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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1956

Page

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Mysterious Death Of Baytown Recluse In Boat

Carl Edward Solth an 68 year old recluse, was found dead in a sunlit Cedar Bayou boat near a bascule bridge. An autopsy was ordered to determine cause, with theories ranging from heart attack to a fatal laceration. Neighbors knew him across Baytown, and the case remains puzzling as authorities inspect the boat, hat, and scars for clues.

Osalie Cedar Barow Parker Bros Gere Qmade Ind Smith P Co Justice of the Peace Walter Queen Baytown

Desf mute slay investigation reported in Gainesville

In Gainesville Florida prosecutors: a suspect linked to a slaying is pursued. The brief notes a wife involved and mentions Oakland California where an ex convict faces charges of mistreating three girls in a prior case tied to a school context.

Oakland Calif

Voters Flood Baytown Polls Amid Primary Turnout Surge

Baytown precincts report heavy early voting in the July primary with more than 200 ballots cast per box by 10 am in five of seven precincts. Precinct 90 logged 265 votes, beating July figures, as officials note rising interest in the governor's race and a surge in turnout despite heat.

Baytown Baytown Sun Ah Satterwhite Aden Vatirris Setirdiy Jayepass Waters Taomaurk Cain

Baytown Sun reporter undergoes appendectomy

SUN Has Surgery CHET BECKER of The Baytown Sun underwent an appendectomy at Lillie Duke hospital this morning. Jaycee Plans BAYTOWN JUNIOR Chamber of Commerce members will paint slogans and posters urging Baytown citizens to vote in the Sept 8 freeway bond election. Bill Knowles, President, announced Saturday. HARRY A. HARTMAN has completed the Institute of Management at Northwestern University this month-long course aims to develop leadership at top management policy and administration. Harriman heads the Engineering Division at Baytown Refinery.

Chet Becker Baytown Sun Lillie Duke Jaycee Baytown Chamber of Commerce Bill Knowles Harry A. Hartman Institute of Management Northwestern University Harriman

Baytown Notes Highlight Student, Club Events

Around Town from Baytown covers high band members directed by Elmer Harris, Marlene Snider in Vilaville, Ga, and notes on the RB Joneses journey from Colorado with a highway scare after a rock fell from a passing truck. It mentions a camera drop in Aransas River and Tannatd Ott earning a bachelor degree. Gene Legs Inc plans the Southwest Association of Industrial Factars dance while Legier serves as Baytown Briefs president of SATE.

Baytown Aausom High Elmer Hargis Marlene Snider Vilaville C. RB Joneses Colorado Aransas Tannatd Nunn Pexus State College Kappa Gelta Phi Na Signal Hérior Society Ws Aurster Gene Legs Inc Southwest Association of Industrial Fatuars Legier Baytown SATE

Nine Die In Bloody Collision On South Dakota Highway

Nine persons died and a seven year old was seriously injured when two cars collided head on on a straight stretch of new highway along US 14 near the South Dakota town of Custer. Mrs Theron Conger and three of their children were among the dead, with two others later identified as Hovid Ly Mahl and Daryl Wattson among the deceased.

Fenta Acwonth

Skinny Kids Bicycle Theft Ring Breaks Wide Open

Irate mother traced stolen bikes to two 14 year old brothers amid an extensive racket involving at least 10 bicycles, hubcaps, and gear. The youths admitted thefts and sold items to a Baytown shop. police recovered bikes and advised other victims to ID recovered loot at the station.

Eddie Garrett Baytown R. G. Fielder East Republic Butch Jimmy Stripling Roseland Park North Main John Mors Fielder Oowener Meadows Hays Roseland Henke and Pillot Miriam Briar Wood Bay Theater

West Waits On Nasser

Egyptian and British officials weigh Nasser's stance on the Suez Canal crisis as talks hint at international control. A London committee seeks to press Cairo for negotiations while Egypt cautions against negotiating solely on Western terms.

