Eisenhower denies running and clubs Guatemala in talk
President Eisenhower at a news conference said he has not decided if he will run in 1956 and dismissed talk of a rift with Britain. He noted Adams’ comments about retirement and discussed Guatemala's constitutional crisis, Korea peace prospects, and upcoming meetings with Churchill and Eden. He endorsed Dewey as a strong GOP vote getter but would not pressure him to run.
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Louis Cassels
Washington
Eisenhower
Sherman Adams
Adams
Mr. Eisenhower
Guatemala
Geneva
Smith Wictorq
White House
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
United States
Britain
Thomas H. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Nia Hie
Ike
Water District Annexation Bonded Debt Vote Set Highlands
The Highlands annexation election on July 12 uses two ballots for the Harris County WCID No. 1 and the annexed territory. One ballot asks to annex Highland Fork subdivision and extend the district, the other asks annexed residents to assume the district debt. Total indebtedness is 322000 dollars with 274000 in tax and revenue bonds and 359000 in revenue bonds. Both propositions must pass in each area. Polling places include 125 San Jacinto and Warren J. Plug's garage. If approved, the district buys the private system serving May's customers. The vote was called after residents petitioned the district board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lands Water Control and Improvement District
Harris County
WCID
Highland Fork
Last Houston
East Lanal
Water District
Water Office
San Jacinto
W. L. Brough
A. F. Hennecke
M.L. Doss
C.D. Thompson
Warren J
Plug's Garage
Fern
Highlands
O'Brien
Joseph Wilson
Rodric Claron
Bpling
Hugh May
May
Board of Supervisors
Highland Park
Lakewood school and Lamar Highlands expansion bids set at 215000
Sun Spots reports architect Jack Reber and planner Dan Perkins tied to two Baytown projects totaling 215000. TTax Board meets at City Hall to survey street frontage valuations with tentative changes to be considered. A car crash left two Baytown carhops unconscious. Earline Simpson, 21, escaped with minor injuries. Mt Rose Baptist church fund drive names ten captains each with a 509 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reber
Lakewood
Dan Perkins
Lamar
Highlands
City Tax Equalization Board
City Hall
Baytown
MT. Rose Baptist Church
BR. Ta Robinson
Around Town highlights and local chatter in City Scene
A garbled local column lists residents and names such as C. D. Middleton City Manager, Mayor R. H. Pruett, Mrs. Eris Broussaidh, Coker, Johnny Filckerson, BR. C. Stephenson, Sam Stessi, Leonard G. Hilleb randt, Nonie and Robert Hargrave, Jimmy Grazier, Reel, and Jarsna Rem. Tre uP. It mentions San Jacinto Monument literature, travel by air conditioned ride, a Freeport hacienda tour, and fishing gear for a trip.
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C. D. Middleton
San Jacinto Monument
R. H. Pruett
Eris Broussaidh
Lanissina
Raipi
Coker
Johnny Filckerson
BR. C. Stephenson
Sam Stessi
Mit
Freeport
Leonard G. Hillebrarndt
Nonie
Robert Hargrave
Imarker
Trinity
Broussard
Jimmy Grazier
Jarsna
Alan
Ta Bayiavn
Herons To Dedicate Lake Anahuac Project
The 40th annual Fraternity of the White Heron fishery in Fort Atahuac Park will dedicate Lake Anahuac. Guest speaker Lyndon Johnson will headline as six thousand followers of Ara belix arrive for the fish fry. Goose Creek Navy and Baytown representation are noted with ample fish and a giant rice jambalaya planned.
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Lake Anahuse
T Ie
Turtle Bay
Trinity River
Fort Atahuac Park
Board of Commissioners For
Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District
Lake Anahuac
Lyndon Johnson
United States
Texas
White Heron
Belix
Trinity
Baytown
Goose Creek
G. C. Chambliss
Lncal
American Rice Growers Cooperative Association
Rudolph A. Turrentine
Anahuac
Anahuag
Goosy Creek
Gulf Coast
Herons
Youths Missing Third Polio Shot Have Week To Make Up
Baytown second graders who missed the third polio shot can receive the vaccine and their test records from the public health department on Morris street. Private physicians may administer the make up dose and file the record back to the health office. Early tallies show 279 had shots, 36 missed, with 25 two shot participants unaccounted for. La Porte area reports 137 vaccinated, nine missed. deadline is next Tuesday.
