Eisenhower names 14 member farm advisory panel
President elect Eisenhower resumes work at the Commodore hotel and appoints a 14 member interim agricultural advisory committee. The group will aid forming a farm program and report to Benson who will help set up a bi party federal agricultural commission. Myers of Cornell University College of Agriculture Ithaca NY chairs the panel.
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New York
Eisenhower
Commodore
Guarters
Robert Cutler
Boston
Paul G. Hoffman
Ford Foundation
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Eihower
Federal Agricultural Commission
Hig
Kasson
Minn
Well University College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
Myers
Death by own action described in tense airport plea
A fragment recounts a dramatic exchange as Cox faces a fatal choice to land at the airport or stay aloft to speak with his wife and daughter. Friends Cruz and Hubbard urge a landing at the Double Heart and urge action before time runs out. Cox sobs that he is not good and believes no one loves him.
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Karren
Cruz
L. M. Hubbard
Cox
Ranth
Willie
Don
Chinese assault repulsed at Sniper Ridge in Korea
In bitter near zero weather, Chinese troops launched a five hour assault on Bloody Point and Sniper Ridge near Rocky Point. South Korean and UN forces repelled the attack with heavy casualties for the Reds and shelling on the western front east of Bunker Hill.
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Seoul
South Korea
Bunker Hill
Rocky Point
Sealy youths injured in Highway 99 crash
Mrs. William L. Grant said two cars separated after the collision on Highway 99. Mrs. Jones, who took a side road to avoid traffic, reached Baytown and returned to Sealy that night. Bobo and two passengers were still hospitalized with injuries. Mrs. Baker and Alvin Grant awaited the final report.
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Schulenburg
William L. Grant
Francis
Gregory
Arnold Parents Welcome Rose in Lilfie-Duke Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold of 900 Sunset announce the birth of a daughter Paula Elaine born Wednesday at Lilfie-Duke hospital. She weighed six pounds eight ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R C Moody and Mr and Mrs J B Arnold. The family also has a son, Robert Lynn, age 3.
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Arnold
Charles Arnold
Paula Elaine
Lilfie-Duke Hospital
J. B. Arnold
Georgia
Robert Lynn
Sonja Henie Ice Revue Heads to Houston Jan 6
Sonja Henie returns to Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston for a 1954 Southwest premiere January 6 through January 11 with an all new ice revue. The show features five Henie specialties and a Cuban fantasy routine with Martha and Alexander. Henie will also perform the Hewesian hula on skates. Mail orders for tickets. prices range from 1 to 3 dollars.
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Houston
Sonja Henie
Sam Houston Coliseum
Southwest
Cuba
Martha
Alexander
Sonja
Wealthy Welch Built Sulphur Empire From Go Goose Creek Oil
Welch moved from South Carolina with cousin Prof CW Welch to Houston. He bought 2000 acres at Goose Creek, oil was found, and he amassed a fortune. In 1905 he acquired 70 percent of Mound Co stock, which deeded property to Texas Co and Freeport Sulphur, turning Haskins Mound into a major sulphur deposit and Welch earned royalties. He reportedly left most of his estate to Houston charities.
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Goose Creek
Old Mound Co
The
Mound Co
Texas Co
Freeport Sulphur Co
Hoskins Mound
Houston
South Carolina
CW. Welch
Clemson College
Prof. Welch
U S Copper Union Denies 1959 Strike Claims
A Baytown Sun summary notes the United Steelworkers and copper industry unions rebut Pat McCarran’s remarks. The union defends its record, noting no strikes in 1959 and a 1951 strike backed by a government-endorsed settlement referendum. It emphasizes a long-term program to maintain production and prosperity in nonferrous metals.
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Pat McCarran
Dnev
Harvey Matusow
Matusow
New York
Will Harrison
New Mexico
Salt Lake City
Sen. McCarran
U.S
Cyrus Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Livestock market prices and a Roman progressive dinner note
Livestock entries show cattle and hog bids mostly steady with some declines and higher hogs. Calves and stockers move with broad ranges, while few butcher pigs and sows rise. A stray historical aside recalls Heligabalus hosting a 22 course progressive dinner in ancient Rome.
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Choice
Heligabalus
Mulloy Favored To Take Sugar Bowl Title
New Orleans December 2 Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables Fla the nations top ranking player was heavily favored Monday to defeat Tom Brown Jr of San Francisco and wrap up the Sugar Bowl tennis tournament title Mississippi training camp Coach Bobby Dodd brought his Tech wrecking crew to New Orleans for final workouts He said tackle Bob Sherman will not play and Hardeman Teas and Pretz are doubtful starters Ole Miss is described as the toughest opponent Tech has faced since Baylor in last year Orange Bowl.
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New Orleans
Gardnar Mulloy
Coral Gables
Fla
Tom Brown
Whon Hardeman
Tech
Bill Teas
Dick Pretz
Dodd
Ole Miss
Baylor
Baby son for KREL sportscaster George Robertson
A son, George Taylor Robertson, was born at 10:24 a.m. Monday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital to Ford Robertson and wife of Lakewood. Robertson is a sports announcer at Radio Station KREL and had just returned from broadcasting a state Class A championship game in Wink. The baby weighed seven pounds one ounce. In other notes, a huskie named Texas reportedly ate only the hem of a banknote with Alexander Hamilton's name on it.
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San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
George Taylor Robertson
Ford Robertson
Lakewood
Robertsons
Robertson
KREL
Wink
George
Westport, Co
Radio Scarecrow Fears Loud Programs In Pecan Grove
Swan Quarter North Carolina reports D. M. Swink installed a radio in a pecan grove but does not stay to listen. The pecan‑bin ary crows show no interest, making the device seem unnecessary.
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N.C
H— D
Swink
Fecan Grove
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Trinity Tunes
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Baytown News N5—Society Page of the Arts
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Odell
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