Behind Texas Insurance Scandals and Board Reforms
An Austin based examine of Texas insurance regulation outlines the state board creation to police fly by night practices, board composition under a new law, and the shift from separate life fire and casualty commissioners to unified governance. It contrasts stock mutual reciprocal and Lloyds structures, noting capital rules and policyholder rights amid restructuring.
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Texas
Par Insurance Board
International Life Insurance Co
Austin
Commission
Tawa
Inari
East Harris polio march draws 1500 mothers to drive
In East Harris County, about 1500 mothers joined a Tuesday night campaign to support the March of Dimes. Mrs. George Spangler chaired the effort, with Baytown and rural areas contributing funds despite rain and bad weather. Total collections reached $3,797.30 across communities including Baytown, Channelview, Crosby, and Huffman, with local leaders thanking participants.
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East Parris County
George Spangler
East Parris
Baytown
Sylvia Scott
T. L
Dor) Satterwhite
March of Dimes
Harris County
Quiliying Aces
Channelview
Crosby
Shekton
Gates Park
Greens Bayou
Wighlands
Fair
Huffman
Creditors Eye Trust Assets and 1956 tax receipts
Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector A B Collins reported 246 eligible voters in East Harris County for the 1856 elections. He said 4 926 more receipts were issued this year than in 1932. The midnight deadline saw crowds at the tax office and 701 regular receipts plus 2 895 exemptions issued, totaling 3 0 more on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
A.B. Collins
Collins
Onn
Douglas Sees Defeat For Harris Gas Bill
Senator Paul H. Poights reported opposition to the Wil natural gas bill remains strong in the Senate as debate continues. Backers claim the measure would lower consumer gas bills by limiting rate hikes, while opponents warn of higher costs and shortages if it passes. The bill’s fate hinges on upcoming votes with sessions planned to push toward a final decision.
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Washington
Paul H. Poights
Senate
Mike Montones
DOT
Hive
Tavnion B. Jonson
Digs
Houston, Tex
Federal Power Commission
Tidewater Associated
Douglas
FPC
SUN SPOTS Great Books Meet JHE FIRST Yew
University of Texas affiliate at Lee Cat We Malic A Svonpnagitle todinetisserd Now Humble Man Melvin Dtaneminam as a masy mriakep of Powlarie wrconcil Bastasen pefaiony He heds Mie Pos. and SUS de lows Ut cheptioad aigiteering Prom. The University of Texas and Esso Research and Engineered Co. on the East Coast shu grading i 151. He and Mrs. Rosenbaum have no ch dren and be at 406 Briarwood. Drama staged THE NEW YORK Deama will shige The Letter at Tapan Thursdday to Wie Robert 2 See hist school auditorium. Tickets may be purchased from Mrs. L. CL re son, ticket chairman, or any Pilot club member. AJR president of the Tonsion af Sehaaal Bowards and the annual convention of the National Sehaal Boards association in Athinity City Ped. 16-12. Stark also heads the Baytown School board. Pats Promoted PAT BOWERS son of Mr and Mrs. Mike Bowers of 504 East Re public recently was promoted to SPAc. Bowers stationed in Korea will return home in July. In Top 20 Club HD CLARKE of the Baytown agency of American Goenerai Lite Tosanaee Co his been named a mother of the Tap to Prodes tion club for December SO ARIANA OSLER OW umnesday oe AC Whe Tower with her Swart as programy chairman net President Hugh Stewart press ing Wilford Mcclendon manager of Humble's Federal Credit union Was the speaker.
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New York
Deama Guill
Tapan
Thursdday
Robert 2
Hist
L. CL Reson
Pilot Club
AJR
Tonsion Af Sehaaal Bowards
National Sehaal Boards Association
Athinity City
Stark
Baytown
Ariana Osler
Her Swart
Net
Hugh Stewart
Wilford Mcclendon
Humble
Federal Credit. Union
Around Town Notes Sparkling Town Tales
A jumble of local snippets highlights a busy evening with residents sharing stories about a television show, a fishing trip, and a mysterious accident. Neighbors discuss new town sections, social visits, and daily happenings, weaving a vivid, if tangled, portrait of community life.
Final Death Knell Sounds For Company
State liquidator J D Wheeler began breaking down for distribution assets of A B Shoemake s collapsed Us Trust and Guarantee Company after District Judge Betts placed U S Trust in permanent receivership. Shoemake attended hearings. he is hospitalized in Hillcrest with a self-inflicted head wound. The move clears the path for asset distribution to about 600 creditors holding over 5 8 million in drafts and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
J. D. Wheeler
A. B. Shoemake
Trust and Tuaranty
Charles O. Betts
U.S. Trust
Wheeler
Betty
Vs. Trust
Shoumake
Hillcrest Hospital
Warn
Trust and Cuaranty
Bert McDaniel
Wico Amt
al of Shoemake
McDaniel
Cookies Lead Girl Scout Sale Head Roy Elms
Roy Elms chairs the annual Girl Scout cookie sale set for February 4 to 11. Cookies sell for 50 cents a box to fund improvements at Camp Avantia Baytown District troop camp. The event began in 1940 when Elms also led the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Elms
All West Pearce
Elms
Kims
Avantia
Baytown
Aecident
Mims
Greesy
Texas Avenue
Senate Sale
Aides Join Staff of Justice Queen
Justice of the Peace Walter Queen announced new staff hires in his department. New deputies start March 1, with James A. Fonteno and Rituy Royiea taking roles. Pant Elvir Mann and Pant Anderson hold deputy positions effective March 1.
