Chambers People Rebel At Merger
Residents clash with Wynnewood oil well spacing plans as the City Council schedules a public hearing next Wednesday. A 75 person turnout questioned the timing, while officials consider a permitting another well nearby. An oil exploration geodetic survey of the Baytown area is disclosed. A restraining order halts the BE H. Adlong well activity pending further action.
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Chester Bulgier
Wynnewood Addition
Wynnewood
H. M. ‘Campbell
Harper No. 4
South
Alexander
Wyrnaewsod
D.” Middleton
Baytown
Shannon ‘Mortis
Dallas Holmes
G00
South Circle Drive
Holmes
Morris
Wynnewood Adai- Star
Atty
Irley Bennette
Houston
Congressional Roundup Statehood Hurdles Grow
Washington March 12 UP Senate GOP leaders vowed to back Alaska and Hawaii statehood but warned chances dim as a Democratic move to lump both territories into a single bill faced successful opposition. Senate Republican Leader Wil-
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Washington
Senate
Wil
Sun Spots Car Falls On Man In Baytown Local Brief
A car fell on R JL BERNER injuring him slightly and he was taken to Lillie-Duke hospital by Exrethman ambulance for evaluation. Little League meeting announced with pitchers and catchers to report to League Park for a clinic. Civil defense speaker LEWIS E. BERRY to address Baytown auxiliary police on March 23.
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Man R
JL Berner
Lillie
Duke Hospital
Exrethman
Little League
She Ithe
AML
Lewis E. Berry
State of Texas
Baytown
Berry
Campbell Spars With Sun Over City Hearing
Councilman Herbert M. Campbell lashed out at The Sun during Thursday's City Council meeting. He complained readers misinterpreted a Wednesday story and denied knowing why a public hearing might be called, admitting he hadn't read the piece.
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Herbert M. Campbell
Sun
Campbell
Focal
Atty
Shannon Morris
City Council Denies Hike In Cab Rates
Baytown's five taxicab operators failed to agree on a fare increase Thursday and the City Council kept current taxi rates. They will likely approve a new taxi ordinance at the March 25 meeting to change the tax structure and loosen some operation restrictions. Attorneys argued for and against a rise, citing higher operating costs and potential loss of business.
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Eiserhower
Congress
House
Senate
House Committee On Atomic Energy
Pacific
Chavez
Dennis Chavez
House Labor Committee
Baytown
City Alty
George Chandler
Due Np
Sate Tunnel Transit Co
Attys
D. Little
Red Top Co
Ervin Flowers
Safeway Cab Co
Little
Bulletin V. Ramsey Announces Reelection as County Commissioner
Red Ramsey Friday announces Chattie Whl election to his second term as county commissioner from this precinct.
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Ramsey
Cool Front To Bring Drop In Weekend Temperatures
A cold front is forecast to sweep in Friday night, lowering temperatures by up to twenty degrees. Expect clearing skies after nightfall with Saturday mostly sunny. highs near 77 earlier in the week and lows around 45 to 47 by Friday night. Showers were possible Friday morning but had not materialized.
Glenn McCarthy Pursues Uranium in Bolivia Wildcat
Houston oilman Glenn McCarthy seeks uranium in Bolivia alongside oil prospects. John White of Glenn McCarthy Inc says company instruments and Geiger counters were sent to Bolivia with Atomie Energy Commission prospecting and government blessings from the U.S. and Bolivian sides. A lease covers 970000 acres as drilling begins on a wildcat well. White notes the well reached 1,000 feet with a target depth around 2,300 to 3,200 feet.
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Houston
Glenn Me
Bolivia
John White
Glenn McCarthy, Inc
White
Atomie Energy Commission
McCarthy
McCarthy Row Threatens Bail Over Coln Charged
United Press reports detail a fierce McCarthy row as Coln faces charges over trying to oust Stevens. The Army declares Coln threatened to wreck the Army to aid McCarthy, while Murrow defends press integrity amid clashes over Moscow University ties and McCarthy’s attacks.
