Iran Seizes Oil Headquarters as Mossadegh Appeals for US Aid
The Abadan and other oil offices were seized by Iranian officials and British workers ordered out as Prime Minister Mossadegh appeals to President Truman for U S help. He asks the United States to prevent British moves and to supply technicians to keep oil operations, with fears of Russia involvement if Western aid fails. Iran seeks support amid tense oil crisis and troop movements near Abadan.
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Fran
Britain
Its
Mohammed Mossadegh
Trui
Saaouat
Mossadegh
Russia
Drake
Iraq
Asnas
Truman
Irsee
Imo
Ran
Mauritius
Abadan
Piney Baptist Encampment Opens With Community Plans
A fragmentary notice describes the Piney Baptist Encampment at the Baptist Church beginning tomorrow with a $3 admission. It notes camp chairs should be brought, explains grass is wet, and mentions arrangements for audience viewing from cars. The piece also references Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce announcing semi pro softball and pool hours at Rose Park with open swimming starting Sunday morning.
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Robert EK. Lee
J. C. Burkert
Exes
Ll Tourney
Perattows Oilers
Pasadena
Junior Chamber
Ferguson
Sun Sports
Oil-Water Compromise Reached At Texas Hearing
Oil operators may begin drilling by Monday with a 1200 foot water-sands protection cap. A 600 foot surface casing plus 600 feet cement or 1200 feet surface casing was endorsed after a long hearing before the Texas Railroad Commission in Austin. Gulf Oil supported deep protection. other operators urged lighter casing and clear Goose Creek Field boundaries. City of Baytown and Humble officials attended as the decision stalled on final wording.
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A. L. Banks
Texas Railroad Commission
Austin
H. A. Beckwith
State Board of Water Engineers
Commission
Beckwith
Scott Bay
Cedar Bayou
Railroad Commission
Fred Young
Young
Stanley Hornsby
Gulf Oil Company
Gulf
Re, Pinkston
G. E. Reasor
Michel Kelly
R. Welch
Goose Creek
Planis
Relly
Baytown
Sen Ollmen
Election Law Signed in Texas Reshapes Ballot Access
Texas Governor Allan Shivers signed a sweeping election reform bill allowing candidates to run under multiple party banners similar to California’s cross-endorsement. The measure aims to broaden cross-participant ballots and affect party nominations in future races.
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Austin
IUP
Allan Shivers
Texas
California
Hot items dominate city council agenda tonight
Several hot items were added to the oil well ordinance and charter amendments. A smoking in bed ban in apartments and rooming houses is urged by fire department and hotel owners. Opposition is likely. Councilman Rufus Bergeron notes dawn or passage. A junk tds control ordinance and three drilling applications are to be considered. The revised well ordinance may require 600 feet surface casing and 66 feet cement. Hearing on charter amendments, already approved, is a key item.
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Rufus Bergeron
Local Social Notes From Town Rosars Weekend
A fragmentary recap shows residents such as Peggy, DuBose, Bartensen, Reilly, Don Zappone, Mrs. Bob Res Found, Deputy Sheriff Paul Labo le, and others at a social gathering. Mentions of poison ivy, a Sten cup, and various locals like Carl Roth and Nugget day hint at casual community happenings and brief captions among guests and neighbors.
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Rosars
Peggy
Onliese
meeTson
Ailis
DuBose
Bartonsen
Reilly
Don Zappone
Bob Res
Paul Labole
Robert Kelly
Carl Roth
Ee Bartoun Knights of Py
Bayton
Paes Pings
Billy Corrighana Crawford
Frenchy
Mediators Renew Efforts For Labor Peace
Mediators renewed attempts to end labor disputes across the nation as service employees in Minneapolis hospitals threaten to spread walking out to six more hospitals in the Twin Cities and three in St. Paul. The action would leave only six hospitals with 2,200 beds in operation.
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Labor Peace Service
Minneapolis
California
Telegraph
Bakery
Arline
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
CIO Marine Engineers
Las Af Thres
Maritime Union
Archishop Groesz Faces 15 Year Term in Hungary Plot
Archbis hop Josef Groesz pleaded guilty to four charges in a People's Court trial on a plot to overthrow Hungary's Communist government. One co defendant Ferenc Vezer received the death penalty for murder and crimes against the people. Other sentences ranged from 13 to 14 years for co conspirators as witnesses linked American officials to the plot. Cardinal Mindszenty remains jailed for life.
