Eisenhower Echoes on 1954 Campaign and Primaries
President Eisenhower signals possible run for a second term while urging Republican contenders to join state primaries. Freshman House Republicans endorse re-election, Harriman doubts a 1952–era bid, and nationwide fundraisers hope to galvanize support with Eisenhower as a principal speaker and on a closed TV circuit.
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House
Eisenhower
Averell Harriman
New York
Dero- Lie
Harriman
White House
Washington
Saunders Defends U S Trust Action
Jack Frost visits Baytown as cold front drives temperatures down to the teens and single digits. Cars and roofs are frosted white. owners face ice removal. Areas from North Texas see a wide snow blanket and rising temperatures expected later in the week.
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To Frost
Baytown Erea
Cary
Texas
Casual thieves escape with fortune in gold
A pickup truck carrying about 240 kilograms of gold bullion was stolen in daylight from a busy European street. Police alerted Interpol and coordinated with Italy France Germany and Austria. The driver reportedly drank coffee at a restaurant when the thieves struck, in what officials call the largest such heist in European history.
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Vitzerland
Ariual
Tnterpol
Italy
France
Germany
Austria
Monster Digging Machine Runs Wild At Demo Event
Middleton blames a purchasing error as a massive power shovel malfunctions during a first public demonstration. The machine dumps tons of earth near a group of children, none injured, but panic erupts among onlookers.
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Oiai
Priday
Cew
Perth
Ehursay
Sereniedd Jim
Sagitta collides with Texas Tower off Cape Cod
The Military Sea Transport Service vessel SS Sagitta reported Friday that it struck the Texas Tower radar island off Cape Cod and was taking on water.
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Bulletin
Boston
Military Sea Transport Service
Sagitta
Texas Tower
Cape Cod
Regional VA investigates home owner complaints at Fair Park
Veterans Administration officials from the regional office in Fair Park Friday examined complaints raised by homeowners in the subdivision. The investigation was assigned to a Washington VA office. A Saturday program sponsored by Agnes Kalzt and SL aims to begin at 9 am at St. Joseph School, Lafetornt. Howard Grimes, theology professor at Pere kin Sehanat, will speak and his wife will teach Methodist leadership training with sessions at St. John’s Methodists diet. Sponsoring churches include St. John’s, Cochin Bayou Methodist and Crosby Methodist.
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Owere
Odie
Fair Park
Washington VA
SL. Agnes Kalzt
St. Joseph Sehoat
Th. Howard Grimes
Perekins Sehanat
I. Seastern Methodist University
Sand
Ar Monge
Methodist Leadership
Irie
St. John's
Cochin Bayou
Around Town highlights and scattered local chatter
Glancing through town notices and chatter, several names and events surface. Glenn Taylor, Shirley Cuzzot, Glenn Lowry, Charles Hillis, Troy Long, Kim McDaniels, Bob Williamson, Frank Akes, Allen Laird, Larry Steener, and Opal Eat appear in varied vignettes from errands to speeches and community happenings, with plans touching Austin and San Sacinto Memorial area.
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Glenn Taylor
Tne Nowill
Iran
von Ryans
Tyder Tenn
Shirley Cuzzot
Keys
Glenn Lowry
Charles Hillis
Blew
Sirmins
Austin
Miler
Texas
Troy Long
Rowler
the Jowell
Kim McDaniels
Bob Williamson
de Tees
Frank Ae Kes
Allen Laird
Larry Steener
Mayor Deflects Blame Over Water Meter Mix-Up
Mayor R H Pruett and City Manager C Darwin Middleton blamed the city council for a 1956 water meter purchase that left 100 units stored at the city barn. Middleton said council minutes did not show authorization, but he believed he was told to buy enough meters to cover bids. Both men acknowledged procedural errors and that the meters were shipped without proper authorization by Fort Worth supplier Well Machinery and Supply Company.
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C. Darwin Middleton
R. H. Pruett
Middleton
Darwin
Middeton
Oiis
Connell
Wiley Mielers
Clayton
Aes Lusk
Lisk
Purc
Fire destroys Higginbotham Co paint shop in blaze
A fire at Higginbotham Motor Co damaged its paint shop at 315 Schilling, starting from a static or short circuit in a light cord. A W. J. Todd car tank incident sparked flames, with three fire towers guiding efforts to confine the blaze to the rear section. The car was a total loss and damage was about 3000 dollars.
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Higginbotham Motor Co
Art Lintelman
Pontas
W. J. Todd
Schilling
Higginbotham Motor Ca
Tinlelman
JCs To Sell Poll Taxes In Raytown Event
Jaycees will set poll tax receipts downtown Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm near Houston Lighting and Power Co. George Hanson, chair of the Jaycee poll tax committee, said roving salesmen will operate in the Raytown area in addition to the booth.
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Raytown
Jayeers
Tad P.t. Ata
Houster Lighting and Power Co
George Hanson
Jayseee
Riday
Jayeeros
Jobo
Baytown
Building Keeps Fast Pace Office Homes Under Construction
New construction set an all time Baytown record last year and early January figures suggest no slowdown. Several new offices and homes are under construction as permits issued since January flow through City building inspector Pescek notes contract values and locations including Roseland Oaks Oak Shadows East Texa Missis sippi and Forset Forrest while tax valuations remain separate.
