Drowns In Canal In Mont Belvieu Youth Trapped
A Mont Belvieu youth drowned late Wednesday in the Dayton canal near Old River after being swept under a bridge pipe. two rescuers were pulled toward the whirlpool but managed to pull the victim free. Stayton, 20, was later pronounced dead at the funeral home. Survivors include his stepfather and mother, Jesse Avian and Mrs Arnold Mackay, sister Miss Benelle Stayton, and several aunts and uncles. The funeral is set for Friday at Paul Lee Funeral Home with burial in Barbers Cemetery, Mont Belvieu.
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Father Son Duo Escape Daring Bayou Adventure
O'Connor family from Wooster embarked on a day trip by boat from Red Bayou, but engine failure forced them to rig a sail from a bugtop and drift ashore. They spent a night on the beach with a fire until a dawn fisherman spotted them and rescued the pair and their boat.
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Marines fall from pontoon bridge at Camp Pendleton
Two Marines were swept into deep water when a pontoon bridge tilted during training at Camp Pendleton California. The incident prompted rescue efforts as fellow Marines attempted to pull them from the water. In other far away reports, tensions rose over a civil conflict in San Salvador while diplomats from 22 nations met in London to discuss the Suez crisis.
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Sun Spots at Roseland Park Spark Membership Drive
James Stripling and Wesley Firider report bicycle thefts at Roseland Park as a Baytown Jaycee sponsored swimming party and wiener roast draws members and prospects. Gospel singing by the Chiff family and the Sunshine Boys of Houston will be held Saturday in City. Continued on Page Two.
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Around Town Fashion Notes and Local Tales Mixed Signals
Whose fashion moment erupts as Mrs Pearl Daniel is mistaken for a reporter Rosalie Myers, chased by an amused onlooker signaling a tip. J Stan Reid backs off from a mustache plan while Anes Morgan hints at cavalry days. Doc Stewart nears needle limits as Medora Trwaigh prevaricates about a South Takata trip and Ollie Gregory flaunts a fashion icon mag.
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3000 Acres Put Under Option to Buy in Texas County
Three thousand acres along Cruumna in West Chambers County are under option to buy through a Houston realtor HL Child who assigns the options to Piray National Barn. Deeds have not yet been recorded and bids reportedly reach up to 800 per acre for some parcels. Options appear on several tracts listed in the Chambers County court records, with only options taken so far and no sale deeds filed.
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Widely Known Lodge Leader Dies at 56
Ruby Heflin of Baytown aged 56 died after a long illness. She was a dedicated member of the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Eastern Star Cedar Bayou chapter No 11. Funeral services are planned with Cedar Bayou Methodist Church minister Rev Elna Love presiding. The graveside rites will be conducted by Eastern Star. Heflin, wife of Tom Heflin, held leadership roles in the local fraternal orders and was active in community service. Her death ends a long public service.
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No Change Weather Forecast Notice
The weather bureau notes a continuing pattern of fluctuating temperatures. Isolated showers are possible at the little yard area with a mercery reading indicating slight improvement by midweek.
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Betsy Drifts as Weather Officals Track Hurricane Path
Weather men monitor Betsy as it weakens while moving away from Florida toward North Carolina. The storm caused dozens of deaths in one coastal region and prompted full weather agency surveillance from Miami to Orlando. A broad system of planes scans the Atlantic approaches, with forecasts indicating shifts in direction and intensity.
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Governor's Battle Goes On Despite Democratic Circus
The Texas governor race remains active with Ralph Yarborough and Dan Daniel campaigning across the Gulf Coast region including Dallas and Corpus Christi. Daniel criticizes debates and spurs voter engagement while Yarborough promotes television speeches and rides a busy schedule through remaining election days.
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Promoter Recalled In Texas Land Fraud Case
Proceedings in Brady land swindle case continue as promoter Sheffield and former state land official Giles face forgery and conspiracy charges. Giles jailed. Sheffield alleged to forged signatures on land purchase filings under the Veterans land program. Witnesses place meetings in Austin and Zavala County discussions of a 2500 acre parcel.
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Democratic Convention Timetable Reveals Balloting and Speeches
This afternoon roll call of states for presidential nominations, nominating speeches, and admonitions. Friday afternoon features balloting for presidential nominations, with Friday night speeches by former President Harry S Truman, concluding with adjournment.
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Wide Open Vice Presidency Scene Described
Fragmentary notes describe a fight for the vice presidential spot with mention of Stevens and several political figures from Minnesota Tennessee Massachusetts and Nebraska. The text references a hotel sale and a contested post while noting Stevens as a potential candidate amid uncertain future outcomes.
Dixie and Moderates AGO Conventions Clash Over Civil Rights Platform
The Dixie moderates and liberal delegates clash at a southern party convention over a civil rights plank. Leaders push tough language while liberals press for stronger wording. Former President Truman attends to urge unity as debates spill into the floor and a minority report challenges the majority draft.
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Highlights of 1956 Democratic Platform Moderation on Civil Rights
Chicago dispatch summarizing the 1956 Democratic platform with emphasis on moderation in civil rights, expanded unemployment insurance, public assistance, senior citizen aid, hospital funding, public housing revival, and equal rights, while criticizing Republican policy as benefiting monopolies and delaying national progress. References to Supreme Court decisions and the party’s stance on ending discrimination.
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705 Votes Seen Harry Harriman Nominatio Split At Convention
The Democratic National Convention backed by a majority of delegates moved toward nominating Adlai Stevenson for president and Harriman’s bid faltered though some ballots favored him. Loyd Genetald claimed Harriman defeated, while Stevenson clung to support with pledged votes and potential switchable ballots. Delegates debated platform issues including civil rights and liberal planks as balloting began.
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Off Limits at National Convention Hall Dining Row
Unclear fragments describe disruption at a convention hall event where board members and attendees faced restricted access and seating at a cafeteria or dining area. The report hints at tensions over patronage and organizational control during aGeneratio nations gathering.
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Texas Eyes On Lyndon Time Warp
A garbled report references Lyndon Johnson and Democratic nominating procedures with Leon, John Connally, and party remarks. It hints at national convention activity, voting, and candidate mentions amid unclear phrases and scattered names.
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Society Honors Refinery Specialist C T Shewell
C T Shewell a research specialist at Humble's Haytown laboratories has been elected a Fellow of the American Society for Quality Control. He serves as director and district councillor, is a member of the ASTM and serves in refining technical and research divisions. He has taught a statistics course and contributed to publications on statistics.
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