German Unity Tops Big Four Agenda
Baytonians hope for peace from the Geneva summit as residents share varied views. A Sun survey captures prayers, skepticism, and cautious optimism from locals including Mrs. J. T. Adams, Mrs. R. W. Baker, Jesse Rench, Carl Trenchman, and Mrs. Lucile Beard about the Big Four conference and President Eisenhower.
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Sue Jones
Sun
Geneva
Baytown
The
R. W. Baker
Jesse Rench
Carl Trenchman
Lucile Beard
Eisenhower
Fur Flies In Houston Roofing Test Suit Shows
Baytown's roofing regulation test case ends with city filing suit against violator. Judge James W. Girardeau suspended a $100 fine due to ignorance of the no wood shingle ordinance. J T Peacock, city building inspector, cited the man for replacing shingles with wood. Shingle ban aimed to lower insurance rates. ruling notes shingles remain until further action.
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Clyde A
Murray Sun
Baytown
Corporation Court
James W. Girardeau
J. T. Peacock
Peacock
Nehru warns Far East more explosive than Germany
World brief from New Delhi reports Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru stating the Far East poses a greater danger than Germany and cannot be ignored by major powers. In Las Vegas Howard Hughes sells RKO to General Tire for 25 million in what is seen as a record film industry deal. In El Paso a federal judge rules segregation in the Texas system unconstitutional and orders a Negro girl admitted to Texas Western College this fall. In Carson City Nevada Governor Russell says he will take necessary action as a sitdown prison strike involving 222 inmates unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Far East
Germany
Las Vegas
Nev
Howard Hughes
Rko-Radio Pictures, Inc
General Tire and Rubber Co
EL Paso
R. E. Thomason
University of Texas
Texas Western College
Carson City
Charles H. Russell
Nevada
Nevada State Prison
Confederates To Meet In Thursday Daughters Event
THE UNITED Daughters of the Confederacy will have a meeting at 10 am Thursday in the home of Mrs. BT McKinney at 2501 Missouri. Also note a Goodwill pickup for discarded home items on Wednesday, call 6965. accepts clothing furniture and appliances, not magazines or newspapers. Band concert at Roseland Park Tuesday 7:30 pm conducted by Douglas Wallace.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Group
Cedar Bayou
Roseland Park
Douglas Wallace
Tig Bond
Around Town: Local residents spotted in daily life events
Donnie Andrus watches miniature golf players while Billie Laughlin clocks almost 35 hours in a 22 hour day. Bennie Gattis returns from Tennessee with news, Mrs. Davy Crackett's grave visited, Beverly Bargainer chats about talent, Winassa Clement faces learning to put the milk away, Trehalek vacation in Temple, Susie Peoples at the Post Office for updates, Murray Rogers promotes a sales campaign, Crawford starts with coffee, Kenny Lanney diets, Guy Woods summers at Fort Worth study, Davey Dunn meets an old acquaintance, Margaret Callaway notes first week of MaMa Levine Capyerbeag, Ye and Reese eye a 14 foot runabout with 25 HP, Joanne Marie Davis sports a new hairdo, Lon Coker keeps a bookkeeping job in La Porte.
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Donnie Andrus
Billie Laughlin
Bennie Gattis
Red Hills
Tennesss
Davy Crackett
Beverly Bargainer
Winassa Clement
Trehalek
Temple
Susie Peoples
Murray Rogers
Fom Crawford
Kenny Lanney
Guy Woods
Fort Worth
Davey Dunn
Margaret Callaway
MaMa
Levine Capyerbeag
Reese
Joanne Marie Davis
Lon Coker
la Porte
Buses Transport Kids To Salk Shots In Baytown Area
Baytown school buses will on July 26 and 27 transport elementary students to nine polio vaccine clinics. Buses skip regular routes, taking pupils from nonclinic schools to designated clinic sites. Clinics open at noon, with students meeting at their schools by 11 40 am.
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Baytown
Cedar Bayou
DeZavala
Anson Jones
Ashbel Smith
Burnet
Sam Houston
W. WF. Colley
Aghbel Smith
Carver
Highlands
Lamar
San Jacinto
MeéNair
Alamo
St. Joseph’s Catholic
M's
Louise’ Bauer
Mayor Hofheinz Calls City Mass Meeting in Houston
Houston Mayor Roy Hofheinz plans an old fashioned mass meeting to present his side of the Houston political feud. The council has impeached him over a strong mayor form, amid broader debates on city finances and a house and land scandal. Hofheinz has countered with a charter amendment for a citywide election and vows the best time lies ahead at the meeting. The event includes TV and radio coverage and costs listed as 3250 for media and hall rental.
