End of world prophecy sparks Chicago tidal wave scare
Ousted Michigan State College physician Charles Laughead predicted a December 21 tidal wave hitting Chicago and upheavals from Hudson’s Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. He warned of cataclysms in the East and West, while Atlantis and Mu might rise and new continents replace current landmasses by 1955.
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Sheldon Garber
Chicago
Charles Laughead
Laughead
Michigan State College
Hudson's Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Loughead
Playful Kids Firecracker Incident. two Baytown youths pursued
Police chased two Baytown youths after a Thursday spree of exploding firecrackers near Lee College and surrounding areas. One suspect was captured after a ditch fall while the other escaped toward an island in the Houston ship channel. The pair admitted burglaries in Baytown including Higginbothany Motor Co and Daniels Jewelry Store.
Danubina Acres to Display New House Numbers Jan 1
Danubina Acres residents will see new house numbers January 1 with letters already delivered. Millydale participants also switch addresses after January 1. Numbers listed with utility firms and Baytown post office. Baytown phone directory to include new addresses in February.
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Danubina Acres
Dave Parish
Danubina Acres Garden Club
Baytown
Millydale
No Swap- Continued from Page One
Wilburn, a rice farmer and Baytown chamber head, describing a 16 day trip, warned that Communists threaten developing nations. He praised Cuba’s agricultural progress, noted high rice demand yet Cuba’s lack of dollars, and observed U S sugar demand falling alongside Cuba’s ability to buy American rice. He hopes 1955 will improve and called the trip a great opportunity, despite losing six pounds. He called returning home the biggest thrill.
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Cuba
U.S
Wilburn
Baytown
U S protests rioting moves in Salonika
In Athens on December 17 U S officials ordered the American consulate in Salonika to protest student violence that saw 5000 youths loot the U S information center and clash with police. The report notes the broader occurrances across the period.
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Athens
United States
Salonika
U.S. Information Center
Major U.S. oil and chemical firms listed in financial table
A dense catalog of company names across the American industry sector appears, including Anaconda Copper, Caltex equivalents, Dow, Eastman Kodak, El Paso Nat Gas, General Electric, General Motors, Goodyear, Gulf Oil, Imperial Oil, Interlake Iron, International Nickel, Packard, Rem Rand, Texaco, Union Oil, Western Union, and Woodley Petroleum. The snippet reads like a sector ledger, naming many corporations and affiliates in a single compiled listing.
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Alleg Ludium
Allis-Chalmers Ssseeree
Amer Agtl Sescecertseureenee
Amer Gran
Amer Repub
Aseesnaee
GBM
AT & TD
Ceeeeseseeverere
Amer Wooleits
Balley-Senourn
Beth Steale
Seeegees
Calvan Oil Csessee Calanese
Sseseee
Gor
Throssesseesescavesnen
Gillette Sal
Goodyear Tire
Greyhound Bus
Gulf Owl
Gulf Stat
Wtlc
Houston
Hp&pco
Humble
la Land
Mackrucks
Merrill Pet Nat
Ohio
Olin Math
Po Pet
Packard-Stude Motorg
Pac West Gi
Pancoastal Oil
O. Panhandle P and RB
Penney’s Inc
Philippose
Rem Rand Sevses- Repab Steel
Veseeeeseser Soaps
Neceseens
St. Regis Paper Shell
Sinclair Skelly Oil
Socany
Ices Stan Oil Calif
Stan of Ind
Stan Oil Ohio
Stan Nod
Sterling Drug
Eeesseee Sun OD
Lweeseeeees Sunray OL
Texas Co
Nasty Mag Vendors Question Police Tactics
Baytown police rounded up a dozen magazine vendors after complaints about aggressive salesmen. They were brought to the station for a “little talk” and warned when they refused to make a sale. No further complaints followed.
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Baytown
M Magazine
Stork delivers three new Crosby Galveston area births
Stork announces three newborns at San Jacinto Memorial hospital. John Krampota born Dec. 15 weighing eight pounds to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Krampota of Crosby with Rosa Krampota and Tommy Krampota as grandparents. Shirley Dianne Stovall born Dec. 16 weighing six pounds seven ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Romeo Stovall of 300 Morrell with R. R. Stovall and the Stovall family as grandparents. Mark Allen Nelson born Dec. 16 weighing seven pounds to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nelson of Kirbyville and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Walter of Goodrich with T. Ju Nelson as a grandparent.
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Tom Krampota
Crosby
John
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Rosa Krampota
Tommy Krampota
Galvester
Du Pont Plants Invest Millions in Texas Economy
Du Pont plants in Texas contributed about 36.4 million dollars to the state economy last year. Purchases of materials and services in Texas neared 21.3 million dollars with payrolls surpassing 15.1 million. La Porte, Sabine River Works at Orange, and Victoria plant show major purchase and payroll totals along with regional implications. Vatican City report notes Pope Pius XI showing signs of weakening amid fast-paced medical updates.
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Texas
la Porte
Sabine River
Orange
Victoria Plant
Victoria
Rustin Relative Found In Atlanta
A sister of James Stout Rustin, 42, who died here Wednesday night, was located in Atlanta by Harthman funeral home. Barthman's will announce funeral plans. Rustin had lived in the Coady area about a year and remained a mystery to friends who did not know any relatives. A day-long search found Mrs. J. L. Born of Atlanta as a sister. An illness struck Austin at a friend's home before he was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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James Stout Rustin
Atlanta
Harthman Funeral Home
Barthman
Rustin
Coady
J. L
Austin
Baptist Parley Tonight at First Baptist Church
The San Jacinto Baptist associational workers conference meets at First Baptist Church Friday with Rev. Ben Weill of Columbia as guest speaker. Memorial Baptist junior choir leads the opening music and devotional duties are by Mrs. A. R. Booth, Mrs. EB. B. Slegle and Mrs. R. B. Stocktoy. The mission presentation precedes the speaker and Wooster Baptist group provides music. Rev. A. J. Martin of Highlands presides as moderator. executive board meeting begins at 6 pm.
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San Jacinto Baptist Associational Workers’ Conference
Tom
First Baptist Church
Ben Weillmaker
Columbia
Memorial Baptist Church
A. R. Booth
EB. B. Slegle
R. B. Stocktoy
the Wooster Baptist Church
Associationa
A. J. Martin
Highlands
Livestock Prices Report Fort Worth December 17
Livestock market notes cattle and hogs with varied demand. Slower bids on cattle with loads of low choice steers around 23 weight, few yearlings and cows described, stockers scarce and calves weak. Hogs trading steady with small numbers and weighted sows around 15 to 17.50.
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Fort Worth
Baytown Sun masthead and billing details
The Baytown Sun masthead shows editorial and publishing staff names and advertising terms. Subscriptions are payable in advance with monthly and yearly rates listed, including domestic and armed services options, post office entry under the 1874 act.
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Gaytown Sun, Inc
Pearce Fe Baytown
Fexan
Armed Services
Bmonts
Baytown Tezau
Congrens Af
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Tri-City
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Jones Furniture Co
T. CL. Massey
Daniels Jewelry Store
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