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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1956

Page

2

Michigan Switches Support To Adlai After Michigan caucus decision

Michigan delegates pivoted from Harriman to Stevenson at a dawn caucus in Detroit, clinching Stevenson’s path to the Democratic nomination. The shift followed a Michigan-pressured, tense national convention scene as Williams loses influence and Harriman’s bid collapses.

Michigan Adlai Lyle Whson United Chicago Sispense Orming Aren Hare New York Harry JB. Stevenson Delegaigs Gov. G. Memmen Williams Stevenson Democratic Party Michigan Democrats Walter P. Rewiher Big Bossie Ermor Tos Nan Wes Ta Rarriman Harriman Willams New Jersey Avas Ohio Frank J. Lausche Labsche Aewe Stevenson Corral Stuart Symington United Press Averell Harriman Adlai F. Stevenson Harrinen Builietin

Kirk Douglas Bemoans TV Overexposure and Fame

Hollywood interview with Kirk Douglas, who sued Disney over a home movie, explains why he avoids TV, warns that constant appearances on television cheapen fame, and notes that familiarity breeds contempt while media speed erodes star status. He cites his film Champion and other classics as enduring work.

Aline Moshy Kirk Douglas Walt Disney Pourias Unitedress Hollywood Arin

Barbers Hill Hosts Gulf Coast Firemen Unit Event

Barbers Hill invites Gulf Coast firemen to a community supper and a fire-truck hose contest at the Barbers Hill fire station. Pumper demonstrations will test departments’ hose handling and water supply. Music and a dance follow the program organized by local volunteers.

Barbers Hill Gulf Coast Bar Hill Will Sugarhd Prison Arm

Irish Professor To Lecture Here At Local University

An Irish professor with a notable background will give a lecture at the university. The event features Dr Whinball and mentions new coauthoring work. Further details on date and venue are listed in the notice.

Precincts to be Realigned Amid Community Debate

Fragmented OCR text indicates a committee or group discussing precincts and voter organization procedures. Mentions Westman and Cevni and a need for a convenient, coordinated plan. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Tory Westman Cevni

Court Records of Texas Patents and Leases in 1882

Fragmented court record notes various Texas land patents and leases including survey numbers, names such as Edward Smith Jackstson and Adam Kramer, assignment of leases, terms from short to seven years, and percentages like 4 and 7.5. The text references Co Survey Abst 144 and Haworth company interests with multiple parties involved.

Patdisan Texas RR Co Don Tempingeb Company Ace M.A. Carrai Les Wole Barth Ming Neyman Lay W. Tercaies As Smith Edward Smith Jacktson Gil Lease Adam G. Kramer Haworth Bayrate Hesarves Tern & Ywers Thaperior Cal Company Apa Ge Kramer Lanse Athert Filmvake Patriett Harves Ayres Sention Gio T and Bre. Co

Stevenson Praises Kefauver Nomination at Convention

Stevenson lauds Kefauver as running mate amid attacks on Eisenhower and Nixon. He argues the country needs leadership, critiques Republican propaganda and division, and urges trust in alternative plans. Delegates respond with approval as Kefauver gains momentum against Kennedy.

Abadh Eisenhower Wisl Hig Kefauver Worthie John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Venson Richard M. Mixon Kefanyver Stevensson Nixon Truman Gav’ Averell Hurriman Stevanson Ai Stevenson Pretty Ting Adial Stevenson

TV Log for CHANNEL 2 KPRC TV Saturday and Sunday Menus

TV listings for CHANNEL 2 KPRC-TV show a dense schedule across Saturday and Sunday. Programs include Down You Go People Are Funny Festival of Stars Encore Theater and Adventure Theater De Hadaon Morning Praptorials This Is Life and Texan In Review plus news programs Frontiers of Faith Meet The Press and State Show Also featured are You Are There What is Your Trouble and The News Sign Off with a mix of talk shows, dramas, religious programming, and children's segments on a regional Houston station.

Ape Peiring Planiaris TVT Ray Rogers Tony Bennett Festival of Stars de Hadaon Transathiille Christophers Texan Monte Cristo Outlook Roy Bean Steve Allen Alcoa Susie Oe Amos Andy Heart of City Royal Playhoue

Webelos and Arrow Ceremony at Camp Reber This Saturday

Webelos and Order of the Arrow plan a ceremony at Camp Reber at 2 p.m. Saturday. Twenty boys will be initiated into the higher order, with urgent attendance requested from all members. An OA meeting is set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Troop 255 United House. Also a Baytown singing convention is scheduled for Sunday at the Coastal Assembly, 211 North Main Street, with Rev W A Are invited and Williams presiding.

Webelos Order OF the Arrow Camp Reber At & P.m. Saturlay Arrow Adu Baytown Dod North Mai W. A Kosar AY Fred Williams

Republicans Split On Platform Language Details

In San Francisco Republicans debated the wording of platform planks as they seek a stronger platform than the Democrats. The group faced internal disagreement over language choices and phrasing for their upcoming platform drafting efforts.

San Francisco

City planning talks cover fire safety and zoning

Planning commission hears Harry F Massey on fire and police protection street lighting and John Lynn Woods on sanitation and public health seeking help from about 20 assistants. Steele M McDonald discusses zoning and touring Belaire Texas City. John W Sylvester praises Texas City civic center and contemplates Baytown financing. Bill Knowles urges advocacy for a 15 million Harris County freeway bond. commission plans open forum and telephone campaign. GOP platform talks at national convention fill subcommittee sessions with focus on Eisenhower administration and civil rights. leaders signal strong pro administration stance. Goldfish note ends.

Harry F. Massey Roomimesion John Lynn Woods Steele M. McDonald Belaire Houston John W. Sylvester Texas City Sylvester Yard Siso Sylvester Texas Baytown Bill Mjcbihy Knowles Commission Harris County Knowles Aaid Juunior Chamber of Commerce Tie V. Ramsy St Harvie McDonald Planning Commission MacDonald Cominion Dyna A. Seaman Waldir Milton L. Campbell

Anahuac Beachgoers Enjoy Sunny Week On Shore

The Anahuac area reports a busy beach week with the Sam Mill Jr family Jim Marshall and kin, Genoa’s Barrows, Houston visitors, and a gathering around a water show. Local youths and families, including Gylenne Willcox and Rice prospects, plan outings and school start in September while neighbors mingle at social meals and a gumbo supper.

O. BE Willcox Gilcrest Sam Mill, Jr Jim Marshall E. Barrow Genoa Sterling Barrow Trargia Westerman Houston Hoe Moor J. R. Johnson Raytown Cave Dallas Caryle Ady Clore Filme Caryl Ann San. Marcus T. Ts. Pa Linda Pam Meaple Maggie

Texas Campaign Debates on Pensions and Rail Reforms

The article reports ongoing Texas campaign talk on pensions and federal aid, with candidates pledging support for age pensions and river flood controls. It notes denials of false statements, mentions campaign trips to San Antonio Corpus Christi and other cities, and cites statements by state leaders about petition deadlines and independent candidacy implications.

Texas Tesas Ron Her Waller Reuther CTO National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Varhorunzh Inirth Tip Daniel Yarborough San Antonio Appeyrwo Finneseehstown Cospus Christi Pan Wo Lee O'Daniel Roerebiy Tom Reavley O'Daiel O'Tanner

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