Mass fish kill along Baytown shoreline shocks residents
Shoreline residents report a heavy bloom of dead fish along the Baytown area near Lakewood and Brownwood. Wastewater pollution from the Houston Ship Channel and a ruptured underwater pipe are blamed for oxygen deprivation and elevated alkalinity. Species observed include pompano, galfiah, trout, flounder, and mullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnell
Baytown
Lakewood
Brownwood
Villa’ Adediilions
Roger Wylie
Houston Ship Channel
Various Baytown items appear in local notices
A Baytown roundup reports a woman finding a wristwatch near San Jacinto Memorial Hospital and seeking identification. Cadet Don Dixon from Texas A&M College is unnamed in connection with an Air Force ROTC camp at March Air Force Base. Boy Scouts announce a monthly honor ceremony at Memorial Baptist Church. A new preacher, Easler, will speak at North Main Baptist Church. Little League shifts to Live League district tourney in Pasadena on Friday night at Garr Field. James G. Parris, 60, of Baytown, dies, funeral Monday. A canary yellow parakeet named Sue Lannt is lost in Wooster with a contact phone listed.
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Don Dixon
Texas
Anand M
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
March Air Force Base
Dixon
R. A. Dixon
Wnt
Baytown
Memorial Baptist Church
East Troup
RL T. Hshter
Qilay Alvi
Pasadena
Garr
Southmore
Red Bluff
Roans
Around Town News and Local Tidbits
Josephine Buford shares quick items from town. Jessie Pearl Atteherts and two girls plan trips through Carlsban and Santa Ko to view Indian dames. Patricia Ball flaunts new gadgets while Patricia in Dal Jag awaits a naval air gadget band from Pensacola for the World Model Airplane show. Mrs El Ho Harbaugh lists Barn fend as a contact. plan to leave town Sunday. phone listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Buford
Jessie Pearl Atte Herts
Colorado
Carlsban
Santa’ Ko
Patricia
Ball
Ono
Murs Owas
Patrici
Patrica
Une
Naval Air Gad Dets
Pensacola
EL Ho Harbaugh
Qawitiero
Precinct Conventions Stir Harsh County Democratic Rifts
Conservative and Liberal factions clash in Harris County precinct meetings as Democrats prepare for county and state conventions. Statements outline deputy roles, delegate selection rules, and the path to the August 4 county gathering in San Antonio, with emphasis on chairmanship, permanent secretary, and district delegate counts.
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Harris County
Lhe Mas
Aitendar
San Antonio
Precinet
Ravernor
Thad
Ship Death Toll May Rise To 49
The toll from the late night collision between the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm may reach 49. Survivors and passenger lists show 37 unaccounted for and 12 known dead, with capt. Piero Calamar investigating the tragedy. One survivor recounts waking on deck after the ships separated. Linda Morgan, daughter of columnist PL Morgan, was reported dead but survived after being found on the Stockholm’s deck.
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Annes
Andres Daria
Stockholm
Piero. Calamar
Aho
Eli
Chad
Univen
Cand Mes
PL Whieriol
San Francisco
Thierinth
San Francisco Chronicle
Linda Morgin
Hurricane blows through port area evacuations ordered
A hurricane disrupted coastal towns causing evacuations as seas rose and parts of the city faced flooding. Officials reported winds increasing near Tampico and warned residents to seek shelter while emergency crews assessed damage.
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Menico
Siers Ratte
Hapico
Bill Tampico
Three Baytonians Named to Grand Jury Panel
Three Baytonians have been selected for the WZ-member panel from which the August term Harvis County grand jury will be chosen. They are Virgil Ro Reese foreman at the Baytown refinery Emory G Ror Jr supervisor at the Biery and William H Smith pastor of vit Rege Baptist church in Oak Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Harvis County
Elma Mar Burke
Greetee
HH. Allen
Davitt Greemenil
Lowell Vox
Cetile Pierson
Plane on Fire After Point Of No Return Near San Francisco
A US registered transport plane with 98 aboard suffered an engine fire 800 miles beyond the point of no return on a Hawaiian en route. The aircraft limped to three engines and was escorted by Coast Guard and Air Force. Civil Aeronautics reported the pilot reported an engine fire about miles from San Francisco, with fire later controlled and the plane guided home.
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Military Air Transport Service
Aried
Omitite
San
Jane Ian
van Nine St Butie O
Photographers Win Honors At Refinery Convention
Glen E. Cisco and R. B. Jacobs of 4L Raytown refinery win two ec tates each from the Photographers' Association of America. At the annual convention and trade show in the Conrad Hilton hotel Chicago a certificate of merit was awarded as their photos were selected for display. Only a few of thousands submitted passed the quality and technique standards. Cisco resides at Ceday Bayou Road and Jacobs at 4 Mare vey, WV.
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Glen E. Cisco
R. B. Jacobs
Raytown
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Chicago
Cisveo
Ceday Bayou Road
Jacobs
Mare Vey
Young Girl Donates To TB Hospital Campaign
A 12 year old girl named Janice, living in East Harris County, sent a personal donation to support equipment for the Harris County tuberculosis hospital. She explains she has little money but wants to help the drive and encourages others to contribute. The note accompanies letters from Bagwell to local residents urging support, with Janice’s address withheld.
