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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1955
Page
11
Nearly 1,300 gallons of fuel oil leaked into an old press pit in a building from an auxiliary tank at a nearby hotel. None of the oil could be salvaged due to excessive water contamination.
More than 200 Du Pont La Porte plant workers with two years of service are eligible to join a new thrift plan. The program adds 25 cents to every dollar saved, funds a trustee, and buys stock for each participant after annual savings and holding periods. Participants choose monthly payroll deductions from 3.75 to 31.50, with company contributions and bonds held for four years before distribution, subject to federal approvals.
UNITED PRESS reports John K. Honnegger returned to jail after an escape from Broward county jail. He allegedly walked out with brushes and paint cans posing as a maintenance worker and attempted to swim a stream to hide with water hyacinths moving upstream alerting officers.
Washington agricul tural economist Nathan Koffsky told national farm editors that gross farm income will rise about 40 percent in 20 years. He cited higher population and personal income, more food consumption, and a 40 percent gain in agricultural output raising overall farm income by about 49 percent.
Jack Carson, known for his comedic TV work, gains acclaim as an actor and contemplates shifting to dramatic roles on NBC and ABC. He notes mixed reviews for past projects, mentions a Broadway pay and a planned movie with Shirley Booth, and reflects on the challenge of building audience with a monthly TV slot.
The Strato Streak V-8 delivers 200 horsepower with a 4-barrel carburetor, offering strong performance that rivals more expensive cars at a modest price. Its styling, dubbed Twin Streak and Vogue Two Toning, aims to set a lasting fashion impression while delivering nimble handling in city traffic and long highway cruising.
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