Baytown urged to back Harris County road bond drive
In a Baytown editorial the daily argues the July 28 ballot lines five Harris County bond questions, led by a $15 million road bond and a $7.5 million flood control bond, stressing Baytown growth, traffic need, and two-thirds majorities for certain measures. The piece warns that failing bonds risks losing state funds and right-of-way for freeways, urging Baytown voters to approve to avoid stagnation.
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Baytown
Harris County Commissioners ‘Court
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State Supreme Court
Commissioners Court
Houston Chronicle front page editorial on $15 million bond issue
The Baynwn area faces a July 28 election for funding Herris County’s freeway system through a wheel tax or bonds. The Chronicle urged support for county bonds to ease traffic bottlenecks, noting task costs spread across a billion-dollar tax base would be only a few cents per taxpayer.
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Houston Chronicle
Herris County
Chronicle
Bayinwn
Pasadena oil land deals spark East Harris County buildup
Fred Hartman reports B E Young and partners bought land east of Busch Ranch on Decker Drive to clear a path for an oil company toll. They plan early construction as the East Harris County area sees millions poured into industrial activity along the San Jacinto River near the battleground. Local dealer notes many fortunes were made in bulk real estate sales recently.
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Pasadena
Busch Ranch Jour
Decker Drive
Ann Young
Great
Harris County
Cular
Amy
San Jacinto River
San Jacinto Battleground
East Barris County
East Harris County
State Waiter Board
Texas
Llano
Sail
Suchinx Junction
Red River
Tan Iy
Bay City
Milam County
Mean
Water Board
Canyon Dam
San Anex
Banquet hopes rise and fall with late fines at city council
The Sun News Desk reports on a city council plan to fine members, department heads, and reporters one dollar for late arrivals to meetings. Al Clayton introduced the measure, and several officials paid early attendance while others were absent. No banquet funds have materialized yet as the plan faces obstacles. The Optimist club seeks a playground but a cemetery ruling blocks development on North Third Street. George Chandler notes Texas blue laws and promises further details.
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al Clayton
Rufus Bergeron
Lecy Lusk
Bers Campbell
Paul H. Mears
Swann
R. H. Pruett
Baytown Optimist Club
George Chandler
Report From Austin Capital Campaigns and Polio Notes
Income and expense reports show Daniel Atkin and Wilson leading in receipts and expenditures across races. Budget figures for governor and attorney general reflect heavy spending, while polio shots are credited with lowering cases as drought and farm income concerns rise statewide.
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John Lee Smith
Wal Wilson
Peck
Altormey
Daniel
Seaverflit
Yarborough
O'Daniel
Atkin
Ramsey
Wilson
Talking Magazine Lets Fans Hear Movie Stars
Hollywood producers launch a new magazine titled Hear It that embeds a phonograph record in each front and back cover. Readers can listen to interviews with stars like Curtis and Hunter, with further voice quotes from Rock and Taylor. The pilot issue features Tony Curtis and others, aiming to bring fans closer to idols through audio. Produced by Len Kivatman and Bob Lewin with Rainbo Records, the venture promises short, minutes long recordings.
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Tah Hunter
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Lewin
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Debbis
Edie
Mansfield
Natale Wand
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Elvis Preyley
Tony Curtis
Jang Tong
Eas
Universal Studio
Jane
Enemny
Horses, Vanishing Act at Peen Feed Store
A bizarre report describes two suspects seizing a horse in Peen while one hid in the harness and claimed a witch turned him into a horse. The farmer believed the tale, while a neighbor later saw the horse at a county fair auction and recovered it. The incident ends with the farmer unknowingly buying back his own horse.
Hellbender Quiz Notes and Trivia Clippings
A scrambled page of trivia hints and historical dates including a definition for a large aquatic salamander and a range of questions. It mentions a signature with two butterflies, a small drawing, a paleograph edition, letters de cachet, Shakespeare quotation, and various biographical snippets with dates from 1602 to 1948.
Pan American Record for Free Rides and Safety Controversy
Washington columnist reviews CAB and CAA findings on Pan American Airways safety. The piece cites incidents in the Pacific off Oregon and Venice, detailing engine and propeller failures, ditching under disputed control descriptions, and delays in mandatory equipment updates. It notes Pan Am's extensive public relations push and alleges truth challenges in their statements.
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Washington
Pan American Airways
Civil Aeronautics Board
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Pan Am
Iti
Pan ‘American
Oregon
Pan American
Cing
Pan American World Airways
Pacific Ocean
Pat Am
CAB
Pan Ameriscin
Vester
Italy
Hamilton & ‘Dard
Pam Ant
Venice
CAA
Cniet
Cabcaa
Pam Am
Pacific
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