Traffic record shows improved highways safety in June
Police report a notable drop in severe crashes with only minor incidents and many tickets issued for speeding and careless driving. Nine drunken driving charges, over a hundred speeding tickets, and numerous citations followed eight days into July. Two motorcycle injuries led to traffic fines. George McKee and officers cited heightened patrols and public vigilance as factors.
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Highlands Garden Club Meets at Home on Baytown Visit
The Highlands Garden Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. L G Treat’s Baytown home with 90 guests served at coffee and cake. New president Mrs. F P Noland outlined the year’s program as chrysanthemum studies followed the business session. Members from the community attended, including Mrs. B P Hopper and Mrs. Edwin Dabbs.
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Livestock market report from Fort Worth
USDA livestock report from Fort Worth shows cattle prices steady with feeders and stockers scarce. Cattle includes steers at 26.50 for medium and good and 19.50 to 22.50 for cows, bulls 27.50 to 24.75, calves around 200. Hogs steady to lower with feeder pigs scarce. Mallard ducks noted as most plentiful duck species in the United States, numbering about one third of total.
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County Commissioner Plans Rallies Despite Noise Ordinance
Baytown area politics stir as Commissioner Hugh May seeks permits for a 7:30 p.m. rally at Pearce and Commerce. City Attorney Chandler away, acting city manager Barber must check for conflicts with the anti-noise ordinance before approval. May vows to hold a corner tally and address residents in all precincts. He schedules two rallies: Yellow Jacket Inn on July 19 and Baytown Fire Department venue on July 21.
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Man's Body Found in Belly of Shark
Sun classified ads report that investigators arrived at age sex and approximate height of the victim from body fragments recovered from a shark’s belly. The skin is described as white and eye condition tied to joint status, aiding identification.
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Baytown teen earns Red Cross life saving honor
John Tharp, 17, saved a swimmer under Beeville's Chase Pool during a Fourth of July meet. He dove in after a boy underwater during a prior race, revived the unconscious swimmer with emergency care, then won both breaststroke and backstroke, earning the Red Cross senior lifesaving award. He is the son of Mrs. WF Tharp and the late Rev. Tharp, staying with his sister in Beeville this summer.
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Houston National Bank Sells Interest in Million-Dollar Deal
Houston National Bank, the second oldest in Houston, founded in 1876, changes hands as Joseph F. Meyer Jr sells his stake to a group led by Irvin Shlenker of Gulftex Drug Co. The approximate sale value is about 1.25 million dollars for around 26,000 shares, though the exact price was not disclosed.
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Kiwanis Official Advocates Against Socialism
Hugh Sandlin of Holdenville Oklahoma and Baytown Kiwanis leaders urged vigorous civic participation to counter socialism and communism. He warned of dire consequences if the nation defaults in war and urged budgeting, debt reduction, voting, and active local involvement. Guests included Warren Hicks Jack Moser Art Cooksy and others from Houston.
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Rubber Plants Return to Production Under RCC Plan
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation names private operators for three government owned synthetic rubber plants resuming production. United States Rubber Co runs the Port Neches plant and another at Borger will be replaced by Phillips Petroleum. The Houston butadiene plant will be run by Sinclair Rubber Inc. A butyl plant in Baton Rouge will be operated by Esso Standard Oil Co.
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Hinabor Case Sent Over Nisgera Feltsey Report
A fragmentary note describes Vessel 1 sent over Nisgera Feltsey 3827 bearing a bear a fox a dog and geese bread. The text also mentions a dog fox and buffalo and mentions toes.
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Hadacol Promises Relief From Stomach Distress Story
Purported testimonial about Hadacol easing digestive troubles in a North Carolina couple. Claims vitamin deficiencies cause indigestion and that Hadacol supplies B complex vitamins calcium and minerals, enabling normal eating. Advertorial tone touts health benefits and affordable bottle sizes.
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