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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1956
Page
1
An editor's note previews Texas insurance scandals driving calls for stronger oversight. Gov. Stivers cites possible weak companies and a deadline for state action. State lawmakers, including Sen. Lack of Lufkin, foresee continuing reforms, with investigations by McLennan and Travis counties focusing on Trust & Guaranty and other firms.
United Press reports Cortina Italy. Soviet Union debuts to win cross country relay and capture team championship in its first Winter Olympics appearance. Washington rejects British plan to relax curbs on allied trade with Red China. Taipei Formosa reports gunboat attack near Kaoteng Tsiai by Red forces. A. B. Shao in Dallas near death after gunshot wound to head. Austin NAACP seeks aid to desegregate state parks. Senate Agriculture panel to vote on omnibus farm bill in closed session. Alabama students protest admission of a Black woman student.
Isle Pastors alarmed by Mayor George Clough plan to tax brothel protection money in Galveston. City official said revenue could reach $1,000 monthly as ministers condemn entry into commercialized prostitution as repugnant.
An Optimist club donation supports emergency corps efforts to obtain a mobile unit. A women voters group plans a Monday morning meeting at Mrs J L Preanktin Jr s home to discuss electoral college topics. Baytown city manager Middleton returns from McAllen to address council concerns with local governance. Methodist Youth party planned with sack lunches. Connie Mingens named chair. original date changed.
Fragmented OCR recounts town chatter and odd names with scattered events. Mentions June 22 and various local figures, but lines are largely unreadable, rendering concrete actions or outcomes unclear.
A severe blizzard drenched the Texas Panhandle and South Plains with heavy snowfall and drifts up to 14 feet. Temperatures fell to near zero as Alpine and Bemidont reported subfreezing readings, while crop losses mounted. The storm claimed at least 17 lives statewide, including 16 year old Larry Gonales of Fort Worth, killed when his sled collided with a parked car. City bus service halted in Plainview and surrounding areas.
Susanne Marquart, 17, wandered from a bar last weekend and spent two days in the Swamp near Pearl River, missing supplies, sleeping under leaves, and crossing a river three times. She staggered to a farm house half naked with scratches and was taken to a medical clinic for exposure and fever. Her father says she ran away due to school dissatisfaction. she is an A student at Bogalusa High School.
Julius Klasing 44 of Channelview died in an automobile accident on Highway 7a near WT Nota Loop. Funeral services will be in Paul Lap herald vinepel with burial in San Memorial Thirk cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs. King of Channelview and a foster son H C Salyer. Pallbearers include G C Brandy and others from the refinery.
City council discusses bids for reinforcing concrete pipe to complete the Martin Ditch storm sewer from Pratpt to Deuker rive. Middleton announces county will borrow funds, estimating total cost near 2000 dollars with Harris and Maddleton contributing. cost could rise due to pipe price increase. Public demand to finish the ditch cites safety concerns, prompting appropriation delays for other projects.
Dirk Over, Port Arthur News editor, reported the Port Arthur select board discussed a potential hire after a session that morning. The board was expected to offer the job and likely announce the assignment after noon. The story notes possible links to university positions and Texas A and M affiliations.
Washington report describes a bribery attempt involving an attorney offering 2400 dollars to Senator Cass to influence a campaign fund on a bill linked to natural gas pricing. The incident raises questions about federal price controls and the legislative process.
Baytown area narrowly dodged a hard freeze as temperatures dipped from a high around 43 to the mid-30s by mid-morning. Officials noted minimal frost risk and no statewide impact was reported.
Auto license plates for 1956 will be available in Baytown and across the county soon, possibly next week, despite a Texas Supreme Court ruling on the wheel tax. County officials say the wheel tax will be collected if plates are issued before the court rules, with the fee held in a suspense fund to be refunded if illegal.
Former President Harry S. Truman and former Postmaster General James A. Parley walked from their home to a Waldorf Astoria breakfast in brisk morning air. They discussed a wide range of topics from window washing to pressures facing residents, sharing casual reflections along the 20 block stroll.
In La Porte and Houston area communities including La Porte Tasadena Bells South Hous ton Galena Park and Almeda officials report improved post offices and ongoing negotiations for larger facilities. Rep Albert Thomas outlined progress and prospects in Washington.
East Harris County builds a north south by pass to remove Houston from U S 59 and 75 and State Highway 6. The road is nearly complete except for a strip Crosby to Huffman and the Crosby Huffman road to Lake Houston. County officials say state takeover is planned once right of way is secured. Ramsey notes 119 deeds, nine remain, as bypass would shorten Baytown to Conroe distance by 12 miles via Highlands Crosby Huffman Humble Porter.
A fire at Tasty Grill 3300 Market in West Baytown caused about 5000 dollars in damage to the building and equipment. The blaze started in the kitchen over a grill, with grease possible ignition sources, and was fought by firemen who saved the dining room. The cafe is owned by IM Sel, with Lois Cherry operating the Grill. Also noted were earlier losses at Higginbotham Motor Co paint shop on 2912 Market for about 3000 dollars.
Harris County reports 328,721 residents paid poll taxes, a countywide all time high for eligibility in 1958 elections. East Harris adds 22,923 receipts with 20,001 paid and 2,825 exempt. County gains reflect increases since 1952, with details from Tax Assessor Carl S. Smith and deputy A. B. Collins. Older residents and newcomers face rules on exemptions and voting eligibility based on move date and age.
In Beaumont Texas Judge Owen Lord Saumday ruled a mistrial in the baby kidnapping case against Mrs Pauline Schulzs. Attorney Peres Poreman won a change of venue and a new trial was set for February 20 at Georgetown Williamson County. The decision followed a Beaumont heart specialist being sent to Houston for examination and a defendant’s health issues.
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