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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1954
Page
2
Spain's council of ministers approved construction of a new five story Hispano Arab college in Madrid University City. The building will house 104 students and faculty members.
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy says he is ready for a Tuesday showdown on demanded firings of new subcommittee staff members. Senator Flanders plans to censure McCarthy while Knowland blocks Boston hearings, and McCarthy announces new public hearings to begin Monday in Boston.
In a continuation from page one, Yarborough accuses Shivers of falsehood about CIO union levies and asks the governor to apologize or enforce the law. He labels Shivers as captive to the Cadillac champagne and caviar crowd. A Civil Air Patrol organizing meeting is set for Baytown airport Sunday at 2 pm with Cap. George L. Miller and Houston GAP units preparing aircraft. 32 points comprise the compass.
The Baytown Sun lists weekly and monthly subscription prices including by mail options. Rates shown include 1.20 per month and 14 40 yearly, with various term lengths and a service entry under state law.
In Chestertown Maryland on July 17 federal investigators opened probes into a massive blast at a fireworks and munitions plant that killed at least 16 and wounded others. The incident prompted rapid inquiries by the FBI and Army.
Baytown's new police chief, at 58, reflects on family police roots in Fort Worth and his early career in Baytown. He recounts his father's rise to fire and police commissioner in Fort Worth and recalls the dramatic shooting that led to his father’s career. He shares a soft spot for missing-child work and a touching tale of finding his own son Little Roy, ending with a light remark about Goose Creek water.
Federal Power Commission gas price freeze triggers protests from state and industry officials in Oklahoma and Texas. Critics warn it causes financial ruin and deters drilling while asserting prices should find their own level in a free enterprise system. Texas and Oklahoma officials stress widespread hardship for small producers under federal regulation.
United Press reports the Air Force investigated a ring at Randolph Air Force Base that sold furloughs and overseas orders. Two men were ordered held for possible court martial on charges of selling favors and canceling overseas orders. Joel T. Westbrook, attorney for the accused, said the racket might be widespread. Randolph serves as a major base and headquarters for Crew Technical Air Force with jurisdiction over eight training bases.
City Manager Middleton confirmed Parker applied for the chief job while Montgomery, acting chief, is the leading candidate. Parker accused officials of rigging promotions. Montgomery denied a redlight district in Baytown, noting the Main hotel raid and brief reopening incident as the sole issue.
A judge dismissed the charge after officers testified the arrestee admitted having a few beers and whiskey but insisted he was not drunk. The man was fined $10 for lacking a driver's license. Judge Hunt said he did not know if the license was revoked or expired. Union Vet Honoree Woolson 107 to be guest of honor at Sons of Union Army Veterans encampment Aug 9. Bust of Woolson to Mayor Johnson at banquet. Musicians Cancel Denver Concert Kostelanetz and Eileen Farrell postponed due to lightning. show to be held Saturday. Washington and Oregon lead U.S. lumber production.
In a region where oil wells sprawl beneath homes, property owners demanded control as suits arose. C. J. Brown and Coak Oil Corp have drilled 18 of 25 wells since last September with most producing. Independent operators and rising lease activity hint at more wells and new entrants. A military transport model reportedly contains over 125,000 parts.
USDA weekly livestock report from Fort Worth notes cows about 1.50 lower, other classes near steady, some spots down. Slaughter steer tops 22, cows 12, bulls 13, stocker yearlings 19, with various price ranges for slaughter offspring and stockers. Mention of average global calorie intake and inconsistent data toward the end.
A historic note records the earliest aircraft at roughly 750 pounds loaded with fuel and pilot. In contrast a contemporary heavy bomber now exceeds 400 000 pounds gross weight in flight demonstrations.
A compact radio listing shows Rev RB Hollingsworth’s Hour on 143 and a 4 PM news roundup. It notes the Band of the Day KeeNaint League Baseball 30 Platter Party and repeats The Duke of Dowling Street as a headlines anchor.
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