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McCarthy
Coln
Stevens
Army
Joseph R McCarthy
Ray M. Cohn
Sen. McCarthy
Adlal
Slavengan
CBS
Edward RP. Murrow
Moscow University
Jink Murrow
Bleeding Heart
Television Aid Radio
Lewig Jr
Pittshurls Sun Telegraph
Murrow
McCartny
Bay Fishermen Told Of Safety Measures
Bay fishermen were urged to follow four safety rules by Baye Lown Emergency Corps Chief D. Buggins. Wear life preservers, notify relatives of trips, reduce motor use and stay with an experienced companion. The corps offers search gear and a modern resuscitator for drownings and breathing emergencies, with contact numbers 6022 37 837% or 2081 for emergencies.
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Emergency Corps
Hopiy
Y. D. Buggins
Baye Lown Emergenccy Corps
Mik Ging
Corpa
Adil
Sweden
Huggins
Liey
Tomorrow Comes For Preparing Tax Return Deadline
Taxpayers warned that the midnight Monday deadline is near for filing 1953 returns. Baytown Internal Revenue staff extend posting, drop-off, and in-person help hours through Saturday and Monday night to assist with late filings and premark postmarks.
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Boallard
Baytown
Internal Revenue Bureau
Charles Neff
Internal Revenue
Baylows
Neff
Phinney
Al Melinger Heads Baytown Chest Board In New Term
Baytown merchant and former newspaperman Al Melinger is elected president of the Baytown Come Tainity Chest board at the annual officers election. He succeeds retiring president A B Stark and will lead the Chest program with vice president J R Barsalou and treasurer Sam Paine among others.
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al Melinger
Barsalou
Baytown
Baytown Come Tainity Chest
Melinger
Suilling
J. R. Barsalou
Sam Paine
W. KH. Puderbauga
A. BE. Stark
Promac
Linger
Unive
Gaytown
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Agee Opens La Porte Chamber as President at Dinner
C M Agee took over as head of the La Porte Chamber of Commerce at a Houston Yacht Club installation dinner attended by about 128 people. A. McAlkin of Paris was principal speaker. Sen Searcy Bracewell, Judge Bob Casey, and Commissioner Kyle Chapman attended. Bracewell and Casey spoke of local governance while the event previewed legislative debates on minimum pay and state laws.
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la Pothe-Baywhore
Texas
Aikin
Harris Caunty
Searcy Bracewell
Houston
Bob Casey
Kyle Chap- Mant
Casey
Tan Porte
Residents seek transfer to Barbers Hill district after consolidation
West Chambers county residents upset by the Baytown and Cedar Bayou school district consolidation discuss detaching from the new district and joining Barbers Hill. J. Jenson says the issue may be raised at Barbers Hill school board meeting Monday night, with residents possibly attending. Detachment rules require petitions from property owners and board consent in some counties, with variations in Harris County and others.
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Johnella Boynton
West Chambers County
Baytown
Cedar Bayou
Senc
Resi Dents
Barbers Hill
Barbers Hill-Sehdol-Sunt
J. Jenson
Barbers’ Hill
Jvest
Diskrick Cand
Barkers Hill
Harris County
J. Hall Sheppard
Harris County Board of Education
Poorton
Starmy County
Othes
Barbera Hill
Sine ‘Chapibers County
Te-Arbers Hill
Wollattich
Jenson
Bachers Hill High School
Wear Park
Chambers County
Barhers HU High School
Barbers HI
West Chambers
Joly Barbers Ill
Thada
Highlands
Crosby
County Board of Education
Knowles Quits Draft Board New Chairman Elected
William M Knowles resigns from Selective Service Board Number 63 in Baytown after six years of service. W C Swain elevated to chairman as the board reorganizes. Co chair Steele M L McDonald secretary George J Leon and Frank Boyle of La Porte remain on the board. A resolution praises Knowles for loyal service since 1948 and notes his departure on this ninth day of March 1954.
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Wo OM
Ged Knowles
Baytown
Steele ML McDonald
George J. Leon
Frank Boyle
la Porte
Knowles
Knara
Hoa
W. M. Knowles
Selective Service Board
William Mack Knowles
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