Austin lawmakers push work amid influenza wards loom
Austin lawmakers begin the new session focusing on key committee work as many members suffer influenza. Weather outlook for Texas features a cold snap. Pope Pius XII shows improvement after illness. Lawton Collins visits Korea for two-day talks with Gen. Van Fleet and other U.N. officials amid stalemate discussions.
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Ger
J. Lawton Collinsoe
Korea
Fries Nf
James A. van Fleet
United Natians Coufers Oi
Iar
Baytown School Board Meeting Postponed and Civic Updates
The Baytown School Board has postponed its meeting to allow attendance at the Crammeres banquet. Crosby community clubs report activity, and Lawn Dell civic group sets a 7:30 pm meeting. Police report signs missing then installed and a local arrest follow up with fines.
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Baytown
Crammmeres
George Gentry
Civic Age Fearias Jan
Lawnidell
Around Town Highlights From Local Events
Odd snippets note EY spread popular Hits Shopping down Matin for Rebel Roundy. Sins surprised to take in University after concert. Davis leaves for Sam Houston once all teams finish. Carter wishes she had to play tennis and badminton.
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le Davis
Sam Houston
Carter
Wasps Return to Fashion Waist Revival Debated
Central Press notes fashion experts debate the wasp waist trend as designers move away from restrictive corsets. Modern garments aim to shape the figure with health in mind, offering convertible materials and supportive basques that promise an hourglass line without pinching or danger.
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Central Press
Chicago
Foundstanwear
Eqtre
Sterwear
Oréath
Teressary
Ion Garments
Two College Presidents Oppose Separate State Bills
Denton Texas January 26 two college presidents protest proposed laws posing as threats to state institutions. Dr John A Guinn of Texas State College for Women denounces a merger plan with North Texas State College as impractical and harmful to programs. Dr W R White of Based leader of Texx opposes a bill legalizing mutuel betting as damaging to business and tax revenue.
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Texas State College For Women
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Rio Viasta
Ai Waco
WR White
Ed Sherman
San Aro
Gista
Fiahi
Texas
Go Aid
Sheridan
Halfs
Captain Joseph Guido Dies at La Porte Seaman
Captain Joseph A Guido of La Porte died Sunday at his home after a long maritime career. He served as Port Captain for the tideland marine service of Standard Oil and was a WWI trial captain for naval craft built by Todd Shipyards and others. Survivors include wife Annie Mac Guido and three children Linda Ann. Services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Community Church with burial in Seabrook Cemetery under Pat Foley and Co Funeral Home guidance.
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Gaido
Gulf
Tideland Marine Service
Standard O Co
and Root
Maritime Commission
Todd Ship Building Co
Truck Hits Three Parked Cars In La Porte Crash
A pickup jumped the La Porte traffic circle at 75 mph, plowing into three parked cars. One owner, M C Hill of Alvin, was injured. B A Driskell and Mrs D Jacobs and her daughter Frances were treated for injuries. Driskell faces speeding charges. The crash sent two bystanders scrambling away.
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BA. Driskell
RED 1
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San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
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Highway 73 Group Seeks Report Hearing Feb On Status
The Tri County committee leading the Highway 73 effort requests a February hearing before the State Highway Commission to learn if new information exists on the Houston Port subroad. Chairman Guy Cade Jackson of Chambers County will preside. Jefferson, Chambers and Harris counties are represented. the group meets in Houston at 10 a.m. Tuesday with W. T. Busch of Harris County and Nelson McElroy of BaytownCC attending.
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Houston-Port Subor
Guy Cade Jackson
Chambers County
Jefferson
Chambers
Harris Counties
Houston
W. T. Busch
Harris County
Nelson McElroy
Baytown
Jones Takes Top Chamber Post Tonight
Baytown marks its birthday as Pelly Goose Creek merge under one city banner. A banquet at 7 PM Monday features speaker Robert G. Leizh of Okla and new officers to be installed including Lloyd Jones president elect. About 250 tickets sold at 3.25 each with plans for 200 more. Strickland ill and absent but will submit the president’s annual report.
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Pelly
Goose Creek
Une
Robert G. Leizh
Galeteria
Chamber of Commerce
Hoon
Deff Williams
Hasta. Okla
Will Beas
Chamber
Lloyd Jones
J. C. Penny Store
Hhe
Ford Hartman
Baytown Sun
Roy Elms
General Tire and Rubber Co
BR. L. Gillett
Polio Show To Attract Top Talent At Robert E. Lee High
A polio benefit show at Robert E. Lee High School auditorium features top talent led by Bobby Graham who appears with Olsen and Jolson era acts and Dor McNeill's Breakfast Chi. Other stars include Carolyn Belle Dancers RD Hendon's Western Jani Saree Gang and The Camp Twins. The 8 pm show with $1 admission benefits the March of Dimes National Polio Foundation. Wick Hason of KREL serves as master of ceremonies.
