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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

4

Shivers plans Texas school segregation study panel

Gov Allan Shivers said he will shortly appoint a statewide committee to study the public school segregation issue as a Texas problem. He urged local districts to form similar committees, noting the Supreme Court ban but enforcement rests with local courts and that districts need not act if they do not wish to.

Allan Shivers Texas U. S. Supreme Court Shivers Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall Marshall Association ‘For the Advancement of Colored People High Court

Americans Abroad and the Thriftless Summer

A column laments rising foreign aid and the surge of travel by Americans. It complains about pervasive guidance on how to maximize value abroad and influence relations, arguing the constant chatter will ruin summer plans and seeking restraint from coverage and advice. It asserts travelers earned their money and deserve their pleasure, while noting the global spend will occur before many return home.

Federal Treasury Tvs Elso

Governor Shivers Hesitates On Texas Desegregation Timing

Governor Shivers says local school boards must decide on desegregation, warns immediate action could jeopardize state funds, and plans a state wide study committee to evaluate the issue. He notes Texas’ varied regions and defers to education officials and the attorney general, while El Paso defers to a quicker stance. The Baytown board has adopted a wait and see approach awaiting Education Department action.

el Paso Shivers Texas Baytown State Department of Education Supreme Court

A Bit of Washington By Ed Koterra

Ocean City New Jersey columnist Ed Koterra traces two days at the shore to escape Washington’s grind. He notes contrasts between seaside prosperity and Capitol bickering, observing healthy teens, vacation crowds, and booming boards and baths while railing against political infighting and stress.

Ocean City N. J Washington America Jos Capital

Secrets of the American Museum of Natural History Unveiled by Staff

A nostalgic piece praises the American Museum of Natural History on Central Park West while revealing its aura and oddities. It notes 13 acres of space, 30 000 light bulbs, 11 million specimens, and a $40 million market value. It highlights preparators as master fakers who craft lifelike exhibits from wire and cardboard and describes jungle life halls with Dr. Harry Tschopik Jr. at the helm.

New York Jack Latin Quarter Ste Rood Johnny Ray Maaly American Museum of Natural History Central Park West Laurence Oliver Walhy Preateat Eost Libya Harry Tschopik, Jr

Today's Bible Verse What is a man profited

A concise religious reflection prompting readers to consider the value of the soul over worldly gain, citing Mark 8 37 and inviting contemplation on ultimate priorities.

Museum Exhibit Blends Sound Science and Fossil Craft

Anthropologist Mel Heimer crafted a phonograph record to evoke jungle sounds from Peru for a Peruvian visit a year later. Dr Harry surveyed forest travelers then simulated rain with drums towels and shower curtain spray. The exhibit features 400 million year old ostracoderm swims and 20 real-life fossil astra, built from foasils photographs and books. Central Park West life mirrors a playful museum scene with a bison diorama and grass miscue.

Harry Peru

Telling Mei by William Ritt and Miscellany Gleanings

Ex vicepresident John Nance Garner appears on TV while weather and science notes mix with wry humor. A solar eclipse report leads to playful observations about Kefauver and Davy Crockett and stray odds about summer length and the congressional record.

John Nance Garner Cactus Jack Pacific

United Nations urged toward a new kind of peace in San Francisco

President Eisenhower affirmed U S loyalty to UN ideals at the 10th anniversary meeting in San Francisco and urged dedicating the next years to a new peace. US Britain and France proposed how the Big Four talks should proceed to reduce tensions. Mass meetings by stevedores aimed at a five week strike in Britain. The Queen Elizabeth sailed to New York with full crew. Bad news notes Premier Seelba’s ouster in Italy.

Eisenhower United States United Nations San Francisco World Organization Conference of Heads of Government Great Britain France Vyacheslav M. Molotov Geneva Switzerland Stevedores Union George Custer Tattle Little Bis Horn Earl Warren United States Supreme Court Republican Party Joe Louis Joe Walcott Sinia Chertsbourg

Tangled Night at Toledo Echoes of International Headlines

Phil Silvers visited Toledo and joked with a saxophonist in the pit while a local crew member secretly moonlights for extra pay. Across the globe, the Massachusetts Automobile Association estimates 81 million cars will clog roads by 1965. In Rome Scelba’s fall prompts cabinet crises, Nehru seeks peaceful Formosa talks, and Molotov critiques the US at a San Francisco UN anniversary meeting as Dulles promises a reply.

Phil Silvers Toledo Tran Banana Phil Rearite Tre Massachusetts American Automobile — Association France Christian Democrats Chamber of Deputies Rome Scelba Haly Jawaharlal Nehra India Nehru Bul Red China Formosa Molotov San Francisco United States John Foster Dulles

Quick Knowledge Quiz From A Scrambled Clue List

A jumble of trivia questions and notes covering Christopher Marlowe, Washington capital, literary quotes, sit down strikes origin, the Tarpeian Rock, and various historical figures. The list also mentions birthdays, theatre stars, and a few political tidbits.

Christopher Marlowe Washington United States Capitoline Hill Rome

Hobby Fights Resignation as GOP Headquaters Conflict Persists

Washington report details Secretary Oveta Culp Hobby resisting resignation amid Salk vaccine crisis and GOP pressure. Mar ion Folsom awaits her exit. Also covered are cheese subsidy schemes enriching manufacturers, government inquiries into news censorship, and new findings on atomic medicine and Austria’s peace treaty clause.

Drew Pearson Washington GOP National Committee Oveta Culp Hobby Marion Folsom GOP Aivay Benson House Government Operations Committee Commodity Credit Corporation Carl Berst Wisconsin Cheese Company John E. Moss California Moss Dante Fascell Florida Clare Hoffman Michigan William L. Dawson U. S Austria

Century of change in working women and notable firsts

A century ago married women with paid work were rare. By 1900 a large share of married women worked, 1946 saw about 15 percent employed, and by the early 1950s one wife in four had or sought a job. Belva Lockwood ran for president in 1884 and 1888 with the Equal Rights Party. Lindo is a resort island near Venice. The Cape Cod Canal runs 18 miles.

Belva Lockwood Equal Rights Party

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