California man dies after rain slick Crosby Lynch Road crash
A near Highlands California man identified only by a county book died after a collision on Crosby Lynch Road when rain slicked pavement caused his car to skid across the road. Leroy Coffey Jr. of Highlands was driving another car that struck the first vehicle. Coffey, recently discharged from the Army, said he remembered nothing of the accident. Witnesses described a skull injury and multiple fractures to the other driver, a 61 year old retiree whose name was not released. Investigators noted the rain and road conditions as factors and said traffic speed was 35 to 40 mph. The deceased reportedly left behind bank accounts and luggage, with no stated occupation.
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California
Coffeay
I Paulis
Ling. Slong
Gulf Coast
Years For Bud Seydier Veteran Humble Worker Gets Pin
J R L Seydier known as Bud, a longtime Baytown Humble Oil and Refining employee, earned a 30 year service pin after a long career starting as machinist helper then 27 years in the instrument shop. He reflects on changes at the refinery and plans to continue working, celebrating with coffee and cake. His wife Grace has long worked at the refinery as well. The note mentions his residence at 1218 East James and a career span marked by safety milestones.
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J. RL Seydier
Dist
Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining Pony
Amit
Eddy
FJ Kelly
Plent
Eydler
East James
Grace
Town gossip and campus notes mix in chaotic press snippet
A fragmented local column mentions community figures and students from a journalism class investigating The Sun newspaper. It refers to names such as Spaperman Chester Rogers Cotton Watkins and Louis Kasmi, plus oil field talk and housing moves, all in a jagged, unclear stream of notes.
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Sun Serdar
Spaperman
Chester Rogers
Cotton Watkins
Sun
Tr Peacock
L. Fregia
Louis Kasmi
Broyles
Jaycee
Traylors
Horace
Deliberate Sabotage Alleged in Freight Locomotive Derailed
A New York Central freight locomotive derailed at Cleveland Collingwood Yards in an alleged act of sabotage as a coast to coast rail strike idled 150000 workers. NEC Police Chief Taylor called it deliberate sabotage and said an FBI inquiry was opened. The strike disrupted major lines, with 40000 Central workers furloughed and other carriers totaling tens of thousands idle.
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Chicago
Cleveland
New York Central
Buffalo
Colligwood Yards
NEC
D. W. Taylor
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Taylor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Railroad
Santa Fe
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
National Railway Mediation Board
Union
Themen
Michigan ‘Central
New York, Central
Detroit
Bay “City
Michigan
Grand Revids
Jackson
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Southern
Releigh
Price Daniel Targets Humble Over Gas Price Hike
Texas Attorney General Price Daniel announced probes into a 0.5 cent per gallon gas price rise by 19 major refineries. Witnesses are being interviewed to see if the increases tie to a pending 1949 antitrust suit, with potential new charges if no link is found. Targeted firms include Humble Oil and Refining, Continental Oil, Gulf Oil, Magnolia, and Phillips, among others.
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Austin
Texas
Price Daniel
Daniel
Acetion
Arkansas Fuel OU Company
Service OD. Company
Continentel Oil Company
Gulf Oil Corpors?ion
U S Gives Mrs Vogeler Cold Comfort
Mrs Lucille Vogeler asks for help after her husband Robert A Vogeler, of New York, is jailed in Budapest for espionage and sentenced to 35 years. Secretary of State Dean Acheson tells her Washington backs her campaign, and she considers seeking President Truman’s assistance.
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London
Deen Acheson
Lucille Vogeler
Washington
Acheson
Robert A. Vogeler
New York
Trumsen
Vogeler
International Telephone and Telegraph Company
Budapest
Lions and Jaycees Grudge Grudge Donkey Baseball Clash
Lions Club and Jaycees clash in a donkey baseball grudge match at Memorial Stadium tonight at 7 30 pm. Parade along Texas Avenue precedes the game featuring the Robert E Lee Band in cowboy dress and an unusual ambulance appearance led by parade marshal Jack Ployd. Tickets priced 50 cents adults 25 cents children.
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Memorial Stadium
Lions
Jaycees
Lions Club
Texas Avenue
Wilkenfield’s
Big Oak Tree
Robert E. Lee
G. Burkett
J-C. Kannarr
Jack Ployd
Sparky Bond
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ward Judge to Update Docket for Corporation Court
Mayor Jack Ward said the docket of the Corporation Court will be brought up to date, noting no details on how or by whom. The docket has been posted since 1949, prompting Auditor T B Trotter to cite a state law requirement. Judge Hunter claimed no part in docket management, while city records and vital statistics duties remain under the city clerk.