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Bobby Graham
Dor McNeil
Carolyn Bele
Hendon
Camp Twins
March of Dimes National Polio Foundation
Wick Hason
KREL
District Attorney Budget Boost Approved by Commissioners
District Attorney WH Scott's 1952 budget set at 255 836 with a rise of 78 539 over 1932 figure. Court trimmed requested salaries to 229 298 34 and approved small raises, added staff and equipment, as DA Scott argued for more funds to fight crime in Houston and Harris County.
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Tarning
WH. Scott
Sam WW. Davis
Scott
W. V
Red) Ramsey
Houston
Harris County
Taft vows Senate hold to approve Wilson defense pick
Washington Jan 45 UP Republican leader Robert Taft pledged to hold the Senate in an overtime session if needed to confirm Charles E Wilson as Defense secretary amid expected anti Wilson speeches from Sen Wayne Morse. Taft noted Democratic and other objections and cited potential stock-divestment requirements for defense nominees including Army chief pick Robert Stevens and others with holdings in defense-linked firms.
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Washington
Robert A. T
Senate
Charles E. Wils
General Motors
Taft
Oregon
Wayne Morse
Defense Department
Eisenhower
Senate Armed Service Et Wiloppo Eisen
Army
Air Force
Robert T. B, Steens
New Jersey
Eisenhower vows to plug leaks after State of the Union plan
President Eisenhower aims to deliver the State of the Union in person next Monday amid mounting leaks from his administration. A Cabinet meeting produced a restrained response and a focus on tightening security as aides discuss the source of leaks and the pressure on officials.
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Fonday
Washington
Dan
Eisenhower
State of the Union
Congressadors
Boy Makes 2,500 Mile Trip Without Ticket
An 11 year old from San Mateo California ran away over bad grades and rode cross country without a ticket. He dodged conductors by hiding in restrooms and lounges then traveled to Chicago and finally Springfield to see a Gene Autry film. He had only 35 cents and slept on trains before surrendering to police.
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Michael McNamee
San Mateo
Calif
Herve
Gene Autry
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T O
Gale Land
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Truce Talks Hit By Allied Bomb Strikes Near Pyongyang
Reported air strikes by American and Australian forces hit a road near Pyongyang during truce talks at Paine Manjom. Allies accused the Reds of moving war supplies in alleged action convoy, violating a ceasefire and jeopardizing negotiations.
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Conray Aer
Poad 1
Pyongyang
Thoresd
Io Painemanjom
Monay
Civil Rights Study Asked
Senator Hubert A. Humphrey said on Monday he supports a civil rights survey to probe discriminatory practices in the South. He urged quick action in Congress to address southern resistance and to promote fair treatment in housing and voting.
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Hubert A. Humphrey
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West Berlin swelled with refugees amid airlift for East purge victims
More than 1,000 refugees landed in West Berlin in 12 hours as officials logged a one day record of escapes from new Communist purges in East Germany. Bonn earmarked 21,420,008 marks for refugee relief while Western officials projected up to 29,000 Refugees by month end. An airlift moved many to West Germany. about 30,000 are in West Berlin and 100,000 more roamed the city since 1949.
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Soviet Zone
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Connie Is Promoted At Baytown Refinery
Dr GW Kelienberg promoted to assistant division head in the Baytown Refinery technical service division. He joined in 1940 from the University of Texas where he earned a PhD in chemical engineering in 1939. He has led cracking and hydrofarming operations and handled long range refinery planning tasks.
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Acad
Tech-Ical Service Division
Baytown Refine
Clonnie
University of Texas
Bazooka May Be Used To Blast Rig
Morgan City Louisiana January 26 Flames from burning gas wells off the Louisiana coast threaten a multi million dollar blaze Police and oil officials considered blasting a rig with bazookas to sever the Christmas tree valve and suppress the flames Firefighters prepared to target the well as Myson Kinley an oil well fire expert arrived to assist efforts Weather data indicated strong southerly winds complicating suppression actions.
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Mexico
Myson Kinley
Califer
Louisiana
Hnd & m
Seine Alpesdy
Walter C. Roome
Pure Oil Co
E. H. Bockmann
District Land
Aguit
Oil Company
Roome
Weather Bureau
Foome
Episcopalians Meet in Houston for Texas Diocese gathering
A Bastown delegation led by Rev. P Walter Henckeli attended a two day event for 1,300 delegates from eastern Texas while West Texas Episcopalians joined a similar council in San Antonio. Bishop Clinton S Quin opened the Houston meeting as clergy and lay members gathered for meals and lectures. Principal speaker was Very Rev Percy Lindwood Urban of Berkeley Divinity School. Rev Robert K R Brown was slated to speak at the banquet.
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P. Walter Henckeli
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Clinton S Quin
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Monttsy
Percy Lindwood Urban
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