30 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1956
Page
1
Text reports a massive refinery fire in Texas with many injured and deaths, alongside political charges and statements about public figures and international events. Weather and veteran obituaries appear as extra items, showing a chaotic mix of 20th century news briefs.
Spots on vacation Chester Hogers in Puerto Rico fota tion. He will return next weekend. Bingo Party Bayshore Road Reni and Gun Club's weekly bingo at 8 am. Monday at WOW Mall. Everyone invited. Lions meet a fifth Tuesday at Tower, Or IL Brue ereuary aimber need makeup. Benne gad A practice game for the Cule yer since Indians w Tuesday at Oiler Park. The 2am prapiu is tis for Wednesday's night Texas City and game with Galena Park. Marie Elly former Baxtown office manager Joe Alant ward co died suddenly of a heart attack at Tadana Sunt while vacationing in San Pran rieva Calit with Dushan Joe Kelly. She will be tried at Lit J her family home.
A Sunday night collision at Myket and Fecker sent four people to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Normith Adame of Hightintis received ante mina in gwes and was referred for further treatment. Jenvis Tamdall Oliver, 176, son of Ma and Mrs WH Olivers of Wo Aisa, 4 Willred, at Mhanrelview, was taken to San Jacinto from Martamon ambulance and reported in serious condition. Tare eid Matthews of Ro Baytasen also admitted for hospital care via Pail WU.
MIKE BRIDGES will travel with his dad to the National Aprred cup in Fort Sunisla where he will compete solo. His father will be at the air section and there is mention of a Miter, a diner, and a nearby crowd including service members and fans. The trip spans five days with arrival around 3 am on the fifth day. interested parties may call 3-1154.
Daniel carried seven of Baytown nine precincts by 471 votes totaling 2406 to Yarborough's 1925. Precinct results show Daniel leading in several divisions with varying margins. complete Baytown and East Harris County totals unavailable. Turnout stretched lines up to an hour due to machine issues and long ballots.
Voters split on measures with a $15 million road bond and flood control funding. The referendum results show a clear majority against some propositions while supporting others, including a five cent flood tax and juvenile detention facility funding. Local officials note broad turnout and mixed sentiment across Bayton and countywide.
Baytonians vote in a runoff for Texas governor with Price Daniel trailing Ralph Yarborough as latest returns show Daniel leading by about 150 000 votes from roughly 1 6 million ballots. Daniel runs a political comeback while Yarborough vows to press campaign as results rush toward final tally.
The state tabulation lists Daniel Teley Holmes leading the Democratic governor race with 740 votes and notes several incumbents winning nominations. It reports multiple referenda including school segregation approval and a measure on interracial marriage, with results showing broad approval for some questions and opposition on others. Names like Jon Bell and local offices are cited amid widespread turnout and party contests.
Baytown Democrats divided in a close vote over party leadership. The race for chair of the precinct committee drew sharp lines between factions, with supporters of one candidate claiming a hopeful outcome and opponents denying the victory. Final tallies show a slim margin and ongoing uncertainty about control.
Col. Schwartz Draft Chief Martis S Schwartz Texas selective service director will address the Lions Club at 12:30 on Tuesday at The Town American in WF. The program was announced by Local Board members and city officials with Cal George, WMO Browles, and others noted in attendance.
Police reports list minor traffic incidents thefts and arts injuries as officers handled several wrecks. Jievle Wi Suringer of Mississippi suffered a cut on the left hand after a hit and run that left the bicyclist on Wisconsin.
The Milestones face Alvin Monday at Clyde Gey field in Pasadena in a district match. This is the second game of a doubleheader with Gatky es ton j Genteals and Bella Nationals not involved.
In Highlands, Yarborough wins by a single vote over Daniel amid a crowded gubernatorial field. The tally shows Yarborough leading with a narrow margin as party lines and local factions clash over the governor race and statewide slate.
J.G. Parris, a Carolina native and longtime rancher, is honored in a funeral service today. Survivors include his wife Mrs. All Parris and daughter Mrs. Burton M. Pirray, with arrangements handled by Earthman Funeral.
Raylows friends and the Gulf Caasaran hosted a weekend for staff members with unclear names and scattered phrases about a fishing trip. The fragment mentions Pranteciklise Hie Kiet Avaiared Dave dott and several garbled names, suggesting a casual social outing with partial details.
Two editors Jihn Ardent X Bangborn of the Oregon Jour nail and John TL O'Rourke of the Washington Daily News praise a labor column. The Sun editorial page coverage frames national labor developments from a Washington perspective, starting Monday.
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