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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1954

Page

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Sun Spots and Notables in Baytown Area

Sun Spots reports Larry Bernstein and 31 UT architecture students touring Chicago and St Louis with alumni funding half their costs. Dr H B von Rosenberg arrives in Baytown living at 3216 Iowa. he earned a chemical engineering MS in 1951 and PhD from Delaware. Dr C L Umbholtz joins Baytown Refinery with a Texas PhD. the Umbholtz family lives at 400 East Gulf. Jerry Duane Henderson of Baytown earns Phi Beta Kappa in UT physics, member of Sigma Pi and Sigma Phi. Civil Service exam set for 9 Baytown patrol applicants. no vacancies but eligibility list planned. Mrs L J Lawrence extends Christmas light contest entries by phone until Monday noon. judging starts 7 pm Monday.

H. B. von Rosuneberg Baytown Iowa Texas University Owas University of Delaware Jon Rosenberg C. L. Umholtz Umbolty East Gulf Jerry Duane Henderson Phi Betz Kappa University of Texas Henderson Sigma Fi Sigma D. G Flenderson Patsy Drive Peadline

President Eisenhower Comment on Flying Saucers

President Eisenhower stated at a news conference that an airline official told him some claimants of flying saucers do not originate from outer space. He added he would not confirm any related details if such questions arise.

Washington Eisenhower

Explosion injures two students at Texas A&M Petroleum Building

In College Station Texas two students and an employee were injured when an explosion rocked the Petroleum Engineering building at Texas A and M College on Tuesday. Elsewhere in Formosa Chinese Nationalist planes bombed Communist artillery positions on Toumen Island before dawn, causing large fires as reported by the ministry of defense.

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Around Town Notes From the Bay Area Community

Local items list residents and events including Luther C. Ler an employee entering Bay own hospital with pneumonia. G Rhodes and family move to 506 Shady Lane inviting friends to the new home. J H Floyd preps for Christmas vacation in West Texas hoping for a White Christmas. Ben spends time packing and mailing to El Faso. Moll y Bowers considers various gifts and plans. Haynes Mutley at North Main Shop plans a small gift ride. A theft incident reported with a bruised victim seeks return of a found item.

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Christmas Sickness-Stricken Family Loses Cash

A Baytown family battling illness lost a critical sum of money and identification papers when a billfold containing between 200 and 215 vanished. Mrs. Davis, caring for a bedridden husband and tuberculosis-stricken father-in-law, misplaced the wallet on a recent visit. authorities traced the route but the money and documents remain missing, adding to their hardship.

Culosis Hye Adan Davis Davis Duavises Liveak Wilford Bane West Homan

City Spends 10747 For New Equipment In Baytown

The City of Baytown approved bids for four Ford police cars, a truck, a water department lifting machine, and a fence for the sewage plant. Burroughs Co will supply the billing machine for 3047.50 and Anchor Fence Co Baytown will provide the fence for 2616.98. A committee will study bids, observe demonstrations and report later.

Baytown Water Department South Main Goose Creek Thad Felton Felton Burroughs Co Houston Anchor Fence Co Sreupo

Second Norther Brings Frost And Cold Wave Warning

A second norther moved through Baylawn Tuesday night dropping temps to near 38 with a light frost. Officials logged a low in the 30s while sun warmed the area to 71 later in the day. Forecasters warned of a warming trend by midweek then another cold front may reach the region by weekend.

Baylawn Washington Oregon

Beall Brothers Grants Two Weeks Yule Bonus to Workers

Beall Brothers department store in Bays town awarded regular employees a half-month salary Christmas bonus. Manager Billy G. Smith announced the across the 28 stores with management excluded under profit sharing. Robbie Beall, chairman, said the bonus expresses appreciation for staff. The firm offers year-round benefits including paid health and accident insurance, monthly bonuses, two-week vacations, and life insurance with retirement anxieties. Four new stores were opened in 145, with a Bay City store planned for early 145.

