Humble Oil Boosts Octane Gasoline to New High
Humble Oil plans to launch a new high octane motor gasoline believed at 98 octane, potentially the strongest available in the United States. The fuel, marketed as the highest octane ever, will go on sale at Humble stations in Baytown on Thursday after a company briefing showcased the product's development from a long range research program for high compression engines of 1955.
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Humble Oil
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Baytown
Pat H. Crawhurst
Chandler Drive
Fairpark Addition
Crowhurst
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La Porte Sets City Building Record With Surge
La Porte posted a 1954 record for new construction with total value of 735 650. Residential projects led the growth, including 66 new units valued at 516 075 and 17 new houses granted permits. McCaine Construction Co of Houston accounted for 11 homes on South Third and Second streets. December permits totaled 188 075, chiefly residential, while September reached 207 890 in value.
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la Porte
McCaine Construction Co
Houston
Sylvan Beach
Manor Realty Co
South Third
South Second Streets
la Parte
Glyde
Leon Wigley
South Eleventh Street
South Lth
South
South 11Th
B. E. Froelich
Garfield Street
George Isensec
Watt
HS. Wyatt
South Fourth
Jack Norwine
John EF. Woxworth
Ti South Sixth
U S Code Expert Gets Seven Years
Joseph Petersen Jr a former code expert at a secret national security agency received a seven year prison term in U S district court Alexandria Va for misusing secret documents. Judge Albert Bryan imposed the sentence as one of the stiffest peacetime punishments for taking government documents. The case remained largely outlined and did not go to trial.
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Ted Lewis JR
Alexandria
Joseph 8
Petersen Jr
National Security Agency
Petersen
U.S
Albert Bryan
New York's New Chief Addresses Legislature
New York governor Averell Harriman, inaugurated New Year’s Day, was set to deliver his first annual message to the New York Legislature at noon in a joint session in Albany. He would be introduced to lawmakers as the new chief executive.
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Albany
W.Y
Averell Harriman
New York
Millonaire Democrat
Compiled list of companies and brands from Baytown Sun clipping
A dense OCR readout lists numerous corporations and brands across industries including Allis-Chalmers Amer Agri, DuPont, Goodyear, Gulf Oil, Packard, Studebaker, Texaco, Goodyear, and Pfizer among others. The fragment references multiple corporate names, product lines, and stock-like entries without coherent narrative or dates.
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Allis-Chalimers
Amer Cyanevs
Amer Woolens Fy.s
Anaconda Copper
Sethurn
OOL Weavers
Calvan Oil Svecerer Vede
Celanise
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Ivities
Hakgig
Tun
Dow Chen
Ressee
DuPont Chem
Teastman Kodnir
Paso Nat'l
Fairchild Eng
Eojae Ibn Freeport
Electria Vo
Gen Motors
Tiny Eee Gillelle Gar
Goatswear Tire
Greyhound Biss Gulf
Gilg Stat Utiyessa
Ccsepo
Houston Oil MW
Tnterlake Iron Int
Nickel - Jones
Laugh Kirby Pet C.c
Liggett and Myers
Cysepees
Goew'’s Inciesa
la Land
Mack Trucks
Merrill Pet
Eseeysseay Monsanto Chem - Nat’ Dist
Nat'l Dairy Prod News
Leng Packard-Stude Motors
Pac
West Oil
Panroastal Oil
Panhandle P and
Boessesses
Penney’s Inc
Phillips
Pure Oil
Rem Rand
Repab Steel Sears
St. Regis Paper
Sheil
Sinclair Skelly
Socony-Vae Sou Parig
Stan Qil
Stan Oil Ind
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Ohio
S.ce
Texas Co
Gulf
Tlowadet Corp
TAL Oil Veesee
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E. Wustonn Tinian
P Seers
Woodley Pvt
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Colton
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Kiwenis Continues From Page Dust Fieve Committees Form
The article lists names and chairs for multiple committees and roles across youth, religion, education, and public service. It notes ongoing organization with chairs such as Dr. Robert Pips kin and Roy Laurence, plus sections on agriculture conservation, business affairs, and attendance. The fragmented text outlines a broad civic reorganization and installation plan with several named individuals and groups.
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Roy Laurence
Pulix Fatehell
Boy Scouts
Dar
Jim Tones
Marshall Palmer
Bruce Ramsey
Harald Stewart
W. T
Colliers Parlie
Sammy Mer Dinh
Ehramaiay
Sheloy
VU Worse
Piciara
Bev Wilson
the Bow
Sam Metthis
Wayne Merteskey
F. Penningtons
Farbert
Hubert Kerrellmaan
Gordon Weung
Q. Endertine
Qernert Herbert
Dosse Kirkpate
Lions Club Hears Youthful State Government Execs
Three Robert Lee High seniors spoke as Lions Club guests about their roles in a YMCA backed Youth in Government program in Austin. Carter served as a senator while Stein and Cooper were representatives. the trip covered four days with mock House and Senate sessions and bill presentations.
