Shabby Chinese Play Host To UN Envoys
Five Allied newspaper photographers describe Kaesong under cease fire talks. North Korean guards restrict movement between UN House and conference site while Communist hosts provide cautious hospitality. Photographers note separate entrances for UN and Communist delegations and a tense, orderly scene as talks proceed.
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Tuersreel
Kaesong
Tin
Korea
Kuxesong
North Korea
Leningrad
Mukden
Haesong
George Campbell
US Navy
Ronnie Noble
Bbch TV
Kcept
Armistice wage boosts pass with retroactive raises
City council approves a retroactive wage schedule amid debate over rates for various positions. Mayor and council members cite budget sources and surplus funds to cover the increases, with raises for Controller Gordon Lewis and City Attorney George Chandler triggering opposition. The plan sets maximum and minimum scales and aims to reduce future wage disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ward
Soca
Pee General
Iwo
Gordon Lewis
George Chandler
Lewis
W. D. Reeves
Reeves
Theron B. Dossey
Houston
Selective college tests in Houston draw three students
Draft Director Lewis B. Shey announced that three students from our host nation will travel to Houston tomorrow to take the selective college qualification. The group will be accompanied by personnel from the University of USSOT and a legal affairs official. Also noted were updates on local police staffing and two families returning from travel with illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erment
Veral Baytows Collere
Deing
Houston
Torrow
Lewis B. Shey
Sinwn
University of Ussot
Town Roundup Notes Curious Town Gripe and Giddy Gabs
A fragmented round town column mentions Paine's worn boots, a neon teacup, and a green yellow piped boot size 20, tied to Robert Ge Broussaré. Several local figures like Roy Krigar and Kilgore are cited with accidents and invitations. The piece captures a hazy slice of Texas streets, weather, and daily chatter with names and snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Builer
NeGulf
Robert Ge Broussaré
Richmond
Roy Krigar
Mita Falls
Councilmen Pass Oil Drilling Ordinance and Permits
City council approves an oil drilling ordinance after debate and grants two permits. G N Reason to drill Jones Estate Number Four near Travis and M G Hansbre and H A Porer to drill L D Over Street Number One near Causeay Road and Kern. Additional ordinances postponed to next meeting with weed, junk yard, and military leave actions. Bid advertising planned for fire station site in West Bay town and a second-hand trailer for transportation.
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G_ N. Reason
Jones Estate
Travis
Pelly Street
M. G. Hansbre
H. A. Porer
L. D. Overstreet
Causeay Road
Kern
West Bay Town
Nieer
Charles Pearson
Secord
Lavi Virginia
Hiinois
We City
You Can Still Get To Big H 3 Routes Left When Bridge Closes
Houston will be farther from Baytown after the San Jacinto River bridge on Market Street closes. Three alternate routes remain: Eynephurs Ferry, Morgans Point Ferry, and the Beaumont Highway US 99, each widening travel to Houston. West of the river, commuters from Channelview and Greens Bayou face heavy detours and longer drives to work, with ferries crowded and traffic likely to pile up on Four Corners and Crosby Road routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Baytown
San Jacinto River
Market Street
Great City
Morgans Point
Channelview
Greens Bayou
Sheldon
Four Corners
Highlands
Lynchburgerry
Market
Lynchburg
Beaumont Highway
Crosby-rg
Market_ Street
Navy Helps Army Captain Say Goodbye
The US Navy aided Army Captain George B. Jared of Esytown to bid farewell to his wife Sylvia as he joined Second Armored Division troops aboard USNS General Stewart bound for Europe. Jared, a veteran of World War II in Baytown Lassic in real estate and construction, waved as the ship left.
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US Navy
Army
George B. Jared
Esytown
Jared
Armored Division
General Stewart
Houston
Eisenhower
Europe
Sylvia
N' Manteris
Missouri
Stewart
Morgans Point
Baytown
Lasslcin
Zoo Seeks Smell Deaf Tabby To Care For Skunk Cubs
In Brownsville the zoo owner Mantel King sent an SOS seeking a Mama cat with an underdeveloped sense of smell to mother four baby skunks after a visitor left the young skunks in distress. Keepers noted the four could not be helped by the current caretakers and requested a suitable feline to foster them.
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Brownsville
Mantel King
Kong
Fisurea
Two Young Couples Save 18 Year Old Girl From Attacker
Harris County officials said John L. Brigg ers, 25, an ex convict, kidnapped a 20 year old from a tourist court and assaulted her. Two couples spotted the struggle by Sheldon Reservoir road, pursued the assailant, and freed the girl. The girl, found in pajamas, had facial injuries but no criminal disturbance charge. Driggers resisted arrest, attempted to flee, and struck a deputy’s door window.