Beall Brothers Bays Town Christine Billy G. Smith Brite Robbie Beall Bay City

Nehru Urges Red Chinese Agree To Prisoner Talks

United Nations request for a face to face meeting between Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Chinese leaders is urged. Nehru conveys that no breakthrough occurred as Hammarskjold’s message seeks talks with Chou Enlai through Indian channels. The Indian delegation notes China’s stance remains tied to U.S. influence and seeks to avoid direct confrontation.

Nehru Bruce Wemel United Nations India Jawaharlal Nehru Revina F of New Delhi Han Wyape Dar Hamanarsyal Ev Winys

Walker New Head of IAM Local Hero

Walker Waller was elected president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers local Baytown shop. Also elected were L. J. King as vice president Gina Maguaser as secretary J. P. Batley as recording secretary and Dorris Ir as treasurer.

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No Accidents Yet Says City And Area Officers

Baytown and surrounding area police say no accidents reported in city or nearby areas through noon Wednesday. Officers retrained on traffic checks and issued warnings. a police car with loudspeaker urged drivers to curb violations as Safe Driving Week begins.

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Pope Denies Cancer After Doctor Statement

Un clear report claims Pope Pius X had cancer but doctors refute the report, stating he shows no signs of illness. The chatter describes medical opinions and a supposed high level consultation, with observers recounting his routine and private hours amid rumor.

Pope Pius Caro Pepe Galenzisideh Tope Higophysichia

Nine Killed and 84 Hurt Since D Day Began

An UP survey reports nine fatalities and eighty four injuries since midnight across multiple states. The tally spans Mississippi Massachusetts and Wisconsin with details of a deadly highway crash near Milwaukee. Local sheriffs reported ongoing investigations and emphasized the nationwide scale of the incidents on the first days of the observed period.

H Bomb For Baytown Houston Civil Defense Facts

Civil Defense official Joe Wilson warns a hydrogen bomb could be dropped on Houston baytown area, causing massive blast and fallout. He cites possible aircraft delivery, emergency measures, and the need for public readiness amid fears of a nuclear strike.

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Christmas Goodfellow Fund Reaches Six Hundred Four Dollars

Final plans are underway to assemble Christmas bags as the Goodfellow Fund totals 604 dollars. Directors approved allocating funds to the treasurer and preparations continue for packing gifts and bags for children, with volunteers coordinating deliveries and donations from local groups.

Goodfellow

Baytown Dinner Briefing With Solons Draws Area Leaders

Baytown gathered 90 area businessmen for a dinner with legislators and city officials at The Tower. The event featured Baytown Chamber of Commerce President Gordon J. Farned and remarks by local figures about the delegation’s work while noting the president’s and legislative chair’s absence.

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Driver In Crash Investigated After Fatal Local Collision

Police examine a two-vehicle wreck in which a passenger died and a driver sustained injuries. The driver of the other car, identified as a police case, is being questioned as investigators piece together the sequence of events at the scene near San Jacinto Memorial.

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Eisenhower Signals Postponing Tax Overhaul in 1950

President Eisenhower told reporters at a Wednesday news conference that it may be necessary to postpone the excise levy and related tax changes to next year to balance the budget. He indicated Republican support for his program next year while noting Democratic backing on foreign policy and defense. He said the administration may seek a one-year extension of current tax rates, with possible reductions tied to Treasury plans, and that planned spending for May and beyond has been trimmed.

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William Matysiak Found Dead After Night Of Sickness

Local obituary notes the death of William Matysiak after a night of illness and a short illness history. Survivors include his wife Mev, several relatives in La Porte Baytown Bryans and other towns, with detailed names listed as next of kin and siblings.

William Matysiak Lorie Ponte Waller Ron Kartluaan Sunaral Kartluaan Sunaral Haves

Charters Presented At Humble Cub Scout Meeting

The Humble club and its Cubs had charter presentations Tuesday night at the city auditorium. Jim Phodas led the event with committee members introduced by George Adams. Afterward the Cub Scouts held their Christmas gathering and assigned official duties to each committee member.

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