Era of Moderation Nears After Texas Turmoil in 1950s
The decade ending in 1959 saw Texas politics mired in turmoil and indecision on taxation and spending. Governor Allen Shivers defined a strongman era, while Senate figure Lyndon B. Johnson rose as a national power. Ralph Yarborough emerged as liberal lead, with Daniel and Shivers shaping future battles. the era signals a shift toward moderation and party unity amid ongoing policy battles.
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Austin
Texas
Allen Shiv
Shivers
Sen
Landom B. Johnson
Johnson
Joteson
Democratic Party
Texas political shifts and fiscal looming crisis in 1960s
The piece traces Texas Republicans’ rise with Eisenhower, intra party battles led by Johnson and Shivers, and the struggle to create a true two party system. It warns of looming budget deficits, growing urban needs, and a decade of fiscal decisions shaping state governance and services.
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Daniel
Texas
Shivers
GOP
Jack Poinier
Houston
Col
R. B. Creager
Brownsville
Eisenhower
Johnson
Dwight Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
House
Sam Rayburn
Ike
Letters To The Editor: TB Association Thanks Baytown Sun
The Houston Harris County TB Association thanks The Baytown Sun publisher Mr Fred Hartman for support of this season's Christmas Seal campaign against tuberculosis. While the goal of 207000 dollars for work and 40000 for a mobile X ray unit is not yet reached, many have given and more are urged to help finish the drive. The newspaper is praised for educating the community about tuberculosis and aiding the effort. Sincerely, Robert V Melse, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartman
Baytown Sun
Baytown
Texas
Hartman
Houston
Robert V. Melse
Franklin Charles A. Janklin 64 dies fishing in Trinity Bay
Charles A. Franklin 64 of 602 Massey Tompkins Road Cedar Bayou died about 9 30 am Thursday of a heart attack while fishing in Trinity Bay He was born in Gonzales Texas moved to Baytown in 1919 worked as a canger at Humble Baytown Refinery retired April 16 1960 He is survived by his widow three sons Howard Franklin Don Earl Franklin and John D Franklin 14 grandchildren Funeral services at 2 pm Saturday at Paul A Lee Funeral Home with Rev A M Dooley of Dallas officiating Burial Cedar Crest Cemetery Pallbearers named W P Byrd Massey Walter Simmons Charles Hemmenway RC Wilson Bill Watson J Cuthbert srt
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Janklin
Charles A. Franklin
Massey
Tompkins Road
Cedar Bayou
Trinity Bay
Gonzales
Tex
Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Carrie Franklin
Howard Franklin
Farmington
N. M
Don Earl Franklin
John D. Franklin
Paul A. Lee
L A. M. Dooley
Dallas
Cedar Crest Cemetery
W. P. Byrd ‘Massey
Walter Simmons
Charles QC. Hemmenway
RC. Wilson
Bill Watson
J. €. Cuthbertsrt
Water District 58 Told To Give Fund Accounting
The State Board of Water Engineers ordered the Board of Supervisors of Water Control and Improvement District No. 58 serving Craigmont Place near Baytown to provide a full financial accounting. Created three years ago with a $475 000 bond issue, the district seeks an additional $250 000 bond. A hearing on that request led to a demand for records on how prior funds were allocated to bids for construction, with board member R M Dixon questioning why past bids were not awarded to the lowest bidders. Further action was recessed until February to allow records production.
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State Board of Water Engineers
Board of Supervisors of Water Control and Improvement District No. 58
Craigmont Place
Baytown
R. M
Dick) Dixon
Baptists Start Revival Sunday at Highlands Church
Dr. Guy Newman, president of Howard Payne College Brownwood, opens a revival at Highlands First Baptist Church this Sunday. The evangelistic services run daily 10 am with a 7:20 pm session except Wednesdays, through January 10. Newman, longtime pastor and author, has national youth conference ties and was appointed by Gov. Price Daniel to lead the 1960 White House Conference on children and youth. Mrs. Guy Leutwykter of Houston will offer special musical selections. Reverend James Ponder serves as pastor. William Hamilton directs music and education.
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Guy Newman
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Highlands First Baptist Church
Newman
Dwight Eisenhower
White House
Houston
James Ponder
Sind Willian
Hamilton
Land Chief Seeks Return To Office In Texas
State Land Commissioner Bill All announced Friday his plan to seek re election in 1580. The 36 year old veteran, who earlier served eight years as district attorney at Brownwood and was named outstanding district attorney by the Texas Law Enforcement Foundation in 1937, argues voters will value stability and integrity. Rep. Jerry Sadler of Palestine is the only other candidate who has announced.
