Russell campaign maneuvers split Democrats in 1948 bid
Georgia senator B Russell faced pressure from campaign strategists and big city bosses to win labor backing while rethinking Civil Rights stance. Informants said Jacob M Arvey signaled that gaining labor support mattered more than Civil Rights issues. Russell sought regional appeal with performances of Dixie and marching songs on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tggie C. Wilson
Ico
Georgia
Nara B. Russell
Ups
Truman
Jacob M. Arvey
Chicago
Russell
Arvey
Dixie
Texas
Civil rights split fuels Democrat rift at convention
Left wing Democrats threaten walkout and a sit-down on election day unless the party adopts a tougher civil rights plank. Stanley GerBrairman of the national executive committee challenges middle and right factions within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Loftus B4go
Hily 17
Stanley Ger- Brairman
Amadiatin Artinn
President Truman under medical tests during tough summer
The ailing President, 68, undergoes exhaustive physical tests at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as his campaign schedule tightens. Doctors say he is recovering from a recent illness while awaiting the next steps in the campaign.
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Truman
Wallace H
Democratic Civil Rights Debate Shapes 1952 Platform
A Baytown district assembly details a slate of witnesses urging a strong civil rights plank for the Democratic platform. Advocates include Gerwitz and New York Democrats Roosevelt Jr. and Celler, while southern leaders threaten a hard line. The session aims to unify factions ahead of the 1952 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans
Mieuweace Avesvare
Timony
Gerwitz
Dwight D. Eisenhower
ADA
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Emanuel Celler
Hermen Talmadge
Georgia
Herbert H. Lehman
Senate
New-York Democrati
Ers
Lehman
Richard Russell
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
ISS
Fragmentary town notes on incidents and daily routine
An OCR fragment describes a town scene with mentions of a witness to motor accidents, a new office, a king or leader figure, and a person described as afraid while reading a newspaper at breakfast. The text is scattered with incomplete names and places, making coherent details elusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temay
Apap McClellan
Ata Traf
Steel Pact Near End of Union Withdrawal Rule Clash
Pittsburgh July 17 Industrial sources say steel firms and the CIO United Steelworkers are close to a settlement on the dispute over workers right to quit the union. BSW officials cite ongoing disagreement and joint talks. The main obstacle is CIO President Philip Murray’s demand to remove a clause allowing voluntary withdrawal 15 days before contract expiry. The union keeps plans confidential as a wage policy committee meets Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
CIO
United Steelworkers
BSW
Philip Murray
Price Daniel Day Slated Wednesday In Baytown Area
Baytown hosts a Price Daniel Day event with U S Senate hopeful Attorney General Daniel and Mrs Daniel as guests of honor at a Baytown Daniel Club breakfast at Humble Dining Room Tickets are 1 each and the event will seat about 100. Daniel plans to meet workers at 6 45 am and speak briefly before touring Highlands and Crosby areas with local supporters guides prior to noon.
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Price Daniel
Baytown
Harris County
Daniel
U.S. Senate
Price
Humble
Niels
Lloyd
Gory Gregor
South
Texas
Paign
Daniel Forces
ML P. Connaily
Daniel Club
Dh Bay
Highlands
George Bowers
Fred Lintelman
Crosby
Loyalists Reject Any Compromise in Texas Delegation Fight
Chicago July 17 Former Rep Maury Maverick leader of a Loyalist Texas delegation rejected talks of compromise with rival anti administration faction led by Gov Allan Shivers. Credentials subcommittee may offer to split Texas delegation. Maverick vows seating or exclusion. The dispute involves Mississippi and other states, with Shivers backing Russell Eisenhower and garnering support from Gov James Byrnes. Maverick accuses rivals of being Dixiecraz and Shivers era. Main issue: seating legality and control of Texas delegation.
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Chicago
U.P
Maury’ Maverick
Texas
Allan Shivers
Democratic National Committee
Shivers
Maverick
Mississippi
James ¥. Byrnes
South ‘Carolina
Shivers Jeans
Richard B.russell
Mainh
Dixiecrais
Shiverserais
Russell
Eisenhower
Dwight D.eisenhower
San Antonio
Idaho
Iowa
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
North Carolina
Baytown and Highlands Polio Victims Increase
The polio tally in East Harris County rose to 35 with two Baytown and Highlands children under treatment. D M Fuchs, a Baytown refinery painter, was hospitalized in a polio ward with high fever and neck and arm weakness. His wife reported rapid onset and progressing symptoms. Karen Sue Walker, eight months, developed convulsions after high fever and was moved to a Houston polio center for monitoring. Fuchs and Coward show milder cases than other adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Oen
Houston
Harris County
D. M. Fuchs
Jefferson, Davis
Phsician
Karen Sue Walker
qLener
South Main
Jens
Fuchs
Coward
Baytown Candidates Dominate 1952 Local Races
Baytown figures heavily in Harris County races for district attorney constable and state legislature in the July 26 Democratic primary. DistrictAttorney candidate Dick Little lives in Baytown and formerly city attorney of Ferly. State representative hopeful Robert Baker is a Baytown ally, while William Elliott runs from Pasadena with a Baytown office base. All three constable nominees for precinct three are Baytown residents, including Paul A. Anderson on leave from the Esytown police, F W Vetuski a former Esytown officer, and C T Bonner a veteran Refinery employee seeking the post. Incumbent Jack Golden not seeking reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Banks
Ferly
Rober W. Baker
Robert
Leedish Aghoal
WM. Elliott
Kanzaks
Pasadena
Baytown
Paul A. Anderson
Esytown
F. “W_ Vetuski
C. T
Bonner
Jack Golden
Texas Politicians Roll Out Weekend Campaign Push
Texas candidates intensify final weekend effort ahead of the first Democratic primary. E W Napier rides atop his car in Fort Worth and Dallas to address crowds. Gov. Allan Shivers conducts a statewide radio broadcast as he campaigns for reelection and plans to attend the Democratic National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Texas
U.S
E. W. Napier
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Napier
Dallas
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Ballo
Beaumont
Chicago
Nationalists Withdraw From 1952 Olympic Competition
The International Olympic Committee voted to admit both Red and Nationalist China to the 1952 games. The Nationalists quit competing in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellenky
International Olympic Committee
Red
China
Mossadegh Quits As Iran Premier
TEHRAN July 17 Mossadegh resigned as Iran premier after Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi ordered police and army to maintain order in the capital. Tank troops moved to strategic posts to prevent protests against Mossadegh's deposal while reports said he had sought control of the war portfolio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Shah Mohammed” Reza Pahlevi
Mohammed Mossadegh
Tankidi
Mossadegh
Mossad
Shah
War Ships Hit Reds On Korean Front
Warships led by the 45,000 ton battleship Towa struck Communist positions along the eastern battle line while ground and air forces faced bad weather. The destroyer Kimberley aided by destroying four heavy guns and bunkers and damaging coastal installations. four more heavy guns were damaged.
