Gas Rates Too High Councilmen Told Giles Trial Delayed By Jury Row
Trial of Bascom Giles former Texas land commissioner began with delays as jury selection stretched into a second day. Giles faces a $6900 theft charge tied to a Kinney county veterans land deal, the first criminal case in the veterans land probe to go to trial. Attorneys sparred over records subpoenaed and whether Giles should be compelled to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Larrabee Austin
Bascom’ Giles
Giles
Kinney County
Veterans Land
Les Procter
Travis County
Procter
Polk Shelton
Shelton
Chest Budget Meeting and Community Notices
SUN SPOTS Chest Budget Meeting Community chest committee will meet at 7: p. Thursday in the school administration building. Dr A A Draeger chairman has called the meeting. JC Directors Meet The board of directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Chamber of Commerce offices. Aunt Dies Mr and Mrs G W Laughlin of Baytown returned home Tuesday from attending the funeral of Mrs Laughlin s aunt Mrs R L Weather in Dallas, Mrs Walker and Monday after a long illness. She had several friends in Bay town. Denote To Fund Members Of the Optimist club women s auxiliary to the Baytown Optimist club have voted to donate 25 to the Roy Carter fund. Carter is a hospital patient suffering from a broken neck. Author Of Peter Dane Nicholson is the author of a paper in the last issue of Industrial and Bugle Chemistry a national re journal On Catalyst Activity in Cracking of Pure Hydrocarbons the paper deals with a laboratory method that he has developed for testing catalysts or the kind used in the big fluid catalytic cracking units Nicholson is a member of research and development division at the Baytown Refinery. Gestinn Owen GOSS TM will be open at 7 30 am Thursday in the Baytown Junior high gym Mrs WR Mc Ferren Parents Council president announced Seventh grade room mothers will be chaperones The teen recreation center will have eesetons every Thursday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
G. W. Laughlin
Baytown
Peter Dane
Nicholson
Industrial and Bugie Chemisty
National Re
Gestinn Owen Goss-Tm
WR. McFerren
Parents Council
Een Recreation
Around Town News Briefs From Atlantic City To Channelview
PAUL DEVERTER and son Paul DeVerter Jr visit Atlantic City during the AMST convention as Pfe attends electronics school. Pap and Mom Andrus return from Louisiana. Williams buys a new automobile. Don St. Clair, squire of Channelview, seen on Texas Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Davis Sr. busy at Oiler Park with two baseball-playing sons. Donnie Andrus and Larry Loerner upset over a favored leaving. Armor McManus enjoys the sunshine in a four-cylinder convertible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Deverter
American Society
Atlantic City
Net
Hin Son
Pfe
Paul DeVerter Jr
Aiictronic
Pap
Mom Andrus
Louisiana
Williams
Don St. Clair
Squire
Channelview
Texas Avenue
Vic Davis Sr
Oiler Park
Bob Stockton
Donnie Andrus
Larry Loerner
Ton Armor McManus
Turncoat GIs On Way To South Hong Kong Up
Authoritative information says three American turncoats fleeing Red China are en route from Peiping to Hong Kong by train. They are expected to reach Canton on Friday and be handed to American authorities in Hong Kong at 1 pm Saturday. U.S. consulate and Peiping channels have coordinated the delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Red Ching
Peiping
Canton
Americain
U.S
Mayor Names Panel- City Committee To Study Cedar Bayou Annexation
Baytown officials named a three member City Council panel to study Cedar Bayou annexation at northeast city limits. A public hearing aired the issue with arguments on economic gains such as insurance rates and municipal supervision. Opponents warned of premature action without clear effects on Cedar Bayou residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Bayou
Preston Pendergrass
R. H Pruett
Baytown
City Hall
Gerald Fortney
James
Doc) Jennische
Hill
Iheame
Cedar Bayou Water Board
Equalia
Yie Fortney
Hills
Herbert W. Herbert
Baytown Insurance
Fortney
Baytown Insurance Ex Thane
Exchange
Herbert
Roy Carroll
Cedar Bayou Water Board of Directors
Compel
Air Force Dedicates Plane At Baytown Saturday
The Baytown airfield hosts a 1 a.m. Saturday dedication of the City of Baytown twin engined C-45 aircraft by Lt. Col Forrest R. Harsh with Mayor R. H. Pruett accepting. A day long program includes flyovers, plane rides, a barbecue, and music by Robert E. Lee high school band, sponsored by the Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce and supported by local units and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Air Force
North Main Street
Civil’ Abre Patrol
Air Force Reserve
Forrest R. Harsh
R. H. Pruett
Harsh
San Jacinto
Ellington Air Force Base
143Rd Infantry
36Th Sione
Texas National Guard
Civil Air Patrol
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Air National Guard of
Houston
Robert ©. Lee
How to Beat Heat A Humorous Cold Weather Guide
A satirical NY piece offers contrarian tips to deal with heat including dressing to minimize sweat, staying calm, provoking clever arguments with a spouse, and even absurd methods like lighting fires or holding up an armored car. It mocks hot day bravado with exaggerated advice and cynicism.
