Poll tax debate in Harris County shapes future courts
East Harris County Bar Association members push for a new branch of county court at law to ease civil and criminal caseloads. They urge constitutional amendment support in Austin and plan committees to marshal aid from local groups, chambers, and neighboring counties while warning that poll tax deadlines affect voter eligibility and county turnout.
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Payne indicted on tax evasion charge in Houston
Former Houston police chief P B W Payne was indicted by a grand jury on income tax evasion charges for years during his tenure as police chief. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he posted bond as the case moves to court. Payne declined comment as the case proceeds.
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Government Tororos seek death penalty in two soldier cases
In El Paso two Foot Bliss soldiers face the Navy 22 modder charge and the burning of a taxi driver. Pendleton businessman donates lumber to a church amid a taunt climate. In Independence a president mocks critics as Van Fleet bids farewell in Korea and vows to return, while plans shift to retirement.
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Baytown DE Day Demonstrates Robert E. Lee Chapter
Baytown high school hosts a distributive education demonstration marking national progress in the 1960s. Glen Schreiner coordinates events with state officials and Gulf Coast educators attending Feb. 13. A reception, downtown tours, exhibits at the high school, and a banquet at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria are planned with radio coverage and tickets at local outlets.
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Firefighters Aim to Lasso Burning Gulf Gas Wells
Firefighters plan a high risk operation to drop valves on two burning gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico after a prior unsuccessful attempt with a 75 mm recoilless rifle. Myron Kinley leads the effort using a lasso boom from a barge with support from Pure Oil Co. personnel and a four man Army gun crew. Weather and delays pushed the schedule as teams prepared a 24 inch steel loop and 100 foot boom to capture the valve heads. The wells lie miles offshore. one flow line explosion sparked the blaze and injured no workers on site.
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They Were Real Troupers At March Of Dimes Show
A crowd of about 90 gathered at Robert Beach School auditorium for a March of Dimes benefit show headlined by local talent and national stage stars. Performances drew donations and entertainment to raise funds, with vendors and businesses contributing. The day featured professional acts and enthusiastic audience response, boosting the charity's outreach.
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General Fry’s lectures turn stragglers into fighters in Korea
Maj. Gen. James C. Fry recounted how frontline lectures at Old Baldy Hill in Korea rallied more than 10 reluctant men from the Second Division. He described removing chevrons, directing those seeking redemption to rejoin the front, and noting several promotions and awards among the group.
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La Porte Dimes Show Raises 275 At Pine Bluff You Show
La Porte Dimes Show at Pine Bluff raised 275 dollars after a Roller Rink event featuring twenty stars of Tink fame. Main acts included the Elephant Skating Act Hula Dula Dancers Baton Twirlers and a comedy baseball game on skates. Donated by Mr and Mrs Geffkin owners of the Pine Bluff roller rink.
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Seamen report crash of unidentified planes in Pacific Northwest
United Press reports multiple unidentified aircraft crashes and missing crews in the Northwest and offshore areas. Military planes carry 17 onboard, including Canadian and American crews, with searches by Sir Forte and Coast Guard centers under way. wreckage and survivors are unconfirmed amid reports of oil slicks and distant sightings near Puget Sound and Whidbey Island.
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Texas Lawmakers Face Old Pay Rise Issue Again
In Austin on January 29, Rep. Charles Murphy of Houston proposed a constitutional amendment to pay legislators 25 dollars daily for the first 12 days of the session and 5 dollars daily thereafter, replacing the existing 10 dollars daily for the first 120 days. The House committee quickly approved the measure 32 to 2 after Murphy argued the raise is necessary. Approval would require House and Senate consent and voter ratification at the July Democrat primary. past attempts have failed at the polls.
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Lynn Dickerson Dies In Galveston
Lynn Wisey Dickerson 38 of Baytown area died in a Galveston hospital after a brief illness. A machinist at Baytown Refinery for 12 years, he is survived by widow Grace, two sons Gerald and Donnic, a daughter Barbara Jean, mother Mrs. Mery Dickerson, four brothers, and a sister. Services Friday at Earthman Chapel with Rev Smith. burial at San Jacinto Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers named from the Machinist Department.
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Just Bloody Show For Visitors Under Fire In Korea
Jan. 29 report from FRANK ELEAZER WASHINGTON: House Armed Services Committee pressed the Army for a full statement on the Sunday raid on T-Bone Hill in Korea. Questions centered on whether the attack was staged as a bloody show for visiting officers and whether advance timetables and positions were shown to guests.
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Coffee drive raises funds for March of Dimes totals
Sun Spots Coffee Drinkers contribute to a weekly fundraiser at Palio Cafe with $29 from Wednesday’s drive. Tri-City Cafe leads with $109, Tyler Cafe $36, Mortis Drive Fan $35, Baytown Box Lunch $35, Baytown up to $1,536.10 in March of Dimes receipts. Attorney Howard C. Boyles hospitalized after a Wednesday heart attack, reported improving Thursday morning.
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