Firms spend millions to guard against future storms
United Press reports that after Hurricane Diane business firms from Maine to Florida invest heavily to prevent future losses. Utilities form mutual aid plans with shared crews and materials while Firestone builds a sea wall in Fall River. Many plants add watertight doors and windows and Bell Telephone brings in repair crews from distant regions to restore service after storms.
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Diane
Robert Shortal
United Press
New York
Maine
Florida
Caroline
South
Duke Penver
The
Appalachian Electric ‘and ‘Gas
Carolina Power and Light Co
New England
Bell Telephone System
Texas
Rockies
Bond issue fate may hinge on September vote
County officials say a two thirds vote is needed to approve bonds that alter the tax structure. The freeway bond failed by about 500 votes in July, and the Sept 5 election may be the final chance to fund the project. Voters will see a single proposition and quicker polling this time. John Deverter reports from San Jacinto and Wind River Ranch notes the contrast between Texas heat and Colorado weather.
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Therma Ae
Pane Deta
Gulf Fr
John Deverter
San Jacinto
Long's Peak
Degressener
Wind River Ranch
Calo
Texas
Colorado
Rocky Rock celebrates rise from thief to TV star in bold shift
The piece traces Rocky the fighter turning radio DJ and television actor, framing his career as a dramatic shift from street life on New York's lower East Side to public esteem. It notes his admiration for acceptance, his past as a hoodlum, and his reflections on becoming a respected figure in entertainment after a rough youth and boxing career.
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Oscar
Fraley
United Press
New York
Rocky Aellene
Thig
Noivus
Tony Zale
Jos Rock
Lower East Side
Tve
Barbella
Fort Leavenworth
Election irregularities and certification doubts arise
Judge Allen and County Chairman Ward discuss precinct 120 returns as valid while threats to disenfranchise legal leaflots loom. Thompson hints at a special session as Yarborough supporters seek to block Box 36 in Arlington Heights. Discrepancies surface in boxes 14 and 18 with extra votes and state chairmen may be alerted. Austin claims 1180 votes across four counties, officials show limited gains.
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Allen
Tom ‘Ward
Yarborough
Buddy ‘Thompson
Fort Worth
County Gram Jury
Arlington Heights
Daniel
Delancratic
Kerry County
J. S. A. Spicer
Austin
Counies
Kames
Wichita
Nueces
Limestone
Wichita County
Kaines County
Baytown Area College Offers Petroleum Industry Focus
The institution near Baytown highlights its location amid one of the world’s largest petroleum pipeline networks. It plans field trips and indoor sessions to study local gas fields, gathering systems, main line stations, terminals, refineries, and marine loading facilities.
Father of Two Baytonians Dies in Victoria Burial
Massey, 82, father of T. C. Massey and George A. Massey of Beytown, died Sunday after a long illness. He was buried Tuesday afternoon in Victoria. Surviving are another son in Port Arthur, three daughters in Victoria, 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
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T. C. Massey
George A. Massey
Beytown
Victoria
Massey
Port Arthur
Rim Victoria
Romance rumor shocks Vancouver widow, Stevenson denies
VANCOUVER Washington UP Adini FE Stevenson denies romance rumors about a wealthy Alabama widow, calling the reports untrue and flattering only in general. In Rock Island Illinois UP Po Mee police seek a thief who jingles coins, stealing $300 from a vending machine while the attendant serviced a figure teller.
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Vancouver
Wash
Adini FE
Stevenson
Numory
Alabama
Steven
Rock Island
East Harris County Wet-Dry Vote Seen Before Year End
A wet-dry election may be called in Baytown and East Harris County before year end. The Texas Alcohol-Narcotic Education association has formed committees to decide the siren issue and whether beer and wine will be prohibited. A Saturday meeting at Cedar Bayou Methodist will determine petition scope and whether the entire East Harris County area should vote.
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Baytown
Harris County
Texas Aleohol-Narcotic Education Association
Texas Dtys
Churel
O. Fl Dingler
TASE
South
Houston
Deer Park
Cedar Bayou Methodist Church
L V. Berry
Herb Barren
Roy Rowland
J. R. Woods
Memorial Assemb of God Shurch
Elza Love
Cedar Bayou
Justice Precinct
Channelview
Sheldon
Cloverleaf
Hoopes Haygood
St. John’s Methodist’ Church
Wade DuBose
First Baitish Church
RL. Dickson
DeMolays Take Channel Trip on Cruise
Baytown DeMolays and friends joined a cruise down the channel aboard cabin cruisers Sant Houston. The trip included Gordon Dudley Dean Davidson Clifton McDowell Lavinia Revers George Cheney Brenda Jo Davidson Don Elms Judy Bull Jerry Strickler Jo Ellen Spears John Sylvester Ian Sylvester Johnny Pulkere sin Mann Gary Weatherby ndra Rolins Plowden Bridges Ray Alford with chaperones Mr and Mrs Jack Huron and H. W. Alford.
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Baytown
Houston
Sant Houston
Gordon Dudley
Dean Davidson
Clifton McDowell
Lavinia Revers
George Cheney
Brenda Jo Davidson
Don Elms
Judy, Bull
Jerry Strickler
Jo Ellen Spears
John Sylvester
Ian Sylvester
Johnny F Pulkeresin Mann
Gary Weatherby
Ndra
Rolins
Plowden Bridges
Ray Alford
Jack Huron
H. W. Alford
Lightning Burns Barn Near Crosby
A barn owned by Stanley Rubin two miles north of Crosby was destroyed by a lightning fire during a thunderstorm Wednesday morning. Several bales of hay were lost and no loss estimate was available at noon as Crosby volunteers fought the blaze. The report notes Red Cross volunteers since 1950 have logged 41,000,000 hours aiding servicemen veterans and families.
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Stanley Rubin
Crosby
Red Cross
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