Baytown Civil Defense Noted as Well Organized
Baytown has long had a structured civil defense setup led by Col. George L. Keene since 1950 with a 20-member division chiefs council. An auxiliary police unit of 40, first aid courses, and district medical leaders support readiness. Air raid drills, trained teachers, and student instruction bolster preparedness for disasters beyond bombing threats.
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Chester Bulgier
Houston
Area TV
Baytown
Bob Casey
Col
George L. Keene
Cone 5
Harris County
Sol. Ike- Ashburn
Dr. W. E. Marshall
F. A. Boyder
Wlc. Swain
A.C. Kraft
A. H. Linterman
Civil Defense
Col. Keene
J. A. Ward
Fletcher Hickerson
Red Cross
East Defoe
Marshall
Bell declares he is so running amid election push
Battle, administrator for San Jacinto Memorial hospital, describes the Isolette workings to Baytown civic club presidents. Inside the Isolette a four pound premature baby rests unseen due to a photographer's flash reflection.
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San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Baytown
Nine Candidates Enter Baytown City Council Race
In Baytown nine candidates filed for three open council seats as incumbents Reevey and Lawless will not seek re election. New entrants include Lutther Lea Lenis Dorris Clyde Sloan M J Kilauk Al Chiyton with Callam and Boucher among earlier movers. Campbell and Boucher hold prior political experience while others are local business or refinery workers. The April 16 election will decide the council makeup if no withdrawals occur.
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R. H. Pruett
Wy Ly Campbell
Campbell
Diswie 4
Pruett
Pruett Sraid
Wade
Callam
Huck ‘Turner Chevrolet Co
W. D. Reevey
W. E. Lawless
Lutther Lea
East Texag
Len
Baytown
He Oh. Dorris
Michigan
Dorris
Clyde Ki
Stoan
East Fayle
Sloan
Humbleight
M. J. Kilauk
West Main
Tris City Monument Co
al Chiyton
Cheyton
Walter H. Boucher
John W. Sprayberry
Boucher
Reeves
Puerto Rico police seize nationalist leader after siege
In a two hour siege, Puerto Rico police captured Nationalist Party chief Pedro Albizu Campos and Doris Torresola in their San Juan apartment. Police also sought 38 other Nationalists on subversive charges as the crackdown followed a House of Representatives terror incident. Albizu and Torresola faced $25,000 bail as authorities pursued revocation of a prior pardon and additional charges against 37 other Nationalists.
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Puerto Rico
Nationalist Party
San Juan
P. B
Mareh
Pedro Albizu Campos
Albizu
Doris Torresola
Truman
Benigno Soto
B A. m. Albizy
Roig
U. S. House of Representatives
Tne Party
Insular
Baytown Open Hours Boost for Tax Office Saturday
Sun Spots Tax Office opens 8 to 1 Saturday in addition to regular days to aid taxpayers during income tax filing season. Also highlights English visitor Gwen Proudloge as guest speaker for Baytown Girl Scout meeting and other community notices about local clubs and events.
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Baytown
Internal Revenue
Charles Neff
Internal Revenue Director's Office
Gwen Proudloge
England
Tenders Club
Coffe
Stevens Denies He Will Resign As Secretary
Washington March 6 Army Secretary Robert Stevens denied reports he offered to resign after his fight with Senator McCarthy. A spokesman said the resignation claim was absolutely not true and Stevens has no intention of resigning.
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Stevens
Washington
L Army
Robert Tt
Sen
Joseph R. McCarthy
Samy
McCarthy
Cedar Bayou and Baytown Vote Heavily in School Consolidation
Sunny weather drew large crowds in Baytown and Cedar Bayou for the school district consolidation election. turnout by 12:16 at Cedar Bayou reached 727 with Baytown boxes reporting hundreds more. voting machines operated at all boxes and Cedar Bayou used a new two ticket system to prevent double voting.
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Baytown
Cedar Bayou
Thad Felton
Holloway's
City Hall
San Jacinto
Burnet
Highlands
J. Roger Read
Glenn W. Wilson
Wilson
Former RAF pilot Roberta Cowell gains birth record change
London reports Britain's Health Ministry disclosed that Roberta Cowell formerly Robert Cowell a former RAF Spitfire pilot and father of two will have a birth certificate altered to reflect a sex change. A medical panel recommended the correction and officials said the government recognized the change. Doctors called Cowell's case unprecedented noting no other parent has undergone such a transformation.
