Guatemala Ex-President’s Rule Branded Nazi Style Terror
Guatemalan upheaval after Jacobo Arbenz Guzman’s ouster is labeled a Nazi style reign of terror as Col Elfego Monzon’s junta rounds up officials. Dozens of suspected communist officials and guards are arrested while some are executed.
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Jacobo Arbenz Guzman
Elfego Monzon
Tims
Red
Esquintla
Romulo Reyes Flores
San Jama
Col
Jenkins Says He Will Not Be Candidate
KNOXVILLE TENN July 5 UP Ray Jenkins special counsel in the Army McCarthy feud said it was definite and final that he will not accept a Republican draft to run against Sen Estes Kefauver D Tenn Jenkins rose from obscurity to national figure during the televised hearings and said there will be no draft He had earlier said he would not be a candidate but draft supporters renewed their efforts Monday to persuade him to run against Kefauver The gravel voiced attorney returned from a farm in Knox County to work with assistant Charles Maner on the key points of over two million words from the hearings
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Ray Jenkins
Estes Kefauver
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Jenkins
Sun Spots Altar Society To Meet
The Altar society of St Josephs Catholic church will meet at 10 am Tuesday in the parish house. Mrs A Leibnam will have charge of the next meeting.
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Altar Society
St Josephs Catholic Church
A. Leibnam
Two Churches Hit By Daylight Burglars
Daylight burglars struck two Baytown churches in one afternoon. At Church of Latter Day Saints 1001 North Pruett a broken back door lock allowed entry. cash and checks in a file cabinet were missing. St John’s Methodist saw sacks torn, offices ransacked, pennies under 25 cents found. Police lack clues. Grace Methodist and Central Baptist were targets last week.
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Baytown
Church of Latter Day Saints
North Pruett
A. ¥. Barber
Barber
Calvin Istre
Leon Matthis
St. John's Methodist Church
Grace Methodist
Central Baptist
Truman to Leave Hospital in 10 Days Says Doctor
Kansas City July 5 UP Former President Harry S Truman, age 70, is out of danger and likely to leave Research hospital in 10 days barring complications. Doctors report he has shaken off the double emergency operation and the serious reaction to antibiotics. He can now get out of bed, change pajamas, eat at a table, and read magazines as he continues recovery.
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Kansas City
Harry G. Truman
Research Hospital
Truman
Howe
Patient Dances To Stop Knife Hoax Frome England
In a civil defense drill a 52 year old woman Elizabeth Shortland staged a surgical scene fake fracture and danced around the operating room while surgeons prepared. The ruse fooled staff until she revealed the prank and was escorted away. A nit was Lak was in by her adroit act during the drill. Presbyterian Circle meets at 7 30 p m Monday at Mrs W E Warner home 805 East Alford
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England
Elizabeth Shortland
Presbyterian Meeting
Presbyterian Circle Four
WGIF
W. EB. Warner
East Alford
New Fashion For Nudists Show Sparks Weekend Trends
In Battle Creek Michigan on the weekend a Sunshine Gardens fashion show featured a bold new nudist trend. The highlight was a hiking ensemble built from a mosquito net and spray bottle, signaling playful offbeat styling at the Midwestern homecoming program.
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Mid
Sunshine Gardens
Nodium
French Pound Rebels Battle North of Hanoi
French bombers hit rebel concentrations around Phu Ly as Red forces push north toward the Red River defense box. Guerrilla infiltrations near refugees and convoys moving north signal mounting pressure in the seven year war. Communist and French negotiators meet at Trung Gia for on the spot talks on troop regroupment and Geneva decisions.
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Fallen Phu’ Ly
Red River
Phu Ly
Trung Gia
Geneva
Indo-China
They Should Have Crossed The Street Incident
A Sunday afternoon altercation left two women hospitalized with facial and hand wounds. One woman described a man named Straddiey who attacked her after a quarrel. The other woman, at a fishing camp, was struck on the head with a beer bottle. Sue received treatment for forehead and head injuries.
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Sue
Gruesome San Antonio slaying shocks city
San Antonio airman 30 and Sumter C. Brawley TI 20 were named in a brutal incident that killed three year old Shere Horton. Shaver claimed Brawley partners in the crime and led officers to the gravel pit where the girl was found dead. Both men guarded as authorities called it the area’s worst crime in two decades.
