Hansen Outlines Annexation Stance for Humble Baytown Refinery
District 3 candidate Chris Hansen set out views on annexing Humble Oil Baytown Refinery property and bond financed street improvements. He urged rapid but prudent planning, insisting on clear plans, oversight of expenditures, and a firm timetable to begin refinery related projects within five years. He stressed responsibility and public participation to ensure funds are used effectively.
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Chris) Hansen Thiday
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown
Teason
Triefony Street
San Jacinto College to Offer High Salaries to Teachers
San Jacinto College plans high starting salaries for teachers to attract top candidates. Lead administrator O W Martom and president Dr Thomas A Spencer outline a list of benefits and early hiring progress. The first catalog and initial enrollments are expected within weeks as districts including La Porte Pasadena and Deck Salena Park prepare. Masters holders are preferred with salaries from 3250 to 5200 and an annual raise proposal.
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San Jacinto College
Sui Leges
O. W. Martom
Marcom
Thomas A. Spencer
Collece
Lrst
Tecom
Semon
la Porte
Pasadena
Salena Park
Houston Cruiser Project Faces Scrap If Financing Fails
The Houston Jaycees Public Affairs Committee warned time is running out to fund the Cruiser Houston project. Backers supported the plan but lacked funds, risking the ship's conversion to scrap iron. History notes prior cruises tied to Roosevelt and wartime losses, with past bond sales covering a cruiser and carrier.
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Jaycees
Jim Earthman
Houston Jaycees
Houston
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Java
San Jacinto
Formosa
New York
Water district bonds seen saving through earlier maturity
Robinson argues that bonds would save 350 000 to 400 000 in interest if maturing earlier, but taxes must rise now and stay high for years to pay them off. Even with partial Baytown annexation, earlier maturities needed for large savings, Brown says he did not mean to criticize the board but hoped for progress on the annexation issue.
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Robinson
Water District
Baytown
Brown
Civic finance views from mayoral notes on library and taxes
The notes discuss project funding through private contracts and maintenance roles, oppose general bids for city improvements, and argue for reimbursed expenses for officials. They address property tax, sewer charges, amortization, and a tax increase to support civic upgrades, plus a revaluation plan and non profit tax exemptions. The library should be run by an appointed council accountable board for optimal administration.
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Pease
Salmayor
Growth for Baytown Teachers Credit Union Cited
Baytown Teachers Credit Union grew 49 percent in the past year per an audit. Since its 1937 founding, membership rose from 42 to 57 and assets from 3200 to over 250000. A 41 percent dividend was declared by the nine member board chaired by W W Brown. The board reviewed the process report at its meeting.
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Baytown
Six Per Cent Of Texans Jobless
Unemployment in Texas rose to the highest level since 1930 with six percent jobless in the state. The TEC noted a slight decrease in some areas like Corpus Christi Beaumont Port Arthur, while several coastal regions faced steady or rising unemployment. Forecasts for March suggested 6 to 9 percent jobless in the area, with seasonal construction and nondurable goods activity driving many changes. The report says farm job losses, holiday layoffs, and trimmed workforces contributed to the downturn, with trade reductions playing a major role.
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Austin
API
Texas
TEC
Corpus Christi
Beaumont-Por Arthr
District AV aids director Brown guides school teaching aids
Brown, with 22 years in the district, directs the central audiovisual department formed in 1955. He catalogs equipment used in 123 schools, including projectors and language tapes, and reproduces items to save costs for teachers and students.
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Brawn
Brown
Six Stowaways Drink Only Wine On Voyage
Six Portuguese stowaways survived 14 days aboard a Duras freighter after consuming only wine and sardines for nourishment. Three escaped when the ship docked in Brooklyn. three remained hidden until crewmen but were captured. One stowaway drank water and was sent to immigration officials, while the others were alerted for return to Lisbon.
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New York
Duras
Brooklyn
Lisbon
Palm Beach County Faces Inadequate Housing for Families
Palm Beach County Civil Defense official claims nearly all families in Palm Beach County lack adequate housing for the atomic age. Only the Altman family of Filis F. Altman, county Civil Defense director, reportedly has proper shelter.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Palm Beach County
Palm Breach
Palm Beach
Filis F. Altman
Civil Defense
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