Truman plans Walker as FCC head and Bratley for vacancy
President says he will nominate Paul Walker as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission with Walker succeeding Wayne Coy who resigned. Robert T. Bratley, nephew of Speaker Sam Rayburn, named for the FCC vacancy. Truman to visit West Florida then Key West, returning for a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner.
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Walker
FCC
Gincton
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Federal Communications Commission
Wayne Coy
Robert T. Bratley
Sam Rayburn
Key Wes
Washington
Assassins Sentence Death Is Upheld
The U S upholds the death sentence of Oscar Collazo, Puerto Rican revolutionary, for the shooting at White House. Lea A. Raver appears in court as details of the case unfold.
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Ssassin
Oscar Collazo
Puerto
Local Election Closeouts and Missing Persons Reported
Fragmented clipping describes political meetings at Commerce offices with closeout events and member drive timing. It mentions a deputy sheriff killed near Mont Belvieu, a dog attack incident investigated by Ross Williams, and a missing Olanchia Pech Terrace resident last February amid a broader search near Seouli.
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Mont Bela
Houston
Ross Williams
Elu
Williams
Lvnch
Barrow
Mont Belview
Colazo case links to Puerto Rico independence protest
The text notes Colazo blamed no one for murder during a Blair House incident tied to Puerto Rico independence views. It references Rover and legal arguments on jury instructions, with Colazo held in jail and Torrezonn dead after the Blair House gun battle while Coffelt died guarding the president.
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Collazo
Trumas
T. Alan Goldsborough
Puerto Rico
Apypeal
Mlurder
White House
Leslie Coffelt
Cofflet
Blair House
Truman
Griselio Torrezonn
Coffelt
Law
Torresola
Driver Fined for Parking Meter Destruction in Collision
Hugh L Osborne was fined 100 dollars in corporation court after his car overturned on Minnesota Street two weeks ago, destroying public parking meters. He faced an additional 25 dollar reckless driving charge, with officers estimating 40 mph speed though he claimed it was less.
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Hugh L Osborne
McCullough
Osborne
Minnesota
Osborme
Judge Frees Willis Girl From Gainesville School
The 18 year old Baytown girl freed from Gainesville State School for Girls will travel to California with her mother after District Judge W. P. Hamblen Jr ordered her removed and placed in Houston medical care. He said a change of environment would help and custody would transfer to her mother Mrs Reba Willis a Baytown waitress who sought freedom from the school citing inhumane treatment driving her insane.
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Houston
Ipi
Baytown
Gainesville
California
W. P. Hamblen Jr
Reba Willis
Hamblen
Three New Candidates Enter City Council Race
Three new candidates filed for city council seats with District No 1 drawing most entries. W E Lawless of 3414 Michigan and C Dutch Ptacek of West Baytown filed for District 1 along with James C McMurrough Jr of 4507 Wright Boulevard. A fourth candidate eyed District 1, Dr Donald Brunson of Baytown may join. Incumbent E W Buelow not seeking reelection. In District 4 Milton L Campbell seeks return. W D Reeves of District 5 seeks reelection facing Ray C Weaver Jr and Walter H Boucher. Ptacek previously filed for mayoralty but was disqualified over $39.90 in city taxes from Water District Two.
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W. E. Lawless
Michigan
C. (Dutch) Ptacek
West Baytown
James C. McMurrough Jr
Wright Boulevard
Ptacek
McMurrough
Donald Brunson
Baytown
Robert’ S, Lee High School
Lee College
EB. W. Buerow
Piacek
George Chandler
C. D. Middleton
City Council to set April 1 civil service election date
City Council expected to approve an ordinance setting April 1 as the civil service election date to align with the city council vote. The measure would cover policemen and paid firefighters. Officials will also discuss sewage disposal needs and public improvements. Baytown Housing Authority plans to present a check for over 3100 as a dividend from the Sam Houston Courts and Lincoln Courts project.
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Civil Service
Bayteen Housing Authority
B. Hoffpauir
The
Housing Authority Board
Housing Authority
C. B. Olive
Hoffpaui
Baytown
Sam Houston Courts
Incoin
Voting On School Consolidation Saturday Town Hall And Forum
Baytown and Cedar Bayou districts face a merger vote with two elections on Saturday. A Cedar Bayou town hall and a Jaycees radio forum stirred interest as Harvard Smith opposed consolidation clashed with H M Singleton and Bord NH supporters. Smith challenged student figures while Cedar Bayou officials noted Southern Association status remains unsettled.
