Laytown res High income in York area report
A new buying power study shows Baytown families earned an average net income of 42, a figure higher than Texas and national averages. In 1951 local earnings supported substantial retail activity with Baytown stores recording 32 in sales, but only 77 cents of each redispendable dollar went to retail purchases. The market index stands at 122, about 22 percent above the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
United States
Baytown
Texas
City council approves 2500 donation to hospital
The council voted to retain a 2500 dollar city donation to San Jacinto Hospital in the 53 budget after concerns about charity care and finances. Officials noted the hospital faces operating losses, unpaid charity write offs, and ongoing repair needs while emergency care serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Budget studies will continue Tuesday night as library funding requests are heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
J. A. Ward
Jecinin Hospital
Carey
Matherne
Houston
San Jacinto
Matheerne
Mathernes
Los Matherne
Matherse
Reeves
Friends of the Baytown Library
Karl Bracker
L A. Hale
Abe Rosenweig
C. T. Shewell
Ward
Aid Gift Noted By Local Group To Emergency Unit
About £157 worth of first aid supplies including splints tape gauze and bandages were donated to Porte Bayshore Emergency by Ethyl Cor fea with Mrs L Le Orps serving as president. Rab Elee high school instructor Schreiner says many students are ready for on the job training and Baytown stores welcome hires. interested parties should call Schreiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethyl Corfea
Porte Bayshore
L. le
Orps
Schreiner
Rab- Elee High
Baytown
Local Baytown Notes and Council Talk Mixed with Community Snippets
Fragmented OCR style items mention residents Gladene Michael Caro Judy Jenkins Cath p Ssexek Charlene Del l and Harold Wert with three children near Baytown. City issues touch on council concerns budget and delays as Thelma Pobbitt and Councilman Blackie discuss municipal matters and a local ring search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladene Michael
Caroand
Judy Jenkins
Cathp
Cedar Bayou ISD approves tentative budget and contracts
The Cedar Bayou Independent School District tentatively approved its budget on Saturday. A final public hearing is at 7:20 pm Monday in the Cedar Bayou High School library. Trustees also approved three cafeteria supply contracts with National Biscuit Co for bread, Borden's for milk and drinks, and San Jacinto Creamery for cream ice cream novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bayo Independent School
Cedar Bayou High School
R. Welkridge
National Biscuit Co
Borden's
Sentrant
San Jacinto Creamery
Voters Stream To Polls In Baytown Area Runoff
Area voters turnout betokens heavy Democratic runoff as about 1,400 ballots were cast by noon in East Harris County Precincts. Ramsey leads May in the race for county commissioner Precinct Two, with precincts reporting strong early totals and a Ramsey rally drawing local candidates and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Banks
Baytown
Harris County
Lee Tag
Wooster
Ramsey
V. Ramsey
OL Woun
HW. A. May
Precinct Two
Tae
T. L. Satterwhie
Presinet
Anon
Rodger Read
Raytown Area
WL .V. Ramsey
H. A. May
Baytown Area
Adoue
Highway 146
John Lett
John Bradshaw
William H
Bit) Scott
Paul Maynard
Sam W. Davis
Bitl Eliott
Will H. Thanhetser
Thanheuser
Truman
Thomas Lambright
Bill Jit
Bakersfield Quake Kills At Least Two In Downtown Damage
Rescue crews dug through rubble after a Friday quake shattered Bakersfield business districts, killing two people, injuring many, and prompting a massive recovery effort. A second quake nearby caused alarm but limited damage, while a 14 year old Bay Scout calmed theater patrons amid the panic. Authorities estimated millions in damage and 18 buildings to be rebuilt including Kern County General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Beaton
Bakersfield
Calif
Bakerstfield
California
George Pallmon Corby
Kerr Implement Co
Edna Ledbetter
McFarland
Miss Ladbetter
Tembior
Sacramento
Here
Los Angeles
Bob Shafer
E. L. Howe
Kern. County General Hospital
Arvin
Tehachapi
Coal Miners Begin Memorial Holiday Amid Possible Strike
PITTSBURGH Aug 23 10day Memorial holiday began Saturday for 475000 coal miners under John L Lewis as a prelude to a possible full strike. Lewis ordered a stoppage to honor fallen miners and urged safer pits during the delay. A wage con act talks failure fed strike speculation for 400000 soft coal and 75000 anthracite workers next month. Contracts run to Sept 20 then 10 days in the east. The memorial walkout leaves miners with only two weeks pay next month.
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Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Federal Mediation Service
Washington
Tewis
North End
Easttern
Pennsylvania
Two Week Deadline For Baytown Vehicle Inspection
Baytown area faces a looming two week deadline for vehicle inspections under the state law. Police Chief H L McKee predicts half of vehicles may be uninspected, with no extension expected by DPS officials. County stations from Jarshore Motors to Frenta's operate under strict rules as inspectors praise stations and note few violations.
