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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1954

Page

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11 Year Old Girl Accident Heroine

Eleven year old Lois June Massey heroically pushed her six year old sister Linda Rae Smith from a street path as a car approached. Lois was struck and severely injured with a double fracture, Linda survived with shock. The Bowles family of Liberty rushed both girls to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital after the Monday incident on North Main near Fayle. Police say the case is under investigation with no charges yet filed.

Chester Bulgier Lois June Massey Hiad Lola Linda Rae Smith Linda Lois Issac Ray Bowles Liberty San Jacints Memorial Hospital North Main Fayle Bowles Ame H. I. Freeman Police Department Ingles) Smith 1010 Commerce Lack’s Auto Supply Co

Sun Spots Tax Office Open Saturday Plan Baytown

The Baytown tax office will be open Saturday in addition to regular days to assist the public. Charlies Neff, representative of the Internal Revenue Director's Office, announced extended service to help those who cannot visit during normal hours. This follows the current income tax period and aims to widen public access to services.

Baytown Internal Revenue Charlies Neff Internal Revenue Director's Office

Around Town Highlights Local Folks And Little Quirks

Stella Herring models trends as Eddie Krenn nicked a bouquet of sweet peas, Bud Pumphrey visits Cove and Raytown friends, Mrs Floyd Ward tends a potential show yard. Dam Stallworth shows his service pin while Norman Hargrave traverses Texas Avenue. Tommy Rochelle heads toward the hills, five year old Bob Gingles acts like a veteran with a wrench. Margie Lou McClain anticipates Robstown telephone gossip and Fe Ware’s plumbing shifts amid a flooded kitchen chatter.

Stella Herring Eddie Krennick Bud" Pumphrey Cove Manson Clarks Oztle Comnaux J. C Alice Rayne Raytown Floyd Ward Dam Stallworth Norman Hargrave Texas Avenue Tommy Rochelle Hills Austin Bob Gingles Gertrude Luther Maclerenl Margie Lou McClain Robstown

Four Vehicles Crash in Fog on Crosby Lynchburg Road

An early morning fog caused a four car collision one mile north of Highlands injuring two Crosby men, Carlton Collins 36 and Lewis Dr Marthe 41, who were admitted for concussion observation at Jacinta Memorial. The crash involved a pickup driven by Murphy James Pylander 38 of Crosby and other vehicles as Deputy Sheriffs Brown and Bickerstaff reported.

Crosby-Lynchburg Highlands Crosby Carlton Collins Lewis Dr- Marthe Fn Jacinta Memorial M. M. Brown A. CG Bickerstaff Murphy James Pylander

Wife Causes Ulcers, Feeds Hubby Spices

William Wiggins a 78 year old Los Angeles produce merchant filed for divorce alleging his wife nagged him daily from 3 am to 4 am and fed him highly spiced Mexican food which caused stomach ulcers. The suit was filed on March 7.

Los Angeles William Wiggins

Wreck injures witnesses in four-car crash near Highlands

Mrs D. Estetter of Highlands, a crash witness, was rushed to Tillie-Duke hospital by Pau A. Lee ambulance after the collision. Doctors sought to determine if she suffered a heart attack as another pickup rammed into the rear of vehicles entangled in the prior crash.

Mra D. Estetter High-lands Tillie-Duke Hospital Pau A. Lee

Editor Refuses to Name Sources in Texas Libel Suit

Edinburg Texas March 93 UP A Pharr editor was ordered to appear in court to defend his refusal to disclose news sources in what attorneys call the first case of its kind in Texas. Lloyd Glover of the Pharr Press faces contempt for not naming quoted sources in a libel suit filed February 1933 by Grover Brady former Pharr police chief, who seeks 350 from Glover and another man. Brady resigned after nepotism charges in hiring a nephew as officer. indictment dismissed due to no Pharr police department at the time. Glover was questioned about stories and denied knowing who was quoted. Judge S N McWhorter ordered him to show cause Thursday.

