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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1954

Page

2

Crash Spells Doom For 32- (Continued from Page Ore)

An airliner crashed on landing at the airport, plunging into flames as crew and passengers struggled to escape. Eyewitnesses and airport officials describe the plane nosing over the runway after high speed approach, with two crewmen attempting to aid others as firefighters cut holes to reach those trapped.

Page Ore Bank United India Assurance Co Sen. Dupta United Commercial Bank Plint Capl T. W. Heye Fis Robin Renale

Senators Eye Law Depletion Tax Attacked by Two Senators

General counsel Russell B. Brown of the Independent Petroleum Association of America warned the oil and gas industries to stay on guard against congressional moves to cut the depletion allowance. He cited amendments by Senators Williams and Aiken, arguing the push is driven by unions and emotionalism, signaling political risk to the tax provision.

Harry Wilson Sharpe Washington Russell B. Brown Independent Petroleum Association of America Brown United Press John J. Williams Delaware George D. Aiken Vermont House Ways and Means Secretary of the Treasury George M. Humphrey Wilams and Aiken Senate Eisenhower Williams IPAA W. M. Vaugher Treasury Department National Petroleum Association Cleveland Treasury Marion B. Folsom Hurephray

Baytown Sun deals with tax policy and oil depletion

The Baytown Sun reports on tax policy affecting oil companies and depletion allowances. Lawmakers consider capping or removing depletion deductions. Treasury and industry officials argue over the potential economic impact and legislative chances as hearings and meetings approach in Cleveland and Washington.

Livestock market report from Worth features varied pork and cattle figures

In Worth on March 13, livestock figures show slaughter steers and yearlings steady to 50 higher, cows steady to 50 lower, bulls and stockers steady. Week’s highs include slaughter cattle at 22.25, cows 13, feeder yearlings 15.25, slaughter calves 20, stocker calves up to 38. Cattle trade mixed with hogs weaker. butcher hogs 50 to lower, sows 20 to 22, 180 to 189 pound hogs around 23.76 to 25.75.

Two Houston Bank Robbers Convicted in NYE Heist

A federal jury in Houston convicted James Mitchell and Johnny Navarro for the December 31 Houston National Bank robbery. The third defendant, Nick Mitchell, was found innocent. About $55,731 stolen remains unrecovered. sentencing is scheduled for March 23 before District Judge T. M. Kennerly.

Houston Houston National Bank James Mitchell Johnny Navarro T. M. Kennerly Nick Mitchell

Dry Leader Dubs Pastors Weak-Kneed on Liquor Question

Virgil Arnold, a county prohibitionist pushing a local option election, condemns Baptist ministers as shaky and weak-kneed on liquor. His petition drive lacks support as he fails to deliver petitions to the Commissioners Court after appearing before them. The court invites him to return with the petitions whenever available.

Houston Alty Virgil Arnold Arnold Commissioners Court

Port Commission Plans More Docks

The Port Commission authorized a preliminary study for a 224 acre tract north of the ship channel but has no plans to call a bond election for new docks. The site, sold in 1962 by Houston Endowment Inc, will be studied by Gumming and Lockwood and Andrews.

Port Commission Houston Endowment, Inc Jesse Jones R. Z. Gummings Lockwood and Andrews

Vercerina Spirits At Baptist Temple

The Rev George P English preaches at 10 50 a m on Vercerina Spirits with special music at both services at Baptist Temple Sunday The 7 30 p m sermon will be Israel and God Training Union begins at 6 30 p m with Jegeje Dunn directing prayer services nightly next week ahead of a spring revival led by evangelist Rev T Ray McVow of San Antonio.

George P. English Baptist Temple God Barney Webber WO. Hucmen Jegeje Dunn T. Ray McVow San Antonio

Baytown Entrants to Southwest YMCA Meet in Houston

Four Baytown weightlifters will compete at the Southwest Regional YMCA meet in Houston at Central YMCA Saturday. Entries include Glenn Williams 181 pounds Mitchell Van ya 165 Don Hindman 148 and David Heger 132.

Baytown Houston Central Ymca Glenn Williama Miteh Vanya Don’ Hindman David Hegter

Murrow Lets Listeners Decide On McCarthy Row

New York March 13 Edward R Murrow left it to radio listeners to decide who lied in the clash over the American Civil Liberties Union McCarthy charged Murrow said the ACLU never was listed as subversive Murrow said the ACLU was not listed by any government agency The ACLU called the California panel listing false and despicable Murrow’s See It Now program reviewed McCarthy’s career and he fired back on Mutual network radio calling Murrow a left wing bleeding heart.

New York Edward R. Murrow Joseph R. Me Carthy American Civil Liberties Union Murrow CBS Wisconsin McCarthy ACLU Comimunistrat California Un-American Activities Committee Attorney General's Office FET California Committee Eisenhower Truman Doviglas MacArthur Fulton Lewis Jr Mutual

Baytown Boxers Claim Junior Gloves Titles in Houston

Two Baytown youths captured Junior Golden Gloves championships in Houston on Friday night. Denny Reynolds won the 6-pound class for the second year running, also having claimed a Houston Variety Club meet title. Twelve-year-old Pat Butler, with no opponent, was crowned champion in his weight class and later fought an exhibition against the finalist from the 78-pound division. Butler previously won the Midget Gloves title last year.

