Nation Wide Crime Network Revealed By Officials
Secret Service Chief tells Senate that gamblers and narcotics figures run a national counterfeiting network with manufacturing hubs in Chicago and New York. Narcotics chief Anglinger says a 10 man unit is involved in many facets of the operation as Kefauver’s committee reviews new leads and tax files.
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Washington
Secret Service
U. Mh.enghraen
Senate
Chicago
New York
Z. Anglinger
Estes Refauvel
Incom
Kefauvel
Bsogh
Secret’ Service
City Officials Plan To Study Austin's Municipal System
Baytown officials plan a trip to Austin at 1:30 am to study municipal setup including the tax delinquent collections and the Corporation court. Finance Director A. Vi Barber City Attorney George Chandler and City Manager C. D. Middleton will visit to observe how Justin handles delinquent taxes and court operations. A council committee recommended court record handling facilities hours and docket practices.
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Baytowne
Austin
A.’ Vi Barber
George Chandler
C. D. Middleton
Baytown
Justin
Chandler
City Courch
E.W. Bue Iow
Wi 0
Williams
Ar L. Campbell
City Council Faces Full Agenda on Building Code and Engineer
City council set for 7:20 pm considers new building code, hiring a full-time city engineer, and purchase of a tractor for the city dump. Bond adjustments approved for Corporation Court official and Mrs. Pebble Ewing, with June meeting notes on city employee bonding and cash funds. A oil drilling permit request by Production Service Company for a RB Purvis one acre parcel behind the Tavern is on the docket.
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Pet Corporation
Gunter
Pebble Ewing
RB Purvis
Syell
Round Town Roundup of Civic Figures and Local Sports
A fragmented note describes a busy civic meeting with officials and “big shots” around the city, mentioning board discussions and testing, plus a casual reference to college and local sports figures. Names like Gordon Lewis and Tex are cited amid the murky chatter.
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Diptman
Grantham FS Oats Burenainik
D. Stdmeton
A. Flying
Sto Houston
George Ben
RBC
Kannatr
Mendenhall
Sig
Gordon Lewis
Baytown
Ohio State Eoes
Ally
Bee Rose
Bee
Garrett
Won't Dance Aft Mom's Funeral
One of the nation’s leading interpretive dancers, Sybil Scheurer of Chicago, cancelled plans to perform a dance at her mother’s funeral in Grace Episcopal Church. Rev. Fielding Heyler had given permission and reported no opposition among congregants. The cancellation followed concerns publicity might affect the family, Evans, and Scheurer’s reputation as a devoted daughter.
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Lyons
Plens
Grace Episcopal Church
Sybil Scheurer
Chicago
WW. EU
Fielding’ Heyler
Deaths Feared In Air Crash Off Bahrein Island
Air France DC 8 with 52 aboard crashed into the Persian Gulf near Bahrein Island, six days after a sister plane went down. Twenty-nine confirmed dead, 20 missing, 13 survivors rescued. both aircraft on Saigon to Karachi route. Sabotage suspected. weather clear, searches ongoing.
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Bahrein Island
Persian Gulf
Air France DC
Bahrein
Air France
Saigon
Karachi
Moe
Commission
Gulf Coast
Jean Sladek
Behrein
Union Ballot Results At Baytown Refinery Quiet
Voting at the Baytown Refinery drew to a close with about 2200 of roughly 4700 eligible employees casting ballots by noon to decide if the Baytown Employes Federation or the CLO Oil Workers International will be the bargaining agent. Polls close at 8 p.m. and final results were expected within about two hours. the election was described as tranquil with few challenges and no major incidents.
