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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

6

Home Builders Association Moves Into Housing Center

The National Association of Home Builders relocates its 78 staff to the new eight story National Housing Center at 1625 L Street Washington DC. The facility groups exhibits offices library and conference spaces with a roof garden and an auditorium for demonstrations and meetings.

National Association of Home Builders Wational Housing Center L Street Washington, D.C NAHB John M. Dick

Bidding Flaws Highlight Bridge Contract Debate

In a South dealer, vulnerable contract, a supposedly expert pair faltered after the West four heart cue trial. With North urging clubs, South’s heart hold caused a one trick penalty. Analysts: South’s 2D response and the ensuing safety nets left room for better club aims and a safer game, with potential six clubs against any defense.

West East Declarer South Hearts North-South North Worth Holrump

Red Cross Asks For Flood Relief Funds

The American Red Cross renews its plea for flood relief contributions to aid an eight state disaster area. Leon Jaworski of Houston says funds will aid current flood victims, with 300 volunteers already aiding the effort. Contributions may be sent to Red Cross 2000 Smith Street Houston.

Red Cross Houston United States American Red Cross Leon Jaworski Houston-Harris County Euwin C. Cram New York Connecticut Cram Hidalgo County Texas Jeworski RE. Roland Mallman Arcan National Red Cross Jawor- Ski ARC Flood Relief Fund Smith Street U. S

Investment earnings in U S hit 2 billion

The Commerce Department reported that earnings on private U S investments abroad rose to a record 2.53 billion in 1994 while total long term investments gained about 5 billion. The Office of Business Economies noted the increase since 1931 is about 100 million.

Washington Commerce Department U.S Office of Business Economies

Jaundice Killed Japanese Fisheman Not Fallout

A Defense Department official stated that jaundice, not fallout, caused the death of a Japanese fisherman exposed to fallout from the 1952 hydrogen bomb test at Engebi. Dr. Frank B. Berry said the fact has been known and voiced at medical meetings.

Washington Defense Department U.S Enbwetok Frank B. Berry Defense

Timely Tips On Fire Equipment Use In Businesses

Practical guidance from Institutions Magazine via the American Hotel Association urges proper extinguisher placement training and maintenance. Recommend one extinguisher per 2,500 square feet with travel limits of 500 feet, include all staff in training, provide hands on discharge practice, and use UL listed devices. establish a regular maintenance and recharge schedule.

Institutions American Hotel Association AHA

He'd Better Stay Off Of Flag Poles

Oklahoma City reports a four year old flagpole sitter, Richard Blandy, recovering after a second fall that caused a skull fracture and other injuries. A gale toppled his 50 foot pole at Wedgewood Amusement Park during a 56 mph storm, ending his 16th day attempt to break a flagpole sitting record.

Oklahoma City Tadath Richard Dixie) Blandy Blandos Perea Chicago Blandy Wedgewood

Demo Leader Raps Nixon On Lee Case

Beverly Wills reports Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler accused Vice President Richard Nixon of intellectual dishonesty over the Sammy Lee home buying ban due to deed racial restrictions. Butler cited deeds signed in Southern California and Washington, D C, linking Nixon to inhibiting Lee from purchasing in Garden Grove California.

Beverly Wills Calif Paul Butler Richard Nixon Sammy Lee Rifler Nixon California Lee Garden Grove

Old Door Becomes A Kids Table In A Snap

Create a sturdy youngsters table from an old door by using water or gas pipe legs with screw fittings. Fit protectors to floors, remove hardware, cover edges with Masonite strips, and top with a painted or varnished surface. Legs can be lengthened as children grow for years of indoor or outdoor use.

Three Ton Elephant Judy Causes Destruction Near Ringling Circus

A three ton elephant named Judy broke loose from Ringling Bros and plowed a two mile path of destruction before it was subdued. Circus workers and about 149 volunteers helped corral the animal in a vineyard. Damage included grape vines fences and clothes lines.

Kennewica Judy Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Pauling Circus

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