Edinburg Tex Pharr Texas Lloyd Glover Grover Brady Glover Pharr Press Brady 92Nd District Court I. Edinburg S. N. McWhorter

Rites Today for Sister of Attorney Joe Reid

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Galloway 70 of Houston were set for 3 pm Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Franklin. She died Sunday afternoon in a Houston hospital. Mrs. Galloway is survived by eight sons three daughters two sisters and one other brother.

Elizabbeth Galloway Houston First Baptist Church Franklin

No Changes In Cedar Bayou School Merger Plan

Harris County consolidation election looms as Baytown and Cedar Bayou school boards approve slow consolidation. Supt. George H. Gentry to proceed with practical integration while avoiding immediate changes. An auditing firm to assess finances. possible election within 30 days to assume bonded indebtedness. Coaches Stallworth and Barsfield met regarding merger impacts.

Cedar Bayou Harris County Ortfer Board of Trustees Baytown George H. Gentry Gentry Dan Stallworth Bob Barsfield Eage

Goose Creek Consolidated Is New Name

The Baytown area reorganized a pair of districts during a Monday night meeting. The Cedar Bayou and Goose Creek independent districts merged into a new Goose Creek consolidated independent school district, with Baytown trustees forming the new board.

Goose Creek Consolidated Cedar Bayou Baytown Goose Creek Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Sun

Saar dispute moves toward European status plan

In Paris and Berlin discussions on the Saar aim to settle decades of conflict by negotiating a European status for the industrial basin. The talks reflect broader Western Europe efforts to resolve postwar sovereignty questions amid Cold War tensions.

Germany France Paris Saar

Proposals Seek 20-Year Term for Communist Party Members

The State Industrial Commission recommended to Gov. Allan Shivers a maximum prison term of 20 years for membership in the Communist party and the creation of a loyalty review board. The proposals were announced on Tuesday in Austin.

Austin Communist Party State Industrial Commission Allan Shivers

Roosevelt Foul Cried as 26th District Dem caucus picks Roosevelt

In Los Angeles on March 9 two leading local Democrats charged foul play over the party endorsement of James Roosevelt for Congress in the 26th District. Ned Redding accused Roosevelt of injecting personal matters into his campaign, while Harold Harby called the selection rigged among several unblemished rivals. Roosevelt vowed to use his run to counter charges by his estranged wife Romelle about alleged affairs with 12 women. The son of the late President won the Democratic nomination over 19 other contenders.

Los Angeles James Roosevelt Congress Ned Redlding Roosevelt Hedding Ratious Harold Harby Romelle the Balding Demnor

Mother Dies On Visit With Son

Mrs. Josephine Smith aged 74 died Monday night in a Baytown hospital after being brought there about noon during a visit to her son Clarence Red Smith of Oakland Estates. Arrangements are pending at Earthman's. Survivors include another son Frank Smith of Wilson Tex, two daughters Ruth Portillo of Marneda Calif and Mert Allard of Cleburne, one Mary Lewis of Gainesville, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Josephine Smith Clarence Red) Smith Oakland Estates Mary Lewis Gainesville

McCarthy Threat Targeted. Truman Threat Called In

Former President Truman learned during a morning walk that an anonymous call warned of danger to Senator Joseph McCarthy. Truman dismissed possible assassination and urged concern over political violence, noting no entertainment if McCarthy were killed and stressing opposition to violence in politics.

New York Harry S. Truman Sen Joseph KR. McCarthy Sturman McCarthy Mr.Crumlin Wisconsin Republican

Shivers and Senterfitt Clash Yet Parley On Session

In Austin on March 9 Gov Allan Shivers and House Speaker Reuben E Senterfitt held a 40 minute amicable meeting about a rough draft of the governors proclamation calling a special session opening March 15 and weather. The session aims to raise Texas teachers pay through a Shivers backed plan and a rival proposal from Senterfitt. The talk touched on a building allowance for local districts and a proposed pay raise program for teachers.