Segregation Policy Maintains All Black Pupil Exclusion
Baker Ethridge, president of the Pabens school board, says segregation will remain in effect in the town 38 miles east of BL Pasa, despite a Texas board move to abolish segregation, claiming Negra pupils will not attend schools with white pupils here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
We RD Pass
Paiwns
BL Pasa
Baker Ethridge
Pabens
Sail ‘Thesday
Negra
Ex-Law Student Admits Killing Bel Air Socialite
John R Crocker Jr a 34 year old former GCLA law student confessed to stabbing and strangling 33 year old Bel Air socialite Mrs Norman Thompson McCauley after a broken romance. Detectives said a confession described motive reconciliation and threats to kill if the relationship ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
GCLA
John R. Crocker Jr
Bel Air
Cracker
Norman Thompson McCauley
Marathon
Crocker
Houston Pasadena gas rate clash at council hearing
City Council hearings on a proposed 23.21 percent gas rate hike focused on Houston and Pasadena compared with Baytown rates. Councilman Lacy Lusk pressed Houston Natural Gas Corp. for a chart, while businesses like Community Laundry protested the industrial rate increase seen as benefiting Loree gas competitors. An industrial contract would raise a laundries bill by over $50 monthly, with annual costs between $600 and $700 higher for the two Baytown firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Pasadena
Lacy Lusk
H. ¥. Massey
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Halston
Baytown
Jackson Hinds
Loree Gas
Rufus Bergeron
Eddie Anderson
Anderson
Massey
White Star
Thornton Jr to open new Cham bers County bridge project
Thornton Jr of Galveston, chairman of the State Highway Commission, announced a formal opening for Area A’s new bridge projects in Chambers County on Highway 73 Saturday. Governor Allan Shivers is expected to attend the event, anticipated to draw 3000 to 4000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KU. Thornton Jr
Galventon
State Highway Commission
Tia
Chambers County
Aleso
Allan Shivers
Betavern
City Playgrounds See Over Fifty Thousand Attend June
Attendance at Baytown city playgrounds in June totals 51 008 with 11 050 during the week of June 27 to July 1. Centers listed include Baytown junior high Burnet Ashbo Smith Carver Bayou De Zavala Highlands Hortee Mann Llanar McNair and San Igecinte with varied daily counts. The third swimming instruction session began this week with 1 day course participation and other activities include baseball and swimming. Total in the summer program reaches 12 492 with pet shows planned at several centers and ribbons for top finishers. Frank dames supervises the recreation program. By Ken Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Baytown Junior High
Burnet
Ashbo Smith
Carver
Bayou
de Zavala
Highlands
Hortee Mann
Llanar
Gear ‘Bayar
Horner Mann
McNwir
San Borriet
Lamar
Figs
Frank Dames
Riots, Rioters Tighten Grip at Washington State Penitentiary
A riot at Washington State Penitentiary saw about half the facility under inmate control as 800 prisoners demanded action on parole and safety. Prison officials weighed releasing seven inmates at 3 PM while rioters, armed with knives and razors, controlled kitchens, dining halls, and several wings.