London Upi Egypt Magptian Gamal Abdel Nasser Sez United Press Cairo Welcom Sens Robert Gordon Menzies Tarcommitter Phi Reyptian Nasser Pilin

Dick Nixon's Father Off Critical List

Dick Nixon’s father Frank Nixon was taken off the critical list early today as the vice president relaxed and planned to return to Washington. Nixon appeared more rested after learning of his father's steady improvement and attended to family matters before heading back to the capital.

Washington Nixon Frank Nixon Sibelay Phe Nison Naape de la Taba Ss Francisa

Fort Carson soldiers face discharge under fitness plan

Report notes Fort Carson soldiers, some unable or unwilling to meet a Pentagon fitness directive, face potential reductions and discharges. Secretary Wilbur M. Brucker reacts to the issue while Maj. Gen. Thomas Morgan Watlington, the post commander, oversees enforcement amid marching orders.

Colorado -Aprings Fort Carson Pentagon Wilbur M. Brucker Martiaty Have Phonias Morgan Watlington

Arkansas School Battles White Supremacy Group

The Justice Department intervened to support Hoxie Arkansas in enforcing school integration after white supremacist groups threatened violence. It marks the first national action since landmark integration rulings, with the brief filed in the St. Louis appeals court seeking a permanent injunction against a group accused of terrorism and threats.

Washington Syipema Court Hoxie Ark Supreme Court Arkansas Justice Department Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis Moxie Byef

Kidnapping suspect questioned over infant case in Nassau

Nassau police questioned whether a Brooklyn friend aided John Angelo LaMarca in hiding Petro Weinberger the night before the infant died. Chief Pinnell said an accomplice has not been established. LaMarca remained jailed awaiting a Friday hearing while denying direct involvement. An FBI agent reported the boy’s safety pin clue amid the dramatic July kidnapping arrest.

Mineola N.Y Nassau John Angelo LaMarca Petr Wrinberger Stuyvesant Pinnell Neau County LaMarea Brooklyn Pinnell Tust Hart Plainview Teter LaMarea Ois Tamenica Tlamarca Mas LaMarca TaMarca Levine Te- Taaing LaMavea Scruly Westbury Morris Weinberger New York City FBI

Ike Tries His Hand At Tough Golf Links Pebble Beach

President Eisenhower, enjoying good weather, tackled Cypress Point on the famed Pebble Beach golf course. He played 18 holes for the first time since illness, finding the course tiring but noting clear skies and light air aided his effort.

Ike Pebble Beach Calif Fisenhower

7TH FLEET CALLS OFF SEARCH FOR AIRMEN

The 7th Fleet ends its search for airmen after an operation near Red Chin yields no survivors. Aboard vessels, crews acknowledge the conclusion of rescue attempts, with confirmation that no further salvage is expected.

7Th Fleet

Mother and Four Children Die in Houston Blaze

A deadly early morning apartment fire in Houston claimed the mother Dorothy De Siver and her four children Frances Vision 14 Patricia Duvi 3 and Elizabeth Oliver nine months. Two other tenants Reno Me and Janette Nevins escaped by climbing to a second floor window aided by firefighters. Neighbors report a fierce blaze that trapped the family on the upper floor as neighbors rushed to help before firemen arrived shortly before 4 am.

JTOUS Hwoestory Fame Cilding Dorothy Mae de Siver Molashi Sid Hey Ldge Janette Salem Miremeni Cisen Noor Felix Miss Nevins Mrs. Olivers A. A. Finn

Research Made Him Famous Kinsey 62 Sex Expert Dies

Dr. Alfred Kinsey, 62, a university professor and renowned authority on human sexual behavior, died in Bloomington Indiana hospital after heart condition and pneumonia. He gained fame with Kinsey Reports on sexual behavior and led the Indiana University Institute for Sex Research before declining health.

Alfred Kinsey Bloomington Ind Alfred Kinsey Peraps Institute For Sex Research Indiana’ University Hestseling Bank Rosae Valine

Texas oilman Snowden denied stay in fraud case

LOS ANGELES UP report says Texas oilman Homer W. Snowden had a stay plea denied in a fraud case involving a $1.0 million defrauding claim. Superior Judge Clement Friday rejected Snowden's motion for a new trial after the court advised on the defense.

