
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