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Houston
John L. Briggers
Totiay
Harris Counts Department
Sheldon Reservoir
J. D. Walters
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Sai
Walters
Countes
C. W. Speck
Carol Joan Spiver
Glenn Goodnight
Cunningham
Jensen Drive
Driggers
Congress Asked To Fund Atomic Attack Recovery Plan
Washington AP The administration asked Congress for broad authority to sustain the nation after an atomic or other attack. A Budget Bureau program would extend civil defense work with three main parts: rehabilitation of essential services, civilian income maintained and survivor benefits, and up to 20 billion dollars in compensation for private property damage. The plan would authorize the president to mobilize federal resources for housing, facilities, and industrial repair, using loans, grants, or advances to states localities or individuals, with federal aid limited by state capacity to act.
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Washington
Congress
Budget Bureau
Staats
Rapist Suspect Caught Near Quitman
Police arrest a Dallas mechanic suspected of kidnapping and raping a young Dallas girl after an incident early last night. The suspect was detained by officers near Quitman, about 32 miles east of Wood County, with the full story on Page X.
Story Behind New Physician It's Been Long Haul For W. J. Jones
Dr. W. T. Jones Jr became a junior partner in the Baytown Hospital corporation after medical training at UT Galveston and a year internship in San Antonio. The piece traces his family’s move to the Tri Cities in the 1930s, his high school days at Robert E. Lee, and early work with Humble refinery before joining the war era Air Force.
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W. J. Jones
of Medicine
Jones
Baytown Hospital
University of Texas At
Galveston
Hebert B. Green
San Antonio
Tri- Cities
Temple
W. T
T. A
Pearl Harbor
Air ‘Force
US Battle Casualties Reach 78,726 in Korea Conflict
The Defense Department reports 38,324 American battle casualties with 23,176 deaths and 53,412 wounded. The tally includes 1926 missing and 101 believed missing, while next of kin notifications are underway. A further total, including unnotified cases, is not yet complete.
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Washington P
Defense Department
Czech Will Speak Here in Baytown Tomorrow
Dr Edward Taborsky secretary to the Czech foreign minister will address the Baytown Kiwanis noon luncheon at the Community House. A former Czech official who fled after 1948 communist rise he served as secretary to President Benes and accompanied him to meetings with Roosevelt and Stalin. He has taught in U.S. universities and authored several books since emigrating to the United States.
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Edtvard Taborsky
Ain Seba
Munich
Baytown
Kitwanis' Club
Dr. Taborsky
Czechoslovakia
University of Texas
Prague
Taborsky
Engisné
Edward Benes
Benes
Roosevelt
Stalin
Sweden
S. F. McPhail
Kiwanis
Talks On Track But No Armistice Agreement Reached
UN negotiators in Kaesong said progress toward an armistice in Korea was possible, yet no concrete cease fire agreement had been reached. Col. George Ruhlen noted optimism despite ongoing negotiations and unresolved political issues and obstacles delaying a final program.
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Kaesong
Korea
U. P.1
United Nations
George Ruklen
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Supreme Headquarters Staff
Tokyo
Ruhlen
Red
Ser
Allvenes
General Headquarters
Kaesong Thu
Matthe
B. Ridgeway
Troe Korea
US Fighters Claim Three MiGs Down In Wild Dogfight
Reports from the front describe air combat over Korea with US fighters claiming three MiGs shot down in a burst of firepower. Intense battles reached high speeds and altitudes as both sides exchanged heavy anti aircraft fire and aerial strikes near Massanuk border and along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Army
Korea
Uri
Satenik
Milton EE
Nelson
Tarren i
Driver Charged In Wreck Near Channelview
A motorcyclist Thomas Cain and passenger Mrs. Imamude Bailey were seriously injured in a two vehicle collision on a Baytown road. Deputy Sheriff Paul Anderson said driver Bullington failed to maintain lane and left the right lane before striking the motorcycle. Cain suffered multiple injuries while Bailey sustained bruises and a broken ankle. Bullington stopped and aided after the crash and is charged in connection with the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L.“Bullington
Bay” Il
Channelview
Baytown
Imamude Baesley
South Pruett
Thomas Gtho Cain
San Jaicinto Memorial Hospital
Cai
Paul Anderson
Bullington
Easton Market
Cain
Bailey
Burlington
Ield Depu
Dickey
R. É. Moorhead
Iran Accepts Truman Offer Amid War Tensions
Tehran reports Iran will consider a six day window to respond to President Truman's proposal. The decision centers on a framework for potential U.S. representation and subsequent actions amid ongoing postwar negotiations.
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Tehran
Trin
Iran
Truman
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