Baytown Fire Station Groundbreaking Signals Dream Realization
Ground-breaking ceremonies mark the start of Baytown s new 49766 fire station and drill tower on Market at West Baytown with Mayor Pruett Councilman Bergeron and local pastors attending. The project aims to deliver a premier Gulf Coast facility for Baytown fire protection and training. The Ward Construction Co of Houston holds the contract after a revised plan trimmed costs.
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Clyde Murray
Baytown
R. H. Pruett
Rufus Bergeron
Eb, R. Couch
First Baptist Church
Denis Kennedy
Saint Joseph’s Catho
Lic Church
Pruett
Progressive Baytown
Uftil
Gulf Coast
West Baytown
Culpepper Furniture
Clark Brake and
M. F. Ward Construction Co
Houston
Canrail
Ward Company
tSee Station
Traffic light repairs ordered at La Porte Broadway B streets intersection
City workers aim to fix a faulty Sun Spots light before La Porte schools reopen, Mayor Burgin said Wednesday. Also reports of a police seizure of B B pellets, rising meter revenue from parking violations, and local notices about graduations and a swimming party at Cedar Bayou Bear Den elith.
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la Porte
Broadway
B Streets
M. D. Burgin
Burgin
Walter Roberson
Cedar Bayou
Bear den Elith
Lyondell Park
Rabies In Houston Termed Worst In U S
Houston officials report an alarming rabies outbreak described as the worst in the United States by Dr. Ernest Tierkel of the U S Public Health Service. The counts show hundreds of rabid animals, mostly dogs, with efforts ongoing to control spread and prepare for peak season.
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Houston
United States
Ernest & Tierkel
U.S. Public Wealth Service
B.D. Wende
Ality Real
World Health, Organization
Spo
Adjournment Fever Spreads as Senate Moves to End Year
Washington Aug 18 UP A burst of progress spurs Senate toward adjournment by weekend with leaders predicting action by Thursday night. The chamber sent the farm bill compromise to the White House after House approval and planned to tackle commodity credit borrowing, a $2.6 billion supplemental appropriations bill, and an anti subversive measure before finalizing a heavy calendar.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
White House
House
Nish
Brother Dies In Explosion At Shipyard
CB James of Buna was burned to death Tuesday afternoon in an explosion at a shipyard while his brother M. James, owner of Thriftway Grocery in Wooster, was in Beaumont. Funeral services are planned Thursday at Roberts Pipkin Brulin funeral home. Survived by widow and three sons.
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Ige Holicek
Ee Bickerstaff
H. W. Kilpatrick
Ruth Tulips
Trudy Steward
J. T. Adams
Harold Scarborough
W. B
Mike
Fred Helton
M. James
Thriftway Grocery
Wooster
Beaumont
CB. James
Buna
James
Roberts-Pipkin-Brulin
Baytown
Japan Hit By Typhoon Eyed After Destructive Storm
Tokyo reports a major typhoon sweeping Kyushu with up to 20 inches of rain. It killed an estimated 39 people, damaged roads and homes, and threatened Honshu as rescuers recovered seven victims. Landslides buried 19 and 13 more were missing.
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Tokyo
Kyushu
Honshu
Oita
World Council of Churches seeks common stand on Christ hope
Delegates from 161 faiths at the World Council of Churches in Evanston set to study a report on uniting Christian churches. The main theme Christ, the Hope of the World sparked intense private talks with differences over whether hope lies in this world or the hereafter.
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William H. Meyers
Evanston
World Council of Churches
Rlc
Alrady
Imo
Edmund Schlink
Evangelieal Church
Martin Niemoeller
John Peter
Constaine
George H Daves Dies At 80 In Amarillo Services Thursday
George Hogue Daves 84 died at 4 pm Tuesday at his daughter's home in Amarillo area after a heart attack. Funeral services set for 9 am Thursday at First Baptist Church in Channing near Amarillo with Pastor Maud Presley officiating. Survived by daughters Mrs. B R Caltharp and Mrs. A L Jordan, two sons George Daves and Byron Daves, two sisters, three brothers, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. contributions to Mercorial Baptist building fund requested.
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George H. Daves
Amarillo
George Hogue Daves
B. R. Caltharp
West Murriclt
Daves
Baytown
Caltharp
A. L. Jordan
Barthman Finer
Blacke brro-Shaw Funera
Amarilla
First Baptist
Channing
Presley
Maud
Timber Grove Baptist Church of Houston
Coltham
Jordan
Tio
George Daves
Bisbee, Ariz
Byron Daves
McNeil, Ariz
Ophelia Evans
Dallas
Beulah Bedford
Fort Worth
Noah Daven
Hill Daves
Forth Worth
Odin Daves
Walnut Springs
The
Mercorial Baptist Building Fund
Shivers and Yarborough Campaign Across Texas Farm Vote
Ralph Yarborough and Gov. Al lan Shivers pressed farm voters in South and West Texas with contrasting appeals. Yarborough attacked federal drought relief as Republican propaganda while Shivers warned of an out‑of‑state bid to unionize farm labor. Both planned stops and radio or TV appearances across Texas, stressing farmers’ concerns and urging support to defend Texas values.
