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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1952

Page

2

Humble Gets Break Tax Write Off Okaye On Monsanto Project

Tax relief approved for the Monsanto project and related defense work includes Humble Oil and other Texas based firms. Awards total millions across petroleum storage transit and defense materials with percentage write offs ranging from 40 to 90 percent for each certified item and firm. The list names Shamrock, Shell Oil, Skelly Oil, Anchor Petroleum and Louisiana firms among others with project details in Oklahoma and Texas.

Humble Monsanto Authen Texas Oklawaware Shamrock OW & Ges Co Moore County Shell Oil Co Deer Petroleum Storage Humble Oil Refining Co Bayations T — New Orleans Railroad Co Hurriburt & Rosenberg Muleshoe Grain Storage I Co., Inc Muleshoe Ievaler M. Buber Com Hutehininty Oxlahams Ils, & Bryson, Inc Tulsa Skelly Oil Co Stephens County Isobutane Anchor Petroleum Co Home Office Petroleum Rage Louisiana Anchor Gasoling Corp Acadia Parish General American Transportation ,Corp Good Hope Armed Services

Benson Not Disturbed By Extra 13 Months

Ale Montgomery reports Oswald Bearon received an additional 33 months in jail after escaping the state penitentiary. Bearon stated he is already serving 95 years on a morals charge, showing little concern for the extended sentence.

Benson Montgomery Ale Oswald Bearon State Penitentiary

Births and a Niece Death in Baytown Area

High lands couple Mr and Mrs R L Creel announce the birth of a seven pound 15 ounce son William Reeves born July 21 at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Bay town. Elizabeth Ann Stegall infant daughter of Mr and Mrs GW Stegall of League City and niece of LJ Kohlttarser and WH Stegall of Baytown died last night in a Galveston hospital funeral arrangements incomplete.

Mes. R. L. Creel Highlands Willam Reeves San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Baytown Elizabeth Ann Stegall GW. Stegall League City L.J. Kohlttarser W. H. Stegall Galveston

Great Britain Plans Drastic Economy Program

Britain moves to slash imports by 25 percent as cabinet meetings hash out a drastic economy plan. Churchill schedules a Commonwealth conference in November to tackle economic and financial problems while aiming to reduce the gold and dollar drain. Butler notes imports will fall sharply in the second half of 1951, with U S orders totaling nearly 70 million dollars for arms and equipment.

Churchil Churchill Butler Commons United States Britain

Vindicated Martin Dies Plans Return to Washington

Martin Dies who led the field with 328,365 votes in Laundey's Democratic primary appears on track for a return to Washington. He declared the Communist party should be outlawed, and with 100,000 ballots left to count he neared a majority, boosting his nomination prospects in Texas.

Egent United States Dies Washington Laundey Texas

Poison Canyon Mystery Solved Near Southwest Desert

Scientists solve Poison Canyon mystery regarding goats dying in the 20th century. Atomic Energy Commission researchers tested soil and plants for selenium and found the element at about 243 parts per million, insufficient to mine profitably. The Santa Fe railroad owns the land and had requested the study.

Grants Poison Canyon Lethal Valley Wsry el Canon de la Muerta Canyon of Death Jst Atomic Energy Com Mission Picturette Canyon Santa Fe Railroad Adion Gossner

Kefauver's Texas Chief Backs Eisenhower After Loss

Port Worth soap maker and Kefauver campaign aide Soapy Gilliam, a Texas Loyalist, plans to vote for and back Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower. He accuses Truman and top Democrats of quitting the party and denounces Stevenson as a phony draft choice influenced by Truman. Gilliam contrasts party unity with Shivers conservatives who edged out his delegation. Freedom of democracy, he says, matters more than prosperity.

Fort Worth Texas Estes’ Kefauver Dwight D. Eisenhower Soapy Gillam Port Worth Tennessee Truman National Committee Frank McKimer House Sam Rayburn Chaiman Democratic Party Gilliam Milnois Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Chicago Allan Shivers

Six Million Irrigated Acres Needed by 25 Years

United Press reports Reclamation Commissioner Michael W. Straus said at least six million more acres must be brought into irrigation over the next 25 years to support a projected 42 million population increase. The plan ties to agricultural development and water management across the region.

