Baytown Tops Nations in Living Standards Study
A study by Sales Management finds Baytown residents enjoy higher buying incomes and per capita earnings than the national average, with an effective buying income of 5089 dollars per family and per capita of 3838 dollars. The city’s purchasing power totals 22.5 million dollars for the year, and Baytown ranks 8 percent above the nation in a quality of market index.
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United States
Baytown
Texas
Istcome
Acta
York
Mystery Smog in West Baytown Linked to Hydrogen Sulfide
City officials including City Manager C. D. aidaleton Middleton and others report hydrogen sulfide caused a smog event in West Baytown, staining hundreds of aluminum paint houses while some remained untouched. A second chemist report is awaited. The Cooperative Air Pollution Committee will meet at 7:30 pm with members Launder Welker Pollock and Johnson.
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C. D. Aidaleton
Middleton
A. H. Linterlman
George Chandler
Co-operative Air Pollution ‘Committee
Zaytown
Co. Hil
J. W. Launderames’ Welker
J. al Pollock
Ro Johnson
Ethyl plans Houston plant to make anti-knock chemicals
Ethyl Corporation, the world’s largest supplier of anti-knock gasoline compounds, plans new chemical plants on the Houston Ship Channel to supply tetraethyl lead and related materials to more than 200 oil firms. Turner says construction starts soon, employing about 750 skilled workers, with completion likely by end of 1952, boosting the defense position with an independent materials source.
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Houston
ER Bynum Turner
Mant
Ager
Ethyl
Houston Ship Channel
Srea
Turner
Baton
Council narrows field for corporation court judge to four men
In a closed session the council trimmed thirteen applicants to four: George L. Conway, MM. Carter Jr., O. S. McCullough, and Tom J. Murray. Interview set for 7 pm Monday before budget hearing. The council passed a garbage collection ordinance, 5 to 1, with Grass leaves and weeds removed from the definition. Police and sanitarian ordered to review the transfer station. A traffic light request at North Main and Fayle and a street light at Seventh and Davis Road were noted for consideration in the budget process.
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Banks
Corporation Court
George L., Conway
MM. Carter, Jr
McCullough
Tom J. Murray
Comeilteen
W. C. Williams
Council
Seventh and
Davis Road
Millican Services for William Millican Camp Millican
William Millican Camp Millican aged 48 will be buried at Forest Park Cemetery. Funeral services set for 4 p.m. Saturday at St Mark's Methodist Church with Rev Wayne McCloskey officiating. Millican, a Baytown resident and 20 year Humble Oil and Refining employee, died of a heart attack in Detroit after attending Briggs Field with Floyd Higginbotham. He was a plant coordination engineer and auto agency associate. a Democrat.
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Wiliam
Millican
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Wayne McCloskey
Forest
Park Cemetery
Paul. A. Lee
Briggs Field
Migginbotham
Kilgore Tornado Kills One as Derricks, Homes Suffer
A Kilgore tornado killed one person, knocked down 11 oil well derricks, and damaged 10 houses. The six minute storm struck mid afternoon, shocking residents and cutting communications in parts of a half mile by a quarter mile area. Bruce Engle ow, 19, died after being electrocuted on a fallen power line while crawling over a fence.
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Kilgore
Otis Whittington
Bruce Engleow
US Has Big Reserve Army Its Fighters Are Life Saving
A PAUL F ELLIS report notes a reserve army of billions ready to act in a military crisis. The piece highlights intensified drug production and an improved ability to combat disease and infection, suggesting strong preparation in the United States.
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Army
Paulf. Ellis
New York
Ile
United States
Ramycia
Ban On Slaughtering Inside City Studied
City Council members debated banning slaughtering within city limits. By 6 to 1 vote they approved Councilman R B Bergeron’s motion to draft an ordinance for the next regular meeting. Neighbors complained of sanitation, noise, and waste from the Duke Industries slaughterhouse at 428 South Pruett.
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R. B. Bergeron
M._ t. Campbell
W. D. Reeves
G. Burchett
West Republic
Duke Industries
South Pruett
Burchett
A .Burchett
Rufus’ Bergeron
Ward
Bergeron
Kid Alexander
George Chandler
City Council Lifts Oil Drilling Inside City Limits
The City Council approved an ordinance simplifying oil well issuance within city bounds while raising fees from 100 to 500 dollars. Pipelines easements require approval by the city manager, public works director, fire marshal, and fire chief before council final approval. Each easement sits as a separate permit with a 100 dollar base license fee plus added costs. Council members Campbell and Bergéron supported the measure. City Attorney Chandler noted small parcels become drillable with easements.