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Burapest
Hungary
Josef Groesz
People's Court
Ferenc Vezer
Pryor
Eourt
Groesz
Josef Cardinal Bindszenty
Hapsburg
Valmos Olti
Cardinal Mindszenty
Robert Vogeler
Vogeler
Ventel Endredy
Gyula
Xwa
Isle Prostitutes Moving To Houston Claim Sparks Police Standoff
Houston vice squad says Galveston prostitutes are relocating to Houston after a 20 year old woman arrested here admitted she serviced in Galveston for six years. Detectives question how many others moved. Police vow a tough reception for arriving sex workers if they cross into Houston.
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Houston
Galveston
J. W. Dwigans
W. L. Hanns
Texas House Crime ‘Investigating Committee
TE Elate
Paltee
Chiat L. J Morrizon
Hanston
Three Humble Oilmen Indicted in Contraband Case
Hobbs New Mexico authorities named Walter Robertson Jack C Little Roy Moseley and two others in a grand jury indictment tied to contraband oil activity involving Humble Oil and Refining Co One indictment accuses a conspiracy to defraud the federal government Also named Paul A Brown and M M Brown in a separate count each facing arraignment Friday along with others indicted by the grand jury
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Hobbs
N. M
ILP
Humble Ofl and Refining Company
Avith
David Fresquez
Walter ‘J_ Robertson
Humble
Jack C. Little
Rumble Oil and Refining Company
Roy Moseley
Federal
Robertson
Paul‘ A. Brown
Hobbs School Board
M. M. Brown
Apn
Arin
Sarita’ Fe
Connectio
House Panel Backs 31 Day Price Wage Control Extension
The House Banking Committee voted 2 to 3 to extend federal controls over prices wages and rents for 31 days through July 31. President Truman summoned Price Controller Michael DiSalle to an emergency conference as the Senate rushes to action on permanent legislation. DiSalle warned the Senate bill would kill meat controls and blunt price stabilization, while House leaders aim for a Thursday vote before the expiry.
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Washington
ICP
House Banking Committee
Acoration
House
Truman
Michael Vo DiSalle
White House
DiSalle
Senate
Truman Pee
Burnet R. Maybank
D. South Gardlina
Senate Banking Committee
Brent Spence
D.ken
House Committee
Congress
Mulrooney Case Revisits Police Pay-Off Allegations
Civil District hearing reviewed the Liquor Board action to revoke the Checkerboard Lounge license. Mrs Mulrooney argued police protection schemes and hinted at pay-offs tied to liquor enforcement, while witnesses disputed such allegations and defense challenged undercover reporting.
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Fudge Dan
Liquor Board
H. E. McKee
Roy Montgomery
Rufus Bergeron
W. D. Reeves
Worle Ferguson
Baytown
Ferguson
Dates Don’t Change Facts In Their Case Court Defends Self Representation
A Justice of the Peace defendant chose to represent himself as the case unfolded. Roscoe Zierlein and two co defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury on a felony theft charge with $500 bonds, after Dee Gilliam testified that Dave Butler Carl Wilson and Don White allegedly stole a camera a suitcase and an electric fan from his trailer. Gilliam said the camera is worth $65 and Butler pressed Gilliam on dates of social meetings with two women at a Market tavern during cross-examination.
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Justice of the Peace
Roscoe ‘Zierlein
Grand Jury
Dee L. ‘Gilliam
Dave Butler
Carl Wilson
Don White
Butler
Gilliam
UN Forces Beat Off Strong Red Attacks Near Kumsong
United Nations forces repelled heavy Red probing assaults on a 210 mile Korean front near Kumsong. Lt Gen James A Van Fleet said Eighth Army would press north despite Russia proposing a cease-fire conference. Allied actions included counterattacks with tanks and air power destroying trucks gun positions and supply buildings, with hundreds of enemy troops killed or wounded.
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Tokyo
United” Nations
Kumsong
Jamesa. van Fleet
Russia
Korea
Eighth Army
Coincidence or Confession in Houston purse theft
Mrs. Bere reported her purse empty containing a $10 bill three $1 bills a quarter and four Mexican pesos. She accused a photographer who denied the theft and offered to compensate with his own money. He produced a small cash amount and said he did not want trouble.