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Harry Rasyell
Harris County
Janice
Muir Maney
Bagwell
East Farris
Masa
Danehatman
Limotree
Plo
Pearce Ang Ashbel
Precincts listed for preined convictions and school chiefs
A damaged OCR list shows precincts and chairs for various local meetings and school officials. Names include Cedar Bayou junior high and Mesicennan Regents chair, with precinct numbers such as 249 and 13. The garbled text mentions high schools, chairpersons like Toombs and Wilken, and dates or times implied but unreadable.
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Elaine Ane
Jam
Maton
Wooal Toombs
Chatenmin
Highlands
Preeinet
Chairain
Crosby
Apel I Sanith
Chairmin
Therfiy
Chain
Thad Metoo
Utme
Yuyte
Chaitinga
Cedar Bayou Dunior High
Nek Noy Nh
Dawis Bhig
Pelly
Shairumea
Sur Duchite School
A. Lee T Tin
Harned School
WLW
Kan
Carver High Delout
Precinet Xo
Wayne Metlory
Ehairian Ahuigachat
Verainet
Tahdetferson Wilken
Ehairinmi
McNair Schol
Precinet
Texans brace for runoffs after tight primary vote
The state faces runoff elections as no candidate secures a majority in key races. About 7.21 million Texans cast ballots with more than one million in the Dallas area amid desegregation policy debates and education funding questions. Voters face choices on school integration, civil rights, and state officials including the governor as campaigns highlight Fox, Houston and Dallas figures.
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Dallas
Simere Court
Cerone
Prive
Daniel
Filmord
Houston
Lanerty
Vipin
JJ Wivetts Valea
Amanila
Fort Worth
Deadly Cobra Disrupts NBC TV Set on Movie Shoot
A deadly Indiana cobra frightened about 25 actors including comedian Wally Cox during filming of The Adventure of Five Wealthtay on an NBC color series. The reptile slithered around a television set for several moments before trainer Ralph Kel Ver captured it, sending the crew scrambling and halting production briefly in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Leclienins
Wally Cox
Frank K Kulak of Crosby Dies
Frank K Kulak of Crosby dies at 80 after living in Crosby since 1915. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Sunday at the Crosby church, with burial at the local cemetery. He died Friday morning at the Veterans Hospital in Houston and is survived by extended family members.
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Crosby
Frank K. Kulak
Veterans Mospitt
Houston
Dlawil
Aili
Tanke
Dianne Relav
Mary Mustl
Tf Prneral Ptee
Dean Marte
Yeelion
Tae Pant Ly Lee Funeral Home
U S Will Join Parley On Suez Crisis Action
United States to join Britain and others in London talks on the Suez Canal crisis. Details unclear due to garbled text. mentions Monday discussions and Western powers seeking a coordinated approach to the dispute amid international tension.
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U.S
London
United States
Brittenail Mane
Eierraiey
Ein Landen
Thes Sinal
Infoxmed
Pesach
Sid Lally
Britain
Enlarged Sun Church Section Sparks Attention
A fragmented clipping describes tensions over government measures affecting assets and canal interests. mentions Paris talks with British and French ministers, Eden and Nasser friction, and looming discussions Monday with diplomats.
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Chitra
Canal Oy
Paris
Laby
Dalles
Srinty
Wil Jain
Lloyd Aml
Chistian Pineau
Britain
Hay
Calry
Trime
Anthony Eden
Pik
Nasser
Slow Going Lines Form At Baytown Polls In Primaries
Voters faced slow lines and long waits as polling places opened in Baytown for the Democratic primary. Officials noted heavy turnout but long lines delayed the process with about five minutes per voter. Precincts reported machine shortages and requests to Houston for more equipment as crowds gathered at precincts 102 100 149 105 and others. Election judges moved to limit delays, with voting continuing until closing time despite late arrivals. Long lines and late-hour demand highlighted the day’s slow pace of casting ballots.
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Pallote
Thiere
Hae
Eventain
Wagam
Art
Ealing Houston
Eleution
Bine Ak
Nas
San Jacinto
Gedag Tayo School
Faylw
Wertion
Precinet
Wen
Akeniding
Ling Ontaldes
Aghool
Pieter Vel
Davis
Pally
Lee Tag
Raly
Burnet Sehant
County Vote Expected To Hit 150000
Harris County voters were set to cast a record turnout in the first primary with contests for governor, eight state legislature seats, a $23.1 million highway-rights fund, and local offices. Polls opened at 7 am as officials anticipated about 150000 ballots countywide and delegates to the county convention on August 4.
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Houstor Dry Turnuuk
At Lest
Fis
Whs F
Harris County
Harri Will Batlol
Demmeness
Roostan
Ivan Oy
Harris Courty
Une
Notice on election coverage and staffing
The Sun will not have staff on duty Saturday to tally returns since Bay town candidates aren not included. Full follow-up coverage will appear in Monday's issue. Television and radio will provide selection information Saturday night and Sunday.
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Baytown
the Sun
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Mrs. Dommert
Tag
Bilds Sherman
Easler
Sundar At
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Parris
James G. Parris
Maryland
J. H
G. D. Parris
Burton Barris
Lost Wooster
Sue Lannt
Mareelie Atlewin
Caebra
Mareete Ait
Anuse
Jhitletin
Eleetesl
Othe County
Salamay Hight
Aventinn
Satya Highs
Roite Vention
Fen Nengleita
Mekeon
Matthew C.M
Bete
Linda
News
Hewived
Morgan
Baytonians
Refinery
Eves
Mike
Sibote
Paolo di Biagio
Exans
West Nevanehers
Lo Cinegor
Holmes
de Austin
Huy
Sion
Deadly Cobra
Los Angeles
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