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Ralph Yarborough
Texas
Shivers
Price Daniel
Yarborough
U.S. Senate
William A. Blakley
Dallas
Blakley
Daniel
Senate
Johnson
Sidelands
U.S
I Shivers
Veteran's Land Administration
Bill Allscorn
Brownwood
Wra6
Texas Law Enforcement Foundation
Jerry Sadler
Palestine
Harris County Tax Chief Seeks Five Percent Budget Increase
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Carl Smith requested 8 352 271 for 1959 funds from the Commissioners Court, a five percent hike to cover 961 260 for salaries including 86 52 cost of living raises, noting unused 7989 funds would go to salary boosts and asking for reductions in taxes for people 64 and older.
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Harris County
Carl $. Smith
Commissioners Court
Jess
Sandefer Charged With Shoplifting At Local Supermarket
W C Sandefer of 603 South Main faces theft charges after shoplifting at Hatha way's No. 2 Supermarket on Main Street. Store manager Mrs Jack Rombs spotted him. he fled, license plate given to police. Officer C T Free led the investigation, with Roynbs providing the plate and Sandefer later arrested.
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W. C. Sandefer
South Main
Hathaway
Cleve Dickens
Sandefer
Jack Rombs
C. T. Free
Tman
Roynbs
Sandeler
Hook Line And Sinker New Year Wishes For Hunters And Anglers
Community fishing and hunting notes celebrate the new year. Deer and duck seasons closed, goose season extends to Jan 8, quail and dove dates upcoming, and goose and waterfowl prospects look good. Lake Houston and Trinity River expected to restore fresh and saltwater fishing, promising a strong year for Baytown hunters and fishermen.
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Baytown
Lake Houston
Trinity River
Trinity Bay
Kiwanis Club Panel Reports Meeting Highlights Baytown
Baytown Kiwanis luncheon hear committee reports on scholarships and contests. Henry Liles details four scholarships including Robert E. Lee and Carver High graduates while Troy Peterson notes Boy Scout sponsorships. Revs Bomnholf discusses aid to underprivileged children and juvenile delinquency efforts. Jackson cites Key Club award and district vice president, plus agriculture praise. Stuart covers vocational guidance. guests listed.
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Baytown
Newro
REL
Jackson
Agriculture Committee
James Ethridge
District 3
John M. Stuart
R. B
Bob) Stockton
R. W. Kelley
West Baytown
John Cruikshank
Alabambra
Calif
Art Goforth
David Hall
Clay Swain
Charles Kirkpatrick
Baytown Players Dominate Texas Junior Golf Tour
Baytown entrants secured five top finishes across age groups at the Texas Junior Golf Championship held over four days at Sharpstown. Lee McDowell won the 14-year-old division with 324 while Mickey Reilly placed fourth with 342. Donald Stefani also took fourth in the 14-year-old first flight. Other Baytown players, including Gordon Wilson and Jimmy Brown, earned fourth-place finishes in their flights. Charles Reilly led 12 and under with 269. Top honors went to Dickie Duble of Galveston with the overall win. John Stevens of Wichita, Kan, was second in the 19-year-old race.
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Baytown
Fred Mar
Texas
Sharpstown
Flint
Paranautélan
Evnaayreanewnn
Lee McDowell
Mickey Reilly Finshing
McDowell
Yormy Oliver
Houston
Oliver
Donald Stefani
Jimmy Brown
Tommy King
Charles Reilly
Dickie Duble
Galveston
Wil
Jrace
John Stevens
Wichta
Kan
Pers
Trade Interchange Show Unity Throughout Europe
A year-end Western Europe report portrays booming prosperity across nations with rising trade and a tentative move toward tariff reductions between major economies. Italy faces persistent unemployment while other countries expand industrial ties Britain and allies cut tariffs, fostering cross border production and investment.
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Loneon
Italy
France
Germany
Western
Europe
Belgium
West Europe
West Germany
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Highlands Rotary Nets $200 On Trees
Highlands Rotary Club reports more than two hundred dollars raised from Christmas tree sales. In Rev. Derwin Walker’s absence, LeRoy Elder chaired the meeting at the Methodist church recreation room. Helpers included J. D. Lamb, J. F. Christian, Whit Erwin, B. L. Masterson, D. Cullison and J. D. Sammons. Trees were sold from Ramsey Chevrolet and L B Crawford lots.
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Highlands Rotary Clud
Derwin Walker
LeRoy Elder
Methodist Church
J. D. Lamb
J. F. Christian
Whit Erwin
B. L. Masterson
D. Cullison
J. D. Sammons
Ramsey Chevrolet Company
L .B. Crawford
Port Activity Here in Baytown as Esso Bethlehem Sails
The Esso Bethlehem was the only ship in Baytown port this Thursday as it sailed for Wilmington, signaling a quiet day at the harbor with no other vessels loading or unloading.
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Esso Bethlehem
Baytown
Wilmington
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