Charter Vote Set For September 22 In Baytown
Open hearing drew one citizen as council considers amendments to the city charter. Opposed by C Q Alexander who calls changes a “chocolate coated bitter pill,” the plan includes pay raises for mayor and council, fiscal oversight, and imprestment of audits, with a projected election cost over $3,800 and voters to receive amendments by August 25.
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Pak Hanks
Bartown
Alexander
J. A. Ward
Beytonians
Herbert Campbell
WL D Rerves
Baytown
Baytown Sun
Shell
Carter of Texas Faces Eight Year Fee Suit
A legal dispute arises over an $100 fee for eight years of service allegedly due to Carter of Texas. The suit claims attorney fees of $209 in a case where Shannon J. Morris and Edgeworth are involved. The Supreme Court recently reviewed the matter regarding the fee entitlement amid city and court actions.
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Shannon J. Morris
Edgeworth
The
WLC Williams
Supreme Court
Weather disturbance near Dows Reef and test date notice
A fragmented article describes sun spots dipping toward the ground near Decker, a speckled reef description on Dows Reef, and a notice about a Selective Service qualification test for students at a Houston center, with reporting of a luncheon at a church in Fort Worth and remarks by Ashley Hale.
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Houston
Tomorro
Island Police Chief Busted In Shake-Up
Galveston police shakeup promoted William A. Whiteburn to acting chief while ex chief Wil J Burns dropped to chief of detectives. Detective Lt John S Fox and Lt Russell McManus demoted and their lieutenant posts abolished. Balinese Room reopening looms as Maceo interests resume dine and dance operations with limited back room use.
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Galveston
Ambrose Lukovich
William A. Whiteburn
Wil J. Burns
Lukevich
John S Fox
Russell McManus
Maceo
Galveston Empire
Anthony Feritia
Mmanager
Peron Announces Atomic Lab Rays In Argentina
Buenos Aires Argentina SK President Juan D Peron held a press conference stating that Argentine atomic laboratories have successfully produced cosmic rays. The claim marks a notable advance in local science efforts and highlights ongoing research under government oversight.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Juan D. Peron
Argentine Atomic Laboratories
Airline Walkouts Ended as Others Threaten
United Air Lines pilots and Pacific Tel ephone workers ended walkouts today while Western Union talks stalled. AFL Airline Pilots Association and United Air Lines reached a deal for crews to return after 11 days in a pay scale dispute. Feder al mediator Mehdelbaum said no progress in Western Union negotiations.
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United Press
United Air Lines
Western Union
Los Angeles
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
CIO Communication Workers America
Chicago
Thomas E. Bickers
National Mediation Board
AFL
Airline Pilots Association
United Air Limes
J. R. Mehdelbaum
Washington
Center For Negotiations
Ph Cs
Dilon
Shivers Signs Major Texan Bills On Election and Labor Law
Governor Allan Shivers signed three large bills including changes to Texas election law and the anti closed shop framework, committing 2000000003 for two years. The action also spells stricter anti trust penalties and recodifies state insurance laws while vetoing ten minor measures.
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Shivers
Texas
Allan
Hig
Guway
Stair School
Fragmented notes hint at sports and society events in town
Jumbled OCR lists names, places, and activities including university hints, a junior badge, travels to New Orleans, a Creole French remark, charter details, a White Heron location, softball talk, impersonations, travelers to Fenn, and hints of home building, dances, and greetings across regions.
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Hawkins
Sign
Julian Spring
New
Orleans
oWies
Hastings
White Heron
Chance
Alexander
Jack Gartman
Fie
Ruth
Blackwell
Reggie
Barrymore
Ann Harrett
Fenn
Jimmy Schiller
Colorado
George
Robinsons
Rte
Huddin
Columbia
Lawson
Himeself
Ford
Paani Dames
Town Basket
Hélinie
Council Holds Up On Drilling Ordinance Six Oil Well Permits Approved
City Council approved six oil well permits with reservations while deferring passage of a revised drilling ordinance until a permanent field rule on surface casing is issued by the Texas Railroad Commission. Permits target Bowie G L Reasor lease and several near Travis with conditions to follow the commission ruling on water sand protection. The commission may require 3200 feet surface casing or 606 feet plus 600 feet cement, with possible water sand protection to 2100 feet. Additional ordinances on junk yards and smoking were debated and deferred.
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Council
Texas Railroad Commission
Conroe Well Service Company
Joseph Armata
Bowie
C. Dugat
Travis
Independent School District No
F. McFarland
A. Bowie
Causeway Road
J. J. Broadbus Drilling Company
A. G. Barber
Kern
HA. Potter
M. G.hansbio
Bussey
E. W. Buelow
Herbert Campbell
W. D. Reeves
R. B. Bergeron
Buelow
Reeves
Eighty Dead in Pat Killing Sight Incident
A brief report notes an incident labeled Pat killing sight with preliminary figures suggesting eighty deaths. Information remains sparse with unclear location and parties involved. Further details pending official statements.
