Air Academy Funds Denied In House Manhunt For Killer
Sioux City Iowa reports a massive manhunt for a brutal sex-slayer of two year old Donna Sue Davis. Police launched a general alert across the mid continent with FBI involvement as thousands join the search. Police plan roundup of known sex deviates after briefing that the child was raped and found beaten near a cornfield with pajama tops around her neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Midwest
Donna Sue Davis
Mid-Continent
FBI
James O'Keefe
Tat
Donna
School Heads Named Houston Polio Cases Rise
Three new polio cases were reported to the city health department on Tuesday including an eight year old child who received a Salk vaccine shot last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
City Health Department
Baytown Chamber guests as highway talks loom at dinner
Baytown chamber officials join Baytown and Houston highway committees for a 6 30 p m dinner at the Houston Yacht Club. County Judge Bob Casey will speak. Also listed: Baytown Cedar Bayou 4 H clubs meet 4 17 at 225 Arbor Wooster with A L Hoerman presenting a gyrogram. Shaffer attends API advisory meeting in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Cedar Bayou
J. B. Allen
Arbor
Wooster
A. L. Hoerman
Jack Furbee
Dan Sandhburg
Book Review Club
First National Bank
Around Town Notes and Passing Mentions
A jumble of local notes lists residents and brief updates. Harry Boswell recovering after emergency appendectomy while Bill Hartman remains hospitalized with multiple issues. Barry Lancaster and Fred Huey argue over a third base play during Monday’s Teen-Age doubleheader. Donnie Andrus studying for an English exam. Gary Herrington and Wayne Balke seen near Texas Ave. corner. Harry Mullins operates across the street. Rufus Honeycutt seeks Pete Jones. Roland Kudla George Armstrong and James Hillis swimming. Pete Sultis teaches checker plays. Buddies Pfardtescher late to the Teen-Age game. Bop’s team sailing? He’ll be there sooner next time. Buddy alias master phim ners on Woods males study to Clark Gane across the White Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Harry Boswell
Bill Hartman
Barry Lancaster
Fred Huey
Donnie Andrus
Gary Herrington
Wayne
Gabby) Balke
Texas Ave
Harry Mullins
Rufus Honeycutt
Pete Jones
Roland Kudla
George Armstrong
James
Stick) Hillis
Pete Sultis
Checker
Anarus
Buddy Pfardtescher
Bop
Buddy
Clark
Missouri
Baytown School Board sets stage for teacher pay plan action
The Baytown school board cleared a crowded agenda at its regular meeting to prepare for a special session later this week on a new teacher salary schedule. Absent member Dr. Horeczy is expected back soon. The board accepted the delinquent 1954 tax roll, reported 97.81 percent current-year collections, and approved multiple purchases including $7,500.94 in PE equipment, $1,252.18 in drugs, and a $2,373.50 typewriter repair bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Bayton Schools
Joe Horeczy
George H. Gentry
George L. Bennett
Gontry
W. A. Holton, Inc
Houston
Prescription of Pharmacy of
Baytown
Lowell Lammers
David Maxwell
Robert B. Lee
Carver
Gentry
L. D. Farragut
Ward Reverses Stance on Deer Park Bond Issue
Deer Park City Councilman FA Ward flip flopped on the 72 008 bond authorization for Deer Park Terrace improvements. Citizens had sought a restraining order contending the terrace area was not part of the city when approved and annexation later occurred. Ward had supported the bonds earlier, but announced a change of position at the Monday meeting after a brief recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FA. Ward
Deer Park City
Deer Park Terrace
Deer Part
Cayneilman Ward
Ward
Ser
Thi
Baytown Bricklayer Kaiser Tells 28 Years Of Craft
