Government steps up campaign against windfall profits
Washington reports the government will seize control of FHA insured projects tied to postwar windfall profits to force builders to repay gains and reduce risk. Federal grand juries meet nationwide over FHA scandals with possible indictments soon. Ike’s re election aims cited. Adlai Stevenson seen as likely opponent in 1956 with Harriman discussed as possible nominee but deemed too old.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Senate Banking Committee
Crim
Eisenhower
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Senate
Stevenson
Averell Harriman
New York
Harriman
Chicago
Ike
Adlai
Baytown council weighs hiring an engineer for city needs
The Baytown City Council considers hiring a full time engineer amid concerns over private testing fees. A three member committee recommended the hire, with budget plans showing 10,000 set aside and 7,500 salary plus 2,000 for setup. Mayor Pruett advocates a bond issue to fund municipal improvements.
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Baytown
Enzinger
Miove
Lacy Tusk
A. Clayton
Miton
Campbell
R. H. Fruell
Fhe
Bill Broyles
Fort Worth
Klas AE Dry Padeional
Pruett
Do The Boys In Washington Clamp Down On A Boom
A reader critiques government timing on fiscal restraint and data use. The piece argues that federal action often snaps shut finances when citizens do not feel urgent need, while bureaucrats move swiftly with selective statistics to justify economic forecasts. It questions data age and motives behind economic predictions.
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Jase
Federal Reserve
Sam
Anashor
Gov
Washington
Prosperity in the nation and my local outlook collide
Ed Koterra muses on perpetual cooking of eve at Ben clearings installment credit and tapering free spending. He notes Washington reports of growing business and employment, but sees soft spots and hints at looming declines orchestrated by authorities, wondering if national forecasts miss his corner. He reflects on Bilbert’s timing and government economists.
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Ben’ Clearings
Bure
J. Tog
Washington
Signa of
Wecelera
Bilbert
Verse admonition from Mark cautions readiness
A biblical verse urges vigilance with the words WATCH YE therefore for ye know not when the master of the house cometh in the evening midnight cockcrow or morning Mark 13 35.
Baytown Sun Staff and publication details
The Baytown Sun lists publication details including the Baytown Texas office location at Pearce and Ashbel. It notes editor and publisher Fred Hartman and advertising director Beulah Mae Jackson along with office management, and provides subscription rates by carrier and mail for varying durations.
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Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Syd S. Gould
Beulah Mae Jackson
Armed Services
Postoffice
Congress
Athens Tamale King Finds Wealth in Craft and Community
Barry Caldwell of Athens stars in a profile as "The World's Greatest Tamale King" who built a steady business from a decades old recipe. He recalls early customers including Sid Richardson Clint Murchison Arch Underwood and others who bought his tamales for 20 cents a dozen. He makes three pepper calibers using careful ingredients on a wood stove and hand selects every batch, rarely changing his method. The piece notes his loyal customers and contented life despite not being a millionaire.
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Athens
Tex
Barry Caldwell
Dallas Morning News
Sid Richardson
Clint Murchison
Arch Underwood
Stich
Karke
Johnson Leaves Hospital With Spirits High
In a letter from Washington, D C the executive assistant reports Senator Lyndon B Johnson has left hospital and is home. He shows good spirits and favorable response to treatment after a July heart attack. Weighing 193 pounds down from 224 and consuming about 1800 calories daily he has not smoked since the incident. Doctors hope he can visit the Texas ranch soon and return to work in January, as he continues to follow Texas news and supports water and economic development efforts.
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United States Senate
Democratic
Washington, D.C
Johnson
Genate Jn
Texas
Leo
Win
Johison
Steen
Rey. Booth Mooney
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Senair
Army Warns Soldiers To Drive Safely After Labor Day
Army officials press safe driving as Labor Day weekend nears warning soldiers and civilians to avoid reckless highway use. Pentagon data show a large share of military fatalities occur in private cars. A 16 percent drop in Army highway deaths in private cars during the first five months of 1955 signals early gains from ongoing educational efforts and encouraged use of public transit for long trips.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Enid
Pentagon
Air Force
Pnce
Army
Weader
Lye Lat
Try And Stop Me John TD Rockefeller Limousine Stance
Rockefeller shows frugal stance on new car purchase with questions on upkeep and gasoline costs. Maeve Brennan quips about sharp wit and a rival's faux grievance when a house fire is observed.
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John TD
Rockefeller
Maeve Brennan
Knowledge Grab Bag and Quizzes From a Vintage Page
A mixed set of trivia prompts and notes including military insignia, authors Alexandre Dumas, the 1812 Overture, U.S. Presidents who were generals, and Rome’s seven hills, plus biographical birthday items and a short list of names.
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United States Army
Rome
Washington Sugar Bill Potholed by Ellender Conflicts
Washington column details Senator Ellender pushing a sugar quota bill amid alleged conflicts of interest including land purchase from South Downs Sugar Co and selective lobbying. It contrasts Air Force hiring of W W White from Esso with a career officer’s routine naval petroleum role, alleging favoritism and possible self serving motives.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Sen. Allen Ellender
Louisiana
Congress
Blender
South Downs Sugar Co
Houma
Sugar Company
Senator Ellender
Ellender
Elienders Committee
Harold Talbott
Red Cross aid from 23 countries to South Vietnam
Twenty three countries contributed a total of 330000 in aid to Vietnamese refugees including financial help clothing food and household supplies. Last year an average of 58100 Red Cross volunteers each month served armed forces veterans and their families at military camps hospitals and through Home Service and VA facilities.
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League of Red Cross
Red Cross
Veterans Administration
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