Reeves Takes Lone Stand Against Bonds
Councilman W D Reeves backed opponents of a $1 million sewer and water bond issue sparking a council clash. Reeves, a District 3 candidate, said his bulletin reflected his views and noted he opposed the current bond plan after voting against calling the election. Reeves supported an earlier $2 million bond that was defeated. See City Fathers-Pare Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Edwards
W. D. Reeves
Reeves
M. L. Campbell
Campbell
Conchlman
Reeve
H M.campbell
See City Fathers
W. D
Hinessane
Reaves
Baytown
Walter’ H. Boucher
East Jack
Boucher
Indushky
Steemnunlerves
Borders Pet
Seven candidates vie for three Baytown council seats
Sketches of seven candidates outline plans for Baytown governance. Milton Campbell pushes city accounting, bond issues, and a traffic study. McMurrough supports bonds but backs alternative budgeting if failed. Reeves opposes new bonds, favors budgeting surpluses and retirement plans. Boucher, a Baytown resident, backs the bond and retirement plan to attract workers. others are unnamed here.
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Milton Camptell
East Ce
Campbell
Baytown
R.” McMurrough Jr
Wright
Pipe Department
Democratic split nears as Truman era causes party rift
The piece describes looming Democratic tensions over Truman era policies and civil rights, with leaders like Arnold and Barkley urged to decide on endorsements. It notes factional clashes between the South and Northern liberals, the aging president, and debates shaping the upcoming convention.
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Truman
Ada
Local Civic Meeting Hints At Oak Main Gaillard Texas Plans
Spotted lines reference Baytown Civic Council and Commerce Chamber in Texas with meeting at 7:36 pm. Mentions reelection and possible permanent team formation, names several local figures and groups, and notes Aggies and mentoring proteges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Tla Association
T Chamber
Ramt
Wilson resigns as stabilization program tears at system
Washington reports Charles Wilson, former American Electric president, resigns from the U S stabilization program in protest against Truman steel dispute funding. Talks in New York aim to avert a nationwide strike while Senate action on extending controls stalls. Wilson accuses Truman of breaking Key West agreement over price relief for Steelworkers.
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Washington
Torkel
Charles
Boverimene
Eleetric
Truman
New York
Senate
Wilson
John R. Steélman
White House
Key West
Fla
Philip Murray
United Steelworkers
West
Uyion
Gambler Dock Brown Named Lyons Killer in Baytown
Baytown Oak Addition on edge after the release on bond of Dock Brown, 51, a gambler charged with murdering Clyde Le Lyons, 33, owner of Blue today. Police say Brown fired point blank at Lyons at the Ble Room bar minutes after a disturbance, with shots hitting Lyons in the chest and back. Patrolmen Sumratt and Steele reported the weapon used was a pistol of foreign make.
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Oak Addition
Baytown
Dock Brown
Clyde le Lyons
Justice~of the Peace
Roscoe Zierlein
Ellein
Lyons
Wes
Hteele
Arlis Sheffield Dies at 67 Longtime Baytown grocer
Arlis A Sheffield 67 formerly of Humble and Waller County died at 1 am in a Baytown hospital. Funeral 10 am tomorrow at Earthman Chapel with Rev AL S Jordan officiating. Graveside 2 pm New Hope Cemetery. Survived by widow Serena Hargraves Sheffield three sons Homer Sheffield Frank Sheffield Edwin Sheffield a daughter Mrs Powers two brothers two sisters and seven grandchildren. Members of the Woodmen of the World will pallbear.
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Aris A. Sheffield
East
Adone
Baytown
Earthman Chapel
AL S. Jordan
Grace Methodist Church
Waller
New Hope Cemetery
Sheffield
Humble
Waller County
Crosby
Woodmen of the World
Serena Hargraves Sheffield
W_ EH
Powers
Homer G. Sheffield
Chattanooga
Tenn
Frank L. Sheffield
Edwin ‘A. Sheffield
Highlands
F. F. Eberly
Gerald
G- Sheffield
Walter
Sally~ Sheffield
Houston
Auba DeWees
Steele McDoneld
W. C. Tidman
Herman Ash
Bill Wilhelm
Atom energy board eyes new detonations at Frenchman Flat
AEC officials prepared for new atomic tests at Frenchman Flat as the test site buzzed with scientists and military personnel. Nine men rescued from Arctic ice near Barrow, Alaska, were reported in good condition after a ski-plane mission, while Japanese authorities foiled a potential attack by finding crude bombs before they could harm U S military families.
