First Year Cost Of Freeway Bond Planned In Harris County
Harris County Judge Bob Casey lobbies for a $15 million freeway bond issue to fund rights of way for 352 miles of highways. Tax impact starts at 60 cents per $100 of value in year one on Bartown area homes, with possible elimination after year one due to industrial growth. Casey to appear on a Houston television panel moderated by Frett Hartman to press public support.
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Labor Day Traffic Death Toll Cited by Safety Council
The National Safety Council estimates 480 deaths in traffic accidents over Labor Day weekend. The figure marks the holiday’s start of summer, with the council noting fatalities as the toll for the period.
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Dallas County Scene Of Biggest Row In Governor Race
Dallas County led election disputes as Yarborough challenged Daniel in the governor race. A temporary restraining order stalled certification while Dallas and nearby Tarrant County counts faced protests and audits. Final Tarrant totals showed Daniel ahead 37,536 to 28,263.
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Baytown council to meet amid city budget plans
An outline of Baytown officials holding a Budget Session at City Hall and Tower discussion centers on raising taxes and adopting a 1887 city plan. The meeting aims to set the city’s tax rate, review spending, and approve final budget details. Community forums and youth program notes surface during the session.
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Acid Attack Arrests Shake Underworld In NYC
FBI agents seized Johnny Dio, his brother Tommy, and two hoodlums in New York linked to the acid attack that blinded columnist Victor Riesel. A fifth conspirator remains as a material witness as prosecutors plan charges for conspiring to obstruct justice in the April 4 incident tied to the underworld's payoffs.
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Around Town Notes on Local Politics and People
Fragmented town column reports on political chatter and social happenings. Mentions include CA/VAIS THUS remarks about Cene Havlew wood, Lions Chay yester, Rockhold au Witte, Irv speech-making, and Dylan em says Helio. Several local names appear with unclear actions or positions in the governor’s race and forthcoming events.
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Bob Feinberg
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Roses Ziering
Dani Allen
David Arnel
Jaycees Plan Forum On Freeway Bonds
Baytown Jaycees sponsor an open forum on freeway bonds at 6 pm in the community house. County Commissioner WV Vv MWimney is to speak for the measure with a questions session for the public. The Jaycees endorse the bonds and provide posters and sidewalk stencils, while opposition speakers are not yet set. The Sept ballot reopens the bond issue in Harris County.
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Hutcheson Named Senate Candidate by Texas GOP
Corpus Christi Texas UP reports Thad T Hutcheson a four year old Houston attorney was chosen by the Republican party of Texas as its Senate candidate to fill the seat left vacant by Daniel The convention endorsed him in a resolution since the office is not yet won and the convention could not formally nominate candidates for state office.
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Sherman
Povero
Samuel Shypleton
O'Monnell
Remocred Candidates Secure Labor Backing in Split Vote
Foreman forest Park Pal says Democratic nominee Atal Strenson won broad labor leader support yet division persisted. The AFL-CIO Executive Council voted Tuesday on backing the Stevenson Kefauver ticket amid sharp debate and a divided outcome.
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Senate Leader Lynda J. Dobson Eyes Texas Visit
UPI reports Senate Democrats plan a Texas trip in coming weeks. Jelason said he invited Ke Furver to attend the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco set for September 28, with activities highlighting the state’s political scene and key figures.
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Lee College Chosen For Pipeline Technology Class
Lee College is selected to host a six week pipeline technology course in October coordinated with the University of Texas and American Petroleum Institute. The program aims to train supervisors in Gulf Coast industry with enrollments limited to 34 and applications open through sponsor companies. A second term opens in February featuring local experts and university instructors.
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Water supply woes raised at Lions club meeting
THI White spoke to the Lions at a weekly luncheon in Houston, outlining water problems in East Harris County and the area’s development impact. He named the San Jacinto River as key yet discussed dry alternatives and nearby Brazos and Colorado rivers as potential sources.
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Plans for Rep Thomas Baytown tour eyed for river deepening
Congressman Alioth Thomas discussed a Baytown tour to study deepening Cedar Bayou and the San Jacinto River to support industrial growth. Cathriner of the Industrial and Highways Committee outlined plans with Col. Crone and a board group to gather data, address low bridge clearances, and pursue ocean-going vessel access and port facilities.
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Drilling Progress Near Anson Jones Oil Site in Baytown
The Baytown exploration by Brown Drilling Co. advances northwest toward Anson Jones area. The school district, leasing adjacent land, received a $100 cash bonus and will share royalties on flowing wells. George Gentry asserts drilling aims to avoid hazards to students.
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Alabama Voters Back Move To Abolish Schools
In Birmingham and across Alabama voters backed a referendums altering the state constitution to remove clauses that could justify compulsory integration of public schools. The measure, favored by segregationists, would redefine constitutional guarantees of public education and remove protections used to enforce integrated schooling.
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Union Chiefs Study Action In Dispute At Humble Baytown Plant
BEF officials say about 420 workers at Humble Oil and Refining in Baytown may vote on striking at the next regular meeting on September 41. The union is contesting a new contract and alleges unfair labor practices with the company. The strike vote would be the first at the Baytown refinery if approved, with location to be announced.
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Eisenhower urges world support for Suez accord
President Eisenhower appealed for global backing of the London conference plan to internationalize the Suez Canal as the best path to a peaceful solution. He noted Nasser was willing to meet London conference representatives to discuss the Suez crisis. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles briefed reporters after a two hour meeting with the President as Adm. Arthur W. Radford observed.
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New Furniture Store Planned in Kaplanis Building
Houston investors plan a Town Furniture Co store in the Kaplanis building, formerly FLOW. Woolworth Co. space is being remodeled with front rebuilt and roof work. Occupancy expected in about four weeks at an estimated cost around 36,000 dollars. contractor Bill Dales also handles the Bo-Perp shop remodel with a project cost of 2.00 dollars.
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