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Pat
Penank, Keen
British Firm Closes Down Iran Operation
The Anglo-Iranian Oil Company announced the shutdown of its entire Iran operation with no settlement possible while Premier Mossadegh remains in office. Mossadegh pledged to seek unconditional withdrawal of the anti-sabotage bill, a major concession after failed negotiations. The meeting with US Ambassador Grady followed a broader oil-dispute pattern and raised concerns over mass withdrawal of British personnel and tanker availability.
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Bulletin London
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Tehran
Henry F. Grady
Grady
Mossadegh
Britain
Francis Shepherd Tison
AIOC
London
Tranian
Ith
Dad And Two Kids Rescued From River
A man and two children were rescued after a motorboat mishap on the San Jacinto River near Felscher's Park on Market Street Road. Witnesses saw the father jump in to save a child after one youngster fell overboard while a fisherman with an outboard boat assisted, bringing all to safety before Baytown Emergency Corps arrived. Names of those involved were not learned.
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Motonst
Market Street
Yesterder
San Jacinto
Felscher’s Park
Beac
Baytown
Baytown Plans New Street Lighting Program
City officials in Baytown plan a lit streets initiative with 32 new lights funded for this year. Houston Lighting and Power Company has been notified of the plan as council members prepare final confirmations.
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Baytown
The
Houston: Lighting, “and Power Company
Rr Rainepe
United Nations Moves Toward Korea Cease Fire
The United Nations command in Korea was ordered to seek a cease-fire with the Communists. Deputy Defense Secretary Lovett said orders approved by Truman and the national security apparatus were sent to General Ridgway in Tokyo. Western diplomats warned the timing hinges on Communist action while urging caution in proceedings.
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Washington
United Nations ‘Command
Korea
Ridgway
Defense
Robert Az- Lovett
Truman
State Departments
National Security Council
United Nations
Tokyo
Lovett
Quarreling Senate Approves Bill To Extend Controls
The Senate approved a stopgap bill to extend wage price and rent controls through July. It would preserve federal rent controls and curb some rollbacks, while facing House opposition and possible 31 day extension. Senate leaders warned of economy risks from the measure.
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Washington
ICPI
Senate
House
Bennet R. Maybank
South Carolina
Senate Banking Committee
Man Survives 26 Foot Fall in Baytown Construction
Tim Johnson, 26, of Baytown, suffered a broken pelvis hip and right elbow after a 26 foot fall from the Weimar ten building under construction on Texas Avenue. Employed by W Greer Roofing of Houston, he landed on a concrete floor and sustained fractures plus shock and a slight concussion. He lives at Old Main Street.
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Tim ‘Johnson
Baytown
Texas’ Avenue
Johnson
W. Greer Roofing Company
Houston
Th P
Dickson Funeral for Isaac Franklin at Rocket Springs
Isaac Franklin Dickson aged 98 dies at his daughter's home and funeral services are set for 3 pm today in Rocket Springs near Rusk. Burial will be in Rocket Springs Cemetery under direction of Paul Ue. Lee Funeral Home. Dickson was a retired farmer.
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Isaac Franklin
Dickson
Rocket” Springs
Rusk
Rocket’ Springs
Paul Ue. Lee
Mr. ST
Ridgway Ready for Peace Parley as Reds Fight On
General Ridgway voiced willingness to consider requests for peace talks while Communist forces in Korea pressed the front with renewed aggression. A North Korean radio broadcast demanded that the UN halt its aggression and called for leaders on both sides to be tried as war criminals. There was no report of a flight to Korea at once, and hopes rose that the war might end soon amid ongoing fierce combat.
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Tokyo
Matthey
B. Ridgway
Korea
Ina
United Nations
South Korea
Week of June 22 Sees 22,964 Red Casualties in Korea
The Defense Department reports 22,964 enemy casualties for the week ending June 22 in Korea, totaling about 1,185,464 Communist and North Korean losses since the war began. Estimates include 769,749 U S. battle deaths and broad non battle figures for enemies and UN forces.
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Washington
Jebi
Their
Korea
Defense Departments
Department
United Nations
United Dions
Jun
Easu
the Army
Czechs Will Free Pilots
FRAN REURT in Germany reports that Czechs demand freedom for pilots amid tensions. The item notes political pressure and potential diplomatic friction as leaders respond to the situation.
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Carter
Stey
Atari Carter
Decker
Schrock
Dows Reef
Island Police
Ound
Tesephine Amaya
Mohican
Butch
Dad
Far East
Reds
Politbiro
Lovell
Sn Ead
Hie 4
United States
State Department
Norea
Japan
Jima
Pacific Ocean
Marianas Islands
Saipan
Guamy
Anatahan
Helsout Island
Anatahan Island
Marianas
House Today
Tuly
Bate
HI Nabor
Olin Miller
Isaac Franklin Dickson
Fran Reurt
Germany
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