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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1954
Page
2
Texas Montana and Kansas lead the nation in acres farmed while Bolivia claims four-fifths of something. About 3,054,000 people live at altitudes above ten thousand feet. Ohio is a Triquois word first used for the river meaning great.
James Roosevelt, 47, son of Franklin D. Roosevelt, wins Democratic nomination for Congress from the 26th district at a Los Angeles caucus. He defeats lawyer Jerry Pacht by 14 votes on the second ballot after 11 candidates originally entered. He vows to counter smears with a record and proclaims he will run in the primaries to prove himself. Ned Redding plans to run on the Democratic ticket regardless of the convention action. Blue whales are noted for length and weight as a separate fact.
In a political update from Page One, Stevenson and Mitchell discuss a May 5-6 Jefferson Jackson Day observance with Steven son as principal speaker. McCarthy counters that a campaign of direct attack targets Eisenhower while Stevenson’s allies prepare more fiery disclosures and free media time to respond.
Congress discussion centers on extending the reciprocal trade program with Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson warning Ike of real difficulty if he delays. Emmanuel Celler weighs blocking voting by 21, arguing 18 would aid corrupt politicians. Clifford Hope signals no immediate dairy price support cuts but may seek a reform in an omnibus farm bill to restore dairy support levels.
Livestock report from Fort Worth shows cattle 2900 head with all classes steady to strong. Slaughter yearlings and steers up 25 cents or more. ranges listed from 18.50 to 22.25 for various grades and weights. Calves and stockers also steady to strong with good and choice prices noted. Hogs total 400 head with opening gains to 25 cents, then steady to 25 cents lower. choice lots quoted around 26.50 to 27 for 19-250 pounds and 24.25 to 26.25 for 250-400 pounds. Sows steady at 21-23.
CIO Oil Workers International Union district delegates approved a plan to merge with over 30 independent oil unions. If ratified by Texas Louisiana New Mexico Arkansas and Mississippi locals the combined membership would total about 220 000. Delegates urged Texas Governor to seek in the legislature reforms to unemployment laws amid rising unemployment and a large surplus in the state Employment Commission funds.
The list names numerous major corporations including Amer Cyan, American Repub, Anaconda Copper, Calvan Oil, Celanese, Dow Chem, Du Pont Chem, Eastman Kodak, Gen Electric, Gen Motors, Goodyear Tire, Gulf Star Util, HoustonGil, Imperial Oil, Monsanto Chem, Nat Distillers, Packard Motors, Pennys Inc, Pura Oil, Richfield Oil, Socony-Vacg, Sun Oil, Tex Gulf, U.S. Steel, Union Oil, and others as part of a broad stock quote compilation.
A Cedar Bayou reader urges cooperation with Goose Creek Independent School District after a decisive consolidation vote. The writer praises the democratic process, notes the impact on 200 plus Cedar Bayou students and 654 adults, and calls on local adults to support students as the new district prepares for the next school year. Signed Mrs. Sam Cashat.
The Public Information Committee of Proponents of Consolidation thanks Cedar Bayou and Baytown coworkers for aiding consolidation. They acknowledge opponents without ill feeling and call for united effort to build the greatest Texas school system, offering cooperation to the school board and administration. H. Carney, Chairman.
After the polls, deputies guarded the gym as students and men argued over consolidation threats. Sheriff Aldridge warned of possible raids while workers logged reports, and most crowds dispersed. The Goose Creek Cedar Bayou district dies, with hopes the merger will yield a stronger future. 10 percent of the earth’s land is glacier covered, mostly in Antarctica and Greenland. Gretna Green ceased to be a runaway marriage refuge in 1856.
The vote tallies show Baytown Junior High 2 for 15 against Barnet Elementary 205 for 55 against City Hall 210 for 43 against Thad Felton's 424 for 90 against J. B. Holloway's 325 for 113 against San Jacinto Elementary 261 for 70 against Highlands Elementary 72 for 80 against.
A woman at a police station reported two men in her bed when she and her mother returned home from relatives. Investigators found one man was her uncle and the other was jailed. The piece notes the stylus as an ancient writing tool.
Incumbents face potential ineligibility rulings as contests emerge. M. L. Campbell seeks another term in District 4 while W. D. Reaves and W. E. Lawless do not run. New filings include District 1 hopefuls H. H. Dorris M. J. Krizak John W. Sprayberry and Districts 4 and 6 contenders Wade Callam Luther Tea Clyde H. Sloan A. Clayton Walter H. Boucher.
Baytown Sun published from Pearce and Ashbel in Baytown listing staff roles Advertising Director Beulah Mac Jackson Office Manager Warren Edwards Managing Editor and subscription rates by mail or carrier. Rates shown include 1.20 per month 14.20 year and other multi month options with a notice of second class mail status. Armed Services section mentioned.
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