Washington tidelands dispute stalls offshore oil plans
Special to The Baytown Sun outlines a renewed congressional clash over whether federal or state authorities control offshore oil rich tidelands. The National Security Resources Board says no development law exists, stalling exploration despite a Supreme Court ruling. The piece notes Truman era vetoes, Eisenhower support, and looming new battles in Congress. It also covers Air Force Navy sniping, new weapons for Korea, and a digression on the White House yacht Williamsburg economy talk.
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Water project in Cedar Bayou nears completion
A progress report on Cedar Bayou water and sewer work shows the district will soon complete the system expansion, doubling sewer capacity and tripling water service. Board members Hill Gates Franklin Bowerman and Miller are praised for their effort while opponents run a write‑in campaign. Royal Bruce reception highlights Baytown tunnel progress with the first official trip through the tube and notes on approach roads and temporary outlets.
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Dinty Moore the restaurateur remembered in life
A reminiscence on James HL Moore known as Dinty Moore who ran a popular New York City restaurant. He died at 83, praised as an exemplary citizen with a beloved hamburger stand famed for its quality, while the author recalls personal memories from childhood and early courtship tied to Moore and his onions debate.
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Dinty Moore's and Honeymoon Memories
Reminiscence recalls a first visit to Dinty Moore's with vivid details of the smoky room and checkered tablecloths. The writer urges long-married couples to revisit memories of engagement and honeymoon days to rekindle romance and pace of life. A reflection follows on a wife’s photo from 31 years earlier and a plan to dine out, with simple menu choices and youthful disputes over onions.
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Young actress Lydia Reed navigates elevator incident tale
In Lyons Den Youth a 9 year old actress Lydia Reed of Mrs McThing lives near the theater and insists on operating her building elevator. The operator warns of possible accidents but she replies with wit about compensation and firing. Other notes cover MGM figures and a bridge game involving George Kaufman and a Mrs Brinke.
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Culbertson Small Slam Thriller Sparks Banter at Card Table
Leonard Lyons reports a high tension bridge session where Culbertson bid a small slam doubled and redoubled while Mrs Brinke erred on the lead enabling the slam. Louis Prima groans over missed bets as he checks in New Orleans after Las Vegas tours and a horse named Maid of Music wins $20. The doctor clears him as fully recovered confirming his health.
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Bible Verse for Today From Thessalonians 5 9
Verse reminds believers God did not appoint them to wrath but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. A concise devotional line emphasizing divine grace and eternal assurance for readers.
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Baytown Sun in Pearce Street Office Details
Fragmentary OCR shows the Baytown Sun publication details with office location Pearce, office manager, managing editor, subscription rates listing 20 months $14.40 yearly rates, advance payment terms, 5 month rate, and postal classification as second class matter under the 1870 act. Also mentions advertising representatives in Atlante, Georgia.
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Success Secrets By Elmer Wheeler iS Your Business
A condensed message urging a planned business approach. It contrasts a routine, unsystematic shop with a competitor who uses a basic, repeatable plan including window displays, promotional tieins, stock movement, and customer service to boost profits. The piece advocates testing a simple plan and adapting after action.
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Sammy Baugh to Coach Rodeo Team at Hardin-Simmons
Washington January 12. Samuel Adrian Baugh known as Sammy left the Redskins after 16 seasons to join Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Texas as assistant football coach and head of the rodeo team. He will teach tackling passing signaling in football and calf roping steer riding and bronco busting in rodeo. Baugh grew up near Temple Texas and pioneered his passing by throwing at a tire swing in his back yard until he mastered accuracy.
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Patchwork Knowledge Quiz From a Vintage Page
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Five years ago today headlines recap and civic notes
Looking Backward recalls Graham profits from cotton speculation and Eisenhower drive surge while Fahy Godfrey organized Tri-City Shrine for Arabia Temple Crippled Children Fund. Ten years ago Ivy Brinson and B G Stong won re election to Harris County Water Control and Improvement District board. Brinson and Stong remain the only candidates.
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Rankin and Burgess Turn Heads in Capitol Hill Roast
Washington chatter quips about Mississippi’s John Rankin and Ohio’s Clarence Brown amid a memo laden scene on Capitol Hill. Rankin’s notorious anti Jewish stances are recalled as Brown teases a cabinet plan and jobs for southern allies.
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Try And Stop Me APPLICANT for the Bankers Trust Co.
An APPLICANT recalls a chaotic exchange during a conference with First National officials. A Florida checker joked about long service as the applicant claimed about six hours of work, while a neighbor reported a doorbell issue and a promise to return home for a call.
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