City Council to Hear Realtors on Federal Housing Aid
Baytown council will hear the Baytown real estate board on adding more federally financed housing units. The debate centers on 150 additional units, with council weighing arguments after taking in the housing authority's Dec. 13 approval. The board cites Fort Worth eligibility and argues for federal aid, while critics warn of un-American, unfair competition and urge a public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City- Council
Baytown
Bayown ‘Housing Authority
Connect
Real State Board
Council
Sam Royston
Lincoln Courts
Milton J. Campbells
Lacy Lusk
Brook
Paul H. Dears
Tom
Rufus B. Bergeron
Housing Authority
Sun Spots at Camp Lejeune Bring Baytown Visit
Andrew Balke stationed at Camp Lejeune N C will spend a brief furlough in Baytown with his sister and family the Manton Stewarts. His parents Mr and Mrs Paul Balke of Sealy Texas will join him as will Mrs Fortinberry and sons Wayne and Darrel in Nacogdoches for services for Mrs Fortinberry's father Willie Cox. Also Tom Farmer, back at the refinery after military duty, is featured with mention of his wife and artist Galitard.
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Lot
Andrew Balke
Camp le Jeune
N.C. Wis Ton
Baytown
Visi
Manton Stewart
Alabama
Paul Balke
Sealy, Tex
Ani
A. F. Fortinberry
Harvey
Wayne
Darrel
Nacogdoctius
Fortenberry
Willie Cox
Refinery
Toms
Farmer
Naco
U. S Army
Resesteh
Tom Ainistes White
Artisans
Galitard
News Briefs From Frosty Washington To Warith of Tiny West
Win, the nation s southernmost filly, brattleboro vil-ely Culbertson 64, who built a national bridge industry, died Tuesday night after a brief illness. Eisenhower left Washington for five weeks of work and play in Warith and tropical areas.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Warith
Brattleboro
Ely Culbertson
Bridge
Around Town Highlights at Moody AFB and Local Closings
COL Karl Springer breezes through Moody Air Force Base and out of town between hops and assignments while residents like the Wimpy Royders host grandchildren. Mrs Ro FPind straightens things up as Eddie Krenick curbs inventions. Broussard plans recovery from a black eye. Lee Dunn enjoys a new barometer gift as Baytown looms. Johnny Falkerson begins assembling an aircraft carrier model for the mantel. KB Meer collects unit mail early. AP Wadsworth travels from La Tarte, then back. Mrs Johnny Pose wraps gifts and sighs with relief.
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Karl Springer
Moody Air Force
Valdosta
Royders
Eddie Krenick
Lan
Broussard
Lee Dunn
Baytown
Alton Sicher
Bily Krubick
Wey
Johnny Falkerson
Meer
AP Wadsworths
la Tarte
Johnny Pose
Fraud Sought In U S Trust Weather Report Notes Baytown Fog
The report describes Baytown weather with low visibility near one-eighth mile, widespread cloudy skies, and warm temperatures around 67 degrees F. Northwesterly winds bring increasing humidity and fog by midmorning, with other Texas areas also experiencing cloudy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Texas
Wink
Palacios
Hottyton
Galveston
Alice
Advange
Postal Inspectors Join Search for U S Trust and Guaranty Fraud
U S Postal Inspectors pursue mail fraud in the collapse of U S Trust and Guaranty. Fort Worth officials say convicted individuals face long terms. Investors debate recovery prospects as state auditor and lawyers offer varying estimates, with meetings held in Dallas, Houston, and Waco. A statewide organizer set for Jan 3 in Houston.
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Cavness
Waco
John GL. Bates
Cayne
J. 2
U.S
Tru
U.S. Automotive Servr Allied Company
U.S. Life Insurance Co
Southern Medical and Hospital Service
Meetunp
Houston
Russian Leader Extends Support to Yugoslavia
In Moscow a Soviet official praised Yugoslavia and said Russia views its past break with Tito as dangerous only to enemies. The nationalities council adopted a peace plan linked to a joint Russian Yugoslav declaration from last summer and noted the Bulganin Krushchev tour, while approving a budget of 2 076 156 000 rubles in revenues and 1 469 634 972 000 rubles in expenditures.
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Moscow
Yugoslavia
Stalin
Pikolai Avkhimovich
Nationalities Council
Supreme Soviet
Russia
Tito
Pariament
Arson Zverev
Nikolai Bulganin
Communist Party
Khrushelev
Belgrade
Yirgoslavia
Europe
Soviet Union
Yugoshivs
Vilmovich
Bulganin-Krushchev
Birthday Wedding Party Tragedy On Highway Crash
A combined birthday and wedding anniversary party for Nathan and Mrs Spain ended in a deadly crash near Spring Beaneh, Tes. Two cars collided on Highway 90 killing the Spain party members and a family friend Mrs Salvey Leff. Surviving occupants were injured with broken bones and head injuries. Freeway patrolmen noted the impact sent one car back 00 feet down the road. Lefts birthday was Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie
Charles Lane
Sam T. Ednore
Tighway
Spain
Pooped Police Blotter Shows Quiet Tuesday After Holidays
Police blotter reports a quiet Tuesday with three minor accidents and a few calls after busy holidays. A missing person led to a false alarm, a drunken man was jailed for unlawful entry, a radio antenna was ripped from a car, and a family disturbance occurred.
