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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1954

Page

2

$39 Billion Hike Aims to Curb Unemployment Says Economists

The Conference of Economic Progress urged a $39 billion increase next year to offset rising unemployment. The group argues the true unemployment equals about five million, needing steady production growth to avoid slack. They propose steps including defense spending, tax cuts for lower incomes, wage gains, and higher social security to lift output and living standards.

Washington Conference of Economic Progress Keysering President's Council of Economic Advisers Keyserling Tself Committee For Economic Development

Holy Communion At St Paul Church

Holy Communion will be administered at St Paul Lutheran church during the 8 20 a m service Sunday. The Rev Karl H Bracker will preach When Is Good Good Organist Mrs W B Killough will play the organ Winston Mettke will serve as acolyte Church school meets at 9730 am under R Pfennig A A Amle leads Kindergarten department Pastor teaches the Adult class Lolber League meets at 8 p m for devotional business session.

St. Pau Lutheran Karl H. Bracker W. B Killough Winston Mettke R. ¥. Pfennig A .A. Amle Lolber League

U S Delegates to Attend Edinburgh Poultry Meet

The United States will be represented at the International Poultry Conference in Edinburgh Scotland August 73. A three member official delegation led by Dr. T C Byerly of the Agricultural Marketing Service will attend if the meeting remains technical and no government business is transacted.

Washington Edinburgh Scaleland Baih Taft Benson Siste Benson Department T. C. Byerly Agricultural Marketing Service

Red China invasion threat looms as Peiping broadcasts

From Peiping a high ranking Red general warned of invasion plans against Formosa. Chiang Kai shek’s island fortress remains core, while Guatemala shifts to back Western Hemisphere anti communism. London immigration officers question a Polish liner for political asylum cases amid a Polish sailor’s escape bid.

Page One Tokyo Peiping Red China Formosa Red Chinese Chiang Kai- Suck London Iron Curtain Joseph Cort Czechoslovakia Antony Klimowicz

O Brien executed in Kansas after army murder conviction

O’Brien, a San Antonio native, was put to death following a June 1952 murder conviction for killing his wife with an Army entrenching tool. Aware of the planned execution, Chaplain Berg administered last rites as Maj. Milton Berg and Col. James W. Davis noted the final meal of spare ribs, fries, asparagus, ice cream, and coffee. The sentence, approved by President Eisenhower on July 9, was carried out at the state prison due to lack of execution facilities at the disciplinary barracks.

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Kan Milton Eisenhower

Central Texas farmers hail scattered rain and relief

Floods battered central Texas with uneven showers. Farmers in the Giddings area welcomed 3.0 inch rainfall that saved peanuts and cotton, while other counties reported scattered totals from 0.3 to 2.54 inches. The rain, sparked by tropical storms Barbara and Alice, did little to calm drought in many ranges, though water supplies rose in Dallas areas.

Page One Texas Giddings Dallas Cresson Mary's Creek Muenster Slidell Valley View Justicy Gainesville Fort Worth Amon Carter Field Barbara Alice Rio Grande Valley Rio Grande

Puzzle: 18-letter letter grid find words horizontally or vertically

Brain teaser gives 18-letter set and inserted letters. determine how many distinct words without plurals can be formed in rows or columns using each word once. exclude repeats and use clues to guide placements in both directions.

One Spray May End Mosquito Nuisance With Extender

U S Department of Agriculture researchers report chemical extenders added to DDT aldrin and lindane can prolong insecticide effectiveness. Tests on pines show extended residue up to 60 days with DDT and over 102 days for aldrin and lindane, potentially covering June through early September. Researchers W N Sullivan Irvin e Hornstein and R C Roark published results from Bellville Maryland tests using methyl ethyl ketone as solvent.

Washington U. S. Department of Agriculture W. N. Sullivan Irvine Hornstein R. C. Roark Agricultural Research Center Bellaville

Johnson Thankful For July 24 Vote

Houston July 31 By Ron Johnson who led the Baytown vote for judge of the county court at law No 3 in the primary election Saturday thanks his supporters and friends He asks them to vote August 28 to elect the worthy candidates by an overwhelming majority He urges uninformed voters to review his record of varied legal experience and integrity and ability

Houston Byron Johnson Baytown Law No

Livestock market recap at Fort Worth week end

USDA weekly cattle report shows cattle supplies down with stockers and feeders rising. Beef steers and yearlings mostly steady, cows higher, bulls steady. calves and hogs also firm with tops and weekly bulk prices listed. Colorado etymology noted from Spanish red origin.

