Contempt cited in Dallas gambling inquiry
Contempt cited in a House Crime investigation involving Dallas figure known as "Chicken Ferrantello" who denied involvement in a gambling syndicate and defied a production order. The closed-door probe focused on operations and personalities connected to a real estate operator named Felix J. De.
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Ferato
Dallas
Ferrantello
Trime
Mateo
Felix J. de- 2
Aus- Polk Sariton
Local Board Meeting Notes From Baytown Edition
ELE McDONALD leads the Baytown Edition Board with RE Bronson and H G as members. The group met yesterday in a regular session to discuss tax issues and Sands study as part of continuing fiscal review. The item list included a Mint Julep inquiry and holiday operations at Town Banks, with personal notes on birthdays and social mentions.
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Ele McDonald
Baytown
Fet
Bronson
Gmi
Baytown News Briefs Include Local Cheer and Baby News
Town residents share smiles as Kathron and Baumgarten celebrate cheerful talk. Baytown reports include Ward and Rosalie with family humor, a police Chief Mengay update, and a baby named Carol Lynne born to Mr. and Mrs. Ayre.
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Peta Baumgarten
Baytown
Fiani Dinwidlesiscuss
Gilley Gwin
Rogers
Ward
Houston
Ve.m. T
Rosalie
Mengay
Ang Bushing
Arog Riggs
Gayland
Patiee
Ee Ayre
Pesday
Carol Lynne
Drought Hugs Area Farmers Tied To Sparse Rain
Farmers in Baytown and nearby areas face serious drought as May heat records and only light rainfall persist. Weather forecasters predict scattered showers tomorrow hoping to relieve the dry spell that has left irrigation and water supplies strained.
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Baytown
Mar
Mars
Wichita Fats
Dorey
Weather Bureau
Colorado
Sundar
Man and Officer Offer Jail Aid in Odd Exchange
Assistant Police Chief Roy Montgomery, while driving on a Baytown street, met an oil field worker who asked to be jailed to “straighten out” his life and return to work after weeks of drinking. Montgomery agreed, and they drove to a jail.
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Roy Montgomery
Wong
Baytown
Ian
Montgomery
Judges appointed as new Harris County courts and DA
Harris County named two new district judges and a new district attorney today as Governor Shivers signed creating two fresh courts. A. C. Winborn becomes Criminal District Court Three judge, William P. Hamblen Jr. to the 125th Civil District Court, and Sam W. Davis will succeed Winborn as district attorney after Senate confirmation. The bills include two years of salary funding with state and county shares.
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Harris County
Allan Shivers
A. C. Winborn
William P. Hamblen Jr
Houston
125Th Civil District Court
Sam W. Davis
Stephens County
Winborn
Senate
Searcy Bracewell
Bracewell
Davis
Se County Fhivenile Board
Counts
Bob Casey
Commissioners Court
Baytown Bar Association
Baytown
CD. Littie
Winhorn
Charles Murphy
Carlton Moore
Criminal Courts
Criminal District
Hamblen
Theommissioners Court
Hembien
Iran Stand Firm on Nationalization in Oil Dispute
Iran rejected President Truman's appeal for a negotiated settlement over the Anglo Iranian Oil Company. Hossein Makki, head of the Oil Nationalization Commission, said the law must be implemented to the letter and there would be no compromise as long as the former AIOC remains in Iran. Mossadegh would reply to Truman and insist on full nationalization.
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Iran
OH Company
Truman
Hossein Makii
Iranian Oil Nationalization Commission
National Front Party
Mohamed Mossadegh Sterday
Britain
Tehran
Makki
Sam
Sig Power
Anglo-Iranien Oi
ATOC
Mossadegh
Honor Grads Receive Scholarships at Lee High and College
Lee High School and Lee College honored top graduates with multiple scholarships and awards. Helen Bradberry, valedictorian, earned state and church school scholarships plus the Balfour Pride for outstanding student leadership. Betty Ann Williams led Lee College seniors with SMU scholarship. Dean Williams won the Faculty Club teaching award. Charlene McCarty recognized for college contributions. a University of Denver scholar noted.
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Helen Bradberry
Lee
Robert &. Lee High School
Lee College
Helen Brad
Bert
Miss McCarty
University of Denver
358 Seniors Earn Diplomas At Memorial Stadium
358 seniors from Robert E Lee High School and Lee College received diplomas at Memorial Stadium in a ceremony emphasizing scholastic achievement. Superintendent George H Genler presented awards with Dean Weber Runtell of Lee College noting scholarships funding Baytown’s youth. The Lee Band provided processional music while Gail Couch led the class in the Alma Mater. graduates from Lee College reported strong college prep outcomes.
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Memorial Stadiun Bu
Robert E. Lee High School
Lee College
Memorial Stadium
Baytown
George H. Genler
RF. B. Sparks
Robert BE. Lee High School
Weber Run-tell
Dean Runtell
Robert BE. Lee
Gail Couch
R, Thomas Ss
Robert E. Lee
Sherwood Jackson Carpenter
Lac College
Thumbnail First Aid Course For Civil Defense In Nation
The American Red Cross and Civil Defense Administration plan to train millions in first aid as a national emergency measure. Baytown Sun begins a series from Monday, detailing Red Cross techniques extended to 22 hours to cover atomic disaster response.
