Mystery surrounds death of Victoria grocer Howard Seidel
Howard Seidel a 52 year old Victoria grocer and former Baytown businessman was found dead in his car on a lonely road between Goliad and Victoria with fatal wounds. Justice of the Peace W P Baumgardner noted possible self destruction but will not verdict until every aspect is fully investigated. Seidel had moved to Victoria two weeks earlier from Sabinal and earlier ran a Baytown grocery for 25 years. His wife son mother brothers and sister survive along with several aunts and nieces.
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Howard Seidel
Victoria Grocer
Baytown
Goliad
Victoria
Seidel
Raytown
Justice of the Peace
W. P
Baumgardner
Seidels
Hsd
Baum- Force
Hls
Ida Mee Seidel
Clarence
Robert Seidel
Janie Mae Seidel
Suer
Bridge Closure Averted As County Reviews Repairs
Local notes recount the San Jacinto River Market Street bridge near Middletown remaining open while assessment proceeds after a reported approach issue. County officials consider bids for plumbing and root repairs while daily life features community chatter and local personalities.
Mobile blood unit to visit Baytown for Korea relief
The Houston Red Cross Blood Bank mobile unit will be at the Welfare Clinic of San Jacinto Memorial Hospital in Baytown on January 2 accepting blood donations. Appointments can be made by calling 5960. donors aged 18 to 69 and weighing at least 110 pounds for women and 125 pounds for men will be accepted. The event supports troops in Korea and emphasizes the community effort to provide life saving blood.
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San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Bruce
Korea
Roper
Baytown
Scientist Brings Canadian Chemistry Lectures to Baytown Refinery
Dr E W R Steacie vice president and director of the Division of Chemistry of Canada's National Research Council arrives in Baytown to present a lecture series as part of Humble Refinery s Hurdle Lectures on Science. An estimated 100 chemists and engineers are expected to attend the talk on alkyl radical reactions at the Humble Community House Thursday evening. Steacie, who led Canada s wartime atomic energy program coordination, spoke here with his wife accompanying him on the Texas visit.
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Baytown
Canada
E.W. R. Steacie
Prezdent
National Research Council of Canada
Humble
Steacie
Southeastern Texas
American Chemical Society
Humble Community House
Stuacie
Texas
Basvov
N. Stearie
Quedre
Stescie
McGill University
McGill
National Research Council
Bergeron undergoes emergency operation and recovery
Councilman Rufus Bergeron, operated on yesterday for the second time, remains unable to receive visitors. Mrs. Bergeron reports from St. Josephs Infirmary in Houston that the emergency procedure occurred last Saturday and Mel Bergeron notes no visitors are allowed.
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Rufus Bergeron
Wilson Warns Pinch on US Economy Extends to 1953
Washington CPI Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson warned that the civilian economy pinch will persist at least into 1953, six months longer than he had predicted. He said a top level rearmament review could raise production goals for planes and tanks, signaling a longer wartime mobilization despite a mid-1854 tapering date. He urged tighter price and credit controls as Congress appears unlikely to act, and noted the mobilization program is under renewed review by the White House and the National Security Council.
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Defense
Charles E. Wilson
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Ee Defense Mobilizer
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Bern
Regent Weeks
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Truman
Blizzard toll rises in Colorado and Westfield fire claims many
In Monte Vista Colorado six dead and two California truck drivers found in Wolf Creek pass snow. In Wichita Falls sheriff expects more arrests after narcotics raids net 12 suspects including seven Air Force personnel. In Westfield Massachusetts a $750000 fire destroys a five story professional building leaving fourteen missing and three floors damaged.
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Vista
Colo
California
Wolf Creek ‘Pass
Wichita Falls
Upi
Air Force
Hammett Vance
Westfield
Mass
Ames
Scarborough Thief Sought Hunted by Police at Local Drugstore
Police seek a Scarborough man linked to a theft of over $100 from Scarborough Pharmacy No 1. Assistant Police Chief W R Montgomery said officers traced most of the stolen merchandise to the thief's room at a local hotel. the suspect was not present.
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Scarborough Pharmacy No. 1
W. R Montgomery
Taan
Freighter Flying Enterprise Nears Port as Hero Skipper Prays
In a perilous Atlantic voyage, the crippled freighter Flying Enterprise advances toward Falmouth, England under Captain Henrik Kurt Carlsen. Tug Turmoil and US destroyer Willard Keith aid through heavy seas as winds ease and visibility improves, with a hero’s welcome anticipated on shore.
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Falmouth
Pigland
ICP
Flying Enterprise
Ridey
Trely
England
Henrik Kurt Carlsen
Willard Keith
Truman And Churchill Meet To Discuss Major Issues
In Washington President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill open four plenary sessions at the White House to exchange views on key topics. They aim for a streamlined Atlantic Pact, Far East policy, relations with Russia, atomic policy, and defense of the West, seeking groundwork for future joint actions.
