Soviet Invasion Plot Foiled Charged by Nationalists
Nationalists alleged a plan by Russia and China’s leaders to invade and mobilize 33,000 troops into Communist China. They claimed Mao and Stalin devised an Indo-China arc to trigger revolts in Burma and Thailand, with air forces and Red leadership backing. Chiang Kai-shek vowed to fight to the end, citing widespread anti-Communist sentiment on the mainland. Chou Ch-jou led a press briefing with G-2 intelligence discussed.
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China
Josef Stalin
Mao Jung
Burmes
Thailand
Chou Ch-jou
Draft law extended by House Armed Services Committee
In Washington on May 4 the House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a two year extension of the draft law. In Centerville a school bus converted vehicle collided with a trailer truck loaded with sheet steel, killing seven African American children and injuring at least three others.
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Washington
U.P
House Armed Services Committee
Centerville
Truman
United States
Truman Says Budget Will Be Lower Yet Not Alarmed
President Truman defended a potentially lower fiscal 1959 defense budget while rejecting claims of alarm. He argued the cold war is cheaper than war, supported the Marshall Plan, and disagreed with Herbert Hoover’s UN reorganization proposal without Russia, noting he discussed it with Hoover.
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Ngton
Will Jower
Truman
Herbert
Pact Ends UAW Strike At Chrysler
The CIO United Auto Workers ended a 100 day strike at Chrysler, sending 144,000 idle workers back to their jobs. The agreement includes $100 pensions, a hospital medical program, and non economic contract gains, with wage increases not sought. Ratification seeks approvals from locals and the National Chrysler Conference to finalize settlements.
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Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Herman Wechler
Ceneral Motora
Ford
Round Town, AMSPAIGN. candidats Bower and Crawford listed
Scraps from Baytown society and local politics note Round Town with mentions of School Board candidates Bower and Crawford. Observers comment on social events, personal errands, and community chatter including operas, luncheons, fishing tales, and civic club plans.
Full-Scale Lion Hunt In East Texas
PARIS Tex A full scale lion hunt began in Lamar County after reports of an African lion sighting near Cunningham. Sheriff Lane led armed hunters and three dog packs into brushy lowlands three miles south of Cunningham while Station KPLT issued appeals for volunteers. Local officials weighed circus escape theories amid uncertain sightings and distant Oklahoma connections.
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East
Texas
Paris
Tex
Conningham
Robert Laiidyvon
Kennedy
KPLT
Kelly
Comis
Oklahoma
Dabney Hodges
Circus
Jaycees To Elect Officers Nomination List For Officers Candidates
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will elect officers Monday night at the Quack Shack. Thad Fennems says the nominating committee proposed candidates for president Knox Beavers or H Johnson. first vice president A S Bynum and the low presidential candidate. second vice president W D Broyles or R B Jacobs. third vice president Mas Goldfield or Nat Pace. secretary Beverly and R S Manne. treasurer Beverly and R S Manne. Directors will be chosen from Jeycees J W Ainsworth R S Beverly G V Daniel A S Bynum Max Goldfield R B Jacobs George Spangler. New board members include E Baccus Pete Baughman Jesse Black Wade Callam T B E Cook George Ferguson R O O Johnson Burt Kaigler R S Mame Nat Pace Jr Delbert Pmake Brox Beavers EL BML Johnson. The nominating committee chaired by R N C Stephenson Jr and Thad Fennema, with current president Maine, prepared. An amendment allows the election meeting to be in May for installation in June.
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Chamber of Commerce
Quack Shack
Thad Fennems
Jaycee
Knox , Beavers
H. ¥. Johnson
A. S. Bynum
W.,d. Broyles
R. B. Jacobs
R. C. Johnson
George Spangler
Mas. Goldfield
Nat Pace
Beverly
S. ‘Manne
R. S
Mame
Latin Americans To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Latin-Americans plan Cinco de Mayo events in the Mexican Recreation Hall starting at 7 pm with an all Spanish program. The Frank Ramirez Orchestra from Houston leads music from 9 pm to 2 am, with De Avila Elementary School Band and Tipica Band performing, and Joe Marrongo in charge of arrangements. A dance is also scheduled for Saturday night at the Hall.
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Puebla
Juarez
Frank Ramirez
Houston
Joe Marrong
De@avala
Tipica
Texaco Gas Price Up Half-Cent A Gallon
Dallas reports Texaco and other refiners boosted gasoline prices by half a cent per gallon in Texas. The move may signal a broader trend with station operators deciding how much of the rise to pass to motorists.
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Texaco
Dallas
Texas Company
Texas
Provocative Impertinence Provokes Quiet MacArthur Reply
Soviet protest against U S bases in Japan and Okinawa drew a firm rebuke from General MacArthur. He called the Soviet letter asking about buses provocative impertinence and said Okinawa is not under international jurisdiction. He asserted U S and British bases will stay ready, with demilitarization in Japan long completed.