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Baytown
H. H. Duke
East Harris County
Duke
County Health Department
la Porte
Deer Park
Seabrook
P. J. Mack
Polio Foundation
Women Lead Cedar Bayou School Courts Civic Group
Women assumed officers at Cedar Bayou School Courts Civic Association in a January meeting. Mrs. 3. 13, Giddings is new president. Mrs. E Born treasurer. Five board members named: Mrs. R. D. Miller, Mrs. W. A. Woodall, Mrs. W. E. Fayle, Mia Jim Jackson and Mrs. Frank Smith. Dues reduced from 2 to 2½ cents. membership fees lowered. Meeting held Tuesday night in Cellar Bayou school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Courts Civic Association
Cedar Bayou
Giddings
E.born
R. D. Miller
W. A Woodall
W. E. Fayle
Mia
Jim Jackson
Frank Smith
KB. W. Bowerman
F. Born
H.C. Bredey
Cellar Bayou
Joy Hareezy
Pine
Civin Asseci
Funeral services for Theodore Avaios
Funeral services for Theodore Avaios of MT Damon will be held Thursday at 9 am at St Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial follows at Hill of Rest Cemetery. Avaios died after a long illness in a Houston hospital. Survivors include four sons Florencio, Phillip, Jimmy, and Paul Avaios and two daughters Joila Hernaredis and Epifania Gafeig, plus two grandchildren.
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Theodore Avaios
MT Damon
S T. Joseph's Cathalin Church
Denis Keaneis
Hill of Rest Cemetery
Paul A. Lee
Avalos
Bayman Sir¢E Ista
In Am. Mane
Houston
Florencio C. Avalos
Phillip Avaios
Baytown
Jimmy Avalos
Littlefield
Paul Avalos
U. & Navy
Daughiers
Jtoila Hernaredis
Epifania Gafeig
San Antonio
City Manager defers decision on Chief MeKee status
Baytown City Manager D Middleton said on Wednesday he has not decided whether Chief H B MeKee will return from suspension. Middleton cites awaiting full facts and notes no external pressure. He expects guidance from a Victorville California court and will act once facts are clear. MeKee was suspended for 15 days after a California drunken driving case where he pleaded guilty.
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D. Middleton
H. B. MeKee
Middleton
Victorville
Calif
McKee
Baytown
Pollen
Calliesfornia
The
Sun
California
East Texas Avenue Extension Opening Tonight
The newly paved East Texas Avenue extension from Highway 146 to the Cedar Bayou bascule bridge opens at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Mayor R. H. Priett and County Commissioner W. V. Ramsey will jointly cut the ribbon, with W. T. Busch presiding over the informal ceremony and chamber of commerce officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas Averue
Highway 146
Cedar Bayou
Atated
R. WH. Priett
W. V. Ramsey
W.T. Busch
Chamber of Commerce
Harris County Democrats urged to reassemble executive panel
Harris County Democrats advised to promote proper reorganization after a report found two void meetings. George Sundlin Austin Democratic state chairman said he agreed with the subcommittee that Harris County meetings in September 1952 and last April were void. Thomas J. Stovall Jr. protested, urging a special meeting to realign the party under statutory law and proper procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Harris County
George Sundlin
State Committee
Thomas J. Stovall Jr
Sandiin
Bob Tucker
Harris County Democratic
Mrs Alice Parker dies in hospital at 52
Mrs. Alice Parker 52 died Wednesday in a local hospital. She lived in town about 12 years and funeral arrangements will be announced by Earthman funeral home. Survivors include son Don Ke of Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. John Ho Clark Parker and Sire ant MeWilatins of ToOMeWoie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marjorie Parker
SOR Sunset Jorive
Parker
Derby week entertainment at Terrapin Derby opens Friday
Brawn and Brawn to entertain at Derby. Brdyny Ottomar Ziegler to give a free weightlifting exhibition at 8 p.m. Bill Brawn and his Dixieland Four perform at 6 45 p.m. The 18th annual Terrapin Derby runs Friday and Saturday on Commerce Street between Texas and Cuil. Heats lead to a big final with midway attractions and refreshments available. Terrapin races are listed for 7 p.m. 7 43 p.m. 9 15 p.m. and 10 07 p.m.
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Tia
Jaycees
Brdyny Ottomar Ziegler
Bill Brawn
Dixieland
Whevderby
Commerce Street
Texas Avenue
Cuil Street
McCarthy Signed Schine's Army Commission Application
Washington June 16 Army special counsel Joseph Welch produced the original and a photostat copy showing Senator Joseph R McCarthy signed Schines army commission application last year Though McCarthy testified otherwise the witnesses contended he signed as a witness or referee The hearings continued with McCarthy and aides denying improper pressure while the subcommittee pressed for answers in the ongoing Army McCarthy investigations.
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Porbert Foster
Washington
Army
Joseph Melch
Sen
Joseph R. McCarthy
G. David Schine
McCarthy
Welch
Schine
McCaurthy
Wader Gal
Wealth
Faugter
Carthy
Roy M. Cohn
Seline
Sehing
Invest Lating
Army-McCarthy
Oppenheimer Blamed For Delay On H Bomb
Testimony before the Atomic Energy Commission security board explores Oppenheimer’s role in the H bomb delay. Edward Teller and I I Rabi clash over feasibility while Groves and others assess Oppenheimer’s opposition and moral stance. Borden’s letter alleging a Soviet link surfaces amid debate. The transcript release follows Oppenheimer’s suspension and a wider inquiry into secrets access.
