Money To Ease Growing Pains In Precinct 3
Precinct 3 expands staffing and funding to address growing duties in Harris County. Judge Queen notes heavy workload and staffing shortages while approving an appropriation for a night clerk jailer post to handle late hour duties and pleas. Constable Anderson agrees, urging efficient service despite limited personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Court
Judee Queen
James A. Fontens
Harris County Commissioners Court
Eisenhower aides seek new appeal to revive Geneva spirit
United Press dispatches report President Eisenhower and top aides urging a fresh appeal by Soviet Premier Bulganin for reviving the Geneva spirit of friendship. The move aims to advance disarmament proposals at upcoming U.S. Soviet negotiations signaling a push for renewed talks. Some Republicans speculate Chief Justice Earl Warren as a potential presidential nominee if Eisenhower bows out and a tax appeal message is urged.
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United Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Bulganin
Geneva
Earl Warren
Eisenhower seeks $250 million for health aid program
President Eisenhower asked Congress to authorize a five year, 230 million dollar federal aid program to build medical schools and research institutions to fight disease and disability. The plan includes a 23 percent rise in medical research funding, expanded private health insurance against catastrophic illness, a two year nurse and specialist training program, and increased hospital construction aid. The proposal mirrors Democratic bills and cites staffing shortages as a driver.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Marion B. Folsom
Oveta
Culp Hobby
Opportun ity School Board Election Notice
United Fund invites residents to attend the annual board election for Opportunity School at 7:20 pm in the community house. Absence of readers Bays, Tower program noted as part of the event. Proceedings include a chili supper and a rummage sale to support the school activities.
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United Pond
Opportunity School
Ti20 Pan
Tharyse Commohty House
Wil
Observer Corps Set In Mont Bel Vie
A GMT defense ground observer corps will be formed in Mont Bel Vie to support air defense. The public arm will be invited to participate and local officials will coordinate the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Bel- Vien
Mioblie Macetin
Gxneo la Lansford
Town Roundup Notes Visits and Local Happenings
A jumble of names and places outlines visitors and events around town. Mentions of Mrs Valeriy Taylor and others hint at gifts, travels to Buffalo and Arkansas, and upcoming election timing. The piece weaves scattered notes on community members, appointments, and hospital mentions into a snapshot of local life.
Volunteers Rally East Harris for March of Dimes Drive
The East Harris area hosts a March of Dimes drive with volunteers and groups pledging support. Satterwhite hails broad community response as funds flow in for polio relief. Events include a Disk for Wipes radio broadcast on KRETL from 5 to 7 p.m. with Dick Mahan hosting in Bert Threats window. Mothers March chair Judg ed Janice Clement and area directors plan KUHT TV appearances to finalize instructions.
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East Harris Spur
March of Dimes Drive
March of Dimes
East Harris Mowen
Iman TL
Doe
Satterwhite
Sterwhite
Americ Legion Auxiliary
Satter. White
Roy Chase
Auxiliary
Louis Vin Meldhert
Atrs
Edgar
Wyatt Busch
GA. Ferguson
L. A. Duhts
Wiptes
KRETL
Vie
Dick Mahan
Bert Thark
Pharmatey
Mahan
Janice Clement
William Spangler
Mathers Marek
Marek
Rimes
Oll Palace
Prey
Tront
Marel of Dimes
Arts. Spangler
East Harris County
Kuht-Tv
High Court Eyes Harris Wheel Tax Plan
Harris County officials urge state approval of a four wheel tax to fund a ten million freeway program. The Texas Supreme Court did not indicate when ruling might come, as arguments were heard Thursday.
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High Court
Harris
Acstin
Texas
Harris County
Annwal
Poll Tax Office to Stay Open This Weekend in Harris County
A. B. Collins deputy tax assessor will keep the poll tax office open this weekend in the Harris County Federal Savings and Loan building from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday and 1 pm to 5 pm Sunday. County tax assessor-collector Carl S. Smith says the move aims to speed up poll tax receipts toward the 1956 goal. Volunteers from the Junior Chamber of Commerce will assist Saturday and Sunday. Through Thursday, 94,247 of Harris County’s 390,000 potential voters had paid.
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Baytown
A. B. Collins
Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Association
Carl S. Smith
Collins
Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Harris County
San Antonio Insurance Firm Barred in Secret Action
Texas Union County Mutual Insurance Co of San Antonio was barred from continuing business after the State Insurance Commission issued an order on January 17 finding the company's affairs hazardous to the public. Attorney General Shepperd was asked to seek a receiver, with proceedings initially hidden under a now-repealed secret-policy provision.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Union County Mutual Insurance Co
San Antonio
Joe Hornaday
State Insurance Commission
John Ben Shepperd
Hornaday
Commission
Lee College pushes pre-registration as classes fill fast
Lee College reports 12 sections closed with heavy preregistration Thursday. Dean Rundell urges students to register early to secure preferred classes as regular registration approaches on June 20 and 28. Fall grades posting will limit Friday office access. The stock market investment course returns, meeting 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, taught by Edward Harding with an extra section in advanced shorthand.
