Handy says West has good chance to hold Europe against Reds
Gen. Thomas Handy, architect of the postwar buildup in Europe, told United Press in Frankfurt that the Western Alliance could hold strategic areas against a communist attack if war broke out, while acknowledging gaps in the defense picture. He noted forces swollen to about 460,000 in the theater and stressed allied resolve and improved training and equipment, though Soviet forces remain numerically superior.
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U.S. Army
Europe
Gen. Handy
Thomas J. Handy
United Press
Handy
Marshall Loeb
Frankfurt
Germany
Thomas T. Handy
U. S
Korea
Marcel
Alfred M. Gruenther
U.S
Munich
Toga
North Africa
East Germany
Soviet Bloc
Chamber Posts Cooperative Office for Business Statistics
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce is designated a cooperative office of the U S Chamber of Commerce at 14 North Ashbel. The chamber houses a library of statistical books and publications including The World Almanac Texas Almanac Texas Business and the 1950 United States Census of Agriculture and Population along with other federal and state business references. Grave information and other folders are kept at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Manac
Texas
U. S
United States Census of Agriculture
Department of Defense
Department of Commerce
United States
National Associations of the
Business Information Service
Houston
TCU Literary Pilgrimage To Europe Set
Fort Worth March 26 Sp The annual Literary Pilgrimage In Europe sponsored by Texas Christian University is planned for June 28 to September 3. Dr Estus C Estes will lead a 25 student tour for six semester hours or without credit. The 68 day trip sails June 28 from New York through Holland England Scotland Belgium Germany Switzerland Italy and France with stops in London Stratford on Avon Wales York Florence Rome Paris Rotterdam and the Riviera. Cost 1245 includes steamer ticket Europe transport meals lodging and guides.
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Fort Worth
Europe
Texas Christian University
Estus C. Estes
New York
Holland
England
Scotland
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
London
Stratford-on-Avon
Wales
Lake District
York
Rineland
Florence
Rome
Riviera
Paris
Rotterdam
Dr. Polk
Elks Stage Final Dance This Saturday Evening
The Elks lodge hosts its final dance of the year with Bennie Berg and his orchestra from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. Proceeds support the Texas Elks Crippled Children’s Hospital near Gonzales. A free buffet will be served throughout the evening courtesy of Mr and Mrs Clifford M Bond.
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Elks Lodge
Bennie Berg
E. W. Anderson
Texas Elks Crippled Childrens
Gonzales
Clifford M. Bond
Should Have Kept Hand On The Reins
ST. PAUL Minn March 26 William G Lewis 67 knew exactly what to do Friday when his car wouldn t start Diagnosing the trouble as a faulty carburetor he opened the hood primed the carburetor with one hand and reached through the window and pushed the starter but ton with the other He caught up with the car a few minutes later after it had rammed three other cars one of which plowed into thes porch of a house Damage was estimated at 1225.
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ST. Paul
Minn
William G. Lewis
Altman's Featured In Manufacturing Folder
Baytown store Altman's highlighted in a Houston Showcase and Manufacturing Co folder. The write up praises the store for its unique fixtures clever lighting and thoughtful color selection with three interior photos included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Altman
Baytown
Houston Showcase and Manufacturing Co
Houston
Showcase
Lost dog ad prompts new notice in Bedford Indiana
Mrs Homer Craig in Bedford Indiana praised the finder of her lost dog after answering a newspaper ad. She forgot to record the caller’s name and address, so she placed another advertisement to recover details and reunite with the pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Homer Craig
World’s Largest Light Bulb Too Hot to Light
At the American Power Conference 75th anniversary dinner in Chicago a 75,000-watt bulb was shown as the largest ever made but officials apologized it could not be lit because it would burn paint and singe hair. In Providence a reunion tied to a 50 year separation brought Maria Souza of New Bedford and Clarg Duarte of Fayal together after a conductor helped identify one another at the railroad station.
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Chicago
American Power Conference
Sto Providence
Maria Souza
New Bedford
Mass
Clarg Duarte
Fayal
Azores
Highway patrol reports 159 area wrecks in February
Texas Highway Patrol in Houston area logged 159 accidents in February with ten deaths and 57 injuries. Vehicle defects caused 15 of the fatalities and injuries, including ten deaths. Patrol also filed 81 cases for defective equipment and warned 601 drivers for minor defects, many involving faulty lights. Captain Glen Rose urged inspections before the April 15 deadline.
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Texas Highway Patrol
Glen Rose
Houston
State Patrol
Rose
Aunt Jemima to Visit Baytown for Pancake Event
Aunt Jemima pancakes are to be served at Henke's in Baytown with Aunt Jemima herself making a public appearance. She will cook on a bilfane griddle from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for children and Quaker Oats, maker of Aunt Jemima pancakes, is involved.
Baytown Furniture Clinic Re Upholster Save Chairs and Sofas
Baytown furniture repair shop offers re upholstering and refinishing services at low prices. Chairs start at 12.50 and sofas at 35.00 with repairs available. Contact 805 Morrell or phone 7143 for estimates.
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Baytown Furniture Clinic
Morrell
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Obe Rosenzweig
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Elks
Altman
Pearl Beer I
Winfield
Howell
Steele McDonald
Patton
Veliete
Kleypas
Millard Jr.s
Millard Sr
Aig
Birmingham
Parros
Steahle
Williams
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Handi¢an
TOL
Falstaff Dees Ares
Huber
Nuttali
C.e
Lambrecht
Barns
Senate
Janes
Northey
Lubrizo Corp
Dinsmore
Calvez
Johnson Etree
Miller Ous
Knowles Ag
Eevee Tob
Latbtizel Corp
Oulpeppetrs
Tyree
Navrre Sare
Timmins
Vende
Culpeppers
Keane We
Godfrey
Peoples State
Bante
Pot
Braswell
Wunsch
Carter
Isa
Wadiey
Ferguson Motor's
Nuttallacke
Kirche
Winningham
DeShaza Iene
Peoples State Bank
Ferguson Motor's Inc
Pel CR Us
Faerie
RU Sherwin Walliams
Aou A
Sherwin Williams
West Texas Ave
Ari
Amco
Wrom
Featherston
Wooster
Telford
Alford
Mangum
E. M. Goodson
Bourquer Baytown
Highway Patromen
Jemima
Vis't
Peg
W. Terry
Edison ST
Old Crow
Bell's Package Stores
N. Main
America
Studebaker
Raymond Loewy
Ily
4. S. Vance
Paul G. Hoffman
the Studebaker Corporation
J. B. Hollaway Motor CO
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