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United Fress
Ralph Yarborough
Allan Shivers
Texas
Yarborough
Austin
Drouth
Shivers
el Pasa
el Paso
Conyueed
BR. George
Vailey Farm Bureau
Mercedes Wi Shivers
Ery Eleay
Six Harris County districts share 105000 disbursement
Six Harris County school districts split a 105000 transportation aid disbursement approved by the county school board on Tuesday. Crosby led with 8216.01, Cedar Bayou 7042.38, La Porte 4694.02, Channelview 7042.38, Huffman 4173.95, and Sheldon 5868.05. Superintendent J Hall Sheppard said grants reflect bus counts and may fund new buses or operations.
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Harris County
Crosby
Cedar Bayou
la Porte
Channelview
Huffman
Sheldon
J. Hall Sheppard
Aselat
Ghannelgiew
Sheldon Hag
Sheppard
Grandfather Ol Frenchy Celebrates New Granddaughter Sid Ray
In Baytown, Ol Frenchy announces the birth of his granddaughter Sid Ray, born Tuesday at Baytown Hospital weighing pounds and ounces. The child's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Hersehe He Badgett of 12 West Main, with grandparents Mrs. Broussard and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cirtbirth noted.
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Sid Ray
Hersehe He
West Main
Baytown Hospital
Kes
Broussard
Frank Cirtbirth
Blinking Lights Provide Stop Signal at City Intersections
Four deliveries were made Wednesday as drivers passed blinking red traffic lights at Main Market Yo and Market and Wisconsin. Police Chief Ray Xfonte nomery explained blinking red ped signals require a full stop, while amber allows cautious proceed.
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Taytown
Market
Wisconsin Street
Ray Xfontenomery
Recovering MES may leave Baytown hospital this week
MAX BULLOCK is improving after a cerebral hemorrhage Friday night. Friends say he is under treatment at Baytown hospital and may be able to leave the hospital by the end of the week.
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Max Bullock
Friends
Baytown Hospital
GOP Reported Blocking Atom Scandal Probe
U S and Nationalist leaders plan a joint defense of Formosa as Adm Felix Bostump arrives in Taipei after a 96 hour Formosa Strait cruise. He meets with View Adm William Phillips and Vice Adm Alfred Pride to map plans with Gen William Chase and other nationalist officials amid rising cross strait tension.
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Taipem
Felix Bo Stump
U.S. Pacific
U.S
Eeptrdiog
Formosa
Formosa Strait
United States
Wis
Willam Phillips
Alfred Pride
Furst
Seventi
Saanwwald Bu
China
Eisenhower
Caverta
South Ching Seng
Eporausshay Chiang Kab Shele
Bastiore
Hornet
Philippine Sea
Formosan
Pride and
Phillips
William G. Chase
Chay Chih
Jou
Nationalist Security Council
Stiff
Gun
Peng Menghi
Deneratissima
City Budget Nears Final Approval After Brief Review
A $1.1 million city budget receives tentative approval after a brief review spanning five meetings. Officials expect final passage before the new year, with the total projected five year budget about $1.77 million and property valuations at $72 per thousand. It anticipates minor changes and preserves the current tax rate.
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Witte
La Porte School Tax Rate Maintained by Trustees
La Porte trustees vote to keep the current 1.50 tax rate for the district next year. Prices for cafeteria meals are set at 20 cents for first through third graders and 35 cents for older students. Staff changes include resignations and new hires, with a custodian taking a leave of absence due to illness. Construction progress on the shop building continues toward a planned start date.
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la Porte
Parkegehoal
John 8
Killer
Rane Aviary
Mars
BR. Aves
Aves
Robert Spoonenore
Mildred Bovian
Autrey
Painter Turd Ree
Joe Freeman
Freeman
Vettran
Houten
Architre
Lowell Lammers
la Tarte Democrats
Lbs Democratic
Oil and Chemical Unions Plan CIO Merger
Washington Aug 18 UP representatives of two oil and chemical unions agreed on merger plans to form a CIO top ten organization. A new constitution was drafted by rank and file committees and will be submitted to the separate conventions of the Oil Workers and Gas Coke and Chemical Workers unions before a combined meeting. Richard Leonard assisted CIO President Heather in the talks, with details to be announced after Gas convention Sept 13 and Oil Workers convention Nov 1. The merged body would total about 200 000 members.
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Washington
CIO
Tienday Ab Dave
Sions
Wnions
Richard Leonard
CIG
Walter P. Heather
St. Louis
Cleveland
Coivenl
Meteor
Senator Demands Full Inquiry Into Dixon-Yates Contract
Washington August 18 President Eisenhower faces a sharp push for a full inquiry into the Dixon-Yates power contract with Atomic Energy Commission and Tennessee Valley Authority links. Senator Langer accused officials of shielding funds while Democratic leaders urged disclosure of origins bids and records. Mitchell of Chicago pressed for answers on who originated the proposal and whether undisclosed firms were involved. G A Alten Dies Andrew Allen 84 of Rushter died in Houston after illness services to be held at Lakeside Cemetery Eagle Lake.
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John AL Goldsmith
Washington
Chattman
William Langer
Senate
GOP
Sephen A. Mitchell
North Dakota
Dixon-Yates
Atomic Energy Commission
Termessie Vally Authority
Lee Mitchell
White House
Eisenhower
Bobby Doves
Ivy
Sixenhower
Mitchel
Aracter
Jones Wes
Bo Strougly
Jones
Ptlic
Reputers
AEC
Enna
Chicago
National Democratic
Mitchell
G. A. Alten
Andrew Allen
Rusch Terser
A Am
Affouston Hospital
Berlin
Lakeside
Eagle Bake
Earthian Nineral
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North Texas State College
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Bracero
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Isleta
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Ol Frenchy
Branchy Bennssard
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