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Mr. Campbell
R.B. Bergéron
George Chandler
Council
City Council Approves Berlin Water and Drainage Plans
Bay town moves toward government planning loans as City Council approves Consulting Engineer H. S. Berlin's preliminary water and drainage plans along with already approved sanitary sewage plant work. The cost of water improvements totals 428,400 with part eligible for bond issue. Drainage targets Minnesota Winds, South First East Texas First and Lobit, Park and Martins ditch, Ashbel Smith area and Main to Pruett ditch. Final application and broader study required before bond election.
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Baytown
H. S. Berlin
Tire Water
Arsinsge
Berlin
Minnesota
Texas
Lobit
Harvard
Pruett
Park
Martins Ditch
Ashbel
Smith
East James
Martin
Ber- Ha
Taoust
Cabinet Members Back Tidelands Bill Amid Oil Hire Debates
The Department of Justice and Interior endorsed interim tidelands legislation while opposing offshore oil operator amendments. The bill would validate existing leases in California, Texas, and Louisiana and let Interior issue new tidelands leases. A key dispute is the proposed cutoff date of June 23, 1937, tied to Supreme Court jurisdiction over tidelands.
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Washington
Department of Justice’ and Interior
California
Texas
Louisiana
Secretry of Interior
Fortlands
Secretary of Interior
Supreme’ Court
Tidelands
Hungry North Koreans Giving Themselves Up
TOKYO reports chaotic exchanges as North Koreans reportedly surrender in growing numbers amid tense exchanges with U.S. forces. The tone suggests a propaganda heavy scene with uncertain details about prisoner handling and motives.
Sobell Arrested in Border City on Spy Charges
Morton Sobell, described as a New York electrical engineer, was arrested in a border city on charges of spying for Russia and held on a 100000 dollar bond. FBI agents questioned him as details remained largely secret. he waives removal to New York District after fleeing to Mexico on June 22 following David Greenglass’s arrest.
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Laredo
Morton Sobell
New York
Mexico
Russia
Frank Y Hill
Sobell
United States
PBS
Webb County
Navy
Soviet Russia
FBI
John Lewis
Washington
Justice Department
David Greenglass
Ting
Refugees Flee Taegu After Evacuation Order
Panic refugees pour from Taegu as government orders evacuation. Most carry only what they can shoulder while others abandon belongings. Army estimates 400000 to 600000 left the city in hours, with some returning as a truck urged able men to stay.
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Taegu
Korea
Teegu
City to Texas dam site plan shifts housing move
Laredo reports that instead of building a new village near the Falcon Dam site on the Rio Grande, authorities will relocate dwelling units from Fort McIntosh and Laredo to the nearby area. Construction Engineer Richard B. Ward announced bids will be called, noting the decision does not imply abandonment of the dam project.
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Laredo
Falcon
Rio Grande
Fort McIntosh
Richard B. Ward
Ward
Taegu Threat Based In Retreat After Naval Invasion
United States forces and South Korean troops shattered a major North Korean bridgehead at the Naktong elbow south of Taegu and pushed back a northern offensive aimed at the capital. The 25th Division and Marine units overran positions near Hangye and Kisye while Allied forces recaptured Pohang, marking one of the war’s best days with 1000 to 1500 Reds slaughtered on the Naktong front.
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Tokyo
Taegu
Naktong
Hang
Kisye
Testore
Ameria
Pee Meuttall
Neek
Douglas MacArthur
Kigye
Pohang
Tot
Naktong Elbow
Naktong Elbow Bridgehead 25 ‘Miles ; Suthwest
West Bank
UN Help Coming For Yanks Six Nations Promise Ground Troops
The United States said it accepted offers from Great Britain, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand to send ground troops to Korea. Thailand pledges 4000 men and the Philippines about ten end negotiations troops. Britain, Australia, and New Zealand outline formations to aid the UN effort.
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Six Nations
South Korea
New Zealand
Great Britain
Thailand
Philippines
Hurricane Threatens Freighter in Storm's Path
Miami reports a huge hurricane with winds up to 440 miles per hour moving northeast away from Florida and toward shipping lanes east of North Carolina. The 7247 ton freighter Russell Jones was on fire in the holds near the storm fringe. Six other ships were in the wind’s path but expected to speed from danger as advisories warned of continuing changes.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
North Carolina
Russell
Jones
Akers
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