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Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Okinawa
MacArthur
Kizma Derevyento
Allied Council For Japan
United States
Derevyanko
Far Eastern Commission
Three factions form in school election campaign
Highlands residents back two candidates for the seven member board while three incumbents seek re election. Active women campaigners push two women candidates Mrs J Gray and Mrs W H Bridges. Trustees Theo Wilburn Secretary Stark and J W Pyle cite ten year school records to attract voters. George B Bower and Babe Crawford lead Highlands slate.
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Highlands
Theo Wilburn
A Stark
George B.bower
J. BE
Babe) Crawford
Ovo
J. Gray
W. H. Bridges
Sea School
Home Owners May Do Their Own Plumbing Says Law
Baytown residents were assured that the 1947 Plumbing License Law does not bar unlicensed individuals from doing their own plumbing. City Hall officials and state plumbing representatives cited a Texas attorney general opinion supporting exemptions for homeowners.
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Baytown
J. ‘I. Peacock
B. Henrai
Board of Plumbing
Wells
Texas
Ak Wells
Man And His Young Bride Face Trial In Check Forgery
Thomas Whitcomb 23 and his 16 year old wife Helen bound over to the grand jury on bonds of 2000 each on forgery and passing worthless checks charges. Whitcomb claimed he did not know signing a fictitious name to a check from a non existent Weaco bank was forgery and cited state law differences. He faced possible penalties of two to seven years plus note of other city wanted warrants.
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Thomas Whitcomb
Sxeorgirt
Helen
Grand Jury
Whitcomb
Weaco
Baytown Jewery
Justice of the Peace
Roscoe Zierlein
Texas
California
Ohio
Whitcomb Alsoys
Houston
Beaumont
Zierlein
See Brigadiers To Try Again Special Show Set For Friday Night
The Brigadiers plan a Friday night public performance at Memorial Stadium after a rainout last Saturday. New light weight Confederate gray uniforms debut with 10 rookies hoping to qualify for next year. Brigadiers Week includes a noon sock and seek dance at Robert E Lee High School Gym with Elen Cook and Barbara Thompson hosting.
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Memorial Stadium
Robert B.lee High -School
Elen Cook
Barbara Thompson
Twelve Teachers Nominated for Sun Award
The Baytown Sun lists twelve nominees for the Teacher of the Year award, naming Edger V. Barefield, Cedar Beyou, Miss Alvera Griffin, and others from Lee High, Baytown Elementary, Baytown Junior High, Highlands Elementary, San Jacinto Elementary, Lamar Elementary, and more. Letters from readers influence the selection, with prize money of $100 and judging varying by the quality of the nomination letters.
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Bill Baytown
Baytown Sun
Edger V. ‘Barefield
Cedar Beyou
Alvera’ Griffin
Robert EB. Lee
H. A. Graham
Baytown
Annie Higby
Baytor Junior High
Odelle la Bauve
Highlands Eiementary
J. C Burkett
Robert
Fay Bergeron Dies Suddenly at 87 in Home Visit
Fay Bob Bergeron, 87, a long time resident, died suddenly at 10:30 am today at a sister’s home, Mrs. GR Olivier. The death follows a decline in health and came as an unexpected event in the Bergeron family. Dedicated to family, he leaves behind relatives and neighbors in the community.
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Fay
Bob) Bergeron
Bergerons
GR. Olivier
Exploding Munitions Kill and Injure Large Group
Fragment reads as an explosion report with casualties. Mentions munitions causing deaths and injuries, but the details are garbled. No clear dates, places, or organizations are readable.
Back To Work Appeal Sent To Strikers
AEE town plant faces a back to work appeal aimed at strikers. The note mentions vacation pay, seniority, leaves of absence, and scheduling through March. Company and unit leaders seek to resume operations under revised conditions.
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Sugge Point
Iso
Tives
Rezeh
City Attorney Job Talks Aim for Timely Hire in Houston
The council plans to discuss applicants for city attorney and hopes to select a candidate ready to start in Houston by May. Officials aim for a smooth transition with a qualified attorney taking the role promptly.
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Houston
Two Softball Players Injured in Collision Incident
A softball collision left two players injured as a white ball struck a player in the breast area. Serious concern for potential fractures to the collarbone and tibias reported, with one player possibly sustaining a more severe fracture.
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Joosa
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Chiang Kai-shek
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Cosmo FE
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Em Aickethlin
Ebi
Daniel Gilien
Forkin
George Jared
Bootses
George
E. Blackburn
Mexico
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Orleans
L . Than. Hanson
Floyd Benga
Milton ‘Kelly
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S. Prank
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Tooth
Ling
Davin ‘Saunders
Erna
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