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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1954
Page
2
Police said three boys aged in teens admitted taking part in a spree that yielded 2500 dollars. Investigators noted four youths were involved, with one detailing the routes to Galveston and the loot’s distribution.
The Baytown Sun details weekday publication timing, editorial staff, and advertising rates. Monthly and six month rates are listed, along with payment terms and a note about postal classification under Congress authority.
The page notes Bryton school and community programs commemorating Texas Independence Day with meetings and planning sessions. Details are fragmented but indicate school and club activities scheduled around the anniversary with community involvement.
Stork Stons and Mrs. James T. Huffaker of 2032 Georgia report a daughter born March 1 at San Jacinto hospital. Also Mrs. Jerome A. Kappele of 215 Mayhaw drive reports a daughter born March 1 at San Jacinto hospital.
A jumble of company names, stock interests, and personal names appears, listing Allis-Chalmers, American Republic, Gulf Oil, Tex Co, Texas Pacific, and many others alongside multiple individuals with addresses in Houston and surrounding communities. The fragmented OCR suggests a mix of corporate holdings and a social notices section with several residents and addresses.
A Baytown election official explains Texas law on poll tax exemptions. Citizens with disability ratings 40 percent or more may vote without a poll tax if exempt certificates are obtained when required. Exemption proof is required for residents inside the city limits, while those outside need not present certificates. The official notes possible changes before Saturday.
A four member Puerto Rican group opened fire in the U S House Gallery after arriving at Union Station blasting with a pistol. Miss Lebron led the attack shouting libertad Puerto Rico as others engaged in the chaos injuring five lawmakers and staff. Police recovered four guns and investigated possible party links while the incident sparked international condemnation.
Port Arthur officials and chamber leaders heard Formby outline a planned four lane route to Houston via Jefferson County and Highway 124. He cited costs and recent work from Pappt Arthur to the bayou, with dirt work west past the bridge and contracts for further dirt work toward Winnie.
Fort Worth market report shows steady to higher cattle values with strong bull and slaughter cow demand. Beef steers, yearlings and stockers mixed to soft, calves 500 pounds listed, hogs mostly steady with softer small kill pigs not operating. price ranges across weight classes provided. Bulls and canners show varied strength, utility cows averaging with some reductions in light classes.
Two Black men, Marshall Matthews Jr. 28 and Joseph Jacobs 30, are bound over to the grand jury without bond on robbery by firearms charges. They allegedly hijacked Mary's Place at Morgan's Point and the Skylark Grill on Telephone Road the night of February 16. Houston officials testified at the preliminary hearing.
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