Mayor Shireman Wins 35 of 36 Votes in Lomax
Wayne Shireman, Lomax and La Porte area grower, begins first term as mayor after a landslide 35 of 36 votes in Lomax's Saturday election. New city council includes Ralph W. Keil Clarence Friend I L Smith G T Wall E R Meeks. J R Sullivan named marshall. Write in ballots numbered about 25 names. Council to set divisional meeting once results approved by County Judge Bob Casey.
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la Porte
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Ralph W. Keil
Clarence Friend
I. L. Smith
G. T. Wall
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J. R. Sullivan
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Prince Charles Plays With New Harmonica
Prince Charles, five year old heir to Britain’s throne, played with an inchlong harmonica at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II had brought it from the Windsor Castle staff ball where dozens of the tiny instruments were given as gifts. The queen tied a string to the harmonica to prevent choking on the toy.
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New Gulf Freeway La Porte Link Opens This Week
Urban Engineer W. J. Van London says the 3 mile Gulf Freeway La Porte connection will open this week after minor asphalt work. The six lane road will give motorists a direct route from the Gulf Freeway into La Porte, with completion targeted by Friday or Saturday.
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W. J. van London London
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Flying Trapeze Man Is Safety Problem
New York authorities regulate flying trapeze acts with a safety supervisor at each performance. The supervisor checks nets safety devices and ensures no danger to spectators in case of accidents.
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New York
State Department of Labor
Three Port Arthur Men Found After Sabine Lake Adrift
PORT ARTHUR Tex Dec 15 UP Three Port Arthur men Louis L Lancaster E V Fisher and Dolcomb P Wright 69 were found unharmed off Berwick Island after an all night Coast Guard sheriff and police search They were fishing Sunday when their motor failed and drifted to the island a trapper helped them and a sheriff plane spotted the boat Monday morning Wright was slightly exposed but none were seriously hurt
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Carpenter and grandson help thwart two gun robbery
In Dallas a 62 year old carpenter Otis Ward led a three person task force with his three year old grandson to confront a two gun supermarket robber. They disarmed him after a struggle using pop bottles and physical force as onlookers cheered. The robber surrendered shouting I give up.
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Dallas
Carpenter Otis Ward
Wage Board Resumes Pay Raises After Freeze Breaks
Washington on December 15 the government ended a 10 day freeze on wage raises as the Wage Stabilization Board restarted operations despite an industry boycott. The move comes as the board trims its approach to stabilizing pay amid market pressures and labor concerns.
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Washington
Five Children and Mothers Burned to Death in Indiana Fire
WINAMAC Ind Dec 15 Seven persons two mothers and five children were burned to death early Monday when a two story frame house burned. The husband of one victim was the sole survivor. He said the house filled with smoke as they slept and neighbors rescued him from a window while he begged to stay with his family. Fire officials attributed the blaze to a defective oil burner and noted only the framework remained after a two hour effort. A charred Christmas tree lay amid the debris.
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Margaret Crissinger
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Jane Hansen
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Albert Crissinger
Huspana
Ivan Bierrum
Harvey Zellers
Community Choir Concert Planned by Lee College
Members of the Lee College Community Choir will meet at 7 p.m. Monday for a final rehearsal, then present a Christmas concert at 8 15 p.m. Monday December 22 in the Lee College auditorium. The four voice group is directed by T. F. Seale.
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T. F. Seale
Lee College
Ganders Triumph Over Texans In Tight Nailbiter
Aubrey Bangley sparked the drive but Eddie Bussa stopped him on a key play to set up Lee’s squad. Orton connected for a TD, Emasi led rushers with 109 yards on 20 carries, while Ort on’s 40 yard punting average highlighted the Gander defense and the backfield of Morris Burchett and Schiraldi powered the running game in a 14-7 edge.
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Ken Daw
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Gray
Dick Cooke
Noel Chaplin
Mike Hensler
Bergeron
Fullack
Burchett
Baytown Chamber to Elect Officers. Ten Directors Newly Elected
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce will convene at 7:20 PM Monday for officer elections for the coming year. Ten board members are newly elected. outgoing president remains. Advertisements note ties on a new posting machine for the city water department to be opened Dec 20. bids required for expenditures over 1,000. A. V. Barber to draft specs. The WOW Christmas party for members and guests is planned at 7:30 PM Tuesday with Song, speeches by Rev. Clifton Smith, and gifts for children.
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Baytown Sun Stock Quotes Special To The Baytown Sun
Stock list includes Amoco and standard oil affiliates, chemical and steel makers, pipelines, and automakers. Major names cited include Anaconda Copper, Dow Chemical, General Electric, General Motors, Gulf Oil, Humble Oil, Texaco, Phillips 66, Pure Oil, Sinclair Oil, Socony Vacuum, and Union Oil. Market prices show mixed activity with 20 to 25 cent ranges and notable entries like 21 percent trace.
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Hees
Seerae Canadas Sa Oil
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SAM Chrysler Corp
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Creole Pet
Crystal Oil
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Dow Chem
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Hastman Kadak
el Pago Natural Gas
Fairchild Eng
Freeport Sulph
Gen Electric
Gen Motors
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Gen Tire
Reb Gillette
Goodyear Tire
Greyhound Bus
Gulf Oil
Gulf Statel
Houston Oil
Serseess Hll End P. Co
Humble Oil
Mathison
Monsanto
Mack Trucks
Mid Con Pet
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Ohio Oil
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Penney'’s Inc - Phillips Pet Pure
Richfield OA
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Sinclair Oil Socony-Vac
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U.S
Livestock Market Report from Fort Worth Dec 15
Fort Worth livestock totals show 3200 cattle with steady to strong demand. Cows rise 50 and more. slaughter steers range 24 to 27 with unsold stock. calves 18 to 23, heifers 12 to 14. hogs 500 with butchers steady and sows 50 higher. prices listed across categories and weights.
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Lee Brigadiers honor Armed Forces with Cotten Bowl tribute
A Saturday memorial ceremony at Gander Stadium featured Ray's 85 piece ensemble forming military symbols including an anchor airplane and army M, with basses opening a medley of Anchors Aweigh Halls of Montezuma and Battle tunes. Mignon Harper led as drum major Tiny Doss as lieutenant Suzanne Felton Peggy Campbell. A dancing doll formed from matchsticks previewed Cotten Bowl New Year's Day staging. Burkett announced Blues in the Night set the mood.
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Local Socials and Addresses Noted in Public Notices
The snippet lists residents and addresses including Maggie Lee Hart 615 Oak, Mrs Jessie Smith Benchley, Charles Fuller 3216 Illinois, Robert Gibson 1524 Willow, Joy Nordstrand 685 Green, Reymond Pinnell 1301 Park Way Drive, Robert Larry Hall 12 E Wright, Mrs Gradin Edwards Channel View, Pete Lockard Baytown, Mrs Georgia Hale Crosby, Mrs Thomas Lee 204 Francis.
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Oak
Jessie ©. Smith—Benchley
Charles Fuller
Mlinois
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Willow
Joy Nordstrand
Green
Reymond A. Pinnell
Parkway Drive
Robert Larry Hall
E. Wright
Gradin Edwards
Channelview
Pete Lockard
Baytown
Georgia Hale—Crosby
Thomas Lee
Francis
Attack on man by two youths leads to jaw injury
A man was beaten by two young men while with another companion after driving down a road. He suffered a broken jaw and severe head wounds before being found by a motorist. His clothes and radio were missing, with some items later recovered in a car trunk. Law enforcement had few clues.
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