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Houston
Bere
J F Dickson Dies At 98 in Mont Selvieu Home
Isaac Franklin Dickson passed away at 98 at 3 35 p m Wednesday in Mont Selvieu at the home of his son in law and daughter S T Dickson He left 117 descendants including daughters Mrs Benjamin Beil and three sons Thomas Welles Dickson of Carothersville Missouri and John Dickson of Tennessee The body will be taken to Rocker Springs near Rusk by Paul A Lee Funeral Home for services at 2 pm at the Rocket Springs Church
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Isaac Franklin Dickson
S. T. Dickson
Mont Selvieu
Benjamin Beil
Thomas and
Welles Dickson
Carothers- Ville
Missouri
John
Miss Massey, 61, Dies In Hospital
Miss Elnora Massey, 61, lifelong Cedar Bayou resident, died in a Houston hospital. Survived by a brother James A. Massey of Baytown. Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Paul A. Lee Funeral Home with Rev. E. R. Burns officiating. Burial Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers include Claudie Tompkins I B Epperson T W Sterling M Chandler FLW Smith and H F Massey.
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Elnora Massey
Cedar Bayou
Houston
James A
Jimmy) Massey
Baytown
Paul A. Lee
E. R. Burns
Cedar Bayou Baptist Church
Cedar Bayou Masonic Cemetery
Claudie Tompkins
I. B. Epperson
T.W. Sterling
M. Chandler
FLW
Smith and
H.F. Massey
Scattered Showers Warm Baytown Weather Outlook
Baytown weather reports scattered showers and partly cloudy skies with little temperature change. Expect thundershowers this afternoon tonight and tomorrow with a low around 75 degrees. Southeast to south winds remain moderate.
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Baytown
Illinois Tornado Toll Peaks Amid Wreckage
A day after a string of violent tornadoes tore through Illinois Indiana Michigan Nebraska Kansas and Iowa about 80 people were injured. In Logan County rescuers searched wrecked farms for more victims while crews reported a man died of a heart attack after helping a neighbor.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Ilinois
Logan County
Hartsburg
Macon
Sangamon
Thomas McGuire
Heman
McGuire
William Jaggs
Harisburg
Richmond
Arthur Cox
Back To Jail With Brows Still Unarched
Robert Valenzuela glowered as witnesses testified he took a billfold from Peggy Baker at Peggy's Beauty Shop, 2811 Market Street. He was bound over to the Grand Jury on a felony theft charge after testimony by Mrs. Baker and court proceedings led by Justice of the Peace Roscoe Zierlein.
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Robert Valenzuela
Peggy Baker
Peggy
Market Street
Justice of the Peace
Roscoe Zierlein
Valenzuela
Grand Jury
Soviet Pleas For Military Korea Cease Fire
Washington reports the State Department says Russia seeks a cease fire strictly on military terms. Andrei Gromyko conveyed to US Ambassador Kirk that negotiations should be conducted by UN and South Korean commands with military representatives of Korea and Chinese forces, excluding political or territorial issues. Moscow fears Chinese Communist influence yet remains unsure of Beijing’s stance, while US policy maintains that Chinese Reds should not guide peace talks.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Korea
The
Department
Andrei Gromyko
Alan G. Kirk
Soviet Union
Forme
Chin
Perera
Kore
Acheson
Hose Foreign’ Affairs Committee
United States
Formosa
Senate
Douglas Mae
Tywo
UN Command Signals on Possible Korean Ceasefire Talks
Tokyo reports General Matthew Ringwar says UN headquarters stands by Washington on a potential ceasefire conference. Russia claims to have pressed US Ambassador Kirk in Moscow about North Korea end of war talks as UN commanders remain tight lipped. No official instructions or confirmed negotiations have been issued.
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Tokyo
Matthew B. Ringwar
Supreme Unit Nations
Washington
Russia
Dup
Alan G. ‘Kirk
Moscow
United Nations
Korea
Mores
Varleet
Nation Wide Hunt On For Carlino Charged
Nation wide manhunt ongoing as authorities seek Carlino in connection with a one time incident involving Rachel. Investigators describe the case as unfolding across multiple jurisdictions with no confirmed arrests at this time.
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Carlino
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