Rumors Fly On Capture Of Young Hi-Jacker
Deputy Sheriff says reports of the capture are rumors, while investigations continue. Bank notes recount a daylight robbery at Highlands Eddings Grocery by a sallow youth who fled into woods near White's Lake after leaving over $4,000 in cash and checks and a hat in a dented car with nine bullet holes and a punctured tire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Eddings
Highlands
Robert Earl Easley
Bailey
Sheriff's Department
Eddings
White's Lake
Delegates Named for Boys State From Baytown Area
Six Baytown area juniors were selected as delegates to Boys State, sponsored by the Texas American Legion. Walter Earl Hurst and Donald Hatchell lead a group chosen for leadership, scholarship, character, and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Landing
Holly McLemore
Robert BR
High
Cedar Bayou
Eleanor Bergeron
Baytown
Bays State
Texas American Legion
Walter Earl Hurst
W. H. Hurst
Walter
Robert ©. Lee
American Legion Post
Donald Hatchell
Baytown Writers Win Prizes at Southwest Conference
Baytown writers won several prizes at the Southwest Writers conferenc in Corpus Christi. Mrs. Carl Young tied for first in the song Iy- Hea competition and Mrs. J. G. Moud earned honorable mention in the triplet poetry division. A breakfast event saw Mrs. J. E. Fone tow, Mrs. Young, and Hobart Enoch collecting prizes. The Tax Equalization Board for La Porte school district convened to review tax values led by chairman Fred Raff, with George Norris and Groven Cale serving as members, and expected to meet for four or five days. Blood Day was postponed to June due to Dr. W.T. Jones's absence, with hours 4 to 8 pm at Baytown hospital, sponsored by VFW Post 912 to send blood to the Veterans Hospital in Houston. The Krown Bombers begin South Houston Little League season Wednesday at Houston’s Lith League park. Horace Mann Teen Canteen opens Thursday from 7 to 11 pm, admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Southwest Writers Conferenc
Corpus Christi
Carl Young
J. G. Moud
J. E
Fone
Young
Hobart Enoch
la Pore
Fred Raff
George Norris
Groven Cale
J. A. Chapman
Blood Bank
W.T. Jones
VFW Post 912
Veterans Hospital
Houston
Around Town Notes From Local Scene
Around Town notes mention MS B C Harvey of Jos Hines Gas finding a freak blossom on a red rose and an Anil in the bloom turning pale pink. Lan Girt nurses a throat injury while care is taken for several days. F BE Bengtson plans no changes to a park backdrop behind the theater drives as Cem all and gan tanksee visit Mes Charlotte Wood recalls past times. Mike Knowles surveys scenery with DeVerter, son of Paul L DeVerter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Harvey
Jos Hines Gas
F. BE. Bengtson
Cary Thar Park
Cem All & Gan Tanksee
Charlmte Wood
Mike Knowles
Dehn DeVerter
Paul L DeVerter
Three Oil Suits Settled Out Of Court In Baytown
Three injunction suits filed by Harper Addition residents were settled by agreement allowing Oak Oil Corp to drill five wells. Four directional wells start just outside the Harper Addition. the fifth straight-down well has begun. Drilling to begin on or before the 15th. Names include W A Harper, Oak Oil Corp, C A Hansen Jr, Henry K Arnold, Joe Reid, Joe Zorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Harper Addition
Wynnewood Addition
W. A. Harper
Harper Development Cn
Oak Oil Corp
Harper
Phil Woodruth
C. A. Hansen, Jr
Henry K. Arnold
Wynnewood
Afterweys
Joe Reid
Joe Zorn
Hansens and
Arnolds
Baytown DAV Chapter Aims To Triple Membership
Baytown's Disabled American Veterans chapter launched a membership drive aiming to grow from 30 to 100 members. Commander Dave Parish announced the plan at a meeting with delegates M D Bailey A A McLennon and Mrs Bess Shannon present. The group meets the second Tuesday monthly at the civil defense center on North Avenida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Disablet American Veterans
Dave Parish
Austin
Parish
M. DD. Bailey
A. A. McLennon
Bess Shannon
National
DAV Organization
Eith
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ser
A. D
E. L. Breeding
WJ. Wer
Rites Thursday for Baytown Refinery Worker Cecil Moffitt
Funeral services are set for Cecil Razer Moffitt 45 at Trinity Tabernacle at 4 50 pm Thursday. He died from injuries suffered in an automobile crash early Saturday and leaves a widow two daughters his parents two brothers and three grandchildren. Pallbearers include refinery utility department members and local funeral home staff.