Austin Allan Shivers House Reuben E. Senterfitt Shivers Sentertitt House of Representatives Capitol Senterfitt Texas

Texas Water Supply Debate Shapes Future Growth

Texas economist Dexheimer warns statewide planning is essential to solving the state water problem. He spoke in College Station outlining how water availability will determine economic expansion and regional development.

Texas College Station AL Dexheimer Federal G Rechumnstown Texix Dexheimer Harlingen Ele Water and Sewage Works Association A and ME College

Nixon's Reply To Stevenson Seen As Snub To McCarthy

Washington March 9 United Press report says President Eisenhower asked Vice President Nixon to answer Adlai Stevenson on the free broadcast, with McCarthy denied time by NBC and CBS. Stevenson attacked the Republican party and McCarthy in a March 6 speech, prompting McCarthy to insist he speak for himself and note FCC rules for equal air time. He accused Stevenson's remarks of a vicious attack on him and the party.

Washington Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Adiai Stevenson Joseph F. McCarthy Nixley Ley Hall Republican Party McCarthy Suted

Congressional Roundup Senator Sees Defeat For Ike On Tax Slash

Senator Walter F. George predicts the Senate will override objections and vote a $1 billion cut in excise taxes. He opposes linking this to a broader income tax exemption increase and warns of a potential presidential veto. House action aims at a 10 percent ceiling on excise taxes on cosmetics, entertainment, fur, jewelry, and telephone service. George favors delaying further changes until the general tax revision bill is in floor debate.

Ike Washington Walter F. George Senate George Senate Democrats House

Cancer Crusade Plans Detailed by East Harris Chapter

East Harris County American Cancer Society members met at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital to map the annual April Crusade. Plans include educational movies, professional speakers, and expanded year round literature distribution. Reservations for April meetings were announced with contact Mrs J Bailey Sr. Attendees included Mrs Frances A Lewis and Miss Mary Lou King from the Houston office.

American Cancer Society East Harris County Society San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Apri J. Bailey, Sr Frances A. Lewis Mary Lou King Houston Office of

Britton Cravens Civic Group Formed

The Britton-Cravens Civile association organized in a Baytown Community House meeting Monday night with J. M. Powers as temporary chairman and A. F. Dromlher as acting secretary. A committee was named to select officers and nominate candidates for the next meeting.

Britton-Cravens Civile Association Baytown J. M. Powers A. F. Dromlher

Rites Wednesday For Elmer Olivers 58

Elmer Fred Olivers aged 58 of 16423 North Shore Drive Channelview died at 12 10 am Tuesday in a Dayton hospital. Funeral services set for 1 pm Wednesday at Paul A Lee funeral home with Rev Brumbelow of Dayton Assembly of God officiating. Burial in Hill of Rent cemetery. Survived by widow Minnie Pearl Olivers stepson and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Lee Hows Greens Bayou and five grandchildren.

Elmer Fred Olivers North Shore Drive Channelview Dayton Sam Paul A. Lee Brumbelow Dayton Assembly of God Church Hill of Rent Ors Minnie Pearl Olivers Lee Hows Greens Bayou

Mysterious phone call targets McCarthy at Waldorf

A man with a Spanish accent telephoned the Waldorf Astoria early Tuesday to say a terrible fate would befall Senator Joseph McCarthy. Police assigned a guard to the suite where McCarthy and his wife Jean stayed after arriving from Miami. McCarthy was asleep at 6 am and unaware of the threat, with hotel security and city police monitoring the situation.

New York Waldorf Astoria Joseph R. McCarthy Paeulmian McCarthy Jean the Waldorf Miami Fla Aong

Thieves Hit Pawn Shop In Bay Town

Burglars broke into Mallin's Pawnshop at 116 North Main last night through a skylight and stole pistols ammunition knives and other weapons valued at about 300. Owner Feledman reported the loss and police Sgt Hardy deputy Brown and J C Bieker are investigating the burglary.

Mallin North Main Feledman Atore Turaday Teesday Friedman FR. Hardy Baytown Police MM. Brown J. C. Biekeratad

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