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Baytown
F. A. Richardson
Roseland Oaks
Oak Shadows
Morrow
East Tex.ad
Abe Rosenzweig
84 Teen Girls Join Fight Against Polio Peanut Sale Drives March of Dimes
A corps of teen girls will launch a large peanut sale Saturday to fund March of Dimes polio efforts in Baytown and Channelview. A caravan of vintage cars will parade through Baytown at 3 PM, escorted by police, with three Sunday events in Channelview led by Mrs. Skiing and a barbecue. About 190 participate in boat races as part of a county fundraiser offering Tom's toasted peanuts at a nickel a bag or donation. Volunteers work in two person teams across signed areas, aiming to boost polio relief and close the campaign with the Mothers March.
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Boas
Baytown
Channelview
Sid
Satterwhite
Ams
Virgin
Venable i Rue
Saiterwhite
Benson to Houston for Salute to Eisenhower
Secretary of Agriculture JE Tait Benson was due in Houston for a $100-a-plate Salute to Eisenhower dinner. The Republican fundraiser, part of a series across the state, drew Harris County residents and local officials expected to attend the event at the Boston Club.
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Houston
Secretary of Agriculture
JE Tait Benson
Eisenhower
Wilk
Toston Club
Harris County
Raogabhens
Berisa
Konson
Trees and shrubs beautify city installations
The city purchased shrubs and fruit trees to beautify hare spots around the new sewage disposal plant on West Main the lift station on Sunset Roseland Park and the new water well on Riggs and Leo. Vig pear and palmy trees were planted at Roseland Pure and at the fire stations evergreens were added at the ttt station with roses and evergreens at the water well.
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West Main
Sunset
Roseland Park
Riggs
Roseland Pure
Ttt
PHA Seeks To Take Over Isle Housing Projects
Public Housing Authority shows plans to assume control of housing projects on Isle, detailing steps to manage funds, operations, and resident services pending regulatory approval. Officials cite improved oversight and redevelopment potential as core aims.
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PHA
Isle Housing Projects
Daniel May Tip Hand On Governor Bid
U S Sen Price Daniel who is often viewed as a likely governor candidate will speak at 10 46 a m to about 250 Texas Press Association members at their ninth annual mid winter Meeting at the Commodore Perry Hotel His talk on Information on the Publics Business will be followed by a press conference Attorney General John Ben Shepperd will speak before Daniel on Poor Johns Almanac
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Austin
U.S
Price Daniel
Texas
Texas Press Association
Commodore Perry
Daniel
John Ben Shepperd
John Ben
Humble Attorney Urges Action On Water Problems
Ten Baytonians attended the Houston area Mayors and Councilmen association meeting where Rex Baker of Humble Orange Refining Co spoke. Baker, general counsel and water conservation committee chairman, urged immediate steps to ensure metropolitan Houston can supply industry water by 1960.
Watchdogs OKay U S Trust Case in Texas
AUSTIN Insurance Commission chairman J By ron Saunders said the commission’s handling of the U S Trust and Guaranty case withstood scrutiny from other watchdog state agencies. A House investigating committee pledged open hearings and voted to probe possible legislative or administrative influence on insurance laws. State auditor William son testified about $35,000 cash drawn from U S Trust in 1956. former president A B Shoemake, wounded in a Waco hospital, indicated he would discuss the matter with the Senate committee.
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Austin — — Insurance Commission
J. By+fron Saunders
Commission
U. & Trust and Guaranty
Lloyd Larrabee Austin
UIP
House
Insurance Commission
J. Byron Saunders
U.S. Trust & Guaranty Co
Waco
Senate
A. B. Shoemake
U.S. Trust & Guaranty
Williamson
Shoemake
Harrison
Trust & Guaranty
Hidemake
Senate Investigating Committee
Hore
Searcy Bracewell
Houston
House Committee
Wade F. Spilman
McAden
Sam Dentey
Alma Mabley
Alma Mabley, An Employe of 1S. Trust & Guaranty
Austin
W. E. Ridling
TRUST
Segregation Vote Urged By Houston Attorney
A Houston attorney and Citizens League for School Home Rule director urged Harris County residents to vote on desegregation. The proposal includes some non segregated schools with mixed pupils if parents wish. The biracial commission recommends complete integration by September.
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Houston
Citizens League For
Harris Econmy
Nowlin Randolph
Central Lions Chis
Randolph
Wooster Lions Charter Presented By Dr Ammons
Wooster Lions club was officially chartered Thursday night during a special dinner at the Tower. Dr Ben Ammons presided in the absence of district governor Roy Gayle. Guest Charles W Naylor from New Canaan Conn spoke on Lions sponsorship and education.
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Sue Jones
Aylor
Serene
Wooster Lions
Merei
Ray de Leon
CoMineagge
Texac the International
Ibra Yount To Head Retail Merchants Committee
Ibra Yount was elected to lead the 1956 Retail Merchants committee at a Friday morning meeting at the Baytown Chamber of Commerce office. The group also voted to resume observance of a monthly meeting schedule, setting the third Wednesday of each month from February through November.
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Thra Yount
Retail Merchants
Baytown
Chanter of Commerce
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