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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1956

Page

2

Rotary Sets Up $250 Scholarship for REL High Grad

The Baytown Rotary Club announces a $255 scholarship for a Robert E. Lee High School graduate. President Hugh M. Stewart says it funds freshman-year college costs at any college and will be awarded at commencement annually. Applications via Rotary Club Scholarship Committee P. C. Box 128 Baytown proceed on need, character, leadership, and other factors.

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Council Discusses Well Capping and Fire Protection Roles

Council debates proper well sealing and closer supervision of subdivisions to ensure fire protection facilities. They consider creating a fire commission only if justified and not required to pay excessive costs. The discussion continues with council members weighing duties and oversight.

Dust storms cause fatality and airstrip chaos

Buck Bonds of Texhema Okin was killed when his car hit a truck in zero visibility near Siman. At Biggs Air Base six F 105s attempted a landing from Austin to Phoenix. five landed safely, one piloted by Capt Raymond H Trapnell was blown off runway by 60 mph gust and destroyed. Trapnell unhurt. Other aircraft incidents occurred near Okishoma City with damage and minor injuries. fuel shortages forced pilots to bail out or land elsewhere. About 3,000 fans faced travel delays as dust halted traffic and lingered over the area Friday night.

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TSU Accused of Sloppy Records

State Auditor accuses Texas Southern University in Houston of sloppy records, citing inadequate documentation and lax controls. Audit notes potential weaknesses in record keeping and financial oversight affecting campus operations.

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Warning to GIs: You Can't Sell Your Home For A Profit

SHREVEPORT Louisiana VA warns veterans on GI home loans about buying to flip for profit and about risks when sellers let buyers assume the VA mortgage. Penalties include loss of VA benefits and possible criminal charges. buyers should certify occupancy and lenders must be notified of changes to avoid future debt. The VA urges veterans to have buyers pay cash or reissue loans in the buyer’s name to limit liability.

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Births at San Jacinto Hospital and Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charley Walker announce a son Gary Charles born Feb 22 at San Jacinto. Weighing pounds eleven ounces born to Mr and Mrs F Prichy Riber of Luling and Mr and Mrs R N Walker of Lander. A daughter Shannon Renee born to Mr and Mrs Joel R Lander of Baytown Saturday morning at San Jacinto Memorial. Grandparents listed.

Passenger Reaches Coat, Train Wreck Shocks Boston

Investigators say an unidentified passenger reaching for a coat tripped an emergency air brake, causing the Stone Wall stop on the Boston and Maine line. About 1,000 travelers en route from Worcester to Boston to see the ice follies at Boston Garden were taken to hospitals after the jolting halt Friday night.

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