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Justice Queen
Justice of the Peace
Walter Queen
James A. Fonteno
Oqueers
Rituy Royiea
Pant
Elvir Mann
Pant Anderson
Jenkins wins first US gold in 1956 Winter Games
UNITED PRESS CORTINA reports Alan Jenkins earns America's first gold medal by winning the ten men figure skating championship. In Washington, the Senate Agriculture committee debates an omnibus bill to aid money-squeezed farmers. In Paris, Guy Mollet secures overwhelming National Assembly approval as France's 22nd postwar premier. In Hollywood, Bob Burns is in critical condition. In Aalesund, Norway, the navy captures a Russian fishing boat and scatters the fleet.
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United Press Cortina
Italy
Hayes Alan Jenkins
America
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Paris
Guy
Aalesund
Norway
Baytown to Use Voting Machines in All Elections
Baytown will employ voting machines in the March housing election and the April municipal election after County Commissioners Court authority clarified that all precincts in Hare County must use machines. City officials had mistaken the law, facing rental costs of $22.56 per machine, with seven precincts affected.
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Baytown
Hare County Commissioners Court
Electias
City of Houston
Commissioners Court
George Chandler
Th County
Manos
C.D. Middleton
Jow
Chandler
Cedar Bayou Area Voters In City Election Questioned
Attorney George Chandler explained state law requires one year residency and six months in a district to qualify for voting. He noted Cedar Bayou residents annexed into Baytown face six month limits, affecting eligibility for the March 24 housing election. The six month mark would pass by April 3, under any reading.
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Cedar Bayou
Baytown
Nay Vale
George Chandler
Rain and mild warmth ease Baytown January tally
Baytown saw slightly more than half an inch of rain from 2 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday bringing January’s total to 7.54 inches. January is not considered a wet month but rainfall was near normal per two local weather stations. Tuesday reached 53 degrees with Wednesday’s morning low at 44 and noon high near 53.
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Baytown
Pam
Brest
Baytown Telephone Directories Delayed Until December
Baytown telephone directories that usually appear in April will be postponed to December this year. General Telephone Co of the Southwest district manager Ware cited a final issue date change as the reason. Ware noted Baytown had 9,873 telephones at year end 1935, with 1954 figures showing 877 business lines and 2,541 residential sets, as the system grew to 4,872 total. He stressed subscribers use directory data to avoid tying up switchboards with already-listed numbers.
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Baytown
Doe Ware
General Telephone Co
Southwest
Begin Kear
Ware
Scout Elo Veselka Wins Silver Beaver Award
Elo Veselka a Baytown Scout veteran received the Silver Beaver at a Sam Houston Area Council dinner at the Shamrock Hilton Houston. Veselka has 14 years in Scouting and was cited among about 60 locals attending the event.
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Elo of. Veselka
Baytown
Sam Houston Acer Council
Houston
Veselisa
East Harris
Busin Min
Arlive Ie
Urediciene
Sam Digustan Atea
Werton Sin Wet Press
Wo Mureas
gGhatye
Railroad Cone
WeHers Paresis Ang
Eisenhower Eden Talks Focus On Nuclear Tests
President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Eden wrap talks with a top secret plan to issue a communique pledging new peace efforts in the Middle East and possible Western action if Jews and Arabs clash. They will press for disarmament talks with Russia while weighing plans for hydrogen bomb tests this year in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
Eisenhower
Anthony Eden
Middle East
Russia
White House
China
United Nations
L. Strauss
Atomic Commission
Britain
Pacific
Eden
East
West
Ex Baytonian Named Pasadena Man Of The Year
Bert L. Williams, a native Baytonian and Baytown graduate, was named Pasadena Man Of The Year at a Diamond Alkuli Co banquet. Presented by Tommy Cook, Williams received the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Medal for civic work including a Jaycee drive and youth recreation center efforts. He chairs Pasadena Christmas decorations and serves with the Pasadena Rodeo Association and Mounted Posse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert L. Williams
Pasadena
Dumior Chamber of Commerce
Williams
Aged Woman Found Wandering Near Crosby Identified None
An elderly woman about 90 wandered a Crosby pasture Tuesday and could not identify her home or speak clearly. Deputies and an interpreter said she spoke broken English and used names like Carmen Cueto or Queete. She was taken to Jefferson Davis Hospital after family could not be found.
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Crosby
Sheriffs Office
Pashure
Carmen
Rane
Jefferson Davis Hospital
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McGraw
Mitch
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Garland A. Smith
J. Byron Saunders
Sioner
Mark Wentz
Lloyd's Companies
Lloyd's of London
Lloyd’s
Lloyd's Company
Wrasé
O. Guaranty
Ike, Eden
Puerto Rico
Anita Melaughlin
Casing de Pouerte Rico
Wily Cruz Pont Condada Benet Hotel
Luktio Belen
Santont
Coromade
Elate
Teigo
Prertis Rigo
Creditors Eye Trust Assets
Harris
Melvin Dtaneminam
Powlarie
University of Texas
Esso Research and Engineerkue Co
Rosenbaum
Briarwood
Pats
Pat Bowers
Mike Bowers
East Republic
Spac
Bowers
Korea
HD Clarke
American Goenerai Lite Tosanaee Co
McClendon
Pat Stowe
Warren Ountns
Fulkerson
Fledind “Ag
Wik Yan
Vay
Death Knell
Cigls
Hollywood
Bob Burns
Arkansas
Edward Andrews
Edward Bistany
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bistany
Andrews
Internationall
Elo Veselka
O'Neal
Gulf
EL. Prell
Alb
Wagenhauser
Thess
Notannal Council
Reese Lackett
Brenham
Robert T. Nahn
Norbert M. Pugher
Anton J. Frank
Rowery
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