Harris County Wheel Tax Faces State Supreme Court Review
Harris County seeks a ruling on the constitutionality of the wheel tax to fund right of way purchases. Attorney Burke Holman files mandamus asking the court to approve $10 million in bonds, while the attorney general opposes the issue as unconstitutional local taxation and a delegation of new power not in the state constitution. The court will decide if it will take jurisdiction at its January meeting, with the outcome affecting bond interest and freeway funding.
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State ‘Supreme Court
Ple
Harris County
Burke Holman
Holman
State Supreme Court
John Ben Shepperd
Attorney General's
Texas Constittion
Dallas
Hidalgo County
Dallas County
Ciye
Hidalgo
Texas
Beykjavik
Madelein Cerroll
Korea
Zanzibar
New York
Fifth Avenue
Bette of Mumm
Senta
TVA
Jordan
Israel
Jerusalem
Christ
Abraham
Mohammed
Vatican
Old City
Joseses
Johnston
Sytian Capiece
Ek Hill
Yermouk
Texas Senior Woman's Golf Association aims high
Ardent golfers in Austin propose a Texas Senior Woman's Golf Association tournament as a historic entry, inviting women to admit age over 50 to compete. A local golfer, Dave Johnson, offers a trophy if the predicted entry is fulfilled, signaling a milestone for women golfers in Texas amid initial skepticism.
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Texas
Austin
Dave Johnson
the Associatile
Theo Nilgs
My New York Christmas Safety Message from Baytown
Fred Hartman and Syd Gould relay a Cleveland call wishing Baytown readers a Merry Christmas and urge extra caution on holiday travel after a fatal freeway crash. The piece stresses staying safe, endorses staying in bed as a last resort, and humorously notes editorial staff may need extra care this season to prevent hospital stays.
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Syd Gould
Cleveland
Abe Ses
Srd
Baywwna
Beatie
Bartown Sun
Baytown
I Wouldn’t Go to Iceland for Christmas with Bob Hope
Mel Heimer recalls being offered a Christmas trip to Iceland with Bob Hope to entertain U.S. troops. He declines due to home ties and winter weariness but voices admiration for Hope’s generosity and holiday spirit. The piece contrasts Hope’s globe trotting charity with the writer’s own Christmas at home in New York.
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New York
Iceland
Reykjavik
Becona
Tve
Feelang
Bob Hope
Bob
Jay
Sam Goldwyn
Santa Claus
Snglane
Katharine Hepburn
Trathsman
London
Robert
Savoy
Hope
Wes
The Eisenhower Run Debate and Public Reactions
A Washington column surveys the national debate on whether President Eisenhower should run again after his heart attack. Readers split between supporting a comeback and urging retirement, with mixed letters from diverse voters and a Texas Democrat noting personal guilt if he seeks a second term.
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Ike
Eisenhower
Texas
United States
Gettysburg
Baytown Son newspaper masthead and staff credits
The Baytown Sun lists offices at Pearce and Ashbel Baytown Texas. Hartman editor and publisher Harry Boswell. Beulah Mae Jackson advertising manager. Office manager and subscription rates show mail prices. Weekly and monthly rates given. Entered as second class matter at Baytown postoffice.
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Baytown Son, Inc
Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Hartman
Harry Boswell
Beulah Mae Jackson
Armed Services
Postoffice
Envious Attribute- He Looks Upon Failure As A Compliment
Harman W Nichols profiles Norman C Consterdine of Detroit a bedbound inventor with cerebral palsy who has never walked and relies on his mother. Despite lack of patents some ideas were bought, and Nichols hopes Norman may start a bedbound business employing handicapped salesmen to aid others.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Norman C. Consterdine
Detroit
Norman
Yuletide
Consterdine
Try And Stop Me by William Manchester
A critical column argues publishers misjudge book appeal, citing David Harum and The Jungle as examples of later success after initial rejection. It contends eminent fiction often grows in recognition over time, independent of polls. It also mentions a story of a lioness scolding a cub and notes West Berlin living costs and expenditures on liquor and coffee.
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William Manchester
America
Manchester
David Harum
Upton Sinclair
Trivia Packed Page Teases Famous Names and Datelines
A collage of easy knowledge questions asks about imperial Britain and 1392 Indian passages while puzzles mix with a biographical teaser on a Southern born radio figure. The page lists birthdays, historical events, and linguistic notes, ending with a string of names and anecdotes from 1742 to 1948.
Eric Johnston Tried Hard For Peace In Near East
Washington columnist notes Eric Johnston, head of Ovation Pictures and former U.S. Chamber president, has pressed a Jordan River irrigation plan amid Arab-Israeli talks. Nasser urges patience as borders and Jerusalem fate fuel tension. State Department policy remains unsettled, with Dulles sidelined.
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Eric Johnston
Near East
Drew Pearson Washington
Eric Johnson
Ovation Pictures Producers
U.S
Jordan
Israel
EeBanon
Syrid
Dexplta
Johnstan
Cairo
Johnston
Nasser
Egypt
LeBudda
Epiia
California
Arizona
Colorado
United States
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Christ
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Christias
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Aiq
West Berlin
Central Press
Great Britain
India
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Gobelin
Brussels
Anouggon
Der
Hot Springs
Ark
Berlin
Brooklyn
N. Y
United States Conservation and Land War Programs
Department of Agriculure
U U. S
Organization of American Statins
inter-American Peace Committen
Michell E. de Montaigne
Sir Richard Arkwright
Charles Gibson
Ward Greene
King Features Syndicate
Connie Mack
Barney Ross
Queen Victoria
Constantinople
Mediterranean
Allan Jackson
John C. Dreier
Johnasian
Sncrcinty
Uy Ewart
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Gane Hatteras
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D'Ewart
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D' Ewart
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Lois Mats
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Capitol
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Oram Bradley
Bill Knowland
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James Russell Lowell
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