Truman says U S can bomb the enemy at will in Korea
President Truman defended the air program in Korea during remarks in Chicago. He criticized critics over air force automation and insisted American planes maintain air superiority, asserting the United States can bomb the enemy at will, almost even within North Korea.
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Cago
U-P
Sen
Robert Taft
Cruiear
Korea
Air Force
North Korea
Mr. Truman
Buzz Inbassador's Year Sparks Tense Vienna Corridor Incident
An incident in Vienna involving buzzing by a Russian aircraft near a U.S. ambassador's car sparked official claims of deliberate interference. Officials cited a lack of advance notice and noted prior similar actions between Russia and Western nations amid ongoing tensions.
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J. O'Nedlo
R—Walshv
U. 5
Rus
Vienna
Sfeiresdey
Austria
Seeder
Absifia
Air Carri
Air France
Protidor
Sone
Baytown safety officer named to Gulf region directors
Reported move lists ESO Baytown official as director for Gulf area. Notes mention Friday conference with Methodist leaders. Weather impacts observed with rainfall noted by observers.
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ESO
Baytown
The
Gulf
Spfee
Truman Warns of Kremlin Threats in Korea Speech
President Truman, addressing World War I veterans, warned of renewed Kremlin aggression and new Chinese Korean actions, urging strong defense and opposing defense cuts. He stressed air superiority in Korea but cautioned about possible new fronts and urged resolve against election-year slack.
Baytown Elks Win State Ritual Team Championship
The Baytown Elks ritual team won the state championship for the third straight year at the state convention in Galveston on Saturday. Wilton Roper received the outstanding member trophy. team members include Rev. FP Walter Henckell exal ted fer, Clif ford M. Bond, T. C Sprayherm, Ben Jones, Cal Bartirici, Welson Longneckey, and coach Gene Bauer. The Delta team finished second and Longview placed third.
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Baytown Elks Lodge
Elks
Galveston
Wilton Roper
Roper
Baytown
Walter Henckell
Clifford M. Bond
T. C Sprayherm
Ben
Jones
Knigat
Cal
Seven Baytown students head to Boys State in Austin Sunday
Seven delegates from Baytown high schools Lee and Cedar Bayou leave Sunday for a four week Boys State program at the State School for the Deaf in Austin. Leaders include Tommy Gentry Ralph McPheeters Ghester Burchett Gene Brady Eddie Grey James Plats and Lynn Enderlin. Rex Rowell returns as junior adviser. local groups Kiwanis Lions Rotary Elks and JCC sponsor the trip with help from five Baytown organizations.
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Honec
Lee
Cedar Bayou
Austin
Tommy Gentry
Ralph McPheeters
Ghester
Burchett
Gene Brady
Eddie Grey
Robert E. Lee
James * Plats
Lynn Enderlin
Cedar Bayon
Texas
Department of the American Legion
Tocal Bests
Dareell Tuck
Baycows
American Legion
Baytown
Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs
Elks Judge
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rex Rowell
Statrument
Schook
Alstin
Rilmen
E. Lee
Os McPhedters
First Bale Brought In at Houston Cotton Exchange
A 1 year old Tex farmer delivered the year's first bale of cotton in Houston at 2 a.m. Saturday in a pickup. Ray Barnink, though in pain, hopes his 438 pound bale is worth a substantial sum as bids open for the prize. The Houston Cotton Exchange, typically closed on Saturdays, awaits official valuation.
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Houston
Tex
Ray Barnink
Barnick
Henry L. Gossman
Exchange
Trvo
Woman's sight restored after blow to head in accident
BROWDWOOD Tex July reports a 24 year old woman blinded in her right eye a year ago when struck by a suitcase. The sight was restored Friday after her husband’s cat knocked the overturned suitcase into the head. At the sheriff’s office she exclaimed that her vision was better than before.
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Browdwood
Tex
Dessie Bebrsin
Bromonyond
Bus Stabber Confesses
A Houston man, a 40 year old carpenter, confessed to stabbing a city bus driver on Thursday night. Besse Bightower surrendered with attorney Percy Foreman and was released on $2000 bond after giving himself up. Roy Calvin Wells identified High tower in a lineup, saying the assailant had been mistaken and that it should have been the other man.
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Houston
Carpenter
Wes Besse Bightower
Percy Foreman
Roy Calvin Wells
Hightower
Alice
Wells
Taft Ike dispute over Texas delegation in 1952 race
In Houston on June 7 UP reports Taft proposes a compromise to resolve Texas delegation contests at the Republican national convention. Eisenhower backers reject concessions, arguing no corruption. Texas’ disputed votes and seating at Chicago remain unsettled as efforts to avoid a Credentials Committee battle continue.