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London
Britain
Health Ministry
RAF
Robert Cowell
Roberta Cowell
Christine Jorgensen
Bronx
Denmark
U. S
Cowell
Sho
Fair Skies Bring Warm Weekend Forecast For Bayshore
Bright skies pleased Bayshore residents Saturday as forecasters predicted fair weather through Sunday with rising temperatures. Friday's low dipped to 23 degrees after 0.65 inches of rain. Texas statewide report notes widespread snow and rain, with Dallas-Fort Worth recording its first snowfall of the season.
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Bayshore
Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth
Clubmen Buy Equipment For San Jacinto Hospital
Baytown civic clubs present two modern devices to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital at a total cost of 1030 dollars. The Uselyttes a sterile breakthrough and the Croupette humidifier oxygen unit aid care for premature babies and respiratory patients, with Horton Rate overseeing acceptance.
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Baytown
San Jacinto Motorink Hospital
Cmvic
Qinis
Rotary
Wivanis
Aide du Cie Chub
Warring Rogers
Walter Randel
le Wallon
Horton Rate
La Porte Threatens Suit Over Faulty Sewer Plant Blower
City of La Porte plans legal action against Me While and Sey Construction Co of South Houston over a sewerage disposal plant blower that has never operated satisfactorily for nearly two years. Officials say repeated repairs failed to fix the issue, with the city demanding compliance within 15 days or face court action. The blower has burned out three bulbs and maintenance posts reveal ongoing public works complaints. A teenage automotive club seeks city approval to use a school-owned lot, pending the city’s stance.
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la Borte
A. Me While
Sey Construction Ca
Houston
Ated
Ruthermore
Public Works Department
J. Cada
Ting
Hig Maelieg
Ahn
Ruble Works
W. A. C Tany Arkhap
Porte
J. H. Taker
Li Parte
Ste la Ports
La Porte City Attorney Wins Plea Collects $250 Fee
La Porte City Commission voted to pay Cade a $250 fee atop his $150 monthly retainer for settling a $6,000 US government suit against the city. Mayor Burgin opposed, citing no court entry or prior understanding of extra fees. commissioners White and Rigby favored reimbursement for time and expenses.
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la Porte City
Cade
M.D. Burgin
Robert A. White
J. R. Rigby
Burgin
Ily
Rigby
White
Bec Farehand
Fers Carle
Civic Music Opens Drive Dr Padgett To Head Association
Baytown Civic Music Association elected Dr A R Padgett as president on the eve of its annual membership drive. New officers include Sue Tag vice president stage, Misa Mary Bartlett vice president doors, George McKinstry hospitality, Chester Rogers publicity, Pee H Field secretary, Bett assistant secretary, George Shepherd treasurer. Campaign starts Monday with a kickoff dinner at the Hamble dining room Friday night. Outgoing President B C Halter introduced managers Mrs A R Padgett, Mrs Bryan Stratton, and Mrs don lors eer Rams Tick of Civic Concert Services Inc. The group notes an $28 000 value of entertainment over eight years for a $6 yearly membership. Campaign HQ will be in the Chamber of Commerce office. info available 6059 between 9 am and 5 pm. The association opens for new members only one week each year for the 1954-55 season.
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Wiz AL BR. Bidentt
Baytown Civic Music Agesociation
Sue Tag
Misa Mary Bartlett
George McKinstry
Chester Rogers
Pee H. Field
Miss Bett
George Shepherd
Bryan Stratton
Don Lorseer Rams Tick
Civic Concert Servics Inc
New York
Civic Music Association
Iis
Baytonians
Chamber of Qommaren
F Am
Army Investigates Batchelor Charges
SAN ANTONIO March 6 A Army officer investigated Saturday to decide if Crude Batchelor a corporal who left a Communist prison camp and spoke against the army should face court martial The Korsit Tex soldier was arrested Friday He was held in the stockade at Fort Sam Houston while an officer appointed by the commanding general with court martial jurisdiction reviews whether charges justify a trial Batchelor's Japanese wife said he expected arrest over a misunderstanding
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San Antonio
Batehelor
Curt Mare
Batchelor
Fort Sam Houston
Army
Mrs. Laura Fortinberry 88 Dies in Houston
Mrs. Laura D. Fortinberry, 88, of Fairtown died in a Houston hospital. A Baytown resident for 26 years, she will be buried at Forest Park Cemetery after services at Earthman Chapel in Houston. The Rev. Joe D. Fuller will officiate. Survivors include five sons C. J. Fortinberry H. Fortineberry of Baytown H. Fortineberry of Dallas A. Fortinberry of Houston W. A. Fortinberry of Paducah Ky two brothers H. B. Holmes J. M. Holmes of McComb Miss and four grandchildren.
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Laura
Fortinberry
Fairtown
Houston
Baytown
Earthman Chapel
Earthman's
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