Unopposed council candidates edge toward filing deadline
The Baytown council race features two unopposed incumbents Rufus Bergeron District Two and another, while I B Myers and B Pruett face crowd interest in a mayoral history year. Filing closes midnight Saturday with a nascent Republican bid by George M. Talton and party setup by Joe Ingraham. Meanwhile Shrine Club coffee day raises funds for Crippled Children’s tune and totals rise to 864.04 from a prior 359.84 as Kakiber praised for efforts.
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Rufus Bergeron
I. RB
Chrng
Myers
Hlfred
Pruett
George M. Talton
Baytown
Erelson
Joe Ingraham
Harris County
Republican Execuive Committee
Pruett and
Diher
Montgomery
Tri-City
Hiber
Shrine Club
Strait
Shrine Crippled
Kiber
Stalin Killed Noted by Red Expert in Courant Report
The Hartford Courant cites a Kremlin expert stating Joseph Stalin died of a cerebral hemorrhage but notes a claimed assassination. A smuggled Helsinki postmarked letter, circulated via a Hartford reader, questions the ruling: Kremlin secrecy to avoid upheaval among Russians and anti Communist entities.
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Stalin
Kremlin
Hartford
Courant
the Courant
Russia
Sta Sa
Helsinki
Finland
Ole of
Everal
Hartford Plan
Informien
Sun Spots Bishop Is Moved After Fire Death Case
Highlands man Bishop moved from custody after injury in Greens couple fire death case. He was transferred to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital to recover from broken leg and internal injuries sustained in the accident. Police and hospital officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal blaze.
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Highlands
Otor Ricle
Veterans Hospital
Custon
San Jacinto Medvial Hospital
Social Security Coverage Study in La Porte
City officials study a proposed state amendment to extend social security benefits to municipal workers on a voluntary basis. Utilities workers may gain coverage, aiding La Porte plans, while the commission continues to seek Legis lature action. City hall modernization plans by J Lammers proceed, with bids and openings set for April 3 and an estimated project cost of 72000 dollars.
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Tion
Alst
Texas State Welfare Agency
i. __ Cade
Texas
Inelands Wutilties
la Parte
Cada
Commission
Baytown
Lowell Lammers
J . Lammers
la Porte City Hall
Lammers
Allenities
Key Club Talent Show Auditions Planned at Goose Creek District
Key Clubbers announce auditions for a school talent show to be held March 27 at Baytown Junior High, with auditions March 14 at Rarere E Lee high. Prizes of 50, 25, and 10 offered. contestants may feature any act, with sponsorship by individuals or businesses.
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Arthur Godfrays
Rarere E_ Lee high
Roy We &Ite
Goose Creek Indépendent School
Talent Shaw
Baytown
Suditazina
Ang
Maren 77
Jerry LeMey
Key Chib
Why Reporters Got Ulcers Young
A dramatic telephone call warns of a death by own action on Main Street. Reporters hurry to the Bar on Main as police, ambulance crews arrive simultaneously. A man sobs, expressing a wish to die.
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Main Street
Main
Ammo Shortage Parley Set Van Fleet Will Talk To President
Washington reports that General James A. Van Fleet told Congress there were serious ammunition shortages during Korea service. President Eisenhower sought a personal report on Van Fleet's views as hearings continued. Defense Secretary Wilson assured senators there is enough ammunition in the Far East to repel a Communist attack. Senate panels planned further testimony from Army officials and Van Fleet as they investigate shortages and supply factors.
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Washington
Eisenhower
James A. van Fleet
Korea
van Fleet
White House
Congress
Wilson
Army
Robert T. Stevens
J. Lawton Collins
Senate
Romer Ferguson
R-Mich
Baytonian's Sister Funeral Set Today
Mrs Ida Smith mother of Mrs R G Bilick of Baytown died at 12 10 p m Friday at her Liberty home. Funeral services set for 4 p m Saturday at the First Baylist church in Liberty with Pace Stancil Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Bilick and Mrs Charles Smith of Liberty, three sons Harvey Smith of Cleveland Carey Smith of Monroe La Royce Smith of Anahuac, six grandchildren and a sister Mrs F L A Powell of Highlands.
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Ida Smith
R. G. Bilick
Baytown
Liberty
Bay List
Burisi
Pace-Stencil Funeral
Bittick
Charles Smith
Harvey, Smith
Cleveland
Carey Smith
Monroe
Royce Smith
Anehuac
Fla. Powell
Highlands
Swift Indictment in Harris County Brutality Case
Rufus James Howell, 24, a milkman, admitted raping a 72 year old grandmother. He was indicted by a Harris County grand jury after swift action by Police Chief Hy E B McKee and Baytown officers. District Attorney William R. Scott planned to present the case Monday, but the indictment came Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Rufus James Howell
Howell
Hy EB. Mckee
W. R. Montgomery
Baytown
McKee
William’ R. Scott
Lineup of New Red Cabinet
M. Malenkov leads a lineup including Viacheslav Molotov as foreign minister, Anastas Mikoyan as trade minister, Andrei Vishinsky as UN representative, and Anastas Mikoyan again listed for internal trade. Other posts include V. A. Malyshev in transport, G Bervukhin in electric power, Kosvechenko as economic planning chair, and N M Shvernik as trade unions head.
