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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1956
Page
2
United Press reports leaders privately fix July 28 as the adjournment goal for Congress with some insiders still aiming for July 1 but most expecting three more weeks of work. Intelligence notes and international observers add a wider look at Cold War era events and domestic issues shaping the period.
A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous company names and brands across diverse sectors such as chemicals, oil, auto, utilities, and airlines. Entities include Dow Chemical, Ford, General Motors, Goodyear, Gulf, Shell, Union Oil, Standard Oil, Texaco, Sperry, Getty, Panhandle, First Baytown, Northern brands, and others, interspersed with partial place names and unclear措.
Mrs Lucy Haden of Cedar Bayou dies after a long illness. Burial arrangements are pending with limited survivor details provided.
NCAA finals saw Morrow win a 1 meter race over Sime as Owens era echoes surface. Sime pulled up lame 203 meters after a six foot deficit, jeopardizing Olympic chances. Morton headlines as first double sprint king since 1936. Texas and Baylor courted by Fort Worth Fat Stock Show Relays. West Texas Relays in Odessa also features SWC teams.
Baytown professional engineers petitioned the Texas Society of Professional Engineers to form a Baytown chapter. The 14 signers include Gordon Wing and A J Busch Jr. a July 22 decision by the state board will determine if the charter is granted. Members north of the Ship channel and east of the Galveston Bay will be eligible, with dues at 25 dollars annually.
In a sprawling campaign swing from Three Rivers to Port Neches, Daniel and Yarborough spar over George Parr endorsements and veteran issues. O'Daniel blasts Daniel as a Washington failure while Senterfitt campaigns in Galveston Beaumont, and the candidates clash on Reuther and national organizers influence in Texas politics.
The Wilkie firm quoted 2600 per unit for treezers and other standard Rauline equipment costing 581% from Furey and Philip. A less known brand would have been cheaper by 0.9 per page, but Wilkie was chosen for standardization and reliability.
Rain shortened Royal Ambassador League games leaving only two played. Crosby forfeited to Memorial, First Church Baytown upset Central 1-8, and Wooster toppled Cedar Bayou 10-2. Intermediate action was entirely rained out altering standings.
A Baytown volunteer fireman sues over pension eligibility rules. Legal action centers on Baytown Pension Board and State Board decisions affecting retirement at 58 after 20 years. Mayor Pruett’s stance challenged as court weighs board authority and retirement approval.
In Los Angeles Dr Zdenek Selera of the University of California Meteorology plans a study on how atomic fills affect the stratosphere and daylight sky polarization after recent Pacific eruptions. The project, under contract with the Atomic Energy Commission and the Air Force, follows similar measurements after major volcanic events. In Holyoke Rita Fausta a six year old girl sought funds for her father’s cancer operation by collecting telephone directories mailed to cities and sold to businesses, raising needed cash.
George Binom new Pennsylvania Republican chairman urges county leaders to recruit rank and file labor union members into the party. The push, backed by national headquarters, aims to win the labor vote in industrial states as Democratic figures court unions. A United Press survey shows Stevenson leading among Democratic contenders for the 1956 nomination with Hubert Humphrey and Adlai Stevenson also in the mix.
The board discusses constructing a new auditorium attached to the current building and converting the existing auditorium space into art and traditional classrooms. Architect Lammers could receive a larger fee if major facility modeling is needed, with several plans outlined and cost estimates ranging up to 3790 600 plus expenses, or about 1 456 000 for the most involved option.
The Rev G FP English, former pastor of Baptist Temple, ministers a revival at Gum Grove Baptist Church near Dayton. Services run daily at 8 p m through July 28, with Rev Jensie H Dunn as pastor and Barry Webber of Cedar Saxo Baptist Church leading singing as in charge. The public is invited.
Crosby youths produced two blowout scores as the Baptists slugged past the Methodists 9 to 1 behind Jerry Marshall one hit pitching and strong hitting from Ronnie Nelson and Jerry Marshall. The Czech Moravians defeated the Catholics 7 to 0 with Russel Sanson on a no hit effort, Kenneth Lostak took the Methodist loss, while Sostak and Duheak contributed the only Methodist and Catholic hits respectively.
The report recounts Knowland stating Eisenhower is still in the lane for a second term and plans a vigorous campaign. It notes the Feb 29 announcement after his heart attack and the casual nature of today’s confirmation, with mentions of foreign aid debates, Gettysburg talks, and Canada trade context.
Police lock up a couple in Roseland Park after a midnight fight. woman insists they are in love and will marry. Rosa Valero reports four hubcaps and a radio antenna stolen from a parked Oldsmobile at the Bay Theater lot. Programs delayed to August 13. Baytown Jaycees meet with F E Big tower as guest. Polk County reunion at Camden recreation hall. Miss Olga Miller seeks old data for a Baytown thesis from 1812 era air home days. Lois Hopkins recovering in Tillie-Make hospital. Paul Pressler visits BasinwaLiens Nub meeting and plans handshaking tour. George Chandler in Austin for volunteer firemen pension case. La Porte Chamber of Commerce to meet. First U S volunteer fire department founded in 1736 by Benjamin Franklin.
East Harris county residents planning to be out of town for the democratic primary election may vote absentee at the county clerk's office in House 141. Absentee voting begins Monday and will run through July 22. Voters must apply in person. no ballots mailed unless the voter is out of the county.
Mexican cotton growers in Mexico City urged the government to cut taxes on their crops to shield them from a potential price drop tied to a surplus sale.
A puzzling morning report from KREL highlights a surprising figure named Paul Stephene, alleged in a traitor context, with references to Pablo and Weatiet. The fragmentary item suggests sensational local news coverage without clear details or outcomes.
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