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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1955

Page

2

Matusow confronts lie claim at El Paso hearing

In El Paso a hearing on a new trial for a New Mexico labor reader neared its end as ex Communist Harvey Matusow yelled lie at an attorney questioning if he was paid by the Communist party. He denied advances and said his pay was only nine dollars a day plus travel.

EL Paso Tex New Mexico Harvey Matusow Communist Party Matusow Clinton Jencks Bayard, N.M Gepevdent Union Matusaw Jencks Nathan Witt New York David Harris Harris Witt Taos Harald Street Riley Taintor Oceanside Calif James Jrayton Mercedes FRE Clarence Leroy Crandall Santa Fe Crandall CIO Malusow

Baytown Sun masthead with old rate sheet

The Baytown Sun ad page lists publication details and staff roles. It shows editor and publisher names, office managers, and advertising director, plus subscription rates by carrier and mail with monthly and quarterly options. Entries reflect traditional 19th century style typography and postal classifications for Baytown Texas.

Baytown Sun Inc Pescoe and Ashbe Baytown Tex Fred Barman Bud & Gouit Bewhan Mae Mackson Warren Edwards mall—Lonth Texas Postoffice Congress Hatlonst Advertising General Advertising Service

Nehru Foiled Would Be Assassin On Car Ride

Indian Premier Jawaharlal Nehru, 64, fought off a would be assassin who attacked him with a six inch knife while his car moved through cheering crowds in Nagpur. The attacker, identified as Baburao, an unemployed rickshaw man from Satara in Bombay state, was arrested as the Prime Minister was headed to the Nagpur State Chief Minister's house. No injuries were reported and a communique with full details was awaited.

Xagpur India Jawaharlal Nehru Baburao BBC Tokyo Bombay Nehru Roe Nagpur Satara New Delhi Punjab

Births announced at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital

Stork notices from Highlands, Baytown, Cros by, and Cloverleaf report several newborns. Colet te Louise Becka born March 70 weighed seven pounds ten ounces. Bobbi Jane George born March 9 weighed seven pounds one ounce. Roy Martin born March 9 weighed six pounds four ounces. Clifton Maurice Neeley Jr. born March 10 weighed six pounds six ounces. Grandparents listed for each family.

Becka Charlie Becka Highlands Colette Louise San Jacinto Memorial Hospital J. A. Becka C. FL Machala Crosby George R. E. George North Circle Bobbi Jane Ethel George Oolis George Holden Okla F. W. Pope Baytown Martin Francisco Martinea Roy Hines Elias Martines Ahan Vasquez Nueva Rosita Coahuila Mexico Wneeley Clifton Neeley Cloverleaf Clifton Maurice, Jr C. W. Heaton Channelview Pear Lester Neeley Houston

Hiarlan’s Approval Faces Senate Vote On Nomination

Washington reports the Senate will act on Join Marshall Harlin's nomination to the Sue Breme Court after it votes on the pending tax bill. Democratic leader Lanton By Johnson lex says a final vote on the tax is expected before next Wednesday.

Washington Senate Marshall Harlin Sue Breme Court Lanton Johnson Worinnsdeene

Powdered Mercy Trial in Calcutta Village Wedding Pact

In Kailhar a Holi ritual backfired as two shopkeepers threw red powder on six visiting girls, ruining their maidenhood under local custom. Police jailed the pair as the girls demanded marriage rights, while similar Behar rites frame the controversy.

Calcutta Holi Katihar Kalihar

Princess Margaret May Get Castle For Wedding Present

The London Daily Herald reported Queen Mother Elizabeth seeks a Scottish castle as a wedding gift for Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend. Speculation centers on a marriage in Scotland due to Church of England rules, with vague high level talks and photos of Margaret with Archbishop of Canterbury. The Attorney General said no legal loophole allows a Townsend marriage this fall, with earliest possible date August 21, 1956.

London London Daily Herald Elizabeth Scotland Margaret Peter Townsend Church of England Church, of England Unoffi Archbishop of Canterbury Ninch Britain Townsend

UAW Ends Ford Contract Threat Amid Negotiations

DETROIT The United Auto Workers filed notice to terminate its Ford contract on June 1 as the five year agreement nears expiry. The move, approved to meet Taft Hartley requirements, could allow 135000 Ford workers to strike if no new deal is reached, with talks to begin Monday alongside GM.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co Ken Bannon Ford Department of the Union Ford UAW General Motors New York Automobile

Rubber plant sales move forward on Senate bill

Sen Daniel says Phillips waiver clears path and full Senate Banking Committee will hear the measure next. Proponents and applicants file statements by next Wednesday as the subcommittee advances the bill toward floor action. House Chairman Vinson pledges to keep Baytown plant from closing while transfers to private owners proceed.

Phillips Sen Daniel Baytown Sunate App Senate Committee Senate Banking and Currency Committee House Carl Vinson Baytown Congress Drew Pearson Pearson Vinson U.S

Low Grades Drive Boy, 12, to Drown in Lake Michigan

In Racine Wisconsin a 12 year old boy named Richard Bentz Jr. was found dead in Lake Michigan after leaving a note claiming he would drown himself due to poor school grades. A garbled postscript references a carnival cookie idea.

Racine Wis Lake Michigan Richard Bentz Jr

ABC Cancels Walter Winchell Contract

ABC announces termination of commentator Walter Winchell’s contract at his request with Robert F. Kintner stating an honest disagreement could not be resolved. Winchell’s release from ABC contracts becomes effective December 25, 1985 or sooner if contractual details permit.

New York American Broadcasting Co Walter Winchell ABC Robert F. Kintner

Campaign Brews in Irving Over Forthcoming School Vote

Irving Texas faces public uproar over proposed abolition of the city independent school district after the firing of 296 employees including 126 teachers. Dallas County Judge W J Starrett calls a March 26 special election to decide joining the Dallas County district, with the fired staff seeking reinstatement if the district dissolves.

Irving Tex Irving Citizens Committee Dallas

La Porte Band Attends El Campo Festival Saturday

La Porte high school band La Portesaumners OL directed by Henry Einfeldt will travel to El Campo for the annual music festival with H. EB. Nutt of Vandercook School of Music in Chicago as judge. The Harrey County Tuberculosis association mobile X-ray unit visits La Porte March 14 at 8 30 a m for fifth grade and up. 25 cents for children 50 cents for adults. PTA Talent Show set for April 5 with district school participation. Goose Creek bridge on West Main closed about two weeks starting Monday per public works director C W Grantham.

Saumners la Porte el Campo Henry Einfeldt H. EB. Nutt Vandercook School of Music Chicago Harrey County Tuberculosis Association la Porte School PTA la Porte Parent-Teacher Association Goose Creek West Main C. W. Grantham Grantham

Livestock prices in Fort Worth weekly report

USDA weekly cattle overview shows uneven changes from the prior week with most classes near steady. Tops include beef steers 24, yearlings 23, heifers 22, cows 4, bulls 13.50, feeder steers 21. calves 50 plus higher, stockers strong, good and choice killers 18-21, utility and commercial 22-17, medium and good stocker steers 15-21, a few heifers 37 down.

Fort Worth USDA

Delinquent Boys May Be Moved to Renovated Home

Harris county plans to move delinquent boys to a renovated Clear Lake home near Webster in about a week. The county commissioners court meets to accept a $38,000 remodel by Greacen and Brognier as County Judge Bob Casey inspects the project. The home, abandoned three years ago, will house 20 to 38 boys.

Harris County Clear Lake Webster Harris County Commissioner's Court Greacen and Brognier Bob Casey

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