Lawmakers Back On Jol IsTIN Jan 2
State lawmakers return to work as inauguration week unfolds Texas debates budget gaps and stalled items. Shivers budget targets tuberculosis hospitals at Harlingen San Antonio and Tyler while proposing a 19 million surplus by session end. Bills seek constitutional tax changes capital punishment abolition and a 20 to 60 day cooling off period in divorce cases amid ongoing legislative activity.
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News In Brief From New York and Beyond
Fragmented OCR text reports on a range of items. It mentions a Siamese twin separation case ending in death after coma and notes potential Navy casualties and a local shooting. It also references a trial in New York with a guilty verdict on charges tied to advocacy of violence and overthrow of the U S government.
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Kemah Yacht Sale Plan Says Highest Bids Required
The Spots or at Sale plans to sell two boats at Kemah Yacht Evill Lenate with bids to be placed by the Texas State Game and Mission in Austin by January. The 29-foot boat with a four beam is listed alongside the E Lee Richardson with Dam. Also noted are meeting plans and educational department notes from Cedar Bayou Methodist.
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Eisenhower Takes Over Without Cabinet in Initial Day
Ike begins his first White House day with holdover Democrats in control of departments. Senate Republicans promise eight Cabinet nominees confirmed by nightfall, while Wayne Morse delays proceedings with a rule technicality. Wilson testifies before Armed Services panel amid questions and rumors of withdrawal or GM sale.
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Trumans Leave Washington for Private Citizen Life
Former President Harry S Truman and wife Bess abandon the presidency as they head to Independence Missouri. They travel in a special car lent by President Eisenhower and plan to arrive at 7 15 p m Wednesday. Security details shrink but local officials vow ongoing protection for the private couple.
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Eisenhower to Hold Regular News Conferences
President Eisenhower will continue weekly news conferences and may televise one monthly if mechanics can be worked out. Press Secretary Hagerty said no briefing this week due to workload but expected a meeting with reporters next week. Televised monthly meetings remain under consideration pending coordination with radio and TV industry.
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Akridge Retained Amid Cedar Bayou School Contracts
Cedar Bayou School system officials renewed or extended contracts on Wednesday. Superintendent R Ai, Principal Paul Rodge, athletic director and coach Robert Barfield, elementary principal M Fields, and teacher-coaches L G Davis D H Watkins Marcus Rigby all received one to three year extensions. Bastown City Attorney George Thancher elected as school board representative to start February 7.
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Two Baytown Women Injured In Highway Collision
Two Baytown women, Miss Bobbie Fancher and Miss Ruby Hensley, were injured in a head on collision on Highway 6 south of La Porte around 7 pm Tuesday night. Charles S. Anderson, 34, of 1908 Pine, collided with pickup driver M. T. Patillo, 52, of La Porte. Hensley suffered facial injuries and cuts while Fancher had a sprained left ankle and facial cuts. Police say Anderson was northbound when Patillo began a left turn into Shore Acres Road, causing the crash. Both women were taken to Baytown Hospital for observation.
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Shore Acres’ Road
Dimes Campaign Lag in Baytown Arch of Dimes Drive
Southeast Texas chairman Wilton Roper said the Baytown Arch of Dimes drive trails its standard and is about ten times below the Pasadena target of 5000 dollars. He urged more funds to cover current epidemic expenses and future cases.
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Sergeant risks death to raise Old Glory on Korean outpost
Sergeant Xavier Connors, Bayonne New Jersey, crawled through tunnels at Sandbag Castle near the Eastern Front in Korea to hoist the Stars and Stripes above a forward outpost. Bullets chipped rocks as he climbed the pole, after previously attempting with a towel and a teal flag. The Castle, a rocky peak close to enemy trenches, connects via tunnels and wire to Red positions, with soldiers sharing hard duty and a sense of ordinary war concerns such as liquor, chow, and ammunition shortages.
