Weather and traffic updates amid city flood risk and repairs
Reports describe a disrupted day with a reopened street bridge over the Ania River by 4 p.m. and damaged piling repaired. Traffic signs warn drivers near Decker Drive and Texas Avenue as rainfall totals reach nearly an inch. The Chest center hosted its first meeting, with Charles Catawell presiding as Community Chest activities begin.
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Charles Catawell
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Pam the wandering collie found in Aggieland scene
A scrambled fragment reports Pam the collie roaming Texas Avenue area near Aggieland. Several odd phrases reference Keith Graham, Mrs er busy entertaining, a neighbor's cat, and a voucher or prize theme. details are unclear but mention a scholarship and a 2150 figure amid miscellaneous names.
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Texas Avenue
Keith Pis
Graham Vis
Pam
A. Tailtent
Rand Paul
Aggieland -Over
Anserous Y Rice Institute
GOP Holds Fire on New Demo Scandal Report
Washington Republicans briefly withheld comment on a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report that Democratic National Chairman William M. Boyle Jr. received $8,000 from American Lithofold Corp after an RFC loan was approved. The piece ties former IRS official James P. Finnegan to the firm and notes investigations and prior loan approvals.
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Washington
William M. Boyle, Jr
St. Louis
ABC
Mittee
St. Ouis Pose
Post-Dispatch
American Lithofold Corporation
Boyle
REC
John J. Williams
Delaware
Teag News
Senate
Williams
RFC
Printing
Missouri
Internal Revenue
James P. Finnegan
Finnegan
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Committee
Rangers Lose Felony Gambling Charges in Galveston Kemah Raid
Texas Rangers failed to sustain felony gambling charges in Galveston County as Justice of the Peace Paul Lahadie reduced three Kemah residents charges to misdemeanor counts and fined each $106. The July 18 raid on the Kemah Club led to initial indictments against W. B. Dickinson and two employees, Russell I. Pruett and Harvey D. McCathon, who pleaded not guilty. Eleven other arrestees were fined $1 and costs on misdemeanor gambling charges.
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Kemah
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Texas Rangers
Galveston County
Paul Lahadie
Labadie
Eddie Oliver
Kemah Club
W. B. Dickinson
Russell I.pruett
Harvey D. McCathon
Rangers
Dickinson
Pruett
Ner
McCathon
Jules Danlani
Labedie
FBI rounds up more Red Party leaders in three cities
FBI agents in Los Angeles San Francisco and New York arrested 11 Communist Party leaders and functionaries in a simultaneous roundup. Attorney General J Howard McGrath and FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced the charges of conspiracy to teach and advocate overthrow of the government. Forty four leaders have been indicted with twelve convicted. William Schneiderman chairman of the California State Committee and member of the alternate national committee is among those arrested and has acted as a top executive in New York since surrender was ordered.
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Washington —Sur
Communist Party
FBI
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York
J. Howard McGrath
J.hdgar Hoover
California
Hoover
Howard Calverly
Scemp
Wiliam ‘Schneiderman
California State Committee
Isil Schneiderman
United Drive Plan Draws Fire From Health Groups
Basil O Connor president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis warned that a united fund drive would control health associations by their money and end voluntary action. He urged Houston to reject joining the united fund and said health groups are distinct from fundraisers like churches. He argued the American concept is voluntary collective effort against diseases rather than consolidated banking or insurance control.
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Houston
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For Infantile Paraleys
United Fund
United Bank
Ited
O'Connor
National Foundation
National Health Associations
Miners Kill Russian Engineer at Jachymov Uranium Mine
Underground reports claim Czech and Slovak miners killed a Russian engineer named Ircov at the Jachymov uranium mine as a revolt over output quotas and rations. Police fired on workers, killing 14 and wounding 63 as anti-Soviet resistance spreads in Czechoslovakia. State Department could not confirm details but notes pattern of anti-Soviet activity.
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Washington
Jachymov
Czechoslovakia
Slovakia
Svnich
Ircov
Jacov
Var
Ajeovie
Slovak Liberation Committee
Opp
State Department
Fiery Klan Crosses Burn In 4 States
A wave of cross burnings reported in Alabama Georgia Florida and Tennessee marked by large kerosene soaked crosses. Police in Atlanta investigated a blaze in a predominantly black neighborhood while noting no immediate racial trouble. Footprints and clues were sought to identify the arsonists as investigators reviewed the incident.
