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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1956

Page

6

Texas Schools Face 350000 More Students By 1961

Editorial cites Texas State Teachers Association forecast that public schools must absorb over 350,000 additional students in five years. It notes 1,833,060 school age children this year, up 80,000 from last year, with rising birth records signaling continued growth and a critical need for 3,000 extra classrooms annually and thousands more teachers and buses amid rising costs.

Texas Texas Public Schools Texas State Teachers Association TSPA

Sun Slants Dick's Finest Hour

The fragmentary text hints at a planned event and a fundraising effort. It mentions volunteers and donors including the Red Cross and a March fundraising drive, with references to support from community groups and expressions of gratitude for contributions and hard work.

Byatt Sun Office

Baytown Polio Drive Advances Amid Texan Echoes

Fred Hartman notes his mother in law contributed another 28 dollar check while listeners heard jokes about the Texas Aggies. A charity drive featuring Baytown Lions clubs, HOBOs and local kids raised over 5500 dollars for polio and United Fund efforts. Kids like Toddy Gould drew cheers for bravery and hats as volunteers logged hours, with staff at the Sun office reporting a busy Sunday afternoon.

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Jackie Kennedy Refuses Photo Pose In Union Portrait

In a Times Herald feature the public recalls Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis politely refusing a posed picture. The anecdote ties into a broader look at early 1960s Washington coverage and the era’s photo practices. The piece notes a foot injury during football practice and reflects on the newspaper’s “Inquiring Photographer” tradition.

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Success Secrets and Food Help From Elmer Wheeler

A garbled memoir fragment discusses Howells growing chickens and earning aid to feed people. It notes Lennie wept and hopes to apply one thing, while Howells becomes an expert on food prep and shares ideas for supporting others.

Howells Lennie

Fragmented Evening Speech and Tangled Notes Summary

The speaker recalls a chaotic table talk with a guest from UA AW Teo and mentions a range of disjointed items. Mentions include a man nearby, mall divisions, a fishing star and a plan, plus an event about East and West Germany’s 40th birthday, all described in uncertain terms.

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Beverly Hills Betrothal Sparks Hollywood Parody

Grace Kelly engagement to a Monte Carlo prince stirs Hollywood humor in Beverly Hills. Pantomimes and jokes erupt among paps, columnists, and writers as producers and entertainers riff on a royal wedding in a tax free principality fantasy. Names mentioned include Jerry Wald Oscar Levant Greg Baytzer Marlon Brando and Monte Carlo speculations.

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No Wonder There Are 80 Thany Juvenile Delinquents

A fragmentary quote jokes about modern teens and discipline, contrasting past and present punishments. It mocks juveniles with room luxuries like TV and air conditioning. The speaker notes the harsher honeymoon memories and quips about sports fans growing tougher.

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Famed Figures and History Quiz from a Vintage Page

A collage of trivia and clues on famous people, birthdays, and history. It references Eny salesmen Balfo rdold Geo and U S Vice President accused of treason, portraits of The Golden Stairs, The Minuet, and a Renny Goodman note. It includes names like Moira Shearer, Sammy Angatt, and Philia Jacl O'Brien among birthdays and notes on compressing language.

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Moonshine Raid Reveals Virginia Moonshiners and Tormented Trails

In Virginia's mountains a moonshine operation is busted as federal agents close in on Ray Shelton and Wilson Hall of Floyd. The operation includes two 600 gallon stills, two tons sugar, and dozens of five gallon cans. Agents describe the sly runners, high escapes, and tough sentences while noting moonshining remains centered in the southern states and parts of New York area.

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Letters To The Editor Praises Baytown Sun For Christmas Seal Effort

The Office and Directors of the TR Association thank Mr. Hartman and the Baytown Sun for outstanding Christmas Seal Sale support. They note newspapers foster public welfare and community health, and praise the paper for dedication to a healthier Baytown. Signed by Immeline J. Rents, Executive Director.

Fred Hartman Baytown Texas Hartman TR Association Baytown Sun

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