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Outnumbered U S Sabrejets Down Five Red MiGs
The force claimed five Red MiGs were downed in a Korean War battle along the Manchurian border. Col Royal N Laker and Maj Robinson Risner each earned kills, with other pilots totaling enemy losses as UN tanks and air forces supported ground offenses near the central front.
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Houston
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Rioting Convicts Spurn Ultimatum at Rockview Penitentiary
BELLEFONTE PA January 21 UP convicts at Rockview penitentiary shoot at guards and reject Governor Fine's deadline to end the riot. Gov Fine warned of substantial time added if hostages and six pistols not surrendered by 7 p.m. The majority of inmates returned to cells, but 325 holdouts in the main cell area fired two random shots after the deadline.
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Baytown Birthday Party Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for Baytowns big birthday banquet go on sale, with reservations via the Chamber of Commerce and from committee members. The event, at 7 p.m. Monday in the Robert E. B. See cafeteria, will be presided over by former Chamber President Jack Jacobs in the absence of Robert Strickland. Speakers include Rev Weyne McCleskey, and organizers note tickets are $3.25 each.
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Proof Baytown Is Growing Births Exceed Deaths Here
Baytown shows a rapid growth pattern with 1136 births in 1952 on a 25,000 population. The city records 157 deaths, yielding a birth rate of 45.4 per 1000 and a death rate of 6.3, notably lower than national and Texas rates.
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Teacher Fired For Signing Amnesty Plea In Kansas
EMPORIA Kansas January 2117 A Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia faculty member Dr W L Tandy was relieved of teaching duties after signing an amnesty petition urged by subversive leaders He defended himself as a social scientist liberal and humanitarian and said he never knowingly associated with any subversive organization College president Dr John B Jacobs said the action followed a faculty meeting where colleagues dissapproved the signing and indicated no legal right or academic freedom issue was involved The college will continue his salary until June 1 with no further action noted he had joined as a temporary staff member last fall after stints at Fisk University College of the Ozarks and other colleges.
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City Slickers Get Caught In La Porte
Two Houston youths ages 13 and 14 were arrested after night burglaries in La Porte on Monday night. Police say they burglarized Western Auto, stealing rifles, ammunition, a high powered air rifle, cash, and other items. They also allegedly robbed Trainer's Drive Inn, damaged property, and attempted to steal a five gallon can of ice cream. The boys were charged with burglary and later charged in Houston for auto theft.
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Roberson
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Phey
Five More Baytonians Take Rabies Shots From Mad Dog Contact
Five residents of Bayton were taking rabies shots after contact with a mad dog in Morrell Park. The dog, tied at 315 Park, chewed its leash and was killed. owners Mr. and Mrs. Leslie and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Flowers and their daughter began injections, with others possibly joining. Humane Officer G. Allen outlined the citywide effort as twelve mad dogs have been killed since December 1.
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Roberts Named Editor of Preview Magazine
Roberts of the Houston Press was named editor of Preview magazine on Wednesday, succeeding James V. Carroll who resigned Tuesday. Preview began about three years ago by Carroll with backing from oilman Glenn McCarthy.
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Rites Thursday For James A. Oliver Tames
James A. Oliver 36, a former Baytown resident, died Tuesday in Houston. Funeral Thursday at Liberty Church of Christ with burial at Rest Haven cemetery. Survived by widow Annie of Hardin two daughters Nell Overton of Bay City and Jake Creel of Hardin three sons Ray Oliver of Thompson James and Frankie Oliver of Hardin mother 30 W Oliver of Baytown four sisters Will Parker John Stowe Dixie Decker Jim Wiley Martin Baytown Magnolia and a brother Henry River of Tomball.
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Tomball
Drouth Cuts City Costs for Houston Watermelons
Houston officials report last summer's drought reduced watermelon costs by about 45000 dollars. City Comptroller Roy Oakes explained that wetter summers raise watermelon prices, so the drought saved the city money in the bag department budget.
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