Fort Worth Jay

Drouth Hearings Are Scheduled In Texas Areas

Fifteen open hearings will be held Monday in areas designated for emergency drouth relief as Agriculture Commissioner John C. White announced. Meetings start at 10 am in Austin Belton Brady Brownwood Comanche Fredericksburg Hamilton Kerrville La Grange Lampasas Meridian San Antonio San Saba Seguin and Stephenville. Federal rules limit hay relief to a 60 day supply with FHA certified amounts to be contracted by Sept 30. Transportation reimbursement claims must be filed with the Texas Department of Agriculture by midnight Oct.

Austin John C. White Belton Brady Brownwood Comanche Fredericksburg Hamilton Kerrville la Grange Lampasas Meridian San Antonio San Saba Seguin Stephenville White State Department of Agriculture Farmers Home Administration FHA Texas Department of Agriculture

Born Wednesday: 1974 All-American Thomas Stolhandske

Thomas Dell Stolhandske, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stolhandske, was born July 28 at Paso Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Y. Bell of Cuero and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Stolhandske of Baytown. Father Tom Stolhandske earned All American honors at the University of Texas. Swede Stolhandske is at Fort Bliss for basic training.

Paso Thomas Pell Stolhandske Thomas Dell Tom

Date with the Duke and News Headlines Guide Highlights

Radio listing shows a Saturday evening schedule from 4:30 to 10:00 with programs including Date with the Duke News Headlines Guest Star Night Train and various church services. A Sunday schedule follows with evening programs such as Sports Review World News and spiritual music before Night Train closing.

Dulas Cnannelview Assembly of Paul Weston Bethel First Baptist Church Ote

Local Names List Pieces From Baytown And Nearby

A fragment lists multiple individuals with surnames and towns such as Mont Belvieu Crosby Baytown Chan nelview Dayton Baytown and Baytown again. Included are Mrs Charles Baliew Mrs Cleveland Schrock Miss Helen Holmes Harriette Ptazek 110 Morrell and Mrs John Hodson 204 Mayhaw Lane. The text reads as a partial directory or notices of names and addresses.

Pete McClanahan Mont Belvieu Lemuel H. Barrett Crosby St. Bima Crocker Baytown Charles T. Baliew Channelview Cleveland K. Schrock James F. Johnson Bay Town Helen F. Holmes Highlands Bertha M. Kervin Dayton Harriette Ptazek Morrell John Hodson Mayhaw Lane Oliver H. Coat

Grand jury calls reforms after probe into city electrical office

The grand jury found a suspicious condition in electrical contracting and urged AG review. It urged better juvenile prevention, diagnostic clinics with psychologists, and stronger taxi driver licensing after noting many drivers with criminal records. It also urged chief inspector Carother to fix past electrical practices.

Attorney General's Office J. Bryan Stratton Harry Bowen R. D County Juvenile Board Houston

Too Hot For Humor Ware Sidewalk Crew Struggles

Very warm and humid weather in Ware Massachusetts slowed a sidewalk construction crew. They toiled on laying steam pipes in front of a bank to keep the sidewalk clear for snow next winter, showing little enthusiasm for the hot day’s work.

Ware Mass

Cocky Cockroach Triggers Car Crash in Florida

In Jacksonville on Friday a school teacher blamed a traffic ticket and a wreck on a venturesome cockroach. Policeman P L Howell said the woman swerved while trying to swat a cockroach that crawled to her shoe, sideswiping an oncoming truck. the roach vanished amid the confusion.

Jacksonville Fla P. L. Howell Howell

Eastern Star Meeting Honors Past Matrons in West Texas

Members and patrons of the Eastern Star will be honored guests at a Monday meeting at the Sfasonic hall in West Texas. The session begins at 3 p.m. with Past Matrons to be recognized.

Eastern Star Sfasonic West Texas

Baytown Sun Masthead and Rates Notify Readers

The Baytown Sun announces weekday publication details and staff roles. It lists subscription rates including mail options and advance payment terms, with post office filing under federal acts and advertising representation noted.

Pup Baytown Sun, Inc Pearca Ang Ashbel Baytown Texas Fred Bartmas Edior Pubilaner Syd Gould Beulah Mas Jackson Otlica Warred Edwards Armed Services Postoffice Maren

Laundry and sanitary facilities project bid notice

The Office of Lowell Lammers invites plans and specifications for a laundry and sanitary facilities at the dressing room and R E L Stadium. Deposit $25 to secure documents at 3317 Wisconsin St Baytown. Bids due August 5 at 3 p.m. at the Goose Creek Independent School District Superintendent of Schools office.

R.E.L Wisconsin St Baytown Goose Creek Independent School District

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