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San Antonio
Tex
Shere Horton
Jimmy Shaver
Grapeland
Lackland Air Force Base
Dean Jones
Bexar County
Shaver
Brawley
General Clark to head CIA inquiry task force
Gen Mark W Clark will direct a government review of the CIA later this year with authority to recommend structure and administration. The probe follows Sen Joseph McCarthy’s claim of Communist infiltration and overlaps Hoover era reorganization plans. Dulles welcomed the move noting no specifics, Clark will join Hoover’s commission after meeting in Washington.
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Mark W. Clark
Central Intelligence Agency
Joseph R. McCarthy
Army - McCarthy
CIA
Wisconsin Republican
Allen W. Dulles
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Herbert
McCarthy
Dulles
Hoover
Crade
Charleston
B.C
Deven
Beauty Race At Roseland Miss Baytown Contest
Thirty contestants for Miss Baytown compete at Roseland Park at 6 48 pan Monday. Listed are 13 beauties including Barbara Stein Ann Mackrell Nancy Hensler Ruth Taylor Anneene Messick Edna Jatt Sue Baird and more with ages from 16 to 18. Sponsors include Mayer Brothers Sears Roebuck Kemp Tony's Equipment Brunson Theater East Harris Registered Nurses Society Paine Brothers Tri City Cafe Moore's Shoe Store and J C Penney Company.
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Baytown
Roseland Park
Barbara Stein
Ann Mackrell
Nancy Hensler
Ruth Taylor
Anneene Messick
Max Altman
Kovar Appliance Co
Mayer Brothers
Sears Roebuck & Co
Kemp & Tony's
Equipment Company
Brunson Theater
East Harris Registered Nurses Society
Town and Country
Tri City
Moore's Shoe Store
J.C. Penney Company
Quiet Area Holiday With No Injuries Reported
Area residents enjoyed a quiet holiday as La Porte city officials noted no injuries or incidents. Construction activity in the first half of 1954 shows $206,310 in permits started, slightly lower than late 1953 totals, with several small projects and additions including a flower shop, a residence addition, a bakery, and a screened porch among the main items.
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LA Porte
la Parle Dure
June Kirchner
Typhoid Vaccine Flown To Ciudad Acuna Amid Flood Crisis
With 200 vaccine bottles en route from Austin to Ciudad Acuna, officials fear the flood shall contaminate the water supply after a record flood on the Big Grande river. Texas, Mexican authorities, and Red Cross teams mobilize vaccines, clothing, and food. deaths mount on both sides as relief efforts expand and temporary bridges are constructed.
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Laredo
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Ciudad Acun
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Cliff Green
Austin
del Rin
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Mie
Vniechie Wis
Eagle Pass
Texas
Gurney Hatoan
Two Youths Pay Fines In La Porte Gang Fight
Two youths involved in a La Porte gang fight last week, between Kerial and Isea, paid fines of 440 dollars each. The other youths, all under 47, were turned over to juvenile authorities. The fight occurred just outside La Porte and was broken up by police.
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le Potty Costable
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Justine Court
Oklahoma Guard To Protect Polls In Senatorial Race
Oklahoma Governor Murray ordered about two millionaires to face off for the Democratic senatorial nomination while 200 guardsmen were stationed to patrol polling areas in five eastern counties. The move aims to curb election fraud as voters cast ballots for incumbent Robert Kerr and challenger Turner. Spokesmen predicted victories, but legal challenges sought to restrain the guard’s involvement.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Nymington
Douhnston Murray
Robert S$. Keer
Hale Jenger
Ray
Turner
Jon Tdermerin
Stine Irdsine
Warriupt
Foy
Kerr
Boly Jeffrey
Samo Paeer
H.W. McNeil
Farm Production Record Big Harvest Despite Crop Control
Washington reports that the 1954 farm program aims for a near record harvest across major crops despite federal acreage cuts and price supports. Secretary Benson notes farmers will reduce cotton corn and wheat while expanding soybeans sorghum and other crops, predicting high yields and record or near record acreages in several crops.
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Washington
Jock Ay
Eo Benson
Catton. Com
Nation Keeps Death Record Low So Far
Baytown area reports quiet Independence Day weekend with no fatal accidents locally and only minor disturbances across the Gulf Coast. Officials credit disciplined driving and holiday calm as Baytown businesses and the refinery observe the holiday, with most activity paused into Monday.
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National Safety Council
National Safety Comel
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Gulf Coast
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Harris County
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Law College
Ftsw
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