Crowds See New Cars PREDICT SERIOUS AUTO SHORTAGE
Thousands of buyers fill the nation’s largest auto show to view 1952 models and wonder about shortages. Industry leaders from General Motors and Chrysler-Plymouth forecast tighter supply, with production limits and credit restrictions curbing sales. Dealers report uneven demand amid a soft market in winter. Government targets and the replacement market suggest a seller’s market, unless buyers extend the life of their current cars.
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Norman Nicholson
Chicago
General Mowrs Presiter
Wilson
Iid
Mercury Desler
Cleveland
Marcus Federon
Chrysler-Plymouth
Chealers
AUTO
New York
Deterittshurga
Boston
al Hoover
San Francisco
Chrysler
Dios
Sases
Rubber Stockpile Lowers Prices for Natural Rubber
Government reports show the United States GSA adjusting delivery terms for natural rubber, accepting higher storage to push prices down. Trade protests from Malaysian producers claim unfair terms as Singapore bids were rejected. GSA chief Jess Larsen plans to shift purchases to private channels to invite competition and stabilize value.
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Ioan
United States
GSA
O Wate
Majayen
Singapore
Jess Larsem
Believe It Or Not Items From Ripley Exhibit Shown
The late Robert Ripley’s personal collection of Believe It or Not oddities from Africa will be shown in Baytown next Monday and Tuesday in the 200 block of West Texas. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1265 commander C F McClelland announced the trailer exhibit is sponsored by the DAV with voluntary donations to aid veterans services. Included are rare items such as the Hate God a cannibal dream made of human skin necklace of human bones and other unusual African witchcraft and art.
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Robert Ripley
Africa
Baytown
West Texas
C.F. McClelland
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1265
DAV
McClelland
Brief Mourning for Late King George Declared
The royal mourning period for King George VI is to be brief, lasting one to two weeks with exceptions. Queen Elizabeth orders public dinners and arts events to proceed as usual where appropriate, and she plans to resume royal duties and royal tour of Australia after a short mourning interval with coronation anticipated in autumn.
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George VI
Australia
Elizabeth
Livestock Prices From Fort Worth Market Report
Livestock at Fort Worth market reported mixed demand across classes. Slaughter steers and yearlings steady to higher, beef cows and cutters weaker, stockers midrange, calves slow but near steady, hogs steady with early bids modest. Prices listed include ranges for various grades and weights.
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Fort .Worth
IPI
USDA
Stock Quotes Aimed at Steel and Oil Firms Summary
A compact listing of stock quotes shows mixed activity among steel and oil companies. Firms like Allez Lug Steel Amerad Pet and Tex Gulf Prod appear with varied percentages, while majors such as Gen Electric Gen Motors and US Steel show notable quotes. The compilation includes conglomerates, chemicals, autos, and utilities, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
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Allez Lug Steel
Allis Chal
Stesers
Amerad Petsirmee Steel
Amer Woolen
Anaconda Cop i
Beta Steel
Budd Co
Calumet and Hee Cele Corp
Caryster Carp Cities Service
Con Edison
Creole Pet
Greyhound Bus Gillette Saf
Gulf Ol
Gulf Star Util - H Land FP Co
Hous Oil
Humble Oil and Nickel
Crystal Oil
Davidson Chem
Bow
Bu Pont Chem
Eastman Kodak
Gen Electric
Gen Motors
Goodyear
Liggett
Mont-Dak
Mack Trucks
Nat Steel
Penney's Inc
Pure Oil
Packard Motors
St Regis
Stan
Ind
Sten
N. IL
Sunray Oil
Tex Gulf Snr
Texas
Tex Gulf
Tidewater Corp
US Steel
Births for Lansford and Dommert families
Mr and Mrs Hugh Lansford of 404 North Seventh announce the birth of a daughter Carolyn Kay at Lillie Duke Hospital Saturday night. Grandparents include Mrs Alicie Dommert of Baytown Mr and Mrs Harley Lansford of Mont Belvieu and W H Dommert of Cedar Bayou. Mr and Mrs H L Post of 19H Hill are parents of a son born yesterday at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital.
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Lansford
Hugh Lansford
404 North Seventh
Carolyn Kay
Lillie Duke Hospital
Alicie Dommert
Baytown
Harley Lansford
Mont Belview
W. H. Dommert
Cedar Bayes
H. L. Post
Hill
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Telephone firm argues for rate increase in Baytown case
Ray F. Red presents the telephony case noting postwar costs and plant investment rising sharply. He cites higher wages taxes and equipment prices to justify higher rates, arguing Baytown sustaining service requires a 1950s rate correction amid inflation and growing phone use.
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Pany
Inc
Sam
Nat Jefe
Baytown
Red
Texas
Slone
Ray F. Red
Saunders Sells His Buick Agency Here in Baytown
Baytown welcomes a new Buick dealer as Saunders sells his agency and moves into a Baytown building with local support. His family, long active in the region, joins the Prince operation, while J D Saunders stays on. Prince, a former Buick dealer since 1933, arrives with wife Maxine and three children ready to establish roots and pursue civic involvement. Also noted is Tom Collins fined $160 for drunk driving in Cuy Police Court.
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Corpus Christi
Alice
Buick
Prince
Maxine
Paul Alex
Linnie Jo
Beaver
Paul
Alice Chamber of Commerce
South Texas Chamber
Alice Kiwanis Club
Baytown
Roge Springs
Wroe—ithi
Tom Collins
Cuy
Wets Outvote Drys In 1951 Texas Polls
The Texas liquor board reports 1951 saw wets win 11 of 18 elections, reversing 1950 trends when drys led 20 of 32. Howard County legalized all alcohol, Lipscomb County banned beer in Precinct 4, and 211 counties were dry. Distilled spirits were legal in 92 counties, with limited legality in others. Revenue hit a record $1,324, a7. per capita consumption rose for distilled spirits, wine, and beer.
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IEPI
Texas Liquor Central Board
Howard County
Mov
Lipscomb
Justice
Texas
Sick List at San Jacinto Memorial
Visiting hours are posted as 10 to 11 am, 2 to 4 pm, and 7 to 3 pm. Residents listed include Mrs. Everette Turner, Mrs. H L Post, Joe Car Conner, Alvin F. Houseman, Mrs. Mollie White, Norris Whitaker, O B Riley, James Alvis, and others with addresses on Gulf, Hill, Pleasantville, Price, Bonner, Riggs, Yale, and Wisconsin. The Arctic tern travels about 1000 miles between its northern and southern homes.
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San Jacinto Memorial
Everette Turner
East Gulf
H. LL Post
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