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Baytown
Cliff Potter
National Labor Relations Board
Baytown Employes Federation
CLO Oil Workers International
Potter
Ain
RRED
Bs Aoon
Moorning
Fedate+ tion
CIO
CTO
Only 850 Votes Elect Bowers As BEF Head
George G. Bowers will begin a second term June 27 as president of the Baytown Employes Federation after an unopposed bid. Only 850 votes were cast with A. E. Oliphint re-elected as vice president and Jimmie H. Parr as treasurer. C. L. Jones was elected secretary replacing W. P. Dillentack. A trustee run-off between W. C. Carter and J. E. Matthews will occur within 44 days after the June 27 meeting.
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George G. Bowers
Baytown Employes Federation
Bowers
BEE
Baytown
BEF
A. EL Oliphint
Jimmie H. Parr
C.L Jones
W. P.dillentack
Ww. C. Carter
Jo EL Matthews
RB. A. Dawson
Walker
Shy. L
Ee Kirkler
Mittee
Humbie Oil and Refining Company
S. ‘Waller
IF. Beard
O. L. Underwood
J. B. Kelly
J. B. McFatridge
Mc. ‘Harris
Sred Smalley
J. B. Young
Edward
3. Crow
L J. Kessler
Le _ Crow
Jake ‘Thomas
MO. Barkers
Police Hunt for Badman in Germany After Dachau Escape
Reports say a 27-year-old former GI, pursued by police from four nations, vanished after breaking for Tuesday. German authorities, aided by American forces, searched Munich and other regions for him amid warnings of possible armed actions for food and shelter. A suspected encounter near a ruined building failed to confirm his identity.
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Police of Four Nations
Oklahoma
Bavaria
Germany
Anna Sperer
Dot
Munich
Cook
Switzerland
Alpine
Ssf
Dachau
Senate program trimmed to seven must bills
Washington reports Senate Democrats and Republicans pared a broad program to about seven must bills with an August 3 adjournment target. Items likely include Social Security extensions excise taxes tariffs and appropriations. Senator Lucas urged earlier action. Senator Wherry said GOP will discuss details as possible. Senator Mutti warned Social Security bill could shift to a pay as you go plan for four to five years.
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Washington
Senate Democrate
Government Reports Reds Led Revolt Across Arequipa
Government says Reds led a revolt but forces crushed it and normalcy returned. mentions cadets and officials in Arequipa and names several political figures, noting the danger was averted by armed forces discipline. Further details promised on page 2.
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Sea Sal
Arequipa
Francisco
Delgado Gutierrez
Ellis
Yena
Elo Brandatiz
Elo Brandatiz,” A Former Finance’ Seiniaters
Guilleme
Boyes
Sores
Meer ‘Merahér
Dieftis Anriste
Revolt After
Elaskas
Mostaja
Marines Demonstrate Beach Assaults For President
At Quantico Marine trainers display 1959 beach assault tactics for President Truman. Helicopters insert squads after naval bombardment while jets soften defenses and rifle platoons, tanks and rockets support landings on simulated waves. The Williamsburg landmark visit follows an overnight trip from Washington.
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Quantico
CEI
Truman
Guadalcensland
Tarawa
Iruman
Marine Corps School
Williamsburg
Virginis
Sharfly
Washington
Pilot Defies Engine Failure Landed in Field
In San Antonio area a US Air Force C-47 on a routine route to Dallas lost an engine at 4000 feet. Captain Don Marshall ordered two crewmen to bail out while he steered the crippled aircraft into a carny field for a forced landing. The firey engine damage was contained as the plane touched down.
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San Antonio
Dallas
San _Antonio
Don Marshall
Don
Marshall
Yan
Parchuted Caine
Seri
US Board Takes Rail Stand on 40 Hour Week Urged
A presidential emergency board today recommended a 40 hour week for railroad workers including 375,000 conductors and trainmen and 4,000 yardmasters. The recommendations, once approved, would become effective.
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Washington
Sallojad
Galveston Man Assaulted After Visit to Baytown Tavern
A Galveston man was beaten after visiting a Baytown tavern. He was found bleeding with injuries to his head and departed for medical aid. Details on assailants or motive were not disclosed.
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Toad
Galveston
Baytown
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