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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1956
Page
1
Early returns indicate a tight gubernatorial runoff with Daniel carrying Baytown precincts and Yarborough winning several others. Official counts showed Daniel ahead by a slim margin as votes from nine Baytown boxes were reported, with incomplete returns suggesting a close statewide race.
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver plan a four day barnstorming campaign from Midway Airport to eight Western and Southern states to unite Democrats for the 1956 ticket. They will visit Santa Fe Vancouver Louisville Kansas City and Knoxville with meetings aimed at building grassroots support and briefing the press after each stop.
In Sonora Texas a rancher Pat Cowper suffers aplastic anemia and needs a blood transfusion within days from a donor without a history of polycythemia vera. Donor candidates are screened for Rh factor and medical history as efforts by Dr F Howell and Civil Air Patrol volunteers intensify to save Cowper’s life.
A Baytown meeting of the Tiongelie will hear SUN Spots speak on water conservation at 12:15 pm Tuesday. BAYSHORE REFINERY staff and The Tower Games Party host weekly events at 8 pm Monday at WOW hall.
PAT HART returns from hospital after appendix issue. Fritz Weeley plans larger Texas barbecue events. Suzette Shanks arranges coverage for summit vacation. Robberson at Normann hospital and Billy Ainsworth enjoys a rare coffee break. Bob Beverly volunteers early, Jerry Sloan helps with street cleanup. Stella Testing sees signs of drought easing while Cartey ambles about town.
Reporter Willigns Stevenson and an English journalist were expelled from Egypt after learning that a former Nuamrap Agni was directing anti Temel propaganda. The expulsion marked a major press crackdown amid regional turmoil.
Baytown elementary and junior high students new to the district must register on Wednesday for pre-registration. Information collected will help place students in the correct classes. Cedar Eluyen and Horace Mann junior highs will host registrations for different zones, with details available at school offices.
Seven year old Giffory Daly Lewis suffered first and second degree burns on face hands and body after a water heater ignition in a home near Cedar Bayou. He was taken to Ganvivéston and then Galveston for treatment where doctors say he is doing fine and should not have permanent scarring beyond possibly minor marks on his hands.
Drought in Baytown ends as rainfall totals rise with weekend showers. Figures show rain across Saturday and Monday, with temperatures cooling in the morning.
Funeral services for Manuel Ciruti Sr. were held at 2 PM with Rev Erwin officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens under Barthman Puners Han Funeral Directors. Ciruti died suddenly at his home on Crow Road after a heart-related incident. He leaves two daughters Mrs. W. McNulty and Mrs. J. YH, three sons N. Cirali Lloyd L. Kull and Manuel Cirali Jr., a sister Abs. Tinga Merrie of New Orleans, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Many relatives and friends attended.
Parrle Beach AP dispatch reports President Eisenhower set to begin his campaign on September 15 with plans to address Democrats about the tide of next month. Hagerty indicated Eisenhower would depart Washington mid-September for a series of GOP strategy meetings ending in Gettysburg. The president and Mrs. Eisenhower then attended church before a public appearance at Carmel and a golf outing, signaling a vigorous push into Southwest lands and beyond as campaign plans unfold.
A morning blaze at a pipe warehouse, described as burning trash, caused about 10 000 dollars in damage. Fire crews from Station No 2 and another unit fought the flames as the rapid blaze damaged the building and contents. officials said the fire was under control within about 20 minutes.
Johnnie Cloyal Rerein, killed in a Cedar Bayou home shooting, will be laid to rest Monday at Phelps cemetery near Thicket. Inquest details reference an argument with his estranged wife Alva. Six children survive among Baytown residents and extended family, with funeral arrangements handled by Markleinan Funeral Home.
Company Commander Ann Kelly and Joyce Paulson named lead brigadiers after months of competitive drilling at Stason. Audrey Puller named permanent lieutenant while Joyce aids drummers. Ann serves as historian and Red student council delegate. other staff hold multiple duties as senior members form a diverse corps.
Reported figures show Senator Daniel leading by 2,523 votes in Texas, with only about 1,000 ballots remaining to be counted. The gubernatorial race mirrors the national mood as Shivers era dynamics and Yarborough ally support influence the outcome amid voice of party leaders and court decisions shaping public school segregation policy.
A longtime resident of Tastee, J Kaplanis, will be buried Tuesday after Greek Orthodox services at a Houston church. The funeral details note many relatives and a general funeral director overseeing the service. Pallbearers include local Greek community members and family names.
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