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Cecil Razer Moffitt
Trinity Tabernacle
Kew
WS. Trahaw
Rew
Antonia
Kew Harrizon
Shreveport
San Jacinto
Memoral Park
Paral U
Myers
Lilly Moffitt
D. L Otis
Marian Wilma Moffitt
Sam Moffitt
Baytown
Frank Moffitt
Thomas Moffitt
Kingsside
Pallboarera
Woods
B. Lasterjette
EB. Swink
R. C. Partin
E. Shugart
OG. Schieck
Charles Yount
Roosevelt Victory In California Senate and House Primaries
United Press reports Roosevelt wins a California landslide in the 20th District Democratic primary amid infidelity accusations and Democratic HQ withholding funds. In South Carolina Timmerman wins the Democratic primary as Byrnes’ race continues and racial segregation fights loom in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Roosevelt
California
George Bell Timmierman Jr
South Carolina
Democratic National Committee
LSB
Tasadore R. Owings
Riomeile
National Democratic
Robert L. Condon
Condon
John F. Baldwin
U.S
Thomas H. Kuchel
Timmerman
Lester L. Bates
Byrne
Supreme Court
Sen
Burnet al Maybank
James P. Richards
Robert T. Ashmore
BEF Election Results To Be Known Thursday
Baytown Refinery labor group members will learn election results Thursday as ballot counting begins Wednesday night at the Inderation hall. About 7,000 voters participated with most top officers unopposed while several other candidates face opposition from rivals such as H N Sen Love and Jack L Taylor in various trustee races. Henderson is unopposed for president while Dawson and Parr face light opposition in their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Fmployees Federation
Baytown
Oary J
Winaton
KeUro Lary
Matthews
Position Jugtee
Hayes
H. N. Sen Love
Jack L. Taylor
Matthewy
R. C. Wishart
M. Z. Sawyer
Woo. Henderson
Wasx BR. BR
Dawson
Jimmy Fl Parr
Walker
Paeitton
Trasten
A. R. Oliphint
Refinery men head to Bombay for temporary assignments
Nine Baytown refinery employees depart early Thursday for Bombay India for temporary postings at a new refinery. The group includes H. Dean J. H. Zhamerman A. H. Elliott Tn Gaarles A. H. Broderson John B Kent H. A. Oxto CL. Bolster J. C. Walker and G. H. Barclay. Families stay behind as they join others who have taken similar posts, with a return around Christmas. The absence will miss the regular football season but plans to return in time for the state finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Bombay
India
HW. Dean
J. H. Zhamerman
A .H. Elliott
Gaarles
A. H. Broderson
John B Kent
H. A. Oxto
CL. Bolster
J. C. Walker
G. H. Barclay
Raeie
Riliaty
Non-Aggression Pact Sought By AFL and CIO Unions
Washington reports AFL and CIO leaders met to bind about 1 million workers to a live and let live non aggression pact. Most AFL and CIO unions pledged to sign by noon Wednesday, though major factions like AFL Teams and CIO Steelworkers balked amid internal rifts and rival alliances.
