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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

6

Drought and Dust Grip Great Plains Lives

Journalist Gaylord V W Go h reports from the Southern Great Plains as drought and dust plague farms across Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. Farmers note rain is needed, irrigation expands, and many move cattle or sell herds while some repurpose land with grassing and soil conservation. Local leaders warn against compulsory displacement but stress ongoing hardship and prevention efforts.

Oklahoma Texas Panhandles Frank Morton Dumas Tex Benson Great Plains

Survey notes drought across the United States outlook

The Geological Survey reports ongoing drought across the southern United States with critical shortages developing in the south while northern areas face drier to normal conditions. California’s water supply for the year looks to be the lowest since 1947, and other basins including the Rio Grande and Colorado show below normal runoff and groundwater levels with record low levels in places like the Great Lakes region.

Eisenlohr Hisenlohr Friansis Rio Grande Colorado River Geological Survey United States South Carolina Florida Ohio River Ilinois Great Lakes Olitsta Toronto Chicago Avers Pecos River New Mexico West Virginia Mississippi

New York Studio Shapes TV Films In Hollywood Era

New York hosts Parsonnel Studio in Long Island City built for television filming since 1950 by Marion Parsamet. It has produced over 185 TV films and shows, with Richard Riley starring in Brother 3. NBC plans Show Train with Sid Caesar's hour, while Kraft Television Theater marks eight years. The article also notes sand color issues for NBC color shoots and previews upcoming Telecast events and guests.

Jack Gaver New York Hollywood Parsonnel East River Long Island City Marion Parsamet Stadio Agnet Wheeler 22 Munich Wheeler Sid Caesar New Haven Varios Connecticut

Never Urge itis Honor Man Learns

In Charlotte Michigan Karl C Hicks aged 38 received an extra 11 months to his sentence after a judge clarified a prior sentence tied to charges. Hicks reacted with disgust saying he would not accept the addition as the judge pressed for time.

Charlotte, Mich Karl C. Hicks Hicks

Freestone Sets Annual Reunion

Freestone County plans its fifth annual reunion at Memorial Park Houston on Sunday. General chairman Wood George expects the biggest crowd yet and notes last year drew 1,280 attendees. Attendees should bring a picnic lunch. a brief religious service precedes the noon gathering. Co chairman Jim Tucker promises entertainment including Fairfield High School band and county groups.

Freestone County Memorial Park Houston Wood George Freestone

Governor Says Johnson Qualified For Presidency

In Austin Governor Shivers endorses Lyndon B. Johnson as meeting the party’s presidential qualifications. He declined to comment on an endorsement and urged the Democrats to nominate a moderate, saying Americans for Democratic Action would hinder a winning bid.

Says Johnson Austin Texas AL Jan . Shivers Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Shivers

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