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Cedar Bayou
Jaycees
Cedar Bayou Denies Radio Charge in School Consolidation Debate
Mrs. R Fisher Sr and Cedar Bayou High alumni defend themselves against radio debate accusations about consolidation of Cedar Bayou Baytown schools. She cites her son Wearyne an A and M graduate now with Ada Oil in Houston and son Ro Codr a senior at A and M with a long illness delaying studies. Singleton says remarks about Cedar Bayou graduates failing to stay in Texas were isolated and unauthentic, noting the discussion drifted off track.
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Cedar Bayou High School
Cedar Bayou Baytown
Cadac Bayou
Aland .M
Wearyne
Ada Oil Com_pany
Houston
Ro Codr
A and
M. Singleton
Cedar Bayou
Texas
Singleton
US Mediators Seek One-Week Delay in Oil Walkout
Washington officials hope for at least a seven day postponement of a countrywide refinery strike. Mediation chief Cyrus Ching met with CIO Oil Workers Union president Jack Knight and oil company reps to explore delays and later bargaining sessions on a company basis. Union demands include a 25 cent hourly raise while companies offer 10 cents amid ongoing wage talks.
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Cyrus
Ching
C. A
Jack) Knight
CIO Oil Workers Union
Texas
West Coast
Great Lakes
Denver
Knight
Ato
AFL
CIO
Cities Service
Socony-Vacuum
Snell
Sinclair
Deep Rock
Oklaoma
Bruce K. Brown
Defénse Petroleum
Gulf Coast Oil Strike Seen Inevitable Official Says
Gulf Coast union official J Eric Brown of District 4 of Oilworkers International Union says a refinery walkout appears inevitable after talks with federal mediators and refinery representatives failed. If called, the strike could idle plants with over 15,000 oil workers and affect 30,000 Texas workers. mediation continues in Houston between Sinclair Crown Central and Local 227.
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Oilworkers International Union
CIU
Magnolia
Brow
James Hubbard
Houston
Brown
Oil Stockpiling Not Accelerated Amid Possible U S Intervention
Industry leaders say government intervention is likely if a threatened union strike proceeds at midnight Sunday. Refiners on Gulf Coast report no rush to boost bulk storage as unions survey members for a delay in mediation. Officials in Houston and New Orleans note adequate stockpiles and no unusual gasoline movement despite the potential strike.
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United Press
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Tulsa
Oklahoma
Mid-Connant
Tn Houston
New’ Orleans
Shell Oil Company
Standard ‘Oil of
New Jersey
Esso
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Incc
Agreement Gives US Right To Build Japanese Bases
Tokyo reports a treaty pledges US air and army bases in Japan as a shield against Communist expansion. It clarifies legal jurisdiction and base details to be worked by a joint committee in Tokyo. Nations agree US costs and broader security cooperation under the postwar framework.
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EPI
Japan
United States Air Force
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Pacific
Aric
Atess
Fin
Tapan
Kores
Carlino Denies Confession Forced by Torture at Trial
Diego L. Carlino repudiates a July killing confession saying four peace officers beat him, forced threats, and mishandling led to signing. He testified officers refused to let him call his wife. Deputy Loyd Frazier and Sheriff C V Kern named in the confrontation with the defense.
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San Angelo
Diego L. Carlino
Vincent Vallone Sr
Houston
Catlins
Purple Heart
Harris County
C. V
Buster
Kern
Loyd Frazier
Texas Ranger
Two Boys Held After Robbery and Slaying Incident
Police report two youths linked to a holdup and slaying in Galveston. They allegedly robbed a pedestrian of 1 dollar near the Galli grocery before entering the store. The younger suspect resided locally. Authorities say a chase followed the incident. The case involves a violent crime and ongoing investigation.
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Galveston
Backstage Row Rages In House
Washington Republicans and Democrats clash over extending the tax scandal inquiry. Speaker Rayburn held talks with Rep Cecil King amid calls to either end or continue the investigation into tax irregularities and New York activities involving former internal revenue chief Joseph Nisano.
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Rex Chaney
Washington
Sam Rayburn
Cecil KR. King
D-Calif
Ways and Means
New York
Joseph D
Jotinna Williams
Ing
Thomas
Red Attack Beaten Off by Eighth Army Forces
Allied artillery and air support repelled the Red Army assault as troops established firm lines. Reports say defenders held amid heavy fire, with casualties not yet confirmed.
Chickens identify owner in theft case at Highlands
Mrs. J L Holec identified 12 white hens stolen from her and the birds approached her when she claimed them. Four witnesses testified in a chicken theft case against Cormier of Highlands as deputies described interviewing him about charges and possible legal help.
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