Cody Wyo Michael W. Straus

Livestock Prices Mixed as Hogs and Cattle Move

Cattle totals around 6 200 with feeders steadier and beef cows weak to lower. Calves 1 300 with good and choice slaughter steady, stockers down for two days. Hogs 1 000 with butcher hogs down to 23 cents, sows steady, feeder pigs down. Prices include multiple grades and weights across cattle hogs and calves.

Osiger Choice

Knights-Columbus To Install Rew Officers Tonight

Officers of the San Jacinto Council No. 2188 will be formally installed at K of C hall at five p.m. Tuesday. L. W. Maher is grand knight, with D. C. Kane as deputy grand knight and D F Girard as chancellor. RE Donnell treasurer, A M Leitham advocate, EL Vesela warden, Frank Rodriguez and Johnny Vesleka inside guards, and more. The installation will be by District Deputy RR E Tannich and staff of the 95th District. Lunch and refreshments to follow.

San Jacinto Courcll Frank Rodriguez Johnny Vesleka L. Cernoch N. E. Bauman Tannich ML OL Krinak M. A. Hebert Fr. Kana Sr A. M. Palker RR. E Tannich 95Th District The Texas Knights of Colurmans

Egyptians hail fall of Farouk in exile

Egyptian crowds greet the abdication of King Farouk as he loses the throne after decades of wealth and power. Reports describe his rise from prince to imperial ruler and his swift fall amid public dismay and speculation about his finances abroad. In Cyprus, a British spokesman says all service leaves in the Suez Canal Zone are halted for a few days as a precaution following Farouk’s abdication.

London Farouk Tie Bor Egypt Nicosia Cyprus Suez Canal Zone Middle East

Miss Childers' Father Bies In Italy Tex

Misa Odena Childers of the Tuck Insurance firm is called to Italy by the death of her father O L Childers. Mr and Mrs Darrell Frek will travel to Italy to attend the funeral Thursday.

Miss Childers Father Bies Italy Tex Misa Odena Childers Wes O. L. Childers Darrell Frek

Revision Of Rules To Fad Horse Wagon Era

AUSTIN Tex July 29 A a3 fire insurance peg will end the horse and wagon Era. The fire insurance commissioner will hold a meeting Wednesday to use present regulations which require fire department hook and ladder trucks to be horse drawn and order nightwatchmen to carry air burning lanterns.

Austin Tex

Pickpocket Steals $122 From San Francisco Cop

In San Francisco on Monday Policeman George W. Freeley had his wallet stolen in a crowded department store. The thief took $122 in cash and the officer's police identification papers.

San Francisco George W. Freeley

Steelmakers push for full production amid unrest

Pittsburgh reports indicate major U.S. steel producers including U.S. Steel move to resume near normal output as workers return. Production is expected at 80 to 90 percent of normal this week with plants recharging furnaces and allied companies aligning to support defense needs amid ongoing industry settlements and strikes.

Pittsburgh U.S. Steel

New Oil Wells May Break All Records

Tulsa July 29 The Oil & Gas Journal forecasts a yearly record of about 45 080 oil wells completed in the United States despite a 3 000 decline caused by a steel strike. It projects 48 002 completions for 195% but notes steel supply may hinder. The midyear review cites delayed pipelines and facilities, with 22 500 wells slated for the second half, a 2.6 percent drop from January to June. Wildcat drilling may rise as operators seek new sources.

Tulsa the Oil & Gas Journal Petroleum Industr The

Mexico Wages Fight On Locust Plagues

Mexico City July 24 Agriculture Minister Nazario Ortiz Garza said relentless patience is needed as the all out drive to wipe out locust plagues uses modern facilities. He noted plagues affect farming areas in Yucatan Tabasco Nayarit Zacatecas San Luis Potosi Aguascalientes Veracruz Sinaloa and Chiapas and expressed confidence in an early victory.

Mexico City Nazario Ortiz Garza Yucatan Tabasco Naxarit Zacatecas San Luis Petesi Aguascalientes Veracruz Sinacla Chipas

Evening News Rundown From Baytown To Trinity Valley

Turbulent Tuesday and Wednesday broadcasts recap with schedules and anchors. District outlets list late night newscasts, midday updates, and feature segments including Spanish Hour and World News.

Han—Sporms Worl Baytown Nigny Trinity Valley Dick Eason Tinade Warren Loz Dry Barnes Fis—Stack Basiata Ol—Warren Edwards Mexicasa

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