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American Red Cross
Civil Defense Administration
Baytown Sun
Central Press Asssociation
Red Cross
William Findeisen Dies Ex-Baytonian in San Antonio
William Findeisen 30 formerly of Baytown died today in San Antonio. An Earthman Funeral Home Ambulance was en route to return the body to Baytown. He lived in Baytown 25 years, retired from Humble in 1956, moved to San Antonio, and survived by a son. Funeral arrangements are to be announced later.
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William Findeisen
Baytown
San Antonio
Earthman Funeral Home
Findeisen
Humble
San Antonin
Reisen
Humbte
Perry Wanzer Dies At 48
Perry Wanzer, 48, longtime Baytown Refinery employee and Seattle native, died at 10:30 am in a local hospital after a year and a half of heart illness. He worked 12 years at the plant and previously served in Alaska government work. Survived by wife Zimalea, daughter Julia Bess, mother Marie Wanzer of Seattle, and two sisters Marie Shannon of Seattle. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Paul A. Lee Funeral Home pending word from relatives in Washington.
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Perry Wanzer
Baytown
Seattle
Washington
Alaska
Wanger
Zimalea Wanger
Cedar Bayou
Julia Bess Wanzett
Baytoy
Marie Wanzer
Marie Shannon
Wanzer
Paul A. Lee
Britain Leads Move For Peace Talks With China Reds
Britain pushes for Korean war end through UN and Peiping channels. Foreign Secretary Morrison approaches allied governments to seek a truce, with diplomats noting a favorable psychological moment. Officials indicated Britain has taken the initiative, aiming to act before the July 23 Big Four Washington meeting.
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Herbert Morrison
Foreign Office
Britain
London
Morrison
Peiping
China
United Nations
Washington
U.P.1
United
UN Armies Slow for Peace Settlement in Korea
General Van Fleet announced the Korean War has entered a new phase as UN forces halt major advances to clear the way for peace negotiations. Fighting continues with limited gains in the central and eastern sectors and possible Chinese artillery build ups near Chorwon.
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James A. van Fleet
United Nations
North Korea
van Fleet
Chorwon
Caerwon
Pusan
Howev
Eighth Army
Seoul
14 Nations Talk Over War Aims Declaration
Washington reports say the United States Britain and 12 other nations with troops in Korea discussed reviving a joint declaration of aims and possibly inviting negotiation with Chinese and North Korean Communists. Officials cautioned no final decision exists and no overtures have been made. Diplomatic sources describe ongoing consultations as UN forces push across the 38th parallel toward a proposed demilitarized zone.
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United States
Britain
Korea
Diplomati
Emer
Dean Acheson
Senate
London
Acheson
United Steel
38Th
United Nations
US Will Defend Formosa Says Acheson
Secretary of State Dean Acheson told senators the United States will use military force if necessary to prevent Formosa from falling to Chinese Communists. He warned a landing is possible despite the Seventh Fleet and rejected calls to transfer nationalist troops from Formosa for Korea. He noted world war risk is unknowable and cited Iran nationalization as a tense example.
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Acheson
Washington
Dean Acheson
United States
Douglas MacArthur
China
Seventh Fleet
Straits
Korea
Europe
Asia
Acheson Sei
Iran
Beerey
Secemarr
Cedar Bayou High names valedictorians and scholars
Martha Maroney the Cedar Bayou High valedictorian will receive a scholarship to any state or church endowment college in the state of her choice. Patsy Clayton also a valedictorian earns a church supported college scholarship. Glenn Lowry wins Beusch and Lamb Science Award for top science student and a state funded college scholarship. Earl Minter, junior, receives the John A Stolander Cup for best all around student.
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Martha Maroney
Cedar Bayou
Maroney
Cedar Guyou Stadium
Patsy Clayton
Beusch and Lamb
Glenn Lowry
Glen Lowry
Earl Minter
John A. Stolander
Palsy Center Dedication Ceremony Set for Tomorrow
The Baytown Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center will be dedicated tomorrow at 4 30 pm at 1269 Morris. Public welcome. Rev Karl Bracker will give the dedicatory address on The Value of Children. Mrs A W Johnson will symbolically receive the center from retiring Pilot Club president Mrs W K Puderbaugh and dedicate it to Baytown children. Mayor Ward will speak for the children. Rev Wayne McCieskey will give the invocation and Rev B P Welter Henckell will lead the closing prayer. Physical therapy staff and medical team expected present. Center opened in March with therapy delayed until a physiotherapist was employed. Dr K G Whitson has been doing diagnostic work. About 35 percent of Baytown children need therapy per Crippled Children's Society.
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Baytown
Morris
Karl Bracker
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
A. WW. Johnson
Bartown Society For Crippled Children
WW. K. Puderbaugh
Pilot Club
Johnson
J. A Ward
Wayne McCieskey
BP. Welter Henckell
Rika
KG. Whitson
Bayeteun
Crippled Children’s Society
Four Baytown Methodist Ministers Reappointed for Another Year
Four Baytown area Methodist ministers retain pastorates as Texas Annual Conference reappoints them for another year. Rev Wayne McCloskey of St Mark's, Rev Milton Jordan of Grace, Rev John W Mills of Cedar Bayou, and Rev Walter Gibbs of St John's keep their current churches. Rev Carlos W Davis of La Porte also reappointed.
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Jordan, Mills
Gibbs
Baytown
Texas
Houston
Wayne McCloskey
St. Mark's Methodist
Milton
Kansas City
McCleskey
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