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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1955
Page
2
The article discusses defensive strategies in bridge, noting that sometimes beating a contract requires early trick establishment in other suits. It recounts a hand where careful play and suit management lead to defeating the contract and asks readers if even experts err as often as beginners, inviting anecdotal examples.
A. G Kraft reports Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Association assets rose 16 percent from 5,880,117.76 to 6,570,683.17 as of year end. Net savings climbed 1,095,888.41 to 5,768,626.44. dividends paid reached 167,287.23. Home loans grew to 232 loans totaling 1,244,337.70. total home loans outstanding stand at 5,532,482.41. Board elected Kraft president and Strickler executive VP. new officers include Duplantis Carlson Arnett Reber Reid Cathriner Kerr and Shamblin.
A compact list of crossword style clues and partial answers. Includes items like Greek fetter lariat citrus fruit musical instrument timid nickel extent sacred picture and more with a final note Yesterday's Answer POGO.
Former Houston World’s Fair directors Cliff Pettis and Ban Richards urged 35 Galveston civic leaders to form an association to hold a world’s fair here. They cited a proposed 180 million in construction and an estimated 60 million visitors if staged in 1957 38, with the city to buy 800 acres on the past end flats owned by the government for the site.
A Dallas delegation led by Maceo Johnson urged harsher enforcement after 52 of last year’s murders in Dallas involved African Americans. They cited juries and evidence as barriers to punishment, noting 24 of 31 murders in Dallas County involved Negroes, with sentences ranging from life to 80 years.
Roni Marie Sloan, 17 months, arrived in New York with Navy flier Donahoe who adopted her from Greece. She slept peacefully after a long 6 500 mile journey and a tense homecoming at Panasytyenia station as the family adjusts to life in the United States.
Houston authorities examined the case of Valadez a born U S citizen facing possible deportation to Mexico. Born in Cantal Webb County in 1943 he was taken to Mexico as a boy and returned in 1932. His attorney Philtin Mantatbe argues birth and baptism prove citizenship while Valadez claims he was unaware of his status. Hearing officer Wiedu said a decision would come in days.
Noel and Herta Ticicl are reported to remain in the same hospital they entered after being freed by the Hungarian government on November 18. A legation spokesman said the couple will contact authorities when they are well. The State Department noted they asked political asylum in Hungary and offered to meet once recovered.
The Rev Clyde Foltz of First Christian church was guest speaker at the Baytown Kiwanis meeting attended by La Porte club members. He discussed the history of Bible translations. The Kiwanis meet Thursdays at the Community House, starting at noon.
Mr and Mrs James Huey welcome son Mark Randall born Saturday morning in Baytown hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clyde Stevens and Mr and Mrs J D Huey, all of Baytown.
Galveston January 15 newsroom reports W L Moody Jr famed Galveston financier left an estate valued at 65 million, revised from 400 million. Inventory filed late Sunday lists holdings in American National Insurance National Hotels Moody National Bank and more. Major bequests include 260000 to Mary Moody Northen and $1 to W L Moody III. bulk to a non profit foundation led by Northen.
Henry F. Holland assistant secretary of state for inter American affairs will speak at Houston Thursday at the annual Rotary luncheon celebrating International Affairs. The former Houston attorney was appointed by President Eisenhower in February 1953. Special guests include Latin American consular representatives World Trade Committee Houston Chamber of Commerce members and Latin American students from Rice Institute and the University of Houston.
The World Champion U S bridge team trailed the British challengers by 1240 points with 80 hands left in New York. After 16 hands of the fifth session the Americans tied the British, then the rivals again led as the session ended.
USDA weekly cattle hogs market summary from Fort Worth shows beef steers steady, mix yearlings weak to 50 higher, cows steady after early gains, bulls strong. Week tops include beef steers 24.25, heifers 22.60, cows 13, bulls 14.50. Hogs and stockers noted with butchers 18.75 tops and sows around 16. Weekly bulks list price ranges across weight classes.
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