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Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Atlanta
Camain BE. O. Mailer
DiSalle Celebrates Tiny Fall in Living Costs
Washington reported the cost of living declined one tenth of one percent for the month ending June, a small drop DiSalle called encouraging. He warned that inflationary pressures could rise again and announced a new ceiling on canned vegetables with further price controls planned for corn tomatoes and beans.
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Washington
Michael V. DiSalle
DiSale
Labor Department
Bureau of Statistics
Ais
DiSaile
Office of Price Stabilization
Teen Gang Wars Rage Across Cities Across Nation
Police report teen gangs clashed in San Antonio and New York as 27 youths were arrested in brush-lit New York lots while a gang battle near a San Antonio gas station left officers recovering a stolen car and a wallet from a soldier robbery. Two Mesquite gang members were held after a street fight, with a 16 year old leader later ordered rearrest.
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New York
San Antonio
Pera
Sontfine Street
Tn 3
Cibola
Texas
Stork Busy At Baytown Hospital Delivers Quadruplets
A Baytown Hospital birth report notes four babies born yesterday between 2:52 and 4:07 pm, including twins. The first twin weighed seven pounds at 2:52 pm, the younger twin six pounds eight ounces at 4:07 pm. Parents Mr and Mrs Leslie T Song of Highlands are listed.
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Baytown Hospital
Leslie
Highlands
Ata
Pama
Ernest
Teailors
County Flood Aid Quota Set By Red Cross
County chapter chairman announces a flood relief drive with a $42,550 quota. volunteers mobilize campus and community telephones to solicit donations as Baytown area volunteers rally.
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Red Cross
Gregory
County
Baytown
Acheson Says Armistice Talks Set Defense Need
Secretary of State Dean Acheson told Congress the United Nations forces in Korea are ready for a major Communist assault if armistice talks collapse. He warned the price negotiations and aid program must not derail U S defense, and said Ridgway remains alert to the threat while stressing no change to day to day support.
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Washington
Dean Acheson
Congress
United Nations
Korea
Acheson
Kaesong
Matthew B. Ridgway
United States
Dows
Seripan
Ackson
Kremlin
Popeeee
UN Forces Repel Red Patrols West of Chorwon
Eighth Army reports UN forces beat back Red probing attacks west of Chorwon on the central front. Four enemy soldiers killed, others fled. Meanwhile UN and Communist representatives adopt a five point cease fire program in Kaesong and begin armistice talks. Fire remains possible until a formal agreement is signed. UN planes raid supply dumps to disrupt Communist operations.
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Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Ahe
Chorwon
Iron Triangle
Southeast
Anchas
Reds
Der
Inother
Kaesong
United” Nations
Joon Pee
Waeson
State Board Fires Head Of School
The Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools board relieved Af. B. Dumes as superintendent of the Corsicana State Home after a two day investigation into charges of maltreatment of children. O. R. Scott was named acting superintendent and A. W. Laird resigned as business manager. The panel found improvement in facilities but education and welfare fell short of standards.
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Austin
Af. B. Dumes
Corsicana State Home
Board For
Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools
O. R. Scott
A.W. Laird
Laird
Dumas
Corsicana
R. W. Vorwell
Hospital Board
Corsitana
Spieyes
Houston Swamped by Record Downpour
Houston and surrounding areas faced unprecedented rainfall, marking the heaviest downpour since July 13, 1850. The deluge shut streets, triggered flooding, and strained municipal services as residents battled rising waters and road closures. Local authorities urged caution and opened emergency centers.
MacArthur Says U S War Effort In Korea Futile
MacArthur criticized U S policy in Korea calling the war a futile effort and urged facing full moral consequences of defeat. He accused Soviet propaganda of dominating American policy and argued appeasement followed China’s intervention. The speech marked his first major address since truce talks began, amid a Massachusetts tour.
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United ~States
Chicopee
Massachusetts
MacArthur
Kores
Gener
Korea
Disabled Veterans Plan Meeting Here
About 100 persons are expected to attend the fourth region meeting of the Disabled American Veterans Sunday at 9 am. It was announced today by C F McClelland, commanding officer of the Baytown chapter.
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Baytown Welfare League Seeks Budget Increase
A Baytown Welfare League statement today requests a higher budget to expand aid for the needy served by the organization. The announcement mentions bulk purchasing orders and broader support for local residents in need.
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