Joe Palooka Artist Dies in Apparent Suicide
New York cartoonist Hammond Ham Edward Wisher creator of the Tor Balooka strip died Tuesday night in a friend's apartment. He was 54 and left notes saying he took his own life due to health and eyesight problems.
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New York
Hammond
Ham
Edward Wisher
Tor Balooka
Isher
Babson Forecasts For 56 Sun In Thursday Edition
Roger W. Babson’s business and financial forecast for 56 will be published in Thursday’s Sun on the editorial page. Babson, regular in The Sun, notes his 1955 predictions were highly accurate, a record among U.S. forecasts, while highlighting his belief in religion and advertising as core business principles.
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Roger W. Babson
The
Sun
Babson
Evon
Htis
Highway Slaughter Continues Across Nation
UNITED PRESS reports ongoing highway slaughter during the Christmas period as fatalities rise beyond earlier predictions. Officials caution the death toll could top 185 by Monday, with cold figures driving early forecasts and national safety councils urging caution during holiday travel.
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United Press
Pruett Invites Hearing On Baytown Housing Plan
Mayor R Pruett invited all parties to city council to speak pro and con on additional federally financed low rent housing for Baytown. The meeting aims to reassess the housing authority’s request after critics urged withdrawal of support, with attendance invited from housing officials, real estate groups, and concerned citizens. The city population was 25 000 to 50 000 per 1950 census, and the housing authority pays about $1 000 in taxes.
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A. Clayton
Herbert M. Campbell
Behymer
Housing Authority Board of Directors
Astate
Pruett
City Council
Baytown
Baytown Real Estate Board
Counil
Housing Authority
Baytoun
County Rejects Loan To City For Ditch Job
Harris County refused a $30,000 short term loan to Baytown to finish the Martin ditch drainage project, saying the loan violates the state constitution. County Attorney warned the loan would be illegal. Baytown council sought funds with repayment next year. Commissioner Ramsey agreed to provide $10,000 toward completion.
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Harris ‘Counity
Baytown
Martin Ditch
W. V. Ramsey
Darwin Middleton
Wick
Richardson
Ramsey
Pruett
Council
Bee. 12
North Pruett
North Main
Goose Creeh Stream
Shoplifter Spends Christmas Hidden in Dept Store
A 16 year old girl in Davenport spent Christmas Eve to Tuesday hidden in a department store, trying on outfits worth hundreds. She walked out with a cache of clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics but had only 3 cents in her possession. Juvenile officer Larry Couverst said she wandered deserted halls by day and slept in the ladies lounge at night.
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Davenport
Wesiness
M. L. Parker
Larry Coanworst
Couverst
Daughter Is Born To Nesselrade Family
Baytown physician Br. Toh Nesselrede announced Wednesday that he and his wife welcomed a daughter, an heiress to their “millions.” The newborn, U Lt Lynn, arrived Tuesday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital in Wahpan, weighing six pounds one and a half ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Nesselrode of Baytown and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ethridge of Clovis, New Mexico.
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Toh Nesselrede
Baytown
Nesselrades
Lt Lynn
Wahpan
San Jacints Memorials Hospital
O. J. Nesselrode
A. E. Ethridge
Clovis
XN. M
Former Aggie star Jitterbug Henderson dies at 36
Robert William Henderson, nicknamed Jitterbug, the only Texas A&M athlete to win letters in four major sports, died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital at age 36 after months of confinement with illness reportedly MS. A Houston native and former state representative, he starred in football basketball baseball and track, earning All-Southwest Conference honors and helping Aggies reach Sugar Bowl 1948 and Cotton Bowl 1941 and 1942. He also competed in swimming and held multiple event marks before World War II.
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Houston
Robert William
Jitterburg
Henderson
Texas A&m
Veterans Hospital
Texas
John Reagan High School
Texas Arm
Tulane
Fordham
Alabama
Postal Holiday Sets Limited Monday Office Schedule
Post office workers will observe Monday as a holiday with a 9 am mail due and 6 pm dispatch, no delivery, and interting mail. Banks and downtown merchants plan regular hours. Baytown merchants announce Monday holiday for New Year’s Day.
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Neal
Baytown
Max Altman
Retail Merchants Committee
Bruce’s Brother Dies In Greenville
Bruce brother of Baytown attorney E W Bruce died Monday night in Greenville Erie at age 60 after months of illness while visiting relatives for Christmas. Funeral services were set for Hyde Park Chapel Houston with burial at Cedar Crest cemetery Cedar Bayou. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Bruce a son Gene Kay Bruce of Galveston four sisters and two brothers.
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Pam
Hyde Park
Houston
Eugenie Bruce
Baytown
E. W. Bruce
Greenville
Erie
Bruce
West Bell
Goose Creek
Cedar Crest Cemetery
Cedar Bayou
Dorothy Bruce
Gene Kay Bruce
Galveston
K. S. Alexander
Cumby
Tom Williams
Sulphur Springs
M. E. Tittle
College Station
Julius Edwards
R. G. Brice
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Lincoln
Fort Werth
Cals Washington
Fein
Pari
Joe Palooka
Roger Babson
Kroger
W. Babson
Pablo Casiils
Nanny Sears
Wudses
Mayaguez
Puerto Ric
County
City
bLefeden
Channingen
Winstinias
Bobby Soxer
Carvarst Sule
Aggie Athletic
Jitterbug’ Henderson
Ken Reynolds
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