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Robert HK. Lee High Schew
John Carter
Virgil Cooper
Jove Stein
Austria
YMCA
Labbed
Texas
House
Senate
Carter
REL
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Cooper
WW. Brown
Austin
Rip Wat- Mins
Ben F. Ammons
Kiwanis Committee Forms to Seek City Hospital
The Kiwanis club creates a committee to pursue a city hospital for La Porte. Mayor Burgin, Dr. Yoder, Art Gomring chair, and George Traylor join. Yoder to aid medical., Traylor as financial advisor. Meeting set for 180 pan. Chamber of Commerce has discussed hospital aims for months with limited progress.
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Art Gomring
Burgin
Nelson Yoder
George Traylor
Yoder
Traylor
la Parte Clutb
la Porte
Comemerce
La Porte Citizens Pay County Taxes
A deputy from the county treasurer office has been conducting tax collection activities in La Porte this week. Residents were advised of payments due and options available.
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Tas Ansar-Collertor
Rl Smith
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Crosby’s Young Son Inducted Into Army
An article notes Crosby family members with youngest son entering military service. It mentions Donets, Cromer, and Biever among the relatives connected to the induction, detailing their readiness and the family’s support as the son enters the army, with local context and references to training and placement.
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Tecuty Woot
Jan Php
Teysin
Hartford Probate Case Details Misspelled Despite Estate View
The article reports a Hartford probate matter involving Mrs Colin Mix and the Mumpers of Honolulu, noting an estate valuation near a million dollars and hearings or views of the estate by attending parties. The text contains garbled names and locations but centers on the wealthy estate dispute and beneficiaries.
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Com
Colin MO Mix
Conrad Mumper
Honaleluss
Deer Parker Denies Deal With Council Over Avenue X Shelling
Vic Calvert of Lurizol testifies before Deer Park city council about plans to shell Avenue X for his new 2600 square foot residence. He denies telling any council member to proceed after the vote against shelling. The council had agreed Calvert would shell the street and be reimbursed from his taxes. shelling was already underway on Avenue X.
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Lurizol
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Baytown Sun
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County Attorney To Address Rotary Club Next Week
County Attorney Burke Holman will speak at the La Porte Rotary Club noon meeting next Tuesday at Bob and Marie's restaurant. EH. J. Cade will charge the program and introduce the speaker. The board approved a Rotary Ann event on March 29 and a $25 grant to the La Porte Bayshore Emergency corps. The Banla School of Dance showcased a program led by Jimmie Stewart during the membership meeting. Club members planned a six burner stove installation for the La Porte Community house, funded by a box supper and games party.
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Bob and Marie
EH. J. Cade Jes
Rotary Ann
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Banla School of Dance
Jimmie Stewart
la Porte
Dimes Drive Starts in La Porte Under Rigby
La Porte launches its March of Dimes drive with posters and containers placed citywide for polio contributions. Mrs. Kennedy leads the Mothers March on Polio set for January 31, while L A Rigby coordinates the overall drive.
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L. A. Rigby
la Porte
La Porte Post Office Sees Receipts Rise in 1953
La Porte postal receipts edged upward in 1953 but not to the $40,000 benchmark for first class status. Receipts for 194 totaled 37,068.29, up 812.05 from 1953 when the total was 36,254.24. Under postmistress Ruth Fuqua, La Porte is now rated in the highest division of second class post offices.
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Ruth Fuqua
Youth's Heart on Right Side Of Body Surprises Doctors
Medical crew in Ontario examined 11 year old emigrant Peter Molland from Randolph, Iowa, and observed his heart and stomach located on the right side of his body. The boy, who recently arrived from Devonshire, England, astonished staff with the rare condition.
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Enyland
Peter Molland
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United States
Devonshire
England
College enrollment projections for 1975 and 944 era
An estimate notes that about two million college students are expected by 1975, versus roughly 2.28 million in 944. The figures illustrate growth in higher education participation across the period in question.
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America
LW Stock Market Report Fort Worth Live Cattle Hogs
USDA cattle prices in Fort Worth show slow trade with most classes near steady. Good to choice slaughter steers 23 to 29. Utility and commercial 12.75 to 18. Calves 600 slow with weaker slaughter offerings. Hogs 450 head opened 50 to 75 cents higher, later trading strong. sows steady to firm. Choice 190 to 230 pounds around 18.75 to 19.25, other weights 16.50 to 18.50.
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Snall
Fort Worth couple announce birth of son Philip Dixon
Mr and Mrs H A Ware of Fort Worth announce the birth of a son, Philip Dixon, on December 31. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C C Phillips of Baytown and Mr and Mrs H D Ware of Dallas.
High Court Rules Against Deer Park In Annexation Suit
The Texas Supreme Court in a split decision reversed a Deer Park annexation ruling. It struck down a 192 ordinance annexing 1,050 acres after granting Shell and Shell Chemical a rehearing and finding Deer Park waived a challenge to the detached 440 acres. The ruling leaves open possible future annexation efforts by Deer Park.
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Texas Supreme Court
Deer Park
High Court
Shell of Co
Shell Chemical Corp
Crinminal
Harris County
Tabert W. Calvert
Ural Deer Park
Court of Civil Appeals
Roeina's Jet Transport Breaks Height Records
Seattle, Jan 5. Basing Aircraft Company's 707 jet transport prototype has been flown to higher altitudes than any other transport plane in history. The company said the 707 climbed substantially higher and faster than the 42,000 feet altitude and 54 miles per hour previously reported.
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Aircraft Company
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