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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
1
The notice mentions ticket reprieve options for Sun spots and pickup by half-day, with the Athletic Office open until Saturday noon. It references a Kick-Offs Dinner for East Harris Bay Scout district youths at 6:30 PM, and notes limited information about related events and dates.
A 30 ship task force is assembled in the Mediterranean by Britain and France for joint action against potential threats as London reports. In New York the IAT seeks evidence to prosecute a labor racketeering case linked to Columniat Victor Riesel’s acid attack. Forest Park AFL CIO leaders authorize unions to vet racketeers in organized labor. Mansell Texas notes upcoming registration and a county school order to desegregate.
A half dozen or more twisters swept across North Central on Wednesday night. Gusty winds and heavy rain shattered the area, with barns, chicken houses and sheds injured. Rural telephone lines were downed and there were reports of property damage but no injuries. Two tornadoes north of Boyd in Wiconning were noted.
Roseland Pool will end its season next week at Roseland Park. Manager Daryin Middinton announced the closure after Labor Day weekend with the facility set to reopen next summer. Swimmers have limited days remaining to enjoy the recreation area before the annual shutdown.
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Old fashioned Almanac style notes hay fever arrival with ragweed pollen rising by early October. It suggests air conditioning for relief, tax deductions for cooling costs, and medical options like antihistamines and pollen shots, while hinting at travel to Alaska to escape the misery.
James P. Hart former Supreme Court jurist and chancellor at the University joined Sen Bracewell as an announced candidate for the U S Senate post held by Price Daniel. Hart spoke at a news conference saying loyalty to Democratic nominees and cooperation with Democratic colleagues in Congress.
City Attorney George Chandler says the old Goose Creek navigation district ordinance was void because Goose Creek lacked authority to establish such a district. He notes only cities with chartered special legislative acts may form navigation districts, and Goose Creek and Baytown predecessors had home rule charters. The ruling halts the plan that would have patrolled Cedar Bayou and shoreline from King Forest to the HG bridge, a move that sparked local opposition in Cedar Bayou.
Billy Carlton Lamb a lanky East Texan testified in Justice of the Peace Walter Queen's court. The case involved Clifford Gilson, 27, and Lamb in a theft of three saddles from Garren Tallent of Southern Finer Co. at 217 East Texas. Lamb and Gilson earlier signed statements admitting guilt and naming Paul Andersen as involved.
Beaumont realtor and longtime Jefferson County official Ed Quinn Sr., 75, died after a car went off Highway 90 east of Beaumont, tumbling down a 40 foot drop and into the river after losing control while driving fast. A hitchhiker from Morgan City, Eugene Clements, 20, sustained minor injuries.
Baytown civic groups led by the Chamber of Commerce and junior chamber join a statewide effort to win approval of a $15 million freeway bond issue in the September election. A forum is planned for September 4 at the Community House with Harris County officials ready to answer questions. The bond funds would advance right of way for about $42 million in new Harris County freeways, much of which would serve Baytown.
Approximately 10,000 students in the Baytown district resume classes on September 7 for the first official day. Seventh graders will register earlier in the day as eighth and ninth graders join in the same period. Sophomores and juniors register later with specific times, and all students will follow regular schedules once classes begin.
Bayshore Loan and Building Association in La Porte is chartered as Gassborre Building and Loan with 75 South ents residents. Robert A. White named president. officers include RG. Winranee, Mayes, Wright, and others as vice presidents and directors. The new firm will operate from 302-554 West Main and aims to be active later this year. Membership planned in the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp. Some names and details reflect the period's formal language and local civic context.
Two men, managers of chemical companies, were fined 100 dollars each plus 19.50 court costs by Justice Walter Queen Wednesday on charges of polluting Greens Bayou waters. T. G. Hudson pleaded guilty to one charge, the other dismissed. John Striss of Nye Tex Chemical Co. pleaded guilty to others, with one count dismissed. The judge weighed guilty remarks and assessed costs.
After hours of debate Baytown City Council adopts a lean 1956 57 budget totaling 1 250 000 with 120 000 for capital improvements. Most revenue ideas fail as council members clash led by Mayor Pruett and City Manager Middleton. A public hearing on September 6 is planned to discuss the tight financial plan and capital project timing.
A fragmented notice promotes a junior museum with three cent admission. It mentions a dinosaur display, stars, fossils and shells among the exhibits, and lists local residents and families connected to the museum project and Red Cross aid.
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