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Wielinn Connell
Gut Dunes Center
OW. Foln
Awash Vba
NM Teel 2
NM Teel 2 Prison, Hospitil
Sasi
Wings 4
Goant’ 2
Teod
Wings
von Vinis
Isalian
Gly- Harris
Herris
Reporter Sees Prison Riot Tension And Isolation Debate
In Walla Walla a group of reporters observed a Washington state prison clash where about 800 convicts held half the facility and seven hostages. A prisoner described harsh isolation and a demand for trial rights, while authorities face questions over punishment and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
Washington State Prison
Father Comes To Son's Aid Grand Jury Gets Dickinson Killings
GALVESTON TEXAS District Attorney Marsene Johnson said the murder charges against Tillis Laudon Jr arose from the Dickinson family killings. Lathan Sr, a retired Arkansas teacher, visited Galveston jail after traveling with an attorney. The confession tied to the 22 killings includes Mrs Roby McPherson and relatives. questions about mental state were raised as a psychiatrist consult was sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Galveston
Marsene Johnson
Laudon Jr
Ishis Lanuhon
Alvis
Ark
Thfhday
Lathan
Istrien Atone
Offier
Frank J. Birgyme
Dohasen
Bank thief Braswell breaks Brown County jail escape
James Tray Braswell, 28, of Sweetwater, escaped from the Brown County jail after an attempted bank burglary at Blanket last spring. Sheriff Ray Masters says Braswell, who may be dangerous, had signed a statement admitting the crime and several other purgings and car thefts. He fled through the jail kitchen, jumped a fence, and disappeared, with authorities still seeking him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
James Tray Braswell
Sweetwater
Brown County
Ray Masters
Braswell
Blanket
Tex
State Bank
Masters
Darler
Doug Jarvig
Bra Well
Jarvis
Odessa
Missing Highlands businessman found dead in Baytown court
W E Cullison 52, longtime Highlands businessman, was found dead in a Baytown tourist court on Highway 146 early Wednesday. He had been missing since Monday night, with $141 in cash found on his person. Family and about 50 volunteers had searched Highlands since Tuesday, worried he may have left home due to heart trouble. Cullison registered at the Baytown court Monday night, seen with a woman on the porch earlier. Authorities say the body was badly decomposed and the exact cause of death could not be determined from an external examination. Survivors include his son Warren and daughter, his parents, and a brother. he had moved to Highlands in 1922 and operated a feed store and other business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EL
Cullson
Highlands
Baytown
WL. R. Mont~gomers
Cullison
Sheriff's
Missan
Warren
Furby Stubs
Fia
East
Walliseile Road
Loin
Sherritt
Steve Goodsight
Fourlat
Walter Queen
Sitopay
Wilwen
Kinte
Highlnned
South Main
Alevin
Pip Garth Bros
Bheleir
Hig Family
Kranery
Backliire
Ane Daaughter
Joe Culligan
David Culligan
Ughien
Indefinite Postponement in Texas Conspiracy Case Filed
GW Braunfels Texas South Teams face conspiracy charges postponed indefinitely Tuesday due to presiding judge John OR Machs. Washington reports Supreme Court Justice Tom irk granted a stay in a separate case involving Chey Chesgny nee. President Binenbarger expressed regret over a potential second term decision. Ike Riv enhower vows to pursue court action while Memphis dispute looms. Houston weather bureau predicts a stormy first storm of the season moving from the Gulf toward the southeast Texas coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braunfels
Texas
Patit
Houston
Thouston Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Mies
Tesik
Fire Roars Through Houston Box Factory
A blaze at the L. A. MelWhirter Co box factory on Washington Avenue in Houston destroyed high piled crates of dry cottons wood and elm. The fire started about 9 20 a m and the cause was not determined. It drew hundreds of onlookers before being controlled in under an hour with an estimated 5000 in damage.
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Houston
Wedrestley
L.A
Washington Avenue
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A. A. Draeger
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Carrol
Hin
Carroll
Water Board
Water District
Fartey
F. Baytown Air Fore Volunteer Reserve Training Unit
QUIGG
New York
Richard
Jain
Dizzy Dean
Pepper Marlin
Cardinal Dugout
St. Louis
Bulletin
Quitefes
Ken Reynolds
Nahbeil
Clarenee Wilson
Ert
Nachara Hughes
Wilson
Jefferson City
FBI
Sheeit Dun Sansbury
Cinternilivan
Washington
Washington State Penitentiary
Ofte
Hote
Johnson
Landon
Bone
Lanhon
Roby McPherson
George
Yatn Norman
Onesie
Wits
Csaba
Lanahon
Kiliwil Wighel
W. E. Cullison
Washingtin
Tom
Anther
Chey
Sant Quenlin Princa’s
Washengton UP
Binenbarger
Priais
Houston Box Factory
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