Baytown bricklayer Kaiser recalls 28 years building in South and East Texas. From Old Stone Fort to Memorial hospital and Bethany Church, his work spans major projects and sub divisions. Born in Lufkin, he started as an apprentice 23 years ago and has become a prominent craftsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Murray
Sun
Jacob P. Kaiser
Kaiser
Waiser
Baytown
Texas
Old Stone Fort
Stephen FL
Austin Callone
al Naengdochos
Urey
Paintsville
Bethany Christian Church
Houston
Lufkin
Nisser
West Texas
Veare Sinen
Fair Park
Katser
Emma Oliver 97 Baytown Resident Dies at Home
Mrs Emma Oliver aged 97 longtime Baytown resident died at 730 am Tuesday at her daughter J L Stowes home 118 Wood She would have turned 98 in December Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Laker wood Church of Christ with Rev Cecil Hoffelfinger officiating Burial at Paté cemetery Townhall under direction of Farthmans Survivors include four daughters Mrs Stowe Mrs Parker Mrs Dixie Decker all of Baytown Mrs Martha Martin of Magnolia and son Henry Oliver of Tomball Also surviving are 32 grandchildren five great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren pallbearers named Mose Parker Raymond Parker Timmy McLean Grady Sanuers Eugene McLean and Bert Fritch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Oliver
Baytown
Aim
J. L. Stowe
Wood
Oliver
Sears
Lakerwood Church of Christ
Cecil Hoffelfinger
Townhall
Paté
Lakewood principals shuffled in Lakewood school district
Superintendent George H. Gentry announced a reassignment of elementary principals. William B. Travis and Anson Jones saw new leaders, with Leon Legler moving to Travis and W. C. Herring named to replace J. P. Hodge. Herring, a Horace Mann veteran since 1952 with 41 years as a Texas principal, will supervise Sam Houston and coordinate with other elementaries. Mrs. Mac Jarrett becomes Sam Houston principal with broad admin duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Gentry
William B.travis
Lakewood
J. P. Hodge
Anson Jones
W. C. Herring
Horace Mann
Texas
Hodge
Leon Legler
Travis School
David G. Burnet
Woorter
L. H. Pennington
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Sam Housten
Baytown
Wenad Legler
Mac Jarrett
Jarrett
Gentry
Herring
Jarrett Wold
Leach
Beanclow Sn Abigott
Sen Sciools
Fire Laddies Praised By Home Owner
Mrs Strait praises Baytown fire department after a fire damaged her apartment. Firefighters kept windows intact, saved furniture, and carefully dampened water while the blaze caused about 2500 dollars in damage. Fire Chief Art Linterman says the fire likely started from a cigarette dropped on a divan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Mel Strait
Arsette Wars
Hkaxe
Anu Ue
Giles Shared GI Land Profits Trial Proceedings
A witness testified that former Land Commissioner Bascom Giles was to receive 7500,000 for clearance of block transactions in Kinney County. Brady promoter B R Sheffield allegedly planned payouts to Giles tied to the South Texas Velero deal near Careina Springs. The trial against Giles and Sheffield continued with testimony about funds linked to Kinney County transactions.
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Austin
UJP
Bascom Giles
Kinnmy County
L. V. Ruttin
Brady
B. R. Sherfield
Giles
Ruffin
South Texas
Sheffield
Rorfhy
Roitson
Jovwerland
Bascant Giles
OM Ruffin
Shotfield
Ako
South
Texas
Careina Springs
Stilent
Rosenow
Chamber Directors OK Wheel Tax For Roads Use
Baytown Chamber directors approve a resolution backing a wheel tax to fund highway rights. If county voters approve, an election is expected in September. Highway committee members from Baytown and Houston chambers plan joint meetings to discuss long range plans and a promotional project to place signs on Highway 146 toward Baytown.
