Humble Science Series Ends In August At UT Hackerman Lectures
The seventh annual Humble Lectures in Science at Humble Oil ends in August with a two week course on corrosion and electrochemistry led by Professor Norman Hackerman of the University of Texas. Hackerman, chairman of UT chemistry, will present mid August while earlier sessions featured professors Overbeek White Westheimer Matsen and others. The program, started by Humble Oil to keep staff current in science, runs with small classes of 12 to 16 and requires full concentration from participants.
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Holland
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Baytown
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University of Michigan
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University of Chicago
Harvard University
F. A. Matsen
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Prgram
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Humble
Practically New Bedroom Suite and Household Furniture
Practically new bedroom suite includes a box springs mattress and a Hollywood bed. A drop leaf table with four captain chairs, two bunk beds complete, and a Kenmore automatic washer. Located at 865 Morrell, phone 7144.
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Public School System to Cost 258 Million
COLLEGE STATION June 25 The associate commissioner of education Texas Education Agency said at Texas A and M college that it will cost 255 million to operate the state's public school systems for 1954-55 Local districts will pay 45 million and the state the rest The speaker L P Sturgeon told more than 300 teachers about 1 769 412 students aged six to eighteen and 61 000 teachers including administrators supervisors and counselors There are 1 900 districts in Texas now down from 4 412 in 1949-50 Consolidations continue with 1300 voluntary and 1200 dormant clause The 402 across the board salary for teachers takes effect Sept 1 Ramey of Tyler reviewed the Supreme Court decision on segregation noting many citizens remain calm and practical, while urging sound judgment and temperate action in school affairs.
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Scientist Doubles Atomic Death Toll Claims
Los Angeles June 25 UP Dr Stafford L Warren of University of California Los Angeles says three to four times as many people died in Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombings as officially reported. As medical director of the atomic energy project he says the government minimized the death totals, noting 80 000 deaths in each city was too low. He based his estimate on talks with police and civic officials after visiting the devastated cities.
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Kiwanis Calves Honored At Club Luncheon
Three generations of Jersey cows and calves were featured guests at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Baytown Community building. Dana D. Clinton praised the club for youth dairy programs, noting the annual calf gift requirement and predicting future herd growth. Clinton cited high living costs and farmer share of food dollars, with attendees including Leroy Hermann and former calf recipients and their parents.
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Humble Oil promotes N C Foote to senior mechanical engineer
N C Foote, a Longview native and Texas Tech civil engineering graduate, has been promoted by Humble Oil and Refining Co to senior mechanical engineer in the Baytown Refinery design department. He joined Humble in 1941, served in World War II, and has since advanced through drafting and engineering roles to his present post.
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Patents Granted On Tony Messick's Camping Trailer
Tony Messick has been granted full patent rights for Tony's Camp-Rite Trailer and production is underway at 1312 North Main. The unit features a water tight mosquito proof camp trailer with a boat loading device that avoids backing the trailer, sleeping bunks for four, a canvas canopy, and quick setup within ten minutes.
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Tony) Messick
Tony
North Main
Rugged Explorer Scouts Build Own Civilization at Caliente Ranch
The Baytown district triplists eighty one Explorer Scouts and eight adults head to the El Rancho Cima camp near San Marcos to expand the rugged frontier camp with dams roads cabins and sports arenas through July 4. Scouts named include Gary Tharp Joseph Shepherd Winston Skeens La Don Williams Maurice Brinson Billy Cannon and many others while a long list of additional volunteers accompanies them as part of the extended visit and training program.
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la Don Williams
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Billy Cannon
Warren Cullison
Walter Dunn, Jr
Gary Flehbe
Doyle Hodges
Harvey James
Jack Reneau
Gene Smith
Wayne Smith
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Wallance Walker
Welbert Walker
Kenneth Fielder
Gary Allen
George Cheney
Ralph Baughman
It's The Law and the Practice of Becoming a Lawyer
An editor's note explains the long path to legal qualification in Texas, detailing required college and law school years, extensive study of cases and statutes, and the need for careful research before giving advice. The column urges patience in forming opinions from authoritative statutes and warns readers to consult an attorney due to fact-specific applications.
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