Oil Strike Pattern Pushes Wage Hikes Across Industry
The OCAW union appears to accept a broad wage increase pattern set by large oil companies, with Standard Oil of New Jersey and Standard of Indiana leading a 15 cent minimum hourly rise plus shift differentials. Salaried workers gain at least $26 a month. Independents adopt similar terms, while Knight pursues a broader union drive amid mixed regional outcomes and potential profitability concerns for small refiners.
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Ocaw Union
Washington
Gas Bill Vetoed by President Eisenhower
Thomasville Ga The president vetoed the controversial natural gas bill Friday. The measure would have freed gas producers from direct federal regulation.
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Thomasville
Eisenhower
Baytown notices mix ad pitches with church events
The Sun reports Mrs Edna Boyer denying Eastern Star chapters involvement in an ad campaign for a magazine not recognized by the Texas Grand Chapter. Readers are invited to submit birthday photos. Intermediate and Young Douples at Memorial Baptist will attend the District Muse Festival at Garden Oaks Baptist. Crosby Methodist hosts a barbecue. Baytown deputy A B Collins notes 1,100 auto tags sold and outlines license requirements. Lea Gymnasium will host a district girls basketball game on February 28 between Angicion and Victor for a state tournament berth.
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Edna Boyer
Eastern Star
Baytown
Texas
Order of Eastern Star
Memourial Baptist Church
Garden Oaks Baptist Church
Pred Parker
Lea Gymnasium
Angicion
Victor
Around Town Miscellany of Local Odds and Endings
A scatter of brief notes from town life. People include Larry Shanks painting, Joe and Belly Chandler visiting from Anslin, Billy Gail Gordon trying Lee College during junior night, Joan McAlvany guiding then getting lost, Ma Barrett resting after a shift, Emory Hallman with a slick look, Virgil Cooper complaining about dandruff, John Odom pondering writing, Mae Ware contending with a cold, McFaddin sharing knowledge with younger students, David Iavang asking questions, Janet Kimball after an operation in room 302, Ron Hamil giving a movie verdict, Mary Hartman singing unusually changing colors, Mrs T Rondinche acquiring a market parakert, a black and white fox terrier at the Magee home, and news of a Highlands style show.
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Anggif
Larry Shanks
Joe
Belly Chandler
Anslin
Billy Gail Gordon
Lee College
Joan McAlvany
Ma Barrett
Emory Hallman
Virgil Cooper
John Odom
Mae Ware
Aecold
McFaddin
David Iavang
Janet Kimball
Room 302
Ron Hamil
Mary Hartman
T. Th Rondinche
Ma Parakert
Moura
O. W
Missing plane with Houston four feared dead
United Press dispatch reports a missing plane with four Houstonians aboard probably crashed in the gulf. A search has been called off as conditions worsen. Local authorities note the case follows other aviation incidents in the region.
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Ly United Press
Browslyville
Tex
CAP Aays
Gulf
Publisher Targets Fort Worth Payoffs in Armed Editorial
Fort Worth editor Auson Allen claims he will testify only if all law enforcement and federal officers submit to lie detector tests. He accuses authorities of corruption and payoffs tied to gambling in Tate County and beyond, challenging W C Kirkwood and Bill Rudd to testify as the Tarrant County grand jury questioned witnesses.
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Laredo
Tex
William Presents Allen
Tarvint County Grand
Fort Worth
U.S
Header L. Floare
Tnternal Revenue Service
Federel
Auson
Parrant
A. Us
Austin
Tarrant County Grand Jury
Allen
W. C. Kirkwood
Jacksboro Highway
Bill Rudd
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The
San Antonio Express
Tarrant County
Bomber Explodes High Above California Crashes Near Tracy
A B 52 bomber from Castle AFB exploded in the sub stratosphere over northern California near Sacramento and Stockton. Four or five airmen were believed killed. four survivors parachuted from about 30 000 feet with burns and minor injuries. Crews, including Maj Gen W E Eubank, identified several missing members as a search and public appeal for wreckage pieces spread across a 220 by 40 mile area.
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Tracy
Calif
Strategic Air Command
Thurstias
California
SAC
Air Force
Sacramento
Stockton
Castle Afb
Merced
Cali
W. E. Eubank
Sard
Cas Me
Michael Shrua
Gary
Tnec
M 36
Mercer
Issing
Patrick D. Fleming
Sed
Stefanski
Albert Brown
Pittschurch
Jamies
Korger
Sacramentn
Borger
Tracy Annex
Army
Sharpe
Ike Plays First Golf Round Since Heart Attack
President Dwight D. Eisenhower returned to golf in Thomasville Georgia on Friday, his first round since the heart attack last September. He drove a 200 yard shot at the Glendale Country Club course amid misty weather, saying he had looked forward to this. He had been limited to practice pitches and putts since leaving the hospital in Denver.
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Thomasville
Eisenhower
Fortine
Tve
Wadarest
Sand
Georgia
Denver
Delivery Of Tanks To Saudi Arabia Halted
News of shipments stirred protests in Congress as 18 light US tanks bound for Saudi Arabia were halted. The SS James Monroe had been slated to sail from Brooklyn with jeeps, trailers, parts, and drums. State Department and White House announced temporary suspensions on further Middle East arms shipments.