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AEC
Ats
Las Vegas
America
Atom
Frenchman's
Seat
Atom Energy Commission
Point Barrow
Alaska
Here
Navy
Baytown Votes On Bonds Civil Service And New Councilmen
Baytonians head to the polls tomorrow for a multi issue election. Three council seats are open, a $1 million bond issue is on the ballot, and civil service for the police is being considered. Incumbents Mitton Campbell and W D Reeves face challengers in districts 1, 4 and 5 as voters must own property to vote in the bond election. About 5000 ballots were printed for each of the three contests with new type ballots allowing voters to exclude or select statements.
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Franta Mater
Pearce ‘Eid Commerce
Henry Cathriner
Wilkenfeld’s ‘Furniture’ Company
Texas
Main
C.J. Parsley
Loi Hall
EE Slagle
Mexican Recreation Hall
Nat Pace
San Jacinto
J. Rodger Read
Politase Ecelpts
Edna Oliver
Area Farmers Happy Over Showers
The Baytown area farmers welcomed recent rain as 1.35 inches fell since 8 p.m. yesterday, easing soil moisture. Forecasters expect similar conditions with clouds and scattered showers, highs around 77 and lows near 66, while Texas humidity rose to about 90 percent in Dallas.
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Baytown
Texas
Dallas Weather Bureau
Rene
Police Firemen Urge Civil Service Plan Endorsement
Baytown police and paid firefighters urged approval of a civil service plan in the upcoming election. Assistant Chief R W Montgomery said the plan would give workers greater job security and merit promotions. A three member Service Commission would oversee the civil service setup and ensure promotions based on ability rather than politics.
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Baytown
Ena
R.“W Montgomery
Civil Service
The
Sky
Tes
Tman
Late Bulletin McGrath May Refuse
Washington dispatch reports a general questionnaire on McGrath's finances. He says if the decision were to be made again he would oppose Morris's appointment as government corruption cleanup chief. President Truman had appointed Morris.
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McGrath
Washington
Morris
Truman
Cedar Bayou approves 201,452 in sewer contracts
Haris County Water Control and Improvement District No 20 at Cedar Bayou has let contracts totaling 201,452 for sewer and water construction. Projects include a 100,000 gallon elevated storage tank and a sewage collection system. Construction begins next month as bids were awarded to Wooster Plumbing Co and others. District officers include B E Franklin and E W Bowerman. F L McNutt is attorney.
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Cedar Bayou
Haris County
Hays Filter Co
Waco
Wooster Plumbing Co
Lane- Texas Co
Houston
Chicago “Bridge and Tron Co
Massey Electrical Co
Baytown
Hill
F. L. McNutt
Robert Wo. Kelley
Citizens National Bank End ‘Trust Co
Aye ‘Hill
B. E. Franklin
E. W. Bowerman
What Will Bond Money Buy in Baytown Sewer Plan
Series of articles explains a 3340000 sewer extension over nine areas including South Baytown Jones Addition Busch Terrace Rio Viste Central Heights Britton Cravens and Kilgore Road. Total cost 334000, engineering legal costs 16084.80, supervision 10723.20, fees 2392. City Manager Middleton says the 3300500 water and sewer bond will be paid in 20 years about 67000 yearly. Funding from 120000 annual Humble oil taxes into permanent improvement fund. Bond firm Rotan Mosle Moreland and Galveston broker say Baytown finances strong, bonds 3% of assessed value. Opposition circulator attacks administration waste and inflation.
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South Bay— Town
Jones
Busch Terrace
Rio
Viste
Central Heights
Britton Cravens
Leger
Baytown
Lee Heights
Kilgore Road
Goose’ Creek
Health Department
Middleton
Humble Oil and Refining
Pan
John Brandenberger
Rotan, Mosle
More+ land
Louis Pauls
Galveston
Jaycees to Pick Officers in Baytown Meeting
Baytown Jaycees vote on officers at 7:30 pm today at the Quack Shacks. Nomination committee interviewed 46 candidates and prepared a list of recommended choices. President nominees include G. Ea and B.S. Mick Manne, first vice presidents Ma Golafield and Rob Jacobs.
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Baytown Jaycees
Will Elecérs
Quack Shacks
Caix
B.S
Ick
Manne
Ma Golafield
Rob. Jacobs
Les Jayceer
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Harbers
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A. C. McMurrough Jr
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Tewman
Trman
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Age E. Stevenson
Ti‘Mite House
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United States
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Kerr
Oklahoma
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Niger
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Ughty
Eed Main
Gaillard and
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Mack
Aggies
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MT Pemarke
Leek
Rey Son
Carnes
Kathleen Marthe Anderson
Brian
Cole
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Norris
U.S
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Arlis Sheffield
World News
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Gireuler
Jaycees
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