Corpus Christi lures Jones & Laughlin steel plant
The Corpus Christi board of trade bid to Jones and Laughlin Steel Co for a giant Texas pipe fabrication plant near Wallisville road. G W Jones said the bid faces long odds and a 1958 water supply crunch, with a Houston visit cited as part of discussions. A Channelview source claimed more was learned from The Sun.
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Channelview
Sun
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Shooting at Marhor Drive Cafe Leaves Man Dead
Police report a man was fatally shot at about 1:28 a.m. outside a cafe on Marhor Drive. The assailant, later identified as Sealt, was charged and expected to be arrested upon patient transfer to hospital. Det. Bet and Clove Dickens provided the account of the incident.
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Saduedaey
Tory Cafe
Marhor Drive
Ata
Sealt
Bet
Clove Dickens
Long's Veto Urged Chief Justice Sugar Bowl Protests
In New Orleans the Sugar Bowl organization urged Governor Long to veto a Louisiana bill barring interracial competition in sports. The group warned the measure would harm national and regional events, risking major contracts and the carnival football game season. The bill, part of segregation moves approved by the Legislature, could become law if Long does not act by Sunday.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Winder
Intercoller
Sugar Bowl Executive Committee
Paul Jieblanes
Uong
Organizattion
Dayton
Civic Club Meet Invites Duplicate Bridge Session
The MGELIC group hosts a duplicate bridge game Monday in Canhi sponsored by the Haytown Service League with Jack Furbee greeting attendees. A public dance at Sylvan Saturday, sponsored by Le Porte Volunteer Fire Department, benefits the gire mens disability and retirement fund. Crosby FFA meets Monday nights to elect delegates for the state FRA convention on July 25 in Dallas. Travis Moses named Northwest district manager for American Insurance Co of Dallas, joining in 1991.
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Canhi
Haytown Service League
Jack Furbee
Sylvan
Vin Seach
le Porte
Giremens
Crosby Ffa
Crosby
Une Fue Luin Party of America
Dallas
Travis Moses
Northwest
Cal
Moses
Around Town Notes and Oddities From the City
Witty items and local chatter mix with names like Pat Patterson Ruby Boyles and Mary Terry. Misdirected travels, missing items, and small-town scenes unfold as residents share glimpses of summer, homecomings, and everyday concerns in Baytown area life.
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Ruby Boyles
Clark
Billo
Oklahom
Lua Bank
Minnie X
Teo
Shemselves
Jack Robarts
Mary. Holmes
Miriam
Bev
Wale Stansberry
Lois Scott
Crosby to form building and loan association
A meeting to form a building and loan association in Crosby is set for Tuesday night after Leroy Anderson announced a tentative plan. He has secured an option on the old Crosby bank building to serve as a local headquarters, with initial stock goals at 50 000 to 100 000 and a $75 000 target.
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Leroy Anderson
Anderson
Atton
Alderwon
C. A. Forlner
J. M. Harrington
Theo Ramsey
H. F. Sevhory
Lucille Hare
Registration Set For Lee College Summer Term
Lee College announces registration for the second summer term on Wednesday July 38 with classes running five days a week and the term ending August 28. A late fee applies for post Wednesday registration. Fall term registrations begin for the term opening September 11.
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Lee College
Arditm Ad Claims Indians Can Quit Identity
Classified ad in The Baytown Sun offers a sensational claim that any Indian in the U S can stop being Indian by placing an ad. The notice cites a two day result and lists contact details for an ad writer, suggesting an unusual remedy or service.
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Baytown Sun
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Smith
Sterling
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Four Cent County Tax Hike If Bonds Are Approved
Harris County faces a potential four cent rise in its ad valorem tax rate if bonds totaling 23.4 million for road, flood control and detention facilities are approved at the July 28 election. The Tax Research Association estimates the rate would climb from current levels to about 1.41 per 100 valuation, with further increases foreseen through 1958 and 1955, amid proposed bond issues and maintenance tax changes for flood control and detention facilities.