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Saudi Arabia
Congress
United Press
Brooklyn
N. Y
Senate
Isami
Abba Mban
Middle East
State Department
Washington
White Houses
James C. Hagerty
Thomasville
Midle East
Uns
Eight Year Old Hero Saves Family From Fire
Gary Greenwood awakened to flames at 330 Burnet Drive and alertly woke his parents and siblings, enabling a nighttime escape in their nightclothes as a fire damaged the two story home. Fire officials fault a nonfunctioning siren breaker and a defective outlet to a dishwasher, with partial insurance coverage noted.
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Hero
Gary Greenwood
W. B. Travis
Lakewood
Greenwood
Burnet Drive
Gary
Wooster
Greenwoods
Groemwend
Greewood
Top Citizens To Be Announced Tonight Jaycees Banquet
The 1934 Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards will be presented Friday at 7 pm in Humble Dining Hall. Tilt Knowles and Strickler will present and acknowledge winners, with Tammy Cook as master of ceremonies and Tack Valenti as guest speaker. Baytown’s 19th annual citizen honors are highlighted by the senior and outstanding young man awards.
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Jaycees
Tilt Knowles Sandt
Strivkter
Baytown
Strickler
Ty Tammy Cook
DSA
Valenti
Houston
Rites Saturday For Mrs Wilma Bishop
Mrs Wilma Lorene Bishop 35 of Cedar Bayou estates died Friday morning in Baytown Hospital after a long illness Funeral services will be at 230 pm Saturday at Cedar Bayou Baptist Church with Rev E R Burns officiating Burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery under Paul A Lee funeral home direction Survivors include husband Herman E Bishop a daughter Lois Ann three sons Herman E Jr Darrell Wayne and Richard Lee all of Cedar Bayou also parents Mr and Mrs Wells of Bayou region three brothers YO Welly and Jack Wells of Baytown and Ma H Wells of Garrett Ky Bearers listed Bulk names only
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Wilma Lorene Bishop
Cedar Bayou Estates
Baytown
Ceder Bayou Baptist Church
E. R. Burns
Memory Gardens Cemetery
Paul A. Lee
Darrell Wayne
Richard Lee Bishop
Cedar Bayou
Tdf, Wells
Dar Bayous
Welly
Jack Wells
Ma H. Wells
Garrett
Ren Dy. Brown
Tol. Cooke
AL EL Capps
Richard At, Woods
CS Bandein
A. G. Whitehead
Scandal in GI Housing Loans Hits Pasadena
United Press reports Edgar Eisenhower, older brother of President Eisenhower, says Ike will likely run again. He cites family stance and Ike’s mindset to suggest the president will stay in office as long as possible given health and world conditions.
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Pasadena
United Press
Edgar Eisenhower
Ike
Eight Pasadena real estate agents indicted in GI loan case
Federal grand jury indicted eight Pasadena real estate agents on 110 counts for allegedly aiding 29 Houston veterans to obtain GI home loans with false statements. The probe followed House Veterans Affairs charges of 183 possible violations in Houston and related suspensions. loans total about 270000 dollars. Indictment named Paul Bien and seven others, with actions tied to Pasadena Red Blitté Terrace.
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SCN Wire Services
Texas
Pasadena
Houston
Public Housing Authority
Galveston
Federal District Court
Galveston Housing Authority
Paul
Bien
Erie
Herbert Albert Paine
Jir
Oaks Drive
Milton Lloyd Wright
Shenandoah St
Robert Marian Johnson
George St
Congressional Committee
Washington
Justice Department
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
U. S. Atty
Malcomb R. Wilker
House
Wilkey
L. S. Atty
Tony Friloux
Red Blitté Terrace
Severe Cold Front Fades as Winds Hit Texas
A veteran Texas weather forecast notes the cold front weakened, temperatures unlikely to drop below 58. Expect scattered showers through Saturday with cooler highs around 66. Early Friday readings ranged from 65 to 76 overnight, while tornado warnings near the Texas Arkansas border expired without new reports.
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Texas
Bayshore
Texas-Arkansas
Coleman
Stephenville
Dallas
Greenville
Denison
Henrietta
Stamford
Abilene
Rep Thomas Moves to Keep McKinney Veterans Hospital Open
House Appropriations subcommittee chair Albert Thomas leads effort to prevent closing the Veterans Hospital at McKinney Texas. He says they will find means to keep it open despite Higley plans to close and build a Dallas VA addition. Rayburn supports keeping the facility operating.
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Rep
Thomas
Washington
Albert Thomas
House Appropriations Subcommittee
Veterans Hospital
McKinney
Tex
United Press
H. ¥. Higley
Vaa
Dallas
Higley
Sam Raydern
Rayburn
Bloody Skull Bone Mystery Solved
Houston police resolved a grisly find after a washtub with bloody bedding skull hair and shotgun pellets was dumped on a vacant lot. A suicide victim identified as Charles Hill had shot himself earlier, and his brother in law said he cleaned the scene and disposed of items.
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Houston
Anage
Charles 7
Faust
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Big Whiting
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Crosby Fairgrounds
A. B. Collins
Collins
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Highlands
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International Soundphoto
Tuscalogsa
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Segrega
Autherine Lucy
University of Alabama
White Citizens Council
Lonlon
Europe
Hetna
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Tailire
Cilie Huisen
Unser
Alvin Parry
Viansen
Editorial
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Mercy Hospital
Toledo
Stanley Damschroeder
Ny-Grade Meat Products Corporation
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