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Seoul
Korea
M—U. 5
Towa
Gim
Kimberley
Fishermen Safer Than Hunters Says H Namibia
A fragmentary remark cites fishermen as steadier than hunters with a note they avoid damaging signs and telephone poles. The source’s context and attribution are unclear.
Tunnel Road Project Awaits Signed Southern Approaches Contract
Farnsworth and Chambers Engineering of Houston submitted the low bid of 667302 dollars to advance the southern approaches to the Baytown Tunnel, including a three level interchange near Le Porte. The firm already handles the tunnel contract and immediate approaches. the southern approaches contract remains unsigned as of Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Farnsworth and Chambers Engineering Co
Houston
le Porte
Farnsworth’ and Chambers
J.E. James
Farnsworth
Hearings End as City Council Debates Telephone Rate Hike
The Baytown City Council ended hearings on Southwestern Associated Telephone Co.’s rate hike request with a $300,000 dispute over method and fair return. Rate consultant Clinton Owsley urged a reasonable company return on $1,700,738.62, while Company Auditor EB C Brink offered an alternate basis. Attorney Robert Strickland remaining to be heard as figures swap in ongoing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern , Associated. Telephone Co
Baytown
Clinton Owsley
EB. C. Brink
Owsley
Jer
Robert Strickland
Baytown Drenched by 23.3 Inch Rain Parade
Farmers cheered as Baytonians faced widespread flooding after a record 23.3 inches of rain, the heaviest in 18 months. Downpours lingered, with lakes forming and traffic light. Pastures revived and power crews tackled outages while residents recalled Oct 1928’s 9.18 inch storm. Baytown weather remained cloudy with scattered thundershowers and mild temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Baytown
Ornér
Harris County
Goose Creek
James
Baytonians
Weather crest hits Texas Arkansas and Gulf region
A volatile storm system carved across Man Weather east of Texarkana with squalls along the Gulf coast. Winds reached 40 mph and rains drenched Lake Charles and surrounding areas with up to 1.64 inches in 24 hours. Severe flooding risk arose as the Big Blue River rose past flood stage in Kansas, though the crest halted Thursday night. Temperatures spanned 24 to 102 degrees across Colorado Wyoming Texas and New Mexico amid partly cloudy skies and scattered shower storms. Texarkana saw a damaging tornado near the municipal airport that damaged an empty hangar and caused further property damage in Rond0 Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Arkansas
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Lake“ Charles
Kan
Kans
New Mexico
Ark
Rondo
Wreck Involves Police Chief After Dairy Truck Turn
Andrew William Kleypas 53 drove a dairy truck east on Highway 146 when it turned into the path of Chief H B McKee who was heading west. McKee and another officer suffered minor injuries and vehicle damage estimated at 500 dollars. McKee planned hospital checkup. car wouldn’t start and another officer pushed it. McKee questions a possible jinx after a stolen car incident nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew William Kleypas
Pearce
Kleypas
Turing
East Texas
H. B. McKee
Texas
Highway
Orhen
McKee
Ben
Houston
Fire Laddies Meet Friday District 3 Host To
Baytown Volunteer Fire Department District No 3 hosts visiting Gulf Coast Firemen association Friday. About 250 expected. Registration 4 30 pm at West Texas and Jones old Elke Club hall. Chicken barbecue supper 5 30 pm. Business meeting 7 pm. Pumper races start 8 pm with 15 teams expected. Prizes 25 15 10. Highlands firemen prep for race entry. Team members listed. Dante at WOW hall after races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Highlands
Crosby School Grant Aids District Fails To Cover Costs
Crosby Independent School District has been granted $46,726 in federal aid for a school construction program. The grant covers about half of the estimated construction cost, leaving additional funds needed. The district officials plan to request further federal assistance to complete the project.
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Crosby
Texas
Cros'bes
SOF
Crosby Independent ‘School ” Disstrict
Grasby
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