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Washington
Lipclo
AFL
CIO
George Meany
Walter Reuther
Trouia
CHO Steelworkers
Dave Beck
Teamsters
Dave McDonald
Steelworkers
Demands Probe of Sen Symington and Indo-China Peace Talks
A Geneva report says Molotov’s terms threaten Indo China peace chances, signaling U S willingness to press for concessions or walk away. French operations near Hanoi target rebel bases as battles intensify around Ban Ye Nhan and Ham Yen fronts.
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Edward M. Korry
Geneva
United States
VY. M. Molotov
Aiso
Russia
China
Hanoi
Red River
Poli
John Poster Dulles
Molotav
Zenith Torres
Bailoy
Indo - China
Red China
Zoy
Hanol
Dune
Brenchnes
Hanni
Hatphons
Nin
Ban You Nhan
Manvi
Mexico probes reign of terror fears in Oaxaca and Jalisco
Mexico City residents petition Interior ministry demanding federal protection amid reports of a reign of terror. They call for removal of Governor Cabrera Carrasco and arrest of his pistolero bodyguards as officials face widespread civil liberty abuses claims. EL Universal Grativo reports investigations into the denunciations and political violence.
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Mexico City
Oaxacn
Jalisco
Terras
Interior Ministry
Poliant Age Saxsinglion
Ouxren
Cov
Manuel Cabrera Carrasquedo
Hla
Pistolero
Pistaleros
Uie
EL Universal Grativo
Episcopalians Cite Underground Maneuvers for Houston Convention Snub
Houston scene draws confusion as Bishop Quin of Texas announces the 1955 triennial Episcopal convention will not be held in Houston amid debate over segregation. Quin says no promise on city customs, while local church leaders defend hospitality and the church’s national stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Churity Ieader
Tochald
RL Fev
Cinta
Quin
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Texas
Ft Wis
Hous
SER
New York
Boston
Bhoy Ray
Arinuy Kaupp
Stephens Church
Needlework Accident Sends Boy to Hospital
Michael Grangey Wooster 8 was injured at home when a needle pierced his hand or wrist as a thread fell, requiring an incision to remove the needle. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Kay Wooster of Wood noted the event occurred near his mother’s room and he was sent to Vuesny Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Grargey Wooster
Tillie Dali
Sen
Iclael
Kay Wooster
de Wis Ste Eigal
Michael
Congress in turmoil over reciprocal trade plan debate
Democratic leaders press to attach a reciprocal trade amendment to the reform bill with hopes for swift Senate action. President Eisenhower faces Republican resistance as debate checks a full House vote while dairy price support and pork subsidies draw attention in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jung
Beanhower
Albert Gere
Tentwa Senaye Shakolat
Einenho
Snd
Tnd Democratico
Owen Mae
EB. Shower
Slim Agenda On Tap For City Council Meeting
City officials prepare a light agenda for the next council meeting. The session will review permits and transportation plans with consulting engineers presenting proposals and updates to council members.
Elks Observe Flag Day Ceremony Open To Public
Elks plan a Flag Day observance Monday open to the public with Baytown lodge and others presenting a ceremony honoring the American flag. Attendees will hear the history recited by Carl R. Mann and participants include local exalted rulers and knights from several lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Hartewk
Arteigh Anpel
Jaceph Pisoue
Bronham
Ack Malure
Sam Warelman
Waller Deni Pre
Thi Lodge
Obepfaln
Mumbery
Boy Sear
Trapsy
Aap
Seve Ad
Ewan Gunards
Carl R. Mann
Raytown
Symington seeks probe into McCarthy testimony
Senate debate centers on Senator Symington proposing a special wartime committee to probe Joseph McCarthy about his finances and possible use of influence. McCarthy accepts testifying under oath if Nixon and Senate leaders appoint the panel. friction over Army hearings continues.
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Herbert Foster Washington
Jung
Stuart Symington
Dmo
Amny-McCarthy
Joseph R. McCarthy
Spe
Senate
McCarthy
Richeard M. Nixon
Symington
Leter
McCryths
Wisconsin Republican
Roy M. Cohn
Nixon
Simington
McCarthy Hut
Connie
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