Highlands robbery ends with driver shot during cash haul
Police hunt for a slender masked youth who robbed Eddings Food Market in Highlands Friday evening. J. R. Eddings was shot in the arm while on the floor, as witnesses across the street fired at the getaway car. He recovered at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital and reported the money and checks taken were about 500 to 600 dollars in cash and 3800 in checks.
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Sheriff's Deputies
J. R. Eddings
Eddings
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Edding
E. V. Smith
Dill
Jesve
Smith
Harris Road
Stegmiller
Sun Spots Warning To Mosquitoes
La Porte prepares summer spraying to control mosquitoes starting next week after city commission orders Public Works Director W A Arthurs to begin. Burglars broke into the Senja Theater Channelview smashing a safe but failed to obtain money. Eastern Star tea honors incoming and outgoing leaders, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 2009 Virginia. Sewer lines under construction along Missouri Street from Oklahoma to Spur 201.
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la Porte
Senja
Channelview
Eastern Star
Eunice Patillo
Ray Morgan
Cleo Read
Bob Read
RB. A. Jones
Virginia
Missouri Street
Oklahoma
Local notes and household updates from a small town
Della Reed rests at home after a brief hospital stay. RB and Kathryn Jacobs debate a night out at the movies. Mrs Bud Pumphrey recalls a fine present bought for her husband. Sam Stassi laments last season’s ducks and looks to a brighter summer at his Freeport resort. R M Zumwalts settle into a new home. Cecil and Marjorie Morse consider a New England trip. Bob and Sue Perry assist a friend. Sue Weaver ends measles treatment at home.
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Della Reed
Kathryn Jacobs
T Movies
In Brief on War Actions and Explosions
MTANOT June 5 In Communist rumors a second defense post on the road rail life line funneling American war material to Red River delta fighting rents was seized by the French high command. INSTITUTE W Vai June 6 At least 58 injured none seriously in explosions ripping through a tank car and chemical containers at Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co plant Friday night. GENEVA June 4 The United States made its front direct approach to Red China to seek freedom for American citizens held behind the Bamboo curtain.
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Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Co
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United States
Red Chink
Cuhans
City Manager probes chief arrest and police suspensions
Baytown faces a council showdown as City Manager Middleton begins an inquiry into Police Chief H. B. McKee over a drunken driving arrest during a California vacation. The investigation follows suspensions and reinstatements of officers, with council members cautious and a Civil Service Board hearing planned for Patrolman Few.
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Calif
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Roldan
Ro Ho
Pruett
Ita Requilsz
Ra Bergeron
Bergeron
P. H. Mears
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I Montgomery
Montgomery
Harold Séalle
Bay City
Quar
Palacios
Lealie
Few
Civil Service Board
Norman Drisdell
Adid
A. C. Chaddick
Symington-Stevens Conspiracy Claims Fire Up Army Debate
Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy said transcripts of monitored calls between Army Secretary Stevens and Sen. Symington will explode the Army case against him. He cited a March 4 exchange about an Army report on Schine, asserting the conversations invalidate charges. Symington denied stepping down from the subcommittee and challenged McCarthy to bring the issue to the Senate floor.
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Joseph R. McCarthy
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D-Mo
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Colin
She Lata
College Grads Taught Destiny By Houston Leader
Lee college graduates were addressed as partners with destiny by former Houston mayor C. A. Pickett during the 20th commencement at the community college auditorium. Dean Walter Rundell welcomed guests and presented trustees A. F. Stark I. L. Kellogg James L. Hutson and M. W. Harper as sponsors were announced for students.
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Houston
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James L. Hutson
M. W. Harper
Sponers
Burke Murdock
Yarborough Accused in Conspiracy Against Shivers
In Austin June 5 Attorney General John Ben Shepperd directed subpoenas for Ralph Yarborough and three other lawyers as state witnesses in liquidation hearings against Lloyds of North America. The move ties Yarborough to a claimed political conspiracy to discredit Gov. Allan Shivers, with broader subpoenas seeking Hammonds associates and Lloyds officials.
