Residents Push Hearing on Telephone Rate Hike in Baytown
A protest group gathers for a public hearing on a proposed 30 percent telephone rate increase by Southwestern Bell. Bill Reichart chairs the citizens committee. city officials weigh possible additional hearings as residents urge delay and thorough review. The hearing aims to hear public arguments amid calls for fair charges to fund system expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Reichart
Vitigens Committee
Seig
Roup
Inter
Y Council
Manhat Southwestern Associated Ore Company
Robert Strickland
George Chandler
Monat
Sesthouth
Ieit
Tuesexpress
Joe Zorn
James Eau Art
Nephone
Meyer J. A. Ward
Erates
Terrapins and Terrapins Swap at Bill Wilst Yard
A local note reports volunteers from Alfred Mosko Baycee vité president arranging a swap of terrapins for fre-bit pieces to a Bill Wil st at Temple Lumber yard near East Gulf by the fire station. A meeting of SUARDETTES of Company Meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the National Guard armory aims to air projects and assist a needy family.
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Voimes
Bill Wilst
Temple Lumber
East Gulf
Alfred Mosko- Baycee
National. Guard Armory
Fragmented OCR notes on town residents and activities
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names like Janie Bram and Mary gore, with scattered references to Wilburg dining, St Alton Laird girls, a magazine article, tennis, swimming, and a late hour letter. Context and specifics are unclear due to text corruption.
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E.slanaks
Janie Brametine
Eli
James
Wilburg
Oreta Sones
Alton Laird
Mary Gore
Bert Kiber
Yvette
Long Iliness Fatal To Nelson D Stiles Pioneer Businessman
Nelson D Stiles 77 a Baytown Houston pioneer businessman died at 10 25 am Sunday after a recurring siege of attacks that kept him in and out of San Jacinto Memorial hospital in recent weeks He helped found First Presbyterian Church Goose Creek Rotary charter member and served on the Harris County grand jury during recent years He as survived by his widow Blanche Stiles four sisters two brothers and other relatives Funeral services set for 10 am Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery
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Nelson D. Stiles
Baytown
Houston
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
W.W Stiles
Harris County
Natchez
Miss
Louis Stiles
Sealy
Katie Stiles
Goose Creek
First Presbyterian Church
Ewing McPhail
Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery
Blathman
Blanche Stites
Olive Gloyd
D. M. Garvin
A. Lu Pankey
Mel
Rebecca Spencer
L. A. Stiles
Louis W. Stiles
Eagle Lake
Dillon Stiles
G., EB. Harper
H. W. Herbert
O. McBride
C .B. Smith Jr
C W. Bates
George A. Shipley
J. S. Keating
H. F. Hartman
Fred Hartman
Jack Jacobs
F. J. Spubler
W. O. Webber
N. F. Chamberlain
Dick Cansler
H. Busby
Dr. C._ Jones
Jack P. Henderson
J. N. Chatfield
Stiles
Polio Toll Rising in Baytown Area Children Affected
The Baytown polio outbreak widens with eight year old Bil Bailey Jr listed as the citys second victim. Eight year old William Hailey Jr was admitted to Hedgecroft clinic after polio symptoms emerged while hospitalized. Four year old Brading Hope from Cedar Bayou faces initial tests with transfer possible if positive. Funeral services were held for eight year old James Gimmy Gentry Jr of Highlands. Hospital staff report several patients at Hedgecroft remain in fair condition.
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Baytown
William Milton
Bill) Hailey Jr
Hedgecroft Clinic
W. M. Bailey Sr
John A
Wooster
Brading Hope
Carrie Hope
Knowlton Road
Cedar Bayou
Hedgecroft
Terrapin Derby Plans Made by Baytown Jaycees
Baytown Jaycees prepare final plans for the Terrapin Derby and street fair to be held Friday and Saturday nights at Commerce and Pearce. The derby raises funds for the Quack Shack and teen recreation. events include turtle races, games, rides, and refreshment stands. Key coordinators and volunteers from the Jaycees, Boy Scouts, and local merchants are listed, with Dr. R L Atwood of Harvard University set to speak at the Monday meeting.