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Michael. J. New
Washington
Edward Teller
Robert Oppenheimer
I. I. Rabi
Atomic Energy Commission Advisory Committee
Rabi
Oppenheimer
Teller
Special Atomic Energy Commission Security Board
AEC
William L. Borden
House
Senate Atomic Energy Committee
FBI
Soviet Union
Gordon Gray
Leslie R. Groves
Bruce named president of University of Houston
Lt. Gen. Andrew D. Bruce, veteran of 33 years in the Army, will leave the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk to become the third president of the University of Houston. He will be guided by Hugh Roy Cullen, who helped place the school on firm footing. Bruce commanded divisions in World War II, later leading the 7th Infantry at Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
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Houston
Andrew D. Bruce
Fom
Armed Forces Staff College
Norfolk
University of Houston
Texas Unive
Bruce Re
Shyearald Genera
Washington
W. W. Kentimerer
Rey
Mpr. C. S
St. Ls
Guam
Pavie
Jima
Okinawa
Congressional Roundup Defense Bill Up For Vote
The Senate eased the administration's defense appropriations bill to about 22.86 billion dollars as Democrats signaled acceptance but with misgivings over a pared down military budget for the next fiscal year. Senator Burnet Maybank planned to seek a small increase but would not push it on the move. The House Foreign Affairs committee debated cutting military aid to France and Italy pending ratification of a European army plan. Ralph Flanders and other Senators weighed procedural actions amid rising questions on the defense package.
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Washington
Senate
Cer- Agat
Burnet R. Maybank
JD. SC
Porte
Yvaank
House Foreign Affairs Committee
France
Italy
James P. Richards
D-5.c
Four Rescued From Galveston Bay Near Morgan’s Point
Four individuals were saved from Galveston Bay off Morgan's Point early Wednesday. They were identified as Mary Ann Morgan Pitt, Daily Seb Ere, and Till Beall. The rescue occurred after their craft capsized in the bay. responders towed them to shore at Vorte where they were treated for exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston Bay
Morgan
Canat Gaiardsimen
Bay
Mary Ann Morgan Pitt
Vorte
Lley
Crop Dusting Trip Fatal To C R Ericson
Crop dusting pilot C R Ericson 4 percent farmer long time resident of East Barris was killed when his small plane crashed at Moss Hill while returning to a landing strip on the farm he operated with his brother Arthur La Ericson of Raywood. An employee said the plane touched a tree causing it to spin and dive. He held a pilot’s license for over 20 years and had recently resumed flying with his brother to dust crops on their Raywood and Moss Hill farms. His son Robert Glenn 18 reached the wreck soon after but did not see the fall. Mercy hospital in Liberty listed him dead on arrival. Survived by wife Wilma Crow two sons Glenn and Luster Seattle and a daughter Mrs Frank Kelly Jr Baytown. Funeral arrangements set for 2 pm Thursday at Baul U Lee funeral home with Rev Fletcher Urwin officiating Burial in Caduvcrest Cemetery.
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Rosalie Myers
Charles Richard Ericson
Ree
East Barris
Wey
Moss HU
Arthur la
Ericson
Raywood
Tearn
Patrntmen D. W. Dungeon
Pa AL Price Jr
Cunsley Ik
Wooster
Raywoodt
Moss
Hiison
Robert Glenn
Evew
Iis
Limvson
Mercy Hospital
Liberty
Ericaga
Shelton
Highlands
Wilma Crow
Sinee
Baul U. Lee
Fletcher Urwin
Wooster Baptist Church
Caduvcrest
Beuldes Blewitow
Glenn
Luster
Seattle
Wash
Frank Kelly, Jr
Baytown
UN Opens Crucial Debate On Ending War In Indo China
United Nations Security Council opened debate on the Indo China war amid imminent Geneva conference collapse. Council president Henry Cabot Lodge convened to consider Thai request for UN peace observers in Indochina and a broader review likely at a summer General Assembly session.
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Indo-China
Bruce W. Mun
United Nations
N.Y
United Nations Security Council
Council
Henry Cabot Lodge
Thailand
Indaw Chinea
Geneva
IndoChing
W Wela
Getinn
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Smith
Highlands Annexation
Crosby Wanan
Weingarten
Ross Derrrce
Jonannie Sce Keen
Missy Marilyn McNew
Becker
San Jacinta Memorial Hospital
Earline Simpson
Avaios
East Texas
Alice Parker
Derby
Japa
George
Minny the. Firat Dapa
St. Money’s
San Broa Eine
Joe
By Raymond Lahr
Me Army
Brandis PL Carr
Ray M. Cohn
Sehline
Bob Stevens
Bordren
Atom
Commission
Teleas
Gen. Bruce
U. of Houston
Ralph E. Flanders
Ithona
Eimulioan
Doston & McCarthy
ReWiefren
C.R. Ericson
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