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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1954

Page

2

Texas Millionaires Selling Shares Of New York Central

Two Texas investors plan to sell undivided shares of New York Central stock held by Edward K. Willy and a group of bankers, with details indicating a corporate sale by the firm Richardsia. The filing references a July date and Washington location, outlining potential transfer of control.

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House Group Cuts Funds For Military Housing Bill

The House committee approved a military housing bill with a $175 million spending cap, trimming a proposed $350 million program. It lists specific allocations across Army Fort Hood Fort Bliss Fort Wayne and other bases, with project totals and district impacts among states, agencies, and facilities.

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Oklahoma heat boosts power demand at OGE plants

Oklahoma City dispatch reports that heat waves pushed power demand near capacity for the Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. The peak load approached 500,000 kilowatts, far above 1953’s 425,000. Air conditioning and refrigeration drove the surge as utilities warn of tight supply.

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Recount Narrowly Elects Bruce Frazier Over Cobb in Senate Race

State Sen. Joe Bailey Cobb lost five votes in a recount and conceded renomination Friday to State Rep. Bruce Frazier after 12 years in the Senate. The story moves through local races with candidates for judiciary, county attorney, and education boards, highlighting positions on insurance laws appeals rights, and school governance.

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Baytown Sun subscription details and misc. notices

The Baytown Sun publishes weekday notices and subscription rates. It lists prices for mail subscriptions, including one month, six months, and annual options, with rates and payment terms. The text notes posting as second class matter at the Baytown Texas post office and references personnel roles and staff names.

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Greatest Run Of Kingfish Since Forty Two Off Freeport

Freeport Texas July reports say the Gulf run of kingfish is the best since 1942. Air boat operators noted loading up while boats like the Alhar and Sea Hound reported big catches including 80 and 40 kings and a sailfish. Eugene Macon of Houston landed the sailfish using sand trout as bait. Fishermen statewide reported good runs along the coast as traders and shermen worked spoons, shad, and bait off the east Gulf coast.

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Explosion at local plant sparks evacuations and aid efforts

An explosion at a near town plant sent an atomlike cloud over the area. Fire and ambulance units from Aberdeen Brainbridge and Easton mobilized, with Red Cross canteens aiding firefighters and refugees. Early reports claim injuries treated at Queen Annes hospital, which did not need more blood transfusion supplies for now. County Attorney Holman, interrupted during a fiery speech, urged voters to grant one more term before passing power to younger men.

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Navy Hammerhead to be commissioned for Turkish defense aid

The U S Navy submarine Hammerhead, built in 1944, will be commissioned at Hunters Point for loan to Turkey under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. It logged 78 700 miles and 85 635 tons sunk or damaged in WWII while awaiting its new alliance role.

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