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H. el. McKee
Baytown
McKee
Saytown
Department of Public Safety
Bayton
Areca
Houston
John H. Hollyfield
Austin
Balleyfield
Governor Opposed To Aid But Seeks Relief
Governor Allan Shivers, opposed to the federal farm aid program, reluctantly asked President Truman to declare Texas a drought disaster to unlock aid for farmers. He telegraphed that many small farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of immediate assistance, while stressing he would not seek emergency crop loans. Shivers plans to meet Governor Stevenson in Springfield, Illinois, amid a prolonged drought and scorching weather. Baytown weather: partly cloudy with some showers, highs near 96, lows about 35, mild winds.
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Austin
U.P
Allan Shivers
Truman
Texas
Shivers
Washington
Springfield
Guv
Adizi Stevenson
Stevenson
Agriculture Department
Weather Bureau
Unique Scout Award Slated for Eddie Gentry Ad Altare Dei
Eddie Gentry of Highlands Troop 7, aged 11, will receive the Ad Altare Dei award at St. Jude's Catholic Church at 8:45 a.m. The first such award in East Harris district, it honors spiritual advancement in Scouting and is issued by church authority for the bishop.
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Eddie Gentry
Highlands and Sunday
East Harris
St. Jude's Catholic Church
Die
Highlands
W. E. Gentry
Jones Road
U S Report On Oil Cartels Due Monday Fireworks Expected
The Senate Small Business committee will release the long awaited oil cartel report Monday. Five major American and two British firms are named as principals in a 300 page document alleging monopoly, price fixing, production control, and price hikes on Europeans. Denials have been issued by Standard Oil of New Jersey Standard Oil California Texas Company Socony Vacuum Gulf Oil Royal Dutch Shell and Anglo American Oil Co. Some statements from firms claim overseas operations had State Department approval. Hearings are planned August 28 with open testimony and safeguards against harsh treatment.
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Harry Wilson Sharpe
Washington
Senate Small Business Committee
International Oil Cartel
Standard Oil
Truman
Federal Trade Commission
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
Sparkman
Small Business Committee
Walter Adams
Sen. Sparkman
Oil Firms Deny Overcharge In Federal Suits
Four major oil companies and six subsidiaries faced U S government suits seeking more than 67 million for alleged overcharges on Middle East oil to Marshall Plan nations. The Texas Company denied the charges, Esso Export Corp claimed prices were competitive, and Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. was named among others.
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New York
U. S
Economic Co-Operations Administration
Mutual Security Agency
Middle East
Glenn McCarthy Partner Charged With Tax Owed
An Oklahoma gambler linked to Houston oilman Glenn McCarthy faces a federal tax debt reportable as over 400 thousand dollars. Howard McCormack, once tied to a foreign hotel venture, is accused by the Internal Revenue Service of owing 359,725.02 for 1949 and 47,266.50 for 1950, with seven aliases listed in the lien filed in Houston.
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Houston
Oklahoma
Glenn McCarthy
Howard McCormack
Oklahoma City
Revenue ‘ Bureau
McCormack
Stevenson Meets Shivers In Effort To Salve Texas
Adlai E. Stevenson returns from Wisconsin to address Texas politics as he weighs tidelands policy. Governor Allen Shivers presses for state control of offshore lands, while President Truman vetoes related bills. Stevenson plans to state his views on foreign policy, corruption, taxation, and civil rights.
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Stevenson
Shivers
Texas
Raymond Lahr
Springfield
Gav
Adlai E. Stevenson
Wisconsin
Allans
Ari
Srk
Tru- Man
Heiss
Supreme Court
Austin
Tex
Ike Gives Joe Little Help
Rex Chaney reports from Denver that on August 23 Ike Eisenhower signaled he will not endorse actions that damage reputations or threaten due process in the Wisconsin senatorial race, while aiming to root out subversive conduct without harming individuals. He stressed using government powers to act without blanket endorsements for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Chaney
Denver
Joseph RB
McCarthy
R-Wis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wisconsin
Tam
Eisenhower
Polio Patients Shift To Houston Centers In Baytown Area
Two Baytown residents were admitted to Houston polio centers on Friday. Janis Franklin, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Franklin of Massey-Tomkins Road, was at Jefferson Davis Hospital. Mrs. G. M. Service of Lakeview Heights was taken to Hedgecroft clinic. Night edition by Hen Reynolds.
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Baytown Area
Houston
Janis Franklin
Johnny Franklin
Massey-Tomkins Road
Jefferson Davis, Hostal
G. M. Service
Wood
Lakeview Heights
Hedgecroft Clinic
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Council
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Cite
Kade
Sf Y- Thelma
Premes
CB School Board
Angeline Ada
Pat Petiters
Cora
Lenn Stuckey
Sweetheart of the Crosby Ffa
U.S
State Department
Venezuela
Texas Company
Esso Export Corp
Standard Oil, Co
New Jersey
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc
Ike
Joe
Hen Reynolds
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