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Baytown
Appropriations Panel Cuts Polio and Defense вs
The House Appropriations committee, in its final session, denied funds for the Air Force academy and the atomic energy ship, while approving President Eisenhower’s requests for vaccine programs. The panel backed 4.5 million in state vaccination grants, 0utlined a new NIH facility, and trimmed defense and research funds amid a scaled spending package totaling about 1.48 billion.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Air Force Academy
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Air Academy
Administration
Haut
Atomic Energy Commission
Forelvil Defense
SiGmilan
New Sir Academy
Tl Cotornilo Springs
Colo
Air Force
Harald Fe
Twibott
Geoip
Colorado Springs
Arn
Carson
Abe Defense Command
Lisentawer
Congress
Hisenhower
National Institutes of Health
Man Shots At Barn Sighting In Quiet Neighborhood
A gunman fired into a dwelling while residents were away at night on Monty night near 205 West Prine, with neighbors hearing the shot but not checking the scene. Police described a patty call and noted windows broken and a suspect from Westinare area. An immediate search is underway to locate the shooter amid uncertain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biveritt Bane
West Prinetes
Charles Cowan
Westinare
Hey
Soning
Pan
Ammons Heads Lion Region Baytown Club Proxy Names Workers
Dr. Ben Ammons, Baytown dentist, leads Zone 4 Lions in the Baytown area including Crosby and Greens Bayou. Jack Strickler named club president and assigns committees for the coming year with members listed across several groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben WW. Ammons
Paytown
Lions Literdationsl
Bayty Jay Porte
Mesadena
Crosby
Galena Park
Greens Bayou
de. Amthony
Baytown Liars State
Jack Strickler
Fights to Restore Foreign Aid Funds In Senate
Washington reports the administration pressed a Senate drive to restore as much as possible of 627.9 million cut from President Eisenhower’s foreign aid program. Secretary Dulles and Harold Stassen urged full 3.27 billion in foreign aid, while House cuts trimmed arms aid and economic help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Fisenhower
John Foster Dutles
Harold FE. Stassen
Misanhower
Mercury Hits Season's High Of 94 Degrees
Baytown awoke to a blistering heat wave as temperatures surged to 94 degrees, breaking the season’s mark. A severe electrical storm lashed Houston and surrounding counties with damaging winds, heavy rain, and power outages, while hail and lightning caused scattered destructive incidents, including a tractor accident and factory damages.
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Mercury
Tryon
Baytown
Wealds Verinan
Rogers
Los
Houston
Elly
Aneon
Dallis
San Antonio
Aneto
Nacogdoches
Hn Owas
Hollis Coleman
Coleman
Holt
Samt Dalars
Housfan
Mouston
Unterest Pass
Louston
Marta
South Harstan
Dallas
Smae
Beacon Hill
Rylie
Ryle
Big Crane
Britton-Cravens Group To Meet At Trinity Parish House
Britton Cravens Group plans Thursday meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church parish house to decide actions on area business establishment and mosquito control proposal. The South Texas Mosquito Control association will lead the discussion. New officers will assume duties with Dr. J J Liggett as president and HW Fidner as vice president.
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T. John's
ST. Joan's Methodist Church
Lonie E. Throckmorton
The
Republic National Life Insurance Company
Brittane Crevong i Agsocias Tien
Tabom
Trinity Fipiscopal
Moaquito
South Texas
Moaguto Control Association
J. J. Liggett
HW. R. Fidner
BR. Turner
A. FB. Crowither
J. %. Taylor
Fp, Holladay
OL McBride
J. W. Rains
Eb, Cunningham
Ho T. Taylor
District Canation
Dustrwe
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Pittsburgh
Shaffer
American Petroleum Institute
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Women's Prayer
Band of Faith Temple Pentecostal Church
Riggs and
Yapan
Meister
Allen Meister
American General Life Insurance Company of Houston
Driskill Hotel
School Board
KREL
Robert Ek, Lee
Self
Deer Park
Baytonian
Timmy McLean
Grady Sanuers
Eugene McLean
Bert Fritch
Legler
W. B. Travis
By Fred Hartman
Dorothy Kirsten
John Dengs
Monica
Calif
Ney
Geir
Long Beach Veterans Hospital
Strong
Crawming
Towseland
Galveston
Bayhowe
Appropriations Group
WW. Strickler
Spain
Inthe
Tome Resional
Vine Presie Viant
Richard Mo Nison
Mr. Hisenhower
Dulles Tunsday
Richard B. Russell
Senate Armed Sery
Adm
Arthur Fi. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Karlford Saat
Defense Department
Britton-Cravens Group
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