Chambers County History Highlights Fortified by Missions and Pirates
Chambers County shows a colorful past with Spanish and French missions, pirates, and notable figures like Judge Oscar F. Nelson Jr. while noting early settlers, Turtle Bayou Resol ution, and the county seat shift from Walls Hill to Anahuac. It details geography, population around 12 000, oil growth, agriculture, and transportation links, highlighting Baytown to Port Arthur accessibility and the Trinity River port potential.
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Chambers Coumm
Chambers
Oscar F. Nelson Jr
Jeam LaFit
Texas
Liberty
Jefferson Counties
Jet
Libera County
Thomas Jefferson Cnam
Gulf of Mexico
Cou
Allisville
Lown
Walls Hill
Stephen F. Austin
Wallace, Wes US. Py
William Chambers
Anahueac
Anahuac
Trinity River
Trinity
Ute
Anthuacavelea
Beach City
West Chambers Cor
Hankomer
Wallisville
Winnie
Stowell
Oak Island - Apie Bayou
Mearce City
Cove
Old Riv
Chambers County
Peaumont
Baytown
Pasadena
Houston
Port Arthur
Barrow Ranch
U.S. Steel
Clinton real estate board changes road name to Oakwood Lane
In Clinton Connecticut 1955 state records show a local real estate board reorganized the road naming. A 26 resident vote resulted in abolishing a previous name and designating the street as Oakwood Lane amid tax and municipal discussion.
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Clinton, Conn
Road
Pentagon Documents Rising Draft Calls As Routine
The Pentagon states that increased draft calls are routine and part of standard operations. Officials note modest changes in figures and emphasize administrative adjustments rather than policy shifts.
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Pentagon
Britain faces oil supply threat as maritime strike drags on
London reports the fourth week of Britain's maritime strike with leaders warning of oil cuts. Seamen across several districts threaten to halt oil tanker movements. The action follows demands for increased pay and tense industrial dispute signals.
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London
Britain
Gordon Norris
National Union Oftew
Reluctant GOP Prospects for 1908 Presidency
The piece sketches how leaders like Rockefeller and Scranton deny running, with Romney saying only Governor, Nixon not a candidate, and past figures like Eisenhower returning despite earlier declines. It notes the habit of politicians to resist while boosters draft them, citing Coolidge and Stevenson for contrast and quoting Sherman on conditional refusals.
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Ashington
Imag Co
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Am W. Scranton
Ivonia
George Romney
Michigan
Presi
Richard Mr. Nixon
Dwight D. Ejisen
White House
Adlai EB. Stevenson
Romney
Harry S. Truman
Stevenson
Ilinois
Jesus
Gethsemane
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Coglidge
Rockefeller
Serenton
William Tecumseh Sherman
Diplomatic Meeting Likely For Hemisphere Alliance Push
Western Hemisphere presidents are expected to convene this fall to strengthen the Alliance for Progress. Franklyn A. Johnson objects to a Washington Post report claiming major Job Corps cutbacks and a 20 percent enrollment reduction in eight urban centers. Sam Zagoria notes the NLRB is crafting a fair election code to curb threats or promises in workplace votes. A State Department intelligence survey says Indonesia's abortive coup nearly wiped out the large Communist party there.
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Associated Press
Alliance For Progress
Joby Corps
Franklyn A. Johnson
Washington Post
Sam Zagoria
National Labor Relations Board
State Department
Bureau of Intelligence
Indonesia
Did You Know River Jordan Dances Through 200 Mile Bend
The river Jordan winds about 200 miles through a 60 mile long valley between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, tracing a looping path that showcases its twisting course and dramatic geography.
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Jordan
Sea of Galilee
Dead Sea
Unemployment Jumps in May Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The Labor Department reports May unemployment rising to 3.9 percent from 3.7, with 140000 more jobless at 2.9 million. Teenagers show a surge to 13.4 percent as students seek summer work, while officials caution on method counts and foresee a later decline as the economy steadies.
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Washington
Labor Department
Arthur M. Ross
Bureau of Labor Oa Cs
Ross
Ting
Rossi
Ventor
Optimation
Texas University
Western Motif Invades Beer Hall In Rome Suburb
AP writer Bob Thomas notes European Westerns surge with Leo Ga Vinel in Rome, filming spreading from Yugoslavia and Spain to France and Germany. Audie Murphy and others join the trend as British directors push new horse operas like Old Surehand.
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Rome
Bob Thomas
Moyvie
Leonardo Ga Vinel
Birreria
Tealy
Waveler
Europe
Hound Film
Hellswood
Yugoslavia
Spain
France
Germany
Italy
Audie Murphy
Frederick Crawford
Guy Mitchell
Duryea
Stewart Granger
MGM
False teeth offer more comfort for wearers now
A health notice explains improved denture comfort and fit, encouraging wearers to consult dental professionals about new materials and techniques. It highlights better biting, speech, and stability, with guidance on care and adjustment options for ongoing use.
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Fort al Texas Feort
Bradburn
Garri George
Galveston
John Austin
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Anthuac
Turtle Bayou
Santa A Bredturm
U.S
Anahuec
Chemt
Christian Smith
John Hams
Monroe City
Barbers Hil
Red Fish Reef
West Charchers County
Channel
Harris County
Winnie Stowell
Beaumont
Decker
Paris
Brian Donlevy
Brum
H. G. Wells
Cidk. Com
H.G. Wells
Panavision
Kennedy
James Sidney
Garner
Diablo
Mallard
Welease
Edd Byrnes
Chris Roel
the Supremes i
World News
Selective Service
Defense Department
Cole Staw
eVthary
S. Hwy
Sean de
Selle
Scranton
Viet Nam
Harri Ry
William Scranton
Lozn
Gop
Orenema
John M. Kilgore
Cecil Mullins
Betty Barnes
Alvin
Levery
Jet Ispeed In & Jer Eye
Mullins
Dr. Mullins
Lakewood Drive
S. P. Blumberg
Houston JA
Louisiana ST
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