Texas and beyond in brief world news update
Washington designated disaster emergency areas in Texas and Wyoming for federal aid. San Antonio heard former Gov Stevenson renews fraud charges from the 1948 Senate race. Geneva said Red China will release six American citizens and review others. Ann Arbor mourns former Sen Blair Moody at 52. Harris County grand jury indicts John Van Geldern for perjury linked to Valiant Enterprises. Texas Supreme Court rules water districts not liable for damages unless rights invasion proven.
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Ann Arbor
Michigan
U.S
Blair Moody
University Town
Mennen Williams
Moody
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Austin
Texas Supreme Court
Officials Plean Make Up Your Minds Before Going To Vote
Harris County voting machines face their first major test next Saturday in the Democratic primary. Clerks have long hours post election to finish counts, but this year voting should move faster if voters cooperate. Precinct officials request voter cooperation to simplify the process and speed the day.
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Harris County
Burglars target restaurant as Parker picks up missing vending items
Stolen vending machine at Wallace E. Dunks Humble service station in Highlands left peanuts and money gone after a break in. A maintenance crew found the demolished unit on the reservoir levee with no items remaining. Nearby, WRITES GUILD plans a Shakespeare reading at Lee College with two contacts and a 7 48 p.m. lobby gathering. The Baytown Sun sample ballot lists Harris County races for governor lieutenant governor attorney general US senator and state offices.
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Wallace E. Dunks
Highlands
A. J. Courtney
J. C. Bickerchaff
Baytown JP candidate nears end of campaign
Walter Queen, Baytown attorney, pursues the race for justice of the peace in Precinct by greeting refinery workers at the Refinery gates and visiting Baytown businessmen. He vows a full time justice of the peace serving public and law enforcement 24 hours daily as Justice Roscoy Zierlein has held the post without opposition for seven years. Wednesday marks court day as Justice Zierlein remains in place.
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Walter Queen
Justice of the Peace of
Precinct
Baytown
Queen
Roscoy Zierlein
Candidates Hit Trail Early Today
United Press report notes Ralph Yarborough and Gov. Al Lan Shivers spoke before dawn about the Democratic governor primary. Yarborough urged Texans for a fresh, honest administration. Shivers framed the race as a clash between traditional democracy and a political machine.
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Richard I. Taylor
United ‘ Press
Ralph Yarborough
Allan Shivers
Trout
Yarborough
Houston
Shivers
Denison
Texas
Politics
Tyo
No Fee But Red Ramsey Campaigns in Baytown Area
County Commissioner Ramsey campaigned Tuesday in Baytown though unopposed in both Democrats and Republicans for November. He praised a planned second term, noted 70 staff in Precinct No. 2, and invited resident feedback at the new courthouse office or precinct camp at Highlands.
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V. Ramsey
Baytown
Commissioners’ Court
Ramsey
East
Harris County
Hugh May
May
Highlands
Precinct No. 2
Peace In Indo China Evacuations Grow As Geneva Ends
Washington says the US will avoid force despite dislike of cease fire terms. Hanoi reports evacuation plans for 500000 French and anti Communist Chinese refugees from northern Indo China within nine months. Newsman quote notes market calm, fear at Paris government bankruptcy, and Hanoi mayor Do Quang Grant confirming large scale moves as Ho Chi Minh takes over.
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Geneva
Rallef
Paris
Do Quang Grant
Hanoi
Jedsi
Ho Chi Minh
7 I
Park
Haiphong
Indo - China
Vielt Nam National
17Th Parallel
Completion Of Highway 734s Seen For 1956
District Highway Engineer Jim Douglas outlined Baytown Chamber of Commerce plans for State Highway 73 in East Harris County. The work aims to finish when the Trinity and San Jacinto bridges are completed, likely in 1956, with future segments from San Jacinto Ordnance Depot to Magnolia Street Channelview and a paving project across the San Jacinto River. Douglas described grade separations, two rail crossings, and a traffic interchange at Crosby Lynchburg Road, plus potential Baytown routing via Decker Drive and Highway 146. Mayor R H Pruett joined the discussion on Alexander Drive widening and cooperative funding for such a project.
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Jim Douglas
Houston
Baytown
Harris County
San Jacinto River
Cedar Bayou
Missouri Pacific
Southern Pacific
Crosby-Lynchburg Road
Texas Highway Department
Chambers County
Douglas
Alexander Drive
R. H. Pruett
Huffman To Build Home For Teacher
Huffman school board and County Superintendent J Hall Sheppard approve plans for a one story three bedroom teacher residence on Huffman school property. The $34,100 project will reuse the site of the former frame gymnasium and begin after final arrangements are set. Teacher Mr and Mrs Fred C Anderson will move in when complete, as Anderson also takes a teaching post in Huffman elementary. New board officers are E H Poteet president Tra3 Scott secretary and Charlie L Smith member.
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J. Hall Sheppard
Huffman
Fred C. Anderson
Anderson
Schoo
E. H. Poteet
Tra 3. Scott
Charlies L. Smith
Angered Councilman Targets Houston Cop Chief Pick
City officials delay comment on a permanent Baytown police chief as Acting Chief Montgomery is expected to gain council approval. Councilman Al Clayton says Houston traffic officer Parker will not be police chief, blasting Houston papers and urging Baytown to mind its own business amid local crime chatter.