Los Angeles Texas Homer W. Snowden Clement Boby Friday Cain Snowden Mhier Oman

Kinsey Biography Recounted With Controversial Research Claims

The account describes Kinsey facing legal pressure and public scrutiny over his sexual research. It notes contested testimony about life expectancy, alleged fraud claims against a land group, and Kinsey’s earlier entry into sex inquiry in 1938. The fragment mentions Clara B. McMillen, a chemistry major, as a parent of four and Kinsey’s shift to studying human sexuality through surveys, interviews, and library work at Indiana University.

Kinsey Clara B. McMillen Esamipheas

Blood Needed and Injury Report From Local Convent

A fragmented report notes injuries sustained by individuals at a local convent function. Details are unclear but reference to blood needs and medical condition are mentioned alongside names and associations.

Grizzled British Soldiers Care For Toddler During Pause in War

Grizzled British soldiers act as nursemaids to a toddler inside a military facility. A private and others are photographed near a TV program setup as officers threaten discipline for disturbance. An extended leave is granted to reconcile a personal matter, with the child soothed by soldiers and staff while awaiting orders.

BONDI Pathan Seniye Eteathe Myrida Uty Mingory Gael Army Searek Gil Fars

Cop Dies Of Wounds After Tavern Incident

Hort on UT paper reports Baber Sehatten killed in a tavern melee following a planned reunion with his wife Mrs Millvin Ryglinston. Partner WoL Kimble aided the aftermath as a drunken man confronted the couple. Authorities describe a fatal shooting and ongoing investigation.

Horton Baber Sehatten Kimble Millvin Ryglnston

Three Are Killed In Auto Accidents In Houston Area

Three men died in separate auto accidents in Houston and Harris County on Friday night. Walter Driver, 26, Roxwain, and Mara Kon, 90, all from Houston, were among the deceased. Drivers of the other vehicles were not identified the report states.

Houston Harris County I Dens Walter Roxwain Mara Christensen

Rec ons On Air Baytone studio section

A radio broadcast returns soon after the pageant, with service continuing while papers are available. Kellteens from Barris Couns fy ged over the site will be broadcast by Wiel Wire, Dick Moin and daha Teaeelh.

Baytone Seaion Kellteens Barris Couns Wiel Wire Dick Moin Daha Teaeelh

1.25 Million State Vote Seen In Texas Election

Democrats draw Texas voters to polls for governor ship and attorney general with expected turnout near 1.2 million. Campaigns used television and speeches as candidates for governor and other offices rushed toward final appeals. A dramatic finish in the race drew attention to major statewide posts and potential shifts in leadership.

Lester Stroth Uniter Ress Sturt Dallas Democrats Texag Sungvisor Atlan Shive Senate Avie Hunton Succiysor Tay Hohn Byes Stepper Meir Farette Shire Supreme Court Dignce Wil Wilgan Dial D Aliens Ton Mao Wien Moly Johnson Texas Povernay Ale Lorhey Avila Yarbo- Nord Ving’ Crom Dyiles Danie Toston Yarborough Yaphne Toll Amon Taciin Setaras Luy Morston Liberty Liberty Ig Kbs Ian Fee Crelans Bratser I Wilson Terlins Dell Austin Moore Sta Crockett

Texan Faces Eight Years In Swindle Case

Joseph A. Barnet was sentenced to eight years in prison today in a Lewisville Texas bank swindle case. The indictment charged Barnet with masterminding a scheme that caused a bank loss, followed by the cashier Jake Walters taking his own life after the bank’s losses were revealed.

Eiht Tyler Joseph A. Barnet Depo Cole Lewisville Tex Jake Walters

Baytown Aggies Set Meeting Sunday At College Gym

Baytown Aggies plan a Sunday meeting at the Baytown campus gym. Organizer urge attendance as they discuss upcoming events and student activities with emphasis on leadership and community involvement.

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