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Houston
Robert A. Taft
Texas
Eisenhower
Jack Porter
Dwight DD
Taft
Indianapolis
Chicaga
Porter
Tam
Majoriby
Tait
Taft Pockets 20 Delegates From State Convention
Taft pockets 20 delegates as Republican highlight near Saturday convention opens in Chicago. Eisenhower forces push to keep disputed state delegations intact while Ohio Senator Taft expected to gain Indiana delegates, signaling a tighter race ahead.
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Soya Saingtors
Ub Robert
Eisenhower
Dwight
Taft
Ohio
Indiana
Postoffice Pay Finally Reaches Baytown Clerks
Baytown postal workers received overdue pay Saturday after a congressional deadlock blocked funds. The House and Senate approved a $968 million appropriations bill to carry salaries for post offices and other employees, ending the four day delay.
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Worty-thrar
Baytown
Flouse
Sénate
French Raiders Round Communist Espionage Plot
French forces detain suspected Communist cells across Toulon Brest Lorient and Bordeaux ports as a naval tribunal charges the party with acting against external security for a foreign power. Death penalty possible. speculation grows on a broader crackdown against the party amid a large membership and electoral support.
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Naval Tribunal al
Toulon
Gersy
Hisffense
Brest
Lorient
Tahunal
France
French Communist Party
Ternane Revest
Commu
Ste “Teetich
Dixie Concert Plans by Robert E Lee Band Gains Praise
The Robert E Lee high school band from Baytown Texas will present a Dixie concert at 8 p m Thursday in celebration of its return from the Sons of Confederate Veterans convention in Jackson Mississippi. Vocalist Maryn Padgett wowed the crowd in Southern dress while solos by Sandra See Exe and others followed. The band was named official band of the Sons of Confederate Veterans amid praise for its inspiring performance.
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Robert B. Lee
Baytown
J.C. Burkett
Sons’ of Confederate Veterans
Prem- Bers
Robert Je
Sons of Confederate Veterans
U. S Wavy
Marine
Maryn Padgett
Teak
Sandra
Page Ton
Pioneer Resident of Cove Dies at 4:30 PM
Mrs Ar milda Trek 88, pioneer resident of Cove, died at 4 30 PM. Funeral services will be at Paul U. Lee Church led by Rev Butars, at Cove Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs Rebecca Welgh and Winnie of Covey on Teet of Cove Genoa, and a son.
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Armilda
Cove
Paul U. Leeth
Butars
Ieet Cemetery
Rebecca’ Welgh
Winnie
Covey
Cove Genoa
Baby Jennifer George christens new tug in Galveston Bay area
18 month old Jennifer George christened the Jennifer George an 1000 horsepower tug built at Alexander Shipyards New Orleans joining the Bay-Houston Towing Co fleet serving Cedar Bayou and the Galveston Houston area. Cecil R Haden introduced the lime from oyster shell process aiding local industry development.
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South Texas
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
Galveston - Houston
Jennifer George
Galvyeston
W. H. George Jn
Fagle Pass
Jennifer Is
W., D- Hacen
Vas0s
Galveston Bay
Galveston Court ‘House
Haden Wae
Haden Co
Bay-Houston Towing Co
Alexander Shipyards
New Orlens
Cecil Rr Haden
W. D.,haden Co
Bey-Houston Towing Co
Dow Magnesium
Champion Fibre
Baytown Side Concrete Pour Halts On Tunnel Approach
Project superintendent J E James reported the first concrete pour on the Baytown approach to the Paytown La Porte tunnel was halted after two batches. Roadway work will resume on the Baytown side after excavation dries. La Porte end sections have been poured and the concrete extensions of the tunnel tubes are in place.
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Baytown
Paytown
la Porte
J. E. James
Raytown
James
Tomes
Eisenhower Speech and Delegates in Contested Nomination
Eisenhower opened a press conference amid a crowd of Republicans seeking the GOP nomination. The East Ballroom scene showed influential backers and a split field with 27 uncommitted delegates, 18 for Taft, and 25 uncommitted, signaling a tense race as he pitched peace and security to win the party’s nod.
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Josef 'Stalin
Eisenhower
Anade
Speac
United Stat
Anda
Hisenhower
Ponmayivadie
Robert_ Ac ‘Taft
Ohio
Friendly grads urged to be civic, trustworthy leaders
Professor C. G Calvert of the University of Texas told the graduating class that democracy depends on friendly, responsible citizens who are willing to tax themselves for facilities. He warned graduates to cultivate 16 character traits that make people respected, even if appearances or intelligence seem lacking.
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Art Sity
Texas
Dumyz
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