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Geners
John Ben Shepperd
Allan Shivers
Houston
Ralph Yarborough
Wilenesses
Houston Insurance Company
Yarborough
Lloyd's of North America
John Hew Shepperd
Herman Jones
Lloyd's
John Cofer
Dent Taylor
Bandera
van Cronkhite
Shivers
Jones
Cofer
Hammonds
Shepperd
Ralph Hammonds
Lord's of
North America
Highlands Annexation Hearing Set For Monday Night
A public hearing on the Highlands Water Control and Improvement District No 1 annexation petition will be held Monday at 7 20 p m in the district water offices 125 San Jacinto Highlands The proposal covers Highland Park addition and an area along East Canal and East Houston streets The petition was signed by about 50 area residents Currently residents obtain water from Elena Water Co owned by H A May of Houston May buys water from the Highlands district
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Highland Park
East Canal
East Houston Streets
Highlands
Water Board
Trict Water Offices
San Jacinto
Elena Water Co
H. A. May of
Houston
May
Highlands Water District
Pistol Packin Days End In Duval County Indictments
A Duval county grand jury returned 17 forgery indictments and one assault with intent to murder after declaring the days of pistol packing over. Judge Broadfoot ordered secrecy until arrests. The jury suggested disarming measures and called for end to armed polling guards while facing accusations of political bias from Sheriff Parr’s supporters. A witness testified that Parr previously struck a man with a rifle in San Diego and later appeared to threaten him in Houston.
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George Parr
Ybanez
Houston
Parr
Ats
Volunteer Firemen Are Denied Sirens
La Porte city commission denied permission for red lights and sirens on volunteer firemen vehicles unless a liability rider is added to their policy. Mayor Burgin sought attorney Kilbler's opinion on city liability in accidents involving volunteers with red lights en route to fires. The motion passed, requiring the insurance rider and premium.
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Kilbler
La Porte Seeks Delinquent Visitors Auto Fines
La Porte moves to collect traffic fines from visitors by sending an officer to neighboring cities to serve warrants with a $5 delivery fee. The policy sets two grace periods before warrants issue, then requires arrest warrants and coordinated delivery with local or county officers if residents live outside city limits. Mayor Burgin and City Attorney Kubler approved the plan as a standard practice with nearby cities.
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Baytoniang
la Porte
la Porte City
Charles Norris
Cfty
Cty
M. D. Burgin
John Kubler
Pfeiffer Becomes Acting Mayor During Vacations
Pfeiffer, elected April as La Ports commissioner, is named acting mayor for a temporary term after Mayor Burgin leaves on a two week vacation and Pro-Tem Rigby is away. Pfeiffer steps into his father’s former role, holding the post until Rigby returns on Thursday. Burgin and Pfeiffer oversee city business during the absence.
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Pfeiffer
Thurwlay
Rigby
Colorado
Fire zone blocks building permit for Avery J Motto plan
City fire zone blocks a washateria expansion by Avery J Motto over use of wooden exterior walls. Commission cites La Porte code disallowing wood in outer walls. Motto cites cost, vows to pursue cement block or prefab metal options and may proceed without permit if funds fail. Mayor Burgin and Commissioner Pfeffer urge further study. Motto says he can adapt to meet ordinance.
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la Porte City
Avery J. Motto
Mouton
la Porte
M. D. Burgin
H. P. Pfefffer
Burgin
Baytonians Injured In Collision Killing Baytown Youths
A fiery crash on Market Street near Channelview injured three Baytown youths and injured four others from Channelview and Jacinto City. Lewis Barton died at 22:28, Bobby Lynn Manning 16 suffered severe injuries, Bobby Sappington avoided harm, and Moffitt and Thornton were critically hurt. Investigators say the Barton car went downhill before the wreck.
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Market Street Road
Channelview
Galena Park High Aghoo
Ane
Baytown Familly
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W. .B Barton
Hia
Bobby ‘Lynn Manning
Mra. CO
E. Manning
Jacinto City
Verith
Hia Wother
Bobby Lynn
Haa
Choat
M Bop Seaction
View Hall
Decker Drive
Manningaald
Bobby Sappington
Manning
Mra
P Moffitt
Horaton
Mins
Wilma Moffitt
Darlene Thornton
Dayton
Moffitt
Tillie Mae Moffitt
Alan
Ming Moffitt
Dayton Gith
Moffitthorn
Gith
La Porte approves atom raid warning system plan
La Porte city commission approved a bell and light warning system tying to county defense alarms at a cost of 7.50 per month with federal funds covering installation. Officials will seek an airborne alert option and an aratd alien program, while also planning a mock evacuation with a fire department truck to Houston on June 14. Meyer Burgin, noting his navy son-in-law, urged preparedness amid the Indo China situation.
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la Porte City
Frank Boyle
la Porte
Houston
Burgin
Ty Clgar
Bulletin from Bull Bay? Unclear local death notice
An obituary note reports the death of George Parr, a resident linked to Deval County. The item mentions a Saturday death with reference to a Friday event and an accusation regarding a charge involving a woman. Further details are not readable.
La Porte Seeks Return of City Equipment
La Porte city officials report Niles owes the city equipment valued up to 8000 dollars borrowed during storage of supplies. The list has been turned to Attorney John Zihler special counsel for collection. Mayor Burgin said some items are returned but most remain outstanding. Public Works Director Arthur will provide a detailed list to attorney Zihler.
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