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Hood
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Harris
Heart Victim In Accident Injures Galveston Man
Daniel Fo Fils of Galveston was admitted to Sau Jacinig Memorial hospital Friday after a traffic accident at the Cedar Bayou bridge. Mrs Ellis, driver, said a wheel struck the shoulder causing the car to crash into heavy cement mixers and trucks at a shale yard. Ellis suffered head and facial lacerations and a finger injury.
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Galveston
Sau Jacinig Memorial Hospital
Cedar Bayou Bridge
Ellis
Iit
Elis
Queen for Day as Monroe Visits Britain
Marilyn Monroe arrived in Britain and wore a revealing beige dress. Airport officials treated the Hollywood star like a queen for the day as she greeted fans and talked with men during her visit.
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Britain
Hke
PE Program Tops State in Baytown Area Schools
Dr Leroy Messerchmith of Southern Methalist University praised Baytown schools at a Thursday luncheon, calling their health and physical education efforts among the best in the region. He noted the district’s film program as a key motivator and thanked Baytown educators for their work.
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Trat
Lloyd Messerschmith
Sanihern Methalist University
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Baybosoa
Baylown Schools
Bay 1
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Quash Epecker
Moesserschnith
John Stuart
Birytown Schools
Evangeli st accused of hiring disabled actors in revival
The article reports a revival service where the evangelist was alleged to have hired actors to impersonate disabled people. Accusations claim fake disability and coercion, while defenders say the pastor did not claim cures and emphasized prayer and faith healing. The piece notes court actions and responses from involved parties.
Anti ee Hinge Win Freedom Gamble
A brief, violent escape story from wartime Europe recounts a plan by anti-Communist groups to hijack a plane. The Hungarian Airlines crew clashed with attackers, leading to hospitalizations and a daring landing near the Cxach border. One anti-Reus pilot, a Hungarian air force lieutenant, directed theGuin-engine plane to Manching, amid bloodstained passengers and crew.
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Hungarian National Airlines
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Josef Jakahy
Budapest
Motion Passed by City Council After Flawed Hearing
A council meeting concluded with a motion approved to buy five new community items after Councilor Charles Nearhnees raised concerns about the process. The hearing ended abruptly when the chair collapsed, delaying further discussion and leaving the outcome uncertain.
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Woinburg
Charles Nearhnees
Third Crash In 24 Days Claims 45
Survivors recount a military C-118 transport crash at an Army reservation near McGuire Air Force Base as a violent storm tore the craft down. Forty five died, with 21 survivors among 66 passengers and crew. The bomber carried airmen officers civilians en route to England.
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Channelview Recoup Bid Shaped By Local School Election
Channelview moves to recoup funding after a school bond measure. Voters at polls Saturday backed a $636,000 finance plan to build a new high school. Baytown’s Robert E. Log High School likely cannot accept Channelview students after 1987, per trustees.
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Channel View
Baytown
Robert & Log High School
Channelview
Industry Sponsored Physics Course for Z Toston
Z Toston of Cedar Rayon junior high school completed the first six weeks of a Texas high school physics teachers institute sponsored by industry and Texas A&M College. The program ran June 4 to July 18 with 30 teachers, funded by six industrial firms providing $230 fellowships per student plus a $46.50 allowance for lost wages. Monsanto Chemical Co funded Fosten’s fellowship.
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Cédar Rayon
Texas
Industry
Texas A and M College
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Monsanto Chemical Co
J. G. Potter
A and M
Worm-Watchers Riot Demonstration Disrupts Baltimore Park
In Baltimore, July 72, a riot by Oriole Worm-Watchers disrupted a breakfast meeting supporting Pogo Possum for president. Demonstrators burned effigies of rivals and clashed with attendees, turning the event into a free-swinging dispute. The confrontation followed a political gathering linked to Clarence Caterpiggs and underground groups.
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Pogo Possum
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Oriole Worm - Watchers Society
Clarence Caterpiggs
Oriole
Twoiouds
Final Swimming Class Begins Monday in Baytown
The Baytown Recreation Council sponsors a final swimming class starting Monday with registration at 9 a.m. at Roseland, Lee and Carver pools for beginner and advanced beginner students. A senior lifesaving class runs 10 to 12 at Roseland for ages 14 and up, and a junior class for ages 12 to 15 will be at Lee pool.
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