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Lee College
Dean Rundell
Waller Runs Dev
Rundell
Allege
Ward Harding
Houston
Monay
College
Pollution Trial Set For Wednesday In Multiple Cases
Three oil companies face pollution charges over streams and will hold trials next Wednesday unless reps plead guilty to the counts. Judge Walter Queen told Thursday’s session. One firm already pleaded guilty and paid a fine. the others stand accused of discharging oil into streams, threatening local watercourses.
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Uren
Justi
Petes
Walter Queen
Hag
Queen Id
Dame Waress
Aese
No Poll Tax Relay Warns Baytown Voters in 1956
Editorial urges payment of poll tax by January 31 to voting in 1956 Texas elections. Warns without receipt you cannot vote in Baytown city, county, state or national contests and lose voice in public affairs. Promises guidance from The Baytown Sun on where to obtain a receipt.
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Baytown
Texas
United States
Baylawn
The
Baytown Sun
New Maps Of Baytown Announced At Chamber Event
Baytown will distribute new city maps at the Chamber of Commerce office on North Ashbel. Friday, Robert Strickland, chairman of the Chamber’s map committee, announced mimeographed sheets will accompany each 42 by 48 inch map. The updated map shows 28 new streets, lists Lakewood Brownwood and Cedar Bayou annexed areas, and marks city offices parks hospitals and schools.
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Baytown
Chamber of Commerce
North Ashbel
Robert Strickland
Chambers Man
Strickland
Lakewood
Brownwood
Cedar Bayou
Swindle Case Is Postponed
A preliminary hearing for B C Barnett Jr on a swindling charge was continued to February 1 by Justice of the Peace Walter Queen because his attorney C D Dick Litt le has a case in higher court. Latly Baytown attorney represents Roy Floyd former Houston city treasurer in a housing case. Barnett allegedly swindled several people including residents of Barlows who paid for jeeps not delivered.
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B.C. Barnett Jr
Justice of the Peace
Walter Queen
C.D. i Dick) Little
Barnett
Latly
Baytown
Roy Floyd
City of Houston
Houston
Sone
Barlows
Humble Men At A and M Symposium
R Martin instrument foreman at Baytown refinery participates in symposium on taking for the Process Industries at Texas A&M College. Forney delivers paper on Instrument Maintenance. Bates chairs banquet. Other attendees include J D Bosker and BW service division member, with development talks and show monies.
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R. Martin
Baytown
Texas A&m College
Bates
Ate
College Station
J. D. Bosker
Wenies Servier
Thomas
Srape
Isieiyy
Five Items On Agenda For Council
Baytown City Council will have five major items on its agenda Thursday night. City Manager C Darwin Middleton said the items include an ordinance calling the city election March 29 to decide the federal public housing issue, insurance policies covering city property and hiring a one day clerk at city jail. Committee reports will be given and a discussion held on extending Martin street ditch from Pruett to Decker drive.
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Baytown
C. Darwin Middleton
Martin Street
Pruett
Decker Drive
Middleton
County Health Unit Moves to Market Street Offices
Baytown county health unit personnel learned late Wednesday of a new office location approved by Harris County Commissioners. The 3012 Market site will house four offices for nurses and the sanitarian plus a reception, waiting area, and treatment room. The unit plans full operation by Monday with staff including nurses Joan Johnson Billie Blakey Alzuma Crain and sanitarian WP Mille and clerk Lila Mills.
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Baytown County Health Unit
Harris County Commissioners Court
3012
Market
Nlm. Smolens
Japan
Lila Mills
Baytown
M F Jennings Promoted to General Foreman at Baytown Refinery
Maurice F Jennings has been promoted to general foreman of the Boilermaker Blacksmith Sheet Metal department at Baytown refinery. He attended Lee College and Sap Houston St Teachers College before joining Huandeth 13t Jennings. He served as assistant gen foreman and in WWII with the Civilian Public Works in the South Pacific, discharged as Chief Warren. He is a Welfare League officer and board member of the Baytown refinery Red Feather. R. Crow replaces Jennings as assistant foreman. GEORGE Keene is co director for this area, and Lillie Dirke is listed for attendants department. The Jenningses have one child and five at 1501 Missouri. Mr and Mrs Crow reside at TLS North Market.
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Maurice F. Jennings
Baytown
Lee College
Sap Houston St
Joint Huandeth
Jennings
Adv Thoough
von Foreman
U.S. Navy
South Pacific
Warren. Aoe
Red Feather
E.R. Crow
Maker
Bisckamith
Missouri
Crow
Tls North Market
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Thent Pet
American Cleron Auxiliary
Job Chase
Observer Corps
Chris Shep- Baytonian
Buffalo
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Valeriy Taylor
Iiy Galmilste
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Pina
Borie
Pisher Bey
Itu
al Garde Clement
Rowal Hone
Agecinta Hospital
Montiny
Tanty No Bayt
Pasa
Poll Tax
San Antonio Company
A&m
Mira Short
Kenneth K. Short
Los Angeles
Shorts
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M. F. Jennings
Refinery
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George Keene
Lillie Dirke
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