Texas highway plan for two approach bridges near La Porte
The Texas Highway Commission approves a pair of approach bridges across Duck Bay and San Jacinto Bay to connect with Highway 146 and Causeway Road. Construction aims to begin soon with bids possibly opened in July, covering steel and concrete beam structures over hydraulic basins and linking to a tunnel approach system toward the Houston Ship Channel.
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gaytown-La Porte Tunio
Oya
Texas Highway Convision
Duck Bay
San Jacinta Bay
Houston Ship Channel
The
Highway Commission
Sheme
EE South Street
Causeway
Turtle Trapping Time at Derby Day Events
Local Jaycees announce a July fundraiser tied to a derby with a turtle trapping contest. They offer 25 cents per turtle turned in and plan a larger fair featuring a Ferris wheel, rides, and air show attractions.
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Terras
Jaycees
Steeds Fox
R. B. Jecobs
Haycees
Jecobs
Gordos
Hartles
Terra
Idezons
Idzirmien
Lee
Jacobs
Seger
Around Town Notes Lead With City Happenings
Local snippets report social visits and travels as McWilliams contemplates joining a rumba act. Harry Leswell’s parents and Gordon travel to Springfield Missouri. Mrs Diteman hosts a husband management lesson giveaway. Boni departs on a Mexico bound vacation with three companions. Morse nurses soreness after a softball game. Pruett Building supervisor TS and Sunman appear in civic scenes. Echols faces alimony questions. city debates animal keeping and bragging rights for a golf shot. Fire Chief A H Lintelman ready for photos. Roy Elms linked to a civic club event in Turich neighborhoods.
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McWilliams
Harry Leswell
Alis W. A Boswell
Settam- Gordon
Springfield
Missouri
Paul Diteman
Jim Boni
Mexico Sty
Acaprico
Mexico
Aang
Geil Morse
Mickey TS
Pruett
Sunman
Hugh Echols
Faye
Hennink
A. H.lintelman
Roy Elms
B. Recent
Turich
Foreman contends papers stolen in Texas case reversal bid
Foreman and aide Ervin Flowers challenge late filed exceptions in Elton Tuck case claiming documents were stolen from the file. District Attorney Winborn says extension order not stolen but a clerical error. if not acted by June adjournment, Tuck remains jailed awaiting the high court’s decision.
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Percy Foreman
Court of Criminal Appeals
Foreman
Elton Tuck
Baytown
Lester Gertrude Crowell
Ervin Flowers
Baytour
A. C. Winborn
Winer
Houston
Austin
Flowers
Tuckl E
Baytown Oil Fever Spreads Amid Drilling Hopes
Baytown faces rising oil fever as land prices jump and a city owned site south of West Main inches toward drilling. The Tavern No 1 well by Production Service Co of Houston raises talk of 75 barrel daily allowables, with rumors of 1000 bpd if unrestricted. discussions at City Council focus on a 3 acre Pelly Grant lease and mineral rights.
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Y AL
Banesthe
Baytown
West Main
Travis
Production Service Company of
Houston
Reilroad Commission
Texac Company
F. T. Pelly
City of
Pelly
George Chandler
Japan signals readiness for separate peace treaties
Japan announced it is ready to sign separate peace treaties with Western powers, risking Russian anger but not alarming leaders. Premier Yoshida and General MacArthur discussed the move, with U.S. officials anticipated to begin formal talks later this month as plans for a broader peace with occupation obligations advance.
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Japan
Ito
Macarthur
Foreign Office
United States
John Foster Dulles
Questian
States Department
U. S. Defense
Tallis Jobson
U. S
Omar N. Bradley
MacArth
Atlantic Union Gains Backing in Senate Support Plan
Retired Supreme Court Justice Owen Roberts said chances for Senate approval of an Atlantic Union resolution have improved with about 59 senators ready to vote. The measure would authorize a convention of Atlantic countries to explore federation, backed by Senator Estes Kefauver and Atlantic Pact supporters at a convention of Atlantic Union Communities. Senator Guy M. Gillette said the Atlantic federation is feasible and desirable now that the Atlantic Pact exists.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Owen
Roberts
Senate
Navy
Guy M. Gillette
Tower
Gillette
Mitee
Estes Kefanver
Tennesse
Truman
Oo Oo Roberts
Congress
Fater Roberts
Busch Seeks Re election On 14 Year Constable Record
Wyaffe Busch announces candidacy for re election as Precinct 5 constable basing his campaign on a 14 year record. He says he has sought to be friendly and fair while carrying out duties efficiently and hopes voters in Precinct 8 remember his service through World War II era difficulties and recent calm.