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Rosati
Houston
Parker
Baytown
Clayton
George Chandlers
Mrs Callam Dies At 70 In Baytown Community
Georgia Mae Callam 70, longtime Baytown resident, died at 7:10 p.m. in a Baytown hospital. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Barthman chapel officiated by Rev. Ploteher Erwin. Burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park. Survivors: Wade H Callam Sr. husband, 1 daughter Nex Meyer, 4 sons Wade H Jr J G, EB C Williams, Al Williams. 2 sisters Leon Allen and LA Anderson. brother Dude Simpson. 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Pallbearers H J Clay Jim Allen Melvin Berry Walter Hall Howard Briggs A B Micks Tom Coleman Dies at 1 p.m. Thursday in Lufkin for Tom Coleman, Baytown area survivors include mother Mrs. T. A. Coleman of Channelview and two sisters Mrs. O Ty Echols and Mrs. T A Gregory.
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Georgia Mae Callam
Baytown
Barthman Chapel
Ploteher Erwin
Wooster Baptist Church
Burin
San Jacinto Memorial Park
Earth
Min Funeral Home
Mex
Callam
Sinters
Leon Allen
LA. Anderson
San Antonio
Dude Simpson
Pueblo
Colo
H. J. Clay
Jim Allen
Melvin Berry
Walter Hall
Howard Briggs
A. B. Micks
Tom Coleman
Funerat
Lufkin
Yatkin
Houston
Baytown Area
Mra. T. A. Coleman
Channelview
O. Ty, Echols
Arbor
Mra. TA. Gregory
Wooster
Raytown
City Council Reviews Bids for New Fire Station and Drill House
Baytown officials meet Thursday to review bids from thirteen firms for the proposed fire station and drill house on Market Street. Aaward decision may occur at the follow up meeting after assessing bids from Baytown Freeport and Houston firms.
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Cotonail
Mentar
Camcil
Construcion Contenes
Ety
Tme
Baytown
Freeport
Houston
Tinon
Cornell
Culpepper
Plang
Iow Jong Tt
Behymer to Lead Baytown CAP Squadron Formation
GO A Behymer Baytown plot and flying instructor selected to lead Baytown Civil Air Patrol squadron at a CAP meeting Tuesday night at Tri Cities airport. W C Stewart and others will assist as organizational work begins. About 30 residents attended to learn about CAP and pick up membership blanks. The group will meet weekly at 7 00 p m at the Community building.
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A. Behymer
Baytown
Wax
Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Tri-Cities
W. C. Stewart
Baytown Myer
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Baytonians
Hounton
Heymer
Richard Ayers Taylor dies in Dallas home
Richard Ayers Taylor 89 died at 8 08 am Tuesday at the Dallas home of his daughter Mrs Frank P Solano with whom he lived Funeral services 4 pm Thursday at Pam UT Lee Funeral home with Pastor Clyde Foltz officiating burial will be in San Jacinto Memorial Park cemetery He lived in Baytown 20 years before moving to Dallas two years ago Survivors include Mrs Solano another daughter Mrs G K Ridge of Baytown a son Dr B A Taylor of Fort Worth a sister Miss Mary Taylor of Millersburg seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Pallbearers named A H Smith J J Ford W A Ward B E Woods John C Smith J Robert Barnes.
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Richard Ayers Taylor
Frank P. Solano
Dallas
Pam UT. Lee
Clyde Foltz
First Christian Church
San Jacinto Memorial Park
Taylor
Baytown
Solano
Mis. Solange
G. K. Ridge
B.A. Taylor
Fort Worth
Sinter
Mary Taylor
Millersburg
A. H. Smith
J. Ford
W. A. Ward
Woods
John C. Smith
J. Robert Barnes
Baytown Union Seeks 6 Percent Wage Hike Pressure
Baytown Employes Federation led by WD Henderson says a six percent pay increase is needed as workers face higher living costs. Gordon L Farmed of Humbie Oil and Refining Co cites not justify a general raise after reviewing data. executive council plans to gather more information and meet with management, with no meeting date set.
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Baytown
Employes ‘Federatio
WD. Henderson
Baytown Employes Federation
Gordon
Humbie:Oil ‘Arid Reining Co
Henderson
Sgo
Lamore
Farned
BEA
Wourag
Baby Pinioned Under Wheel After Falling From Car
A 23 month old, Kevin Roy Cronk, fell from a car and was pinned beneath the front wheel. He sustained a head knot and body bruises but was expected to recover after emergency treatment at San Jacinio Memorial Hospital. Neighbor Mrs. Syutte Busch witnessed the accident and helped lift the child free. William Williams assisted and drove the mother and child to the hospital.
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Wik
Kevin Roy Cronk
Mes
Hay Crook
West Lebb
San Jacinio Memorial Hospital
Syutte
Busch
Williama
Mra
Crook
Willams
Mrs. Crook
Baytown Dog Tag Reminder Highlights Rabies Ordinance
Baytown officials remind dog owners to vaccinate annually and wear $1 dog tags sold at the water department city hall. Tags run calendar year from January to December, with notes on cross-year purchases. Recent reports of loose mad dogs prompted a December six month emergency ordinance requiring vaccination proof for tags.
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Baytown Realdenta
Water Department
Bayshire
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