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Baytown Jaycees
Commerce
Pearce
Jaycees
Quack Shack
Tom Ward
Durwood Horn
Gethy
Knox Beavers
George Ferguson
W. E. Boyce
Jack Strickler
Publccity
Josie Isenhower
Ewell Clarke
FL 3
Manne
Alfred Moskowitz Jaycee
Baytown
R. B. Jacobs
T. E. Cook
Edwin Clarke
Beavers
Ainsworth
RS. Beverly
Joe Meek
Man Killed During Texas Week Riot at Riviera
A shooting in Barrett Settlement near Crosby ends in the death of Tunius Joseph Loyds after an argument at Dock Smith's liquor store. Smith faces murder charges with bail set at 1500. Deputy reports Loyds cursed and advanced toward the store, prompting the fatal shot. Eyewitnesses were scarce as deputies sought two potential witnesses. In Cannes, France, Texas Week featured a champagne and brandy display with a $2000 oil derrick replica and late night bikinis showcased by Dallas merchants to promote Texas.
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Tunius Joseph Loyds
Dock Smith
Barrett Settlement
Crosby
Smith
Freddie Eagleton
Loyd
Eagleton
Houston
M.M. Brown
Liberty
Mewar
Cannes
France
Riviera Mondas
Dikman Jimmy Radford
Texas
Dallas
Leon A. Harris Jr
Democrats Begin Chicago Trek For 6th Victory
Democratic delegates travel to Chicago for the 1952 convention amid a crowded field of 17 presidential hopefuls led by Adlai Stevenson and Averell Harriman. President Truman backs a Fair Deal platform while Southern leaders push civil rights compromises, amid internal party tensions and rival Republican debates.
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cormitting _iself
Huffman School Retains Operation After Vote
Huffman district voters choose to keep the 16 pupil school rather than consolidate with Crosby Independent District. Crosby voters favor merger 146 to 10, Huffman 43 to 14 against. Officials must decide between operating under local rating or contracting grades to Grosby. Trustees will meet this week to choose the pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huffman
Crosby
Grosby
Archie Smith
Howard Poteet
Ire Scott
CB Students Win Safety Rodeo
Baytown high school students Odell Casey and Robert Muckle Roy took first and second in the Baytown Jaycees safety rodeo. Cedar Bayou and Robert E. Lee students competed at the Baytown Refinery driving course. The state winner will advance to the national finals in Washington next month.
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Cellar ‘Bayou High School
Baytown
Houston
Odell Casey
Robert Muckleroy
Jaycees
Cedar Bayou
Robert E. Lee High School
J. G. Davis
Rop Rose
Refinery Safety Department
Washington
Steelworkers Seek Further Concessions in Long Strike
PETTSBURGH July 14 The CIO United Steelworkers press for more concessions from steel companies as the industry proposals seek to end the prolonged wage dispute. Union leaders discuss clarifying and tightening the industry proposal while awaiting a late week wage policy committee meeting. Industry suggestions include a 35 per ton price increase and a union shop with 30 day opt‑out for new hires, shaping tough bargaining amid government pressure and a potential 20 dollar ceiling rise.
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Pettsburgh
CIO United Steelworkers
CIO
Philip Murray
Murray
Clapse
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem
Washington
Defense
John
Ro“Steelman
U. S. Steel
Roger L. Blough
Adlai Slams Door Again on Democratic Nomination
Chicago dispatch reports Adlai E. Stevenson sharply reasserted he will not seek the Democratic presidential nomination. At Camp Ripley Minnesota he dismissed draft movement pressure and warned he would not run. Stevenson said, For the last time I am not going to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Camp Ripley
Minn
Illlnois
Demo Leader Gets Load Of the Buttons
HOLDENVILLE Okla July 4 LPI Tony Evons local oilman and real estate dealer offers all comers in the I like The buttons and Republican sporty literature they can carry away from his office Lyons said he wants to get rid of the bundle of material supporting Gen Dwight D Eisenhower for president before he traces for Chicago this week to serve as a delegate to the Democratic national convention The literature was sent to his firm after the younger Lyons attempted to call the general at Abilene Kans to set two tape recorded interviews Lyons said Eisenhower supporters somehow listed his son as county chairman of the Eisenhower campaign movement
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Holdenville
Okla
LPI
Tony Evons
Lyons
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chicago
S Jrm
Abilen
Kans
Eisenhower
Someehow
Auto Hits Ditch Near Highlands Injures Driver
Ambulance drivers combed Bluff Gulley near Highlands Sunday night after a wrecked automobile left a 40-foot ditch. Clarence Benoit, 21, of 506 North Magnolia Highlands, was found in thick brush a hundred yards from Crosby Lynnhburg Road with a demolished car nearby. He received treatment at a Highlands physician’s office and was transferred to the Veterans Hospital in Houston for back head and possible internal injuries.
