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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
1
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The United Press reports Eisenhower will not return home to speak before civilians or military audiences or Congress. A Paris news conference last January began his campaign narrative, with a uniformed drive and a domestic platform being drafted by supporters while unions call for direct remarks.
Washington reports President Truman supports Senator Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma to enter the Nebraska Democratic presidential primary as part of the stop Kefauver strategy. Kerr says he may pursue the nomination on his own if Truman does not run. Nebraskan Democrats urged Kerr to join the April 1 primary after talks with Democratic National Chairman Frank McKinney.
Hugh Echols Jr president of Citizens National Bank and Trust Company announced the US comptroller of currency authorized an increase in the bank's capital structure. Capital stock and surplus had been 200000 in each account since 1949, rising to 300000 per account for a total of 600000. The move supports growth and expanded services and credit limits for the Baytown area, with all stockholders retaining their proportional shares.
United Press reports a string of PMA personnel actions in Dallas and Amarillo. Latham White and Harry Solomon were discharged from the Dallas PMA office amid charges of neglect and conduct prejudicial to service. Benjamin Jr. was indicted in Amarillo for bribe taking and an offshore salary. Jack Cowart of Dallas was freed on temporary bond after surrendering on Newport News charges. White and Solomon face five counts. Brannan linked to gifts from firms in PMA dealings. Cowart, tied to Capital Prefabricators, posted bond as indictments arrive. A Florida cabinet scene followed with Governor Warren defending rhetoric.
Two gunmen shot and killed Charles Gross a 57 year old Republican candidate on a West Side street near his home with seven shotgun blasts. Hours later a threat was phoned to ward committeeman Edwin T Kolski warning of a similar fate if he did not step away from the primary. Witnesses described a black sedan and a spotlight from the car during the attack as political observers linked the murder to hoodlum elements trying to gain control of the ward.
Jeff P Royder Jr. 52, a Baytown refinery assist foreman, died en route to a hospital after a sudden heart attack at home. A native of Hockley, he lived in Baytown and worked at the refinery for 40 years. Survivors include his widow Ruth Royder, a son Jeff Jr., a daughter Mrs Jack Baker, two brothers Edel and F A Royder, a sister Mrs Truman Douglas, and four grandchildren. Funeral Friday at St Mark's Methodist Church with burial at Milligan Cemetery Brazos County. Pallbearers named.
Baytown postal routes will extend Monday adding 22 blocks and a three hour route. Postmaster N B Ballard urged residents to number houses and install mailboxes, file address changes, and verify streets: West Francis Wilburn West Lobit West James West Jack West Murrill North Whit ing Jefferson Madison Strickland and parts of Strickland formerly Woodlawn. Final areas include North and South Circle Drives in Lawnden Number Three.
Edward the Duke of Windsor sails for England alone tonight unable to reunite with the woman he loved after abdicating 15 years ago. The former Duchess, Wallis Simpson, remains distant from Buckingham Palace as royal conventions keep them apart. Dowager Queen Mary accepts the prince's decision while avoiding contact with the woman who altered the royal life.
Oil workers union officials in Houston report near unanimous support for a possible strike by February if needs arise. In Beaumont area Pure Oil refinery workers, about 900, authorized strike action this week. Baytown Refinery workers’ council pledges aid to striking unions and opposes sales of Humble products to other refineries during walkouts. Marine engineers, led by L. Q. Black, have been on an eight day picket line keeping pressure on wage demands.
A 78 year old grandmother suffered third degree burns after her flannel nightgown caught fire near a heater at 314 West Sterling. Her daughter Miss Oia McNair rushed to help, wrapping her own coat around the flames and cutting away burned clothing. Mrs Culpepper remained in critical condition at Duke Hospital. Mrs McNair aided with first aid and called an ambulance.
Governor Allan Shivers pledged a personal, unannounced review of conditions at Gainesville School for Girls amid charges of whipping and solitary confinement of inmates. He also said he would inspect Gatesville school after February 21 during Youth Development Council meetings. A Paytown inmate at Gainesville alleged solitary confinement and witnessed girls being whipped.
Two 16 year old boys escaped from Gatesville reformatory before daybreak by eluding guards. They fled in a blue station wagon labeled Youth Development Owners, one from Dallas and the other from Houston, suspected to be headed to a city. Police were alerted and given descriptions. Superintendent S L Beltlamy said the youths slipped from the Company Formitory and gained access to the grounds.
E W Buetow District One announces he will not run for a second term in the April 1 election. Baytown voters select councilmen from three districts this year. Campbell of District Four seeks re election. Reeves of District Five has not declared. Buetow cites lack of time and desire to let another citizen serve. He has lived in Baytown 24 years and worked 23 years for Humble Oil and Refining, currently training director in the pipe department at the Baytown Refinery.
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip returned to London aboard the Argo Naud airliner after the king’s death in Sandringham. Police fenced the airport as crowds welcomed the queen, now sovereign after a Privy Council proclamation. King George VI lies at Sandringham awaiting burial.
London report notes Queen Elizabeth automatically becomes one of the world’s richest persons. Her private fortune, untold in exact amount, includes Buckingham Palace treasures, Balmoral and Sandringham estates, and millions in art and jewel collections. The crown jewels, including the Black Prince’s Ruby and the Star of India diamond, add to the wealth.
LONDON reports three year old Prince Charles automatically becomes Duke of Cornwall as King George VI dies. The heir to the throne also stands to become Wales once of age. The ceremony and succession details are under royal scrutiny amid court circles.
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