Baytown Houston Denny Reynolds Slugger Pat Butler Butler

General Telephone opens new weekday hours for workers

The WE BUSINESS OFFICE at General Telephone Co of the Southwest will operate 8 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays, replacing the previous 8 am to 4:30 pm schedule. Manager OL Ware cites worker convenience as the reason. Saturday hours remain 9 am to 1 pm.

Aew Baytown Sun Fac Pearce Ratbel Iz Baytowe Texas Rea Bartman Syd & Gould Adve B Beulah Mae Jacasan Warren Edwards Mefi Munty Armed Services Baxtown Postoffice Congress Wallacer General Telephone Co Southwest OL Ware Onatamora

FHA Pays Off Treasury Mortgage Milestone in Housing Program

FHA finally repaid the Treasury the last 16.45 million loan used to operate its programs. Commissioner Guy Hollyday and Secretary Humphrey witnessed the payment, hailed as a milestone illustrating government and industry partnership. Since 1940 the FHA has funded its costs from income, with minimal foreclosures and no taxpaying burden.

Neil MacNeil Washington Federal Housing Administra Treasur FHA Guy T. Oo. Hollyday Treasury George M. Humphrey Capitol Hill Federal Housing Alpert M. Colg Hollyday American Mortgage Bankers Association

Laminack Named Baytown Superintendent by Insurance Firm

Jim Laminack named superintendent of the Baytown area by Life and Casualty Insurance Co of Tennessee. With the company since December 1953, he is recognized for an outstanding record. Laminack arrived in Baytown in 1948 and has been in the insurance business since then. He and his wife reside at 1222 Sunset Drive and attend Central Baptist Church.

Jim. Laminack Bayown Life and Casualty Insurance Company of Tennessee Laminack Baytown Sunset Drive Central Baptist Church

Three Cars Crash on La Porte Main Street

Police say three vehicles collided on La Porte Main Street near the intersection with Third around 1 am Saturday. Elizabeth Rey Armstrong of North Holmes in La Porte drove south and entered the Main Street intersection, slamming into a eastbound car driven by John Brierline, then careening into a westbound car driven by John Weaver. No injuries were reported though damage was heavy to Armstrong and Weaver vehicles.

Lia Porte Walter Roberson Elizabeth Rey Armstrong North Holmes la Porte Main Street Roberson Main John Brierline Merchant Seaman Galveston John Weaver Bayeliff Arméthong Shell Robertson Armstrong

Baytown Union Plans Announced by Refinery Workers

E Oliphint and D A Wight, refinery workers, organize Independent Workers of America in Baytown. A meeting is set for 7 30 p m Monday at the WOW hall for machinists with plans to invite other groups. Union organizer cards have been received and the constitution and bylaws posted with the state.

E. Oliphint D. A. Wight Refinery Workers Independent Workers of America Seeix Baytown WOW Hall Mechanises Bach

Einstein Urges Defiance of Inquisitions on Privacy

Nobel physicist Albert Einstein, turning 75, urged Americans to defy inquiries into private life and political beliefs. He criticized restrictions on academic freedom and proposed a central fund to defend those who refuse to testify, while declining to attend his own birthday celebration with officials including Gov Meyner and Oppenheimer.

Eugene McLoughlin Princeton N. J Albert Einstein U. S Civil Liberty Committee Einstéin Robert B. Meyner J. Robert Oppenheimer Institute of Advanced Study Einstein Congress Joseph R. McCarthy

Stork delivers two births at San Jacinto Hospital

Mr and Mrs Allen Peloquin at 208 West Lobit welcome a girl born March 12 at San Jacinto hospital. Mr and Mrs Harry Stefani of 800 South Seventh report a boy born March 12 at San Jacinto hospital.

Sick List and Savings From Army Corps

The clipping lists names such as Mrs W Eh Fuller Baytown Mrs Allen Peloguin 208 West Lank Susan MacBlain 1514 Wright Boulevard and others across Houston San Antonio and Highlands. It notes civilian Transportation Corps ideas saved the government over 270000 in fiscal 1058 from 313 employee suggestions.

W Eh Fuller Baytown Allen ‘Peloguin West Lank Susan MacBlain Wright Boulevard Robert C. Higginbotham West Mall Johnnie Dave Bailey San Antonio Joan J.petrash Harvey Galland Clark Jr Greeis Bayou Elbert Ashley Houston Phillip McCain Lia Porte Ite Harry C. Stefani South Seventh Mickey Holloway Channelview Joseph V. Dunn Highlands Army Transportation Corps

Certificate of Authority Notice From Texas Insurance Board

Legal notice from the Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas dated Feb 27 1966 lists Guardian Insurance Company of South Dakota Sioux Falls SD as authorized to do business in Texas and includes state seal and signature of Garland A Smith Chairman of the Board with reference to a sworn statement and certificate of authority for the year ending May 31 1854 and Avon Texas location.

Board of Insurance Commissioners Avon Texas Garland A. Smith

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