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Bluff Gulley
Highlands
Clarence Benoit
North
Magnolia
Crosbyllynehburg Road
Benoit
Veterans Hospital
Houston
Fats Brown arrests Channelview worker for assault on officer
East Harris County deputy sheriff Moe Brown jailed Channelview steelworker Koy Lea French after an altercation at Haxee's nightclub. French was charged with disturbing the peace and aggravated assault on an officer and held in jail after striking Brown.
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Moe
Fats) Brown
Harris County
Sherif
Bina “Shiner
Brown
Koy Lea French
Channelview
Harmony meeting called by State Republican Committee
Wichita Falls July 14 press report states Orville Bullington Republican state chairman announced a harmony meeting of the state executive committee in Dallas. He urged delegates and alternates to the national convention to attend, including Taft and Eisenhower supporters. Possible candidacy mentions include Rep Edward Dicker for U S senator and efforts to field candidates in Texas races.
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Wichita Falls
Republican State Executive Committee
Dallas
Orville Bullington
Bullington
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Edward '@ Dicker
GOP
Texas
U.S
Eisenhower
Cheuirmar
Truman Stricken by Mild Virus Sidelining Schedule
The White House said President Truman has a mild virus infection and will remain in his quarters Monday. He canceled engagements including a conference with Senator Robert S. Kerr seeking the Democratic nomination. Press Secretary Joseph Short announced the illness on Sunday.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Robert Sherr
D-Okla
Joseph Short
Short
GOP to Offer Candidates at All Levels in Texas
AAR by W. J. McGlasson reports H. J. Porter promising the Texas GOP will wage an all-out campaign this year with candidates at all levels in November. Porter, elected Republican national committeeman, noted the party will pick spots and likely field a full slate at the state convention.
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W. J. McGlasson
Houston
H. J
Jack) Porter
Texas
GOP
Porter
Chicago
Peter
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Jin Dalas
Sen
Robert
Hower
Union Station
Colin Campbell
Harris County
Tait
Campbell
Fort Worth Heavegan
Zweifel
Taft
Eisenhower recruits Dewey aides to aid campaign
Dwight D. Eisenhower tapped Thomas Dewey advisers James Hagerty and Thomas Stephens to join his team in Denver as press and appointments secretary. The move stirs Taft supporters who fear GOP factions may split. Dewey’s aides aid the late campaign strategy and help coordinate the first ballot victory team's efforts.
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Chicago
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert AL Taft
GOP
Eisenhower
Denver
Test Needles Watched as Polio Experiment Continues
Houston doctors and researchers monitor results of a mass anti polio trial using 38 137 children aged one to six and 33 137 needles for gamma globulin injections. No polio cases reported among participants. 13 percent of the weekend disease diagnosed in Houston with deaths rising to 20 this year.
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Houston
Health Department
Hermann’ Hospital
Taito
Wis
Betty Joyce Cummings
Jefferson Davis Hospital
Lewis Cornell
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Ound
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Walter Mabe
J. W. Rainsworth
Boy Scouts
Troop No. 163
F. A. Denton
A. S. Bynum
Bill Wilhelm
Texas Week
Riviera
Olina Miler
Mrs.nexon
Richard Nixon
Mrs. Eisenhower Wenning
Lyle
Wilson
Franklin’ D. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Adlai B. Steverson
Dlinois
Averell Harriman
Mr. Truman
Adlai
Quickies
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Fats
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Dewey
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Canada
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