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Houston
Roy Hofheinz
Cornell
Hofheinz
Hofheing
Hotheing
Pay As You Go Parking Fine Boxes Installed
Baylawn installs four new parking fine boxes on Texas and West Defoo to issue Pay As You Go tickets under the Traf-O-Terin system. Assistant Police Chief Freeman says the envelopes will hold violations and be emptied daily, with payments dropped into the boxes.
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Baylawn
Kr. Freeman
Library
First National Bank
Max Allman's
Texas
Post Office
West Defoo
Freeman
Roy Montgomery
Gierson
Rao Simpy
Se JL md
United Plans Research Funds for New Polymer Developments
Oscar Nelson Jr of United Rubber and Chemical Co announces substantial funds for research and development in synthetic rubber, polymers, and related fields at a Washington ceremony near the government's synthetic rubber plant in Baytown. Nearby, Treasury official Laurence B. Robbins approved a transfer of ownership and payment totaling 7,848,078.95 for the rubber facilities, enabling plant operations and a broader government to private transition.
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Unit Rubber and Chemical Co
Oscar Nelson Jr
Washington
Baytown
United Rubber
Laurence B. Robbits
the Treasury
Phouster
Osan Nelson
United Rabbur and Ghemlan Co
Wd Hyde
Tien
Whitities Disposal Commission
London
Fotinson
United Carhan
Mares
Ison Sal
New Fire Station To Reduce Baytown's Insurance Rates
Baytown moves to lower its fire insurance cost with a new $40,010 drill tower in West Baytown expected to shave the current 46 cent key rate by about three cents. Inspectors from the Fire Insurance Mission will survey improvements soon, aiming to push the first class rate to 49 cents, reducing the annual premium on $400 of coverage. Other upgrades include water well, pumping enhancements, new lines, and hydrants installed by the city fire department.
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Baytown
A. Ts. tArt Vldinlehman
Hay
Dintelman
East Dames
le Baye Town
Fire Department
OUL
Eity
Linkeloin
San Jacinto River Key To Area Growth In Water Supply
The San Jacinto River is presented as the region’s growth engine supplying water for industry commerce and farming. Texas Butadiene plans a multi million dollar plant near Channelview boosting river development under the San Jacinto River Authority created to protect soil control floods aid reforestation and impound water for municipalities industries and agriculture with reservoirs and pumping networks across Liberty Grimes San Jacinto Waller and Montgomery counties.
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San Jacinto River
San Jacinto
Harris County
Texas Butadiene
Lyondel Park
Baytown
Channelview
Sheldon Road
Hduul Incre de Soper
Liberty
Eden Plan Dominates West East Talks on German Reunification
West Allied leaders met in Geneva to discuss a unified Germany as a first step toward a broader European settlement. The session opened in a formal atmosphere with Molotov signaling cooperation and senior ministers outlining a plan tied to security and Western roles. The agenda emphasized German reunification and cautious handling of Eastern issues amid Western dialogue.
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Mierriman Smith
Geneva
Germany
Fone
Vencheslav M. Molotov
Germain Issuy
Om Subestantiad
Wrstern Bly
Fruysta
Siresman
Beis
Anthony Eden
Nikolai Botyrinin
Wisenhower
Fhe Confeyanee
Io Han
9 Year Old Polio Victim Reported Improving
A nine year old polio victim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirltan, was reported to be “some better” after treatment begun at the hospital. Doctors note partial paralysis remains but recovery is possible with continued care and rest.
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Terry Wynls
West
Ananton
Death of A D Williams in Texas area obituary notice
A D Williams of 41st Street area died at about age 30, found dead at home with a hammer and other evidence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Pant Uy Lew with Rev M. S. Jordan of Grace Methodist Church officiating. Survivors include wife, Mrs Tommie Taylor Williams of Bay City Iowa, son and daughter, and brothers Willams and Arthur A L Williams, all of Fort Worth and Killeen, along with four children.
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Wilkos
Bie Wa
Medatovasece Departmentong
Tae Mwamibehl
Res i Ong
Diay
Fanerad
Sersivea
Lew Fromat Hoger
Jordan
Grace Methodist Church
Hin Willow
Tommie Taylor Wiciims
Baye Lowa
Mond Iis
Momma Ae Tyler
Irs
Dadior
Baytown
Fae
Oakalla
Alwy
Willams Ami Arthue
AL Willams
Fartown
Fterman
Shell Gil Honors Three For Service
Three individuals are recognized by Shell Gil for longstanding service. The ceremony highlights dedication and contributions across roles, with brief remarks from managers.
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Shell Gil
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