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M. Malenkov
Viacheslav Ij -Mar- Lazar
Anist
Bulg
Anastas Mikoyan
United Nations
Andrei Vishinsky
Sabirovs
V.A. “Malyshev
IM_ G. Bervukhin
Kosvechenko
All-Unnion Central ‘Committee of Trade Unions
N_M_ Shvernik
Supreme Sovist
Gromyko Returns to Lead Soviet Delegation at UN
Andrei Gromyko, the original Soviet no man, arrives in New York from London to lead Russia in the UN General Assembly debate on Korea. Observers expect a possible delay for note preparation as Molotov and Vishinsky loom in a broader Kremlin shakeup signaling stronger Soviet diplomacy in the Cold War arena.
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Bruce W
Mann
United Nations
N.Y
Andrei Gromyko
No' Man
London
Kremlin
Russia
General Assembly
Korea
Gronivko
Poland
India
Honduras
United States
Uni
Acheslav
Molotov
Gromyete
Unio
Eep
Valerian A. Zroin
Vishinsky
U. N
Georgi Malenkov
New Boss Of Russia Means Heads May Roll in Big House Cleaning
Washington officials predicted the Kremlin would purge Soviet and Satellite leaders after Stalin's funeral. Malenkov's rise signals a possible hard line and potential internal friction, while US policy must continue defense buildup despite economic limits. The shift aims to present a united front to the West and deter opportunistic actions following Stalin's death.
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Russia
Washington
Kremlin
Stalin
Georgi M. Malenkov
Malenkov
White House
State Department
Malenkow
Hig
United States
United States and Its Free World
Voice of America
Stalin Rites Set Monday By Regime
Moscow reports Stalin will lie in state Monday as a massive mourning period begins. Lavrenti Beria Molotov Bulganin and Kaganovich named prime leaders in a new government slate to supervise internal security military affairs and key departments. The regime consolidates power with a small presidium and a large party leadership as public processions form through the capital.
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Moscow
Georgi
M. Malenkov
Josef Stalin
Communist
Red
Stalin
Tayearall
Boas
Kent
Dora
Council of Ministers
Lavrenti Beriaeslav
Molotov
Shal Mi Tai
Bulganin
Lazarevich
Comrunist
Rence
S . Timen
Béeria
Gonovich
Arst
Resinm
Spe
Baytown Considers Building Code Changes For Insurance Rates
A Baytown six member building code committee plans a Monday trip to Austin to seek recommendations from George Hawley on cod e changes. They aim to cut the key rate from 46 to 40 cents per 100 dollars, potentially saving residents and businesses at least 315000 annually through minor language fixes and stricter enforcement.
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Baytown
Austin
C. D. Middleton
J.T. Peacock
Art Lintelman
R.H. Pruett
George Hawley
State Fire Insurance Commission
David ¥. Arnett
Baytown Insurance Exchange
Arnett
Lac
J. A. Ward
Arrett
Fishing Shrimp Case Hinges On Sea Jurisdiction
MEXICO CITY March 7 The seizure of 13 American shrimp boats by a Mexican gunboat last Tuesday raises whether they acted as pirates and faces a border dispute over sea jurisdiction. U S Embassy official Culbertson said both sides agree the boats were seized after a 60 to 63 mile wind. Mexican authorities claim jurisdiction over five miles from shore. the United States and most nations say three miles. Crews held aboard their boats in Campêche port while fines of 5720 per boat were recommended.
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Mexico City
U.S
Charge” D'Affairs
Panl T. Culbertson
Ter
Virgilio Cribe
Campeche
Culbertson
Mexico
US. Department
United States
Culkisrison
Cambo
Disgust Shot Wins Game For School
Adrian Mich March 7 Jim Wilson Tecumseh forward believed his team would lose to Hillsdale. In a gust of emotion he threw the ball the length of the court. It bounced through the hoop for the winning score as the game ended. Wilson fainted but was revived for overtime and added two baskets to clinch the Class A tournament victory.
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Adrian, Mich
Jim “Wilson
Tecumseh Bist
Hillsdale
Wilson
Petind
Battle on Western Front as UN Patrol Repels Chinese Breakthrough
An outnumbered American patrol on the Western front repelled a 200 man Chinese assault aided by Allied artillery. Sgt Robert Whitman of Warrenton Virginia described braving a nearby trench as U N and allied guns fired over 2 000 rounds to halt the attack near Pork Chop Hill and Old Baldy in a 3 minute stand. United Press correspondent AL Rati reported.
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Sequl
Old
Seoul
Jang
Robert Whitman
Warrenton
U.S
Porkchop Hill
Hiing
Mysterious X Disease Strikes West Texas Cattle
West Texas ranchers face heavy losses from a mysterious disease labeled hyperkeryatosis by officials. About 10,000 cattle have been affected in months, with 55 percent of victims dying. Federal inspectors condemn hundreds in Fort Worth stockyards as veterinarians trace the outbreak to a petroleum derivative in cattle feed. Damages to ranchers will be paid by Fort Worth firm Traders of May Co next week for cattle losses from cottonseed pellets.
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West
Texas
Fort Worth
West Texas
Joe Montague
Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association
Ranthers
George
Loudon
Bureau of Animal Industry
T. J. Harrell
Traders of
May Co
Cc Harrell
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F. R. Kiber
ART League of Baytown
Lee College
Betty Reid
Knox Beavers
Bynum
Bebe Goldfield
S Tavish
Bill Floyd
é-East
Paul Edwards
Thad Fen- Rema
Iaycee
Ekleberry
LA Porte
George Prentice
Edward Cade
Biscelof
Baytonian
Red ‘No’ Man
Gromyko
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