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Iu.p
Trauma
Winston Churchill
White House
Meranda
Churchill
Truman
Far East
Russia
Frank
Lin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Onti
Ish
Has Reason To Be Scared Of Darkness
Stewart Ho m resident ML OL. Cox, 44, says he was walking alone on Old Main at night when a man grabbed him and stole his billfold containing 28 dollars. The incident occurred on a dark street corner, prompting caution about the dangers of darkness.
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ML OL. Cox
Stewart Hom
Old Main
De La Torre Dies At 82 In Baytown Home
Eulogio De la Torre died at 1 am at his daughter Esther Barrajas home in Baytown at 1124 Cypress. He had lived in Mexico until 44 years ago when he moved to Texas to be with his daughter. Survivors include another daughter Virginia Ontiveras of Corpus Christi, two sons Santigio in Japan with the U S Army and Cleofas of Mexico, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Earthman Funeral Home.
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Esther D. Barajas
Cypress
la Torre
Mexico
Baytown
Bavajes
Virginia Ontiveras
Corpus Christi
Santigigo de la Torre
Japan
United States Army
Cleofas de la Torre
Earthman Funeral Hore
Hi NABOR By Olin Miller Gump Era Recalled
A nostalgic column reflects on a bygone era when people knew less yet interacted with more plain humor. The writer notes that simpler times fostered gentler social exchanges and slower, more genuine connections.
Quads Born in Half Hour in Brooklyn Drama
A Brooklyn mother, Mrs. Fenny Graber, 32, gave birth to quadruplets within 20 minutes at Bushwick Hospital. The first child arrived at 3 23 am, followed by two boys and two girls by 3 43 am. The father Joseph reacted calmly as the babies were placed in incubators and the mother moved to a private home in good condition.
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Iupi
Brooklyn
Fenny Graber
Joseph
Harry Moering
Bushwich Hospital
Beith
Moering
What Would YOU Call It Miss Gamal
Egyptian bride Samia Gamal and her Houston husband Sheppard Abdullah King arrived at New York International airport. He carried her across the customs threshold amid questions over her being labeled a belly dancer. She protested that arms legs and shoulders merit attention, not only the stomach. The couple traveled from Texas and faced press attention during their visit. Rev Wayne H McCleskey, pastor of St Mark's Baytown, left for Oklahoma City to attend a gathering of conference secretaries for the South Central Jurisdiction. He represents the Texas Annual Conference and will return to Baytown midweek.
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New York
Samia Gamal
Texas
Sheppard Abdullah King DT
Tam
Houston
New York International Airport
King
US Customs Office
McCleskey
Wayne H. McCleskey
St. Mark's
Eisenhower Won't Seek Nomination Without Clear Call To Duty
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told Republican supporters to proceed with an Ike for president drive only if a clearest call to political duty comes. He said he would remain head of Western European forces until convinced there is strong U.S. support to draft him and would not quit his assignment to seek office. He credited Senator Lodge with an accurate account of his feelings and reaffirmed his refusal to pursue nomination or participate in preconvention activities.
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Paris
Dwight D. Hisenhower
Ike
Eisenhower
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
United States
Supreme Allied Command
Lodge
North
Atlantic Treaty Organization
Senator Lodge
Washington
Tle
Mondey
Dwight DB
Robert ‘al Taft
Oll
Ohio
Harold. E. Stasson
Stassen
Eisenhower Corp
New York Times
Chicago Sun-Times
Uon
Lodge-Paris
New Hampshire
Eisenhower Hat Tossed Into Ring
Eisenhower enters the New Hampshire primary plan via Lodge announcement. GOP rivals Taft Stassen brace for a fast moving campaign as Eisenhower gains traction in Paris and New York editorial support signals.
Porter predicts Eisenhower swing in Texas ahead of 1952 rally
Houston Republican Jack Porter says Eisenhower will seek, win the nomination, and carry Texas and many southern states. He expects a two party shift, with Eisenhower clubs statewide and a tough May 27 Republican convention, naming unlikely headquarters sites. Porter foresees a party split and a hard fought convention.
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Houston
Jack Porter
Dwight D. Hizenhower
Texas
Eisenhower
Porter
Mike” Nolte
Hen Dweiel
Reds In No Hurry For Truce All UN Arguments Rejected Again
In Tokyo Communist delegates showed indifference at Korean armistice talks as UN and Communist sides failed to advance. Vice Admiral Joy flew to consult Ridgway on the deadlock while Panmunjom delegates again rejected UN demands on airfield construction and prisoner repatriation. Subcommittees plan to meet again Tuesday, with UN spokesman noting rude and ill tempered behavior from the Reds.
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Mae
C. Turner Joy
United Nations
Matthew B. Ridgway
Joy
Panmunjom
Korea
Baytown
William P
Noth
Hsieh Fang
Truce Supervision
Treading & Magazine
Chang-Chaun San
Sabrejets Down Two MiGs In Lopsided Korea Battle
Eighth Army reports US Sabrejet fighters outnumbered more than two to one shot down two MiGs in a major air clash. American jets also damaged a two day total of 12 MiGs as Monday’s action over northwest Korea yielded several dogfights and heavy losses for Communist forces.
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Korea
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China
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