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Corporation Court
Jack AL Ward
Ward
T. B. Trotter
Hunter
Williams
Humble Day Greeting From Big Boss to Baytown Workers
The Humble family of 14,000 in Baytown receives heartfelt wishes from Hines H Baker, president of Humble Oil and Refining, to Morris R Morrow, president of the Employes Humble Club, for their annual Humble Day. The note emphasizes refinery workers, community ties, and the hope for a successful celebration.
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Baytown
Hines H- Baker
Humble Oi and Refining Company
Morris R- Morrow
Employes Humble Club
Americ
Gunmen Take $15000 Payroll From Brink's Car Crew
Four gunmen in air raid warden masks ambushed Brink's guards at a Thompsonville carpet mill, escaping with 15000 in payroll envelopes. The scene unfolded at 5 05 am as Springfield money for later distribution arrived. guards minorly injured. Police set roadblocks but later believed assailants fled. Authorities tied to a Boston Brink's heist cast doubt on gang linkage.
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Thompsonville
Conn
Brink’s, Inc
Brink’s
Boston
Bigelow-Seaford Carpet Company
Brink's
Owith
Springfield
Massachusetts
Connecticut
A& W Maseachusetts
Amy
Wes
Prubell
Get Your Chest X-Ray Early Baytonians Urged
Baytown Jaycees urge residents to visit the mobile X-ray unit from the Houston Anti-Tuberculosis League this Saturday at Weingarten's Store. Free chest X-rays available ages 45 and up with hours at Baytown schools and local sites Monday through Saturday.
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Baytown
Jaycees
Herris County
Houston Anti-Tuberculosis League
Weingarten’s
Old Baytown
Mariner
Broyles
Jay ‘Public Health Committee
Sur‘yey
Horface Mann Junior High
Robert E. Lee High School
Robert E. Lee
Carver School
Cedar Bayou
Goldfield’s
Pelty
May Be Sun Collection Day for Baytown Carriers
It may be collection day for your Baytown Sun Carrier today or tomorrow. Carriers often work from over 160 customers each month and face tougher days with every extra trip to collect money. Remember, the carrier has earned that 90 cents after each stop.
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Baytown Sun
Bes Crady
Humble Day Celebrations Planned From 9 A.M. Tomorrow
Officials of the Employes Humble Club prepare for Humble Day observance on the Community Building grounds with 34 000 guests expected. Events begin at 9:30 a.m. with a family race series directed by George Adams and tennis matches between Baytown and Houston Humble netters at 9 a.m. Teen dances run 9 a.m. to noon in the Community Building, plus a kids cartoon show. Sailing race by Burnet Bay starts at 2:30 p.m. Major cup awarded to winner.
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Employes Hiumbie Club
George “Adams
Jean Humphrey
Donald Duck
W. L. Ward
The
Humble Camera Club
Humble Club
Houston Schweitzer
Burnet Bay
Humble
27 Story Fall At Texas U Prompts Tragic Death
Benny Sell Tuscola 28 year old former WAC student at the University of Texas died today after a fall from the 27th floor of the university administration building. University officials identified her and noted prior personal history. The cause listed was death by own action. authorities considering the circumstances of her death.
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Austin
Upysza
University of ‘Texas
Builer
Benny Sell
Baytown Cancer Drive Surpasses Goal Amid Strong Support
Baytown officials report the cancer drive exceeded its $2000 goal, collecting $3600 with no pressure on donors. Campaign leader Hugh Stewart credited community interest in cancer control and noted continued gifts. Dr. George Bruce praised volunteers and summarized programs including cancer education films shown to Baytown residents and students, with plans to expand information efforts.
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Baytown
Arter Dri 4
Hugh Stewart
Stewart
Bruce
Society Directors
Wes
McNair School
Williams criticized after obscene gesture in Detroit game
Ted Williams faced boos from Detroit fans after an inning in which he appeared to make a vulgar gesture toward the stands. Newspapers report the incident as Williams being rapped for obscenity as he left the dugout.
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Oon
Tigers
Williams
Eight More Teachers Named Contest Ends At Midnight Monday
May 12 2nd TM lat midnight nominations for the Teacher of the Year award must be in the Bay. The winner receives a silver engraved trophy and summer expense money for the school where they are employed. Note: $25 check required with best letter detailing qualifications.
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Bay
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