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Wyaffe Busch
Wrynstte S Busch
Precint No. 8
Stein
Busch
Probers to Question Amerasia Editor in Secret
Senate investigators will question Emanuel Larsen, linked to the Amerasia theft case, in a secret session Monday. Edward Morgan reports Larsen, among six Amerasia staff arrested in 1945, faces charges and later dismissal. A Cedar Bayou native, he is a veteran officer known for his humane approach and long law enforcement tenure.
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Washington
Senate
Emanuel S
Larsen
Edward
Morgan
Senate Foreign Relations
Amerasia
Johnson seeks three year extension to draft act
Defense Secretary Johnson asked Congress for a three year extension of the draft act with no strings. He told the Senate Armed Services Committee the administration and Joint Chiefs oppose House limits on inductions without a go ahead. Johnson cited deterrence against Russia and support for allies, while General Omar Bradley warned lapsing draft could harm defense measures. Truman promised to open confidential federal income tax files of gamblers and racketeers to Senate investigators with executive order and full cooperation from government staff.
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Washington
Defense
Louis
Johnson
Congress
Senate Armed “Services Committee
Truman
Joint Chiefs,of Staff
House
Senate
United States
Russia
Omar N. Bradley
Joint ‘Chiefs
Bradley
Europe
Estes Kefauger
Cy Tennessee
Kefauver
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
Truman asks Congress for 1 Billion in foreign military aid
President Truman urged Congress to approve 1 billion dollars for foreign military aid in the coming year, arguing peace relies on the world’s ability to stem forces pushing totalitarianism. The annual defense plan ties aid to a broader mutual defense program, blaming the Soviet Union for destabilizing democracy and threatening global security.
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Washington
Truman
Ested
Congress
United States
Russia
Makins
Sary
Unio
Texaco seeks injunction over refinery strike actions
Texaco moves to block picketing at its Tawreneville refinery and halt intimidation of workers families while a 67 day strike at Port Arthur and Port Neches plants is reviewed. C A Knight CIO leader will address the dispute in Lions Park, focusing on hiring reports from Casper Wyoming and Lockport Indiana plants. Knight says he has little information and offered to meet Texaco officials but was declined.
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Texaco
Carmt
Tawreneville, Clinsis
Port Arthur
Seribe
Texas
Port Neches
C. A. Knight
OD Workers internaHonal Union
CIO
Qdeht Knight
Denver
Lions Park
Casper
Wyoming
Lockport
Indiana
Knight
Baytown waits on census totals for nearby towns
Census Supervisor George Findlay says Baytown and nearby West University Place Southside Place Pasadena and Baytown totals cannot be announced until enumeration districts are corrected and returned Crosby counts 399 residents a number residents deem far too small Findlay sent Wal ter F Springill to Crosby to verify figures Tomball reports growth of 19 percent since 1940 now 1032 people and 356 dwellings up from 668 in 1940
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Baytown
George Findlay
Findlay
West University Place
Southside Place
Pasadena
Crosby
Walter’ F. Springill
Tomball
Tomblat
Fragmentary note from Mote and John C WXTHEVILLE
A fragmentary diary like line mentions Mote and John C WXTHEVILLE in a rural Virginia setting. It references traveling in mountains all day and an inn or mansion. Details are unclear and appear nonstandard.
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Tuck
Harris County
Tapas
Atlantic Union
Probers
Amerasia Editor
Cedar Ba
Buseb
Justice’ Court
Buécl
Mote
John C
Eam
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