Texans urged safer driving by Kiwanis in Texas
State Highway Patrolman W H Hawkins told Kiwanis members in Car Texas that politeness fades under wheel and drivers should self examine their frame of mind while driving. He urged reporting accidents to the highways department to aid data collection. He noted peak auto crashes occur in December and August, especially on Saturdays Sundays and Fridays around 5 Sh? He said public safety relies on citizen cooperation to reduce the accident toll.
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W. H. Hawkins
Kiwaniams
Highways Department
Department of Public Safety
Hishwar Patrol
Hawkins
Peirce
EL. McKee
Glenn Feese
Baytown
J. E. Freese
James Huey
Favorite Lee High Gin Boy WHESe Revealed
Edinburg reports Lee High School plans the annual stunt night as Mr and Miss Robert E Lee are crowned. Nine clubs perform skits and acts in the high school auditorium with public tickets sold at the door at 7. The event highlights a community pageant amid other regional notes.
Citizens Seek Anti Slaughter Ordinance Action
Residents pressed for stronger controls on a near kitchen slaughter plant claiming nuisance noises and strong odors intrude on nearby homes and Horace Allan School. Mayor Ward and council members urged revisions, with city officials ordered to conduct a thorough investigation and report back.
Livestock Market Reports From Fort Worth and San Antonio
Livestock market news from Fort Worth shows cattle steady with varied weights and roles. calves mostly steady with good and common grades. Hog prices edge up slightly from Thursday. sows and feeder pigs mixed. calves and bulls scarce. In San Antonio, Jack White to cut first disc next week under contract. will receive three cents per record royalties from local publishers.
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Fort Worth
USDA
Hmakor
San Antonio
Jack White
Senate seeks to settle row over Bil's jurisdiction
Veterans affairs officials told the House Appropriations Committee the VA recovers $6 for every $1 spent, amid a crackdown on GI training overpayments, but sloppy school bookkeepers hamper the effort. Senator McCarran accused Britain of hindering continental currency coordination, warning against blocking steps toward a currency-clearing union in Europe.
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United States
Veterans
C. W. Kelsey
House Appropriations Committee
Pat McCarran
Nevada
England
Europe
Britain
City Marshals Forces To Improve Street System
City officials discuss sewer and water charge issues as residents move away and noncity water users avoid city meters. Mayor Ward proposes an ordinance to bar competing water sales within city limits, but no action taken. Council approves free water for National Guard Armory from Company E.
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Barber
Piacek
J. A. Ward
Company E
The
National Guard
Annexed Area Put in District No 1 Cont. from Page 4
The council discussed eligibility for voting by new residents under a six month residence rule. The interpretation allows voting if residing within city limits at the time of the election. The routine ordinance for the election was approved. District candidates must file by March 4 with city clerk Mrs Edna Oliver, be district residents, Bay Town property owners, paid taxpayers, and take a loyalty oath.
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Fuge 4
Donoghue
Yos
H. J. Davis
Jeff Stroud
Edna Oliver
Baytown
Parliament Dissolved Sparks Feb 23 Election Campaign
King George formally dissolved Parliament and set February 23 as the election date amid Cold War tensions with Russia. The outgoing body was elected after Western powers and the Soviets clinched Germany, with over 1806 candidates already entering the race. A separate report notes a gale in Southampton punching a hole in the bow of the US liner Washington against its dock.
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London
George
Russia
Germany
DOCH
Southampton
England
United States
Washington
Baytown council splits over lumber yard permit and fire code
Baytown officials debated a permit for a home lumber yard amid calls to tighten the city building code. Mayor Ward urged caution citing a Humble service station case while Hawley advised retaining 12 inch walls in zone 1 and suggested a city wide fire prevention ordinance. Council members pressed for fire protection improvements and brick construction, amid worries over compliance and insurance rates. Coast Guard and Navy said no knowledge of a large unidentified submarine off Northern California with U. S. subs active near the bay area.
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J. A. Ward
Jones
Wood
J. D. Jones
Jones Lumber Company
Woods
Man
Ward
Oil Company
Humble
Humble OW and Refining Company
Texas and Main
Austin
George Hawley
State Fire Insurance Commission
Darwin Middleton
A. H. Lintelman
Hawley
Baytown
R. H. Pruett
Rufus Bergeron
San Francisco
Coast Guard
Navy
California
U. S
Mere Island Mneral
San Francisco Bay
Wet Dry Showdown Comes Tomorrow
Voting resumes tomorrow with polls open 7 am to 7 pm for a Wet-Dry election. Precinct 3 lists 13 ballot points across Baytown and surrounding areas including Crosby Huffman Channelview and Baytown locations such as Wilkenfeld Furniture and the San Jacinto Elementary site. Local voters will choose at multiple precincts across Harris and surrounding counties.
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Baytown
Sheldon
Highlands
Wallisville Road
Crosby
Huffman
Huffman School
San Jacinto
Virginia
Wooster
David G. Burnet
Market Street Road
Bushes Push For Short Highway Route Near Trinity River Bridge
State Highway Department seeks authorization for more highway work and to speed the Trinity River bridge project near Wallisville. Current work includes bridges over Hunting and Green's Bayou in Harris County and a $750,000 grade near Taylor Bayou in Jefferson County. The Trinity River bridge faced delays as engineers debated bridge type after the Trinity Canal project from Smith Point to Liberty area began. Chambliss chairs the Liberty-Chambers County Navigation District where the bridge site lies.
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State Highway Department
Trinity River
Wallisville
Hunting and Green’s Bayou
Herris County
Taylor Bayou
Jefferson County
Trinity Canal
Smith’s Point
Liberty
Chambliss
Chambers County
Death by own action verdict in Dr Boyd Reading case
In Galveston on February 3 a death by own action verdict was returned for Dr Boyd Reading a 54 year old prominent physician found shot in his bachelor apartment. Friend F Herbelin located the body after a visit. Acquaintances note long illness and despondency. Justice Orra M Richmond delivered the verdict.
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Galveston
Boyd Reading
Herbelin
Two Babies Enter Baytown Popularity Poll
Two Baytown area youngsters entered in the Baby Popularity Contest to be held February 20 at Robert B. Lee High School. Judy Ann Adcock and Ronick Brooke Wallace are the entrants, both six and four respectively, with a 5 p.m. deadline for registrations.
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Baytown Area
Robert B. Lee High School
Sears Roebuck and Company
Judy Ann Adcock
S. P. Adcock
East Hines
Ronick
Gulf Coast
Houston
Baytown
Oddfellows and
Rebekahs
New Law Requires Drilling Permits Before Operations
City council discussed a proposed oil lease on about six acres near Ross and Rob ert E. Lee High School. Mosher asked for details to be provided to City Manager Darwin Middleson before a decision at a later meeting. Bandits Escape With Jewelry and Bonds in San Angelo Robbery.
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Ross
Robert E. Lee High School
Mosher
Darwin Middleson
Galena Park to Form Baytown Jaycee Group
Baytown Jaycees aim to form a combined organization with Galena Park in a meeting led by James G. V. Daniel, state Jaycee official. Attendees include Thad IF, Bill Broyles, Ed Baccus, Bob Cook, Clyde Spear, Jim Bailey, Gordon Kelley, Al Alekskowitz, with Tom Middleton of Galena Park serving as temporary chairman.
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Baytown Jaycees
Star Chamber of Commerce
Ah Oee Park
James G. V. Daniel
Taycee
Wespy & Weekeld
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