Atomic Plant Workers Strike Halts U S Uranium Projects
Oak Ridge AFL unionists walk out over pay and labor rules delaying two large uranium separation plants. More than 3000 field workers plus electricians and drivers join a wildcat action that disrupts the K-29 and K-21 projects, despite union leaders seeking to calm the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge
Temn
AFL
Axon Construction Company
Building Trades Council
St Knoxvile
Atomic Energy
Isborara
John Jurner
Construcign Laborers Union
Hirm
Atomic Mediation Panel
Late Bulletins and Political Notes From Texas
A Port Arthur visit by Arthur Er. Knight of Union is eyed for talks with Texaco executives after May 30 regarding the Shayold strike. In Houston a hospital theft of 1200 is disclosed. Wellington Abbey plans to open his Texas governor campaign next Monday in Sulphur Springs. Windsor Ontario reports UAW CIO endorsing a strike against Chrysler at a membership meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur- ER
OL AL Knight
Denver
Union
Port Arthur
Texas Company
Shayold
Texaco
Houston
Wellington Abbey
Texas
Sulphur Springs
Summer life buzz at Texas institution and local notables
School and social chatter from Austin notes MACKE preparing for summer sessions at the Texas Institution of higher learning. Rev Henckell attracts attention in a white suit while local figures Tuck Mixon midafternoon revives cafe culture and Jaycees promote events. Others include Cary Weaver babysitting, Frank Baker entertaining generations, and Memorial Stadium graduation plans amid heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn -Macke
Texas Institution of Higher Learning
Austin
Walter Henckell
Tuck
Eapa
Johnny Mixon
Toivn
C. D. Middiston
Bill Broyles
Jaycees
Janet Jones
Gary Crosby
Far- Enberry
Baton Rouge
Cary Weaver
Frank Baker
Bakers
Arkansas
Dorothy and
Frentiss Viles
Little Viles
Shreveport
Louisiana
Glennelis Dicibel
Sparks
Rundell
Memorial Stadium
Lee Hinton
Bik
Nationalists say 3000 Reds killed in Wanshan Islands clash
Nationalists report Repulse of a Communist invasion near Wanshan Islands southwest of Hong Kong. They claim over 3000 attackers killed, several vessels sunk, and troops on Chingchow and Sanchiao islands encircled. A second naval statement says 11 Communist ships sunk and 7000-plus troops involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Wanshan Islands
Hong Kong
Chingchow
Sanchiao Islands
Macao
March Labels Water Code Hearing Farce in Texas
Houston report says Senator Rogers Kelley denounced a Texas Water Code hearing as a farce, fixed and pre arranged. Gubernatorial candidate Marek claimed he was blocked from testifying, but later invited to appear again as critics said the session favored natural gas and sulfur tax interests. Marek proposed a per thousand cubic feet tax on gas and higher sulfur taxes to fund water development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Water Code Committee
Rogers Kelley
Marek
Kelley
U.S. Indicts 3 Gamblers For Tax Evasion
Kansas City dispatch reports three more income tax evasion indictments tied to local gambling and underworld figures. Indicted are Johnny Mangisracina a major underworld figure. Walter L. Rainey longtime gambler and partner of notable figures. and Sam Goldberg described as a confidence man. The grand jury also indicted Thomas Lococo and Samuel Hayden on tax evasion charges. Hayden is a former state representative and ex Jackson County prosecutor aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.P
Johnny
Mag) Mangisracina
Walter L. Rainey
Charles
Truman rejects voluntary FEPC plan after veto threat
President Truman said he could not accept a voluntary fair employment practices program if Congress passes such a plan. He has long supported a permanent and temporary FEPC, while the House passed a voluntary measure. He was asked if he would accept a Senate version of a voluntary system at today's news conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Senate
Bower Unopposed For Federation Top Spot
George Bower, president of the Baytown Employes Federation, is nominated for re election and will run unopposed for federation top spot. The group will elect officers next month with nominees named for vice president secretary treasurer and multiple departmental rep positions across offices and trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower
Federation
George Bower
Baytown Employes Federation
Ale
Oliphant
Henderson
W. P. Dillenback
C. J. Jones
Ingrid Bergman and Rossellini wed by proxy in Mexico
Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini plan a Paris to London honeymoon after a Mexican proxy marriage to formalize their union. The ceremony in Juarez followed Bergman’s divorce from Dr. Peter Lindstrom and is part of a romance spanning nearly two years.
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Rome
Ingrid Bergman
Roberto Rossellini
Rossellini
Crosy
Juarez
Mexico
Miss Bergman
Peter Lindstrom
Hollywvood
St.Francis of ‘Assisi
Italy
Strom~ Bolt
Rosselini
Bergman
Renato Roberto
Romie
Plane crash kills 28 near Galeras Volcano
Rescue workers report 28 killed when a Lensa Airways plane struck the Galeras Volcano near Pasto Colombia. One survivor found seriously injured. pilot Lieutenant Colonel Jesus Bonilla led a Cali to Pipiales flight that crashed on the volcano side.
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Pasto
Pane
Little Hope Held For Victim Of Smash-Up
Two men injured in a deadly auto crash that killed three others remain in very serious condition, doctors report. D Wadeell, 31, shows little improvement after surgery for broken jaws and internal injuries. Little Hope, taken to Veterans Hospital in Houston, underwent a right knee operation but remains critical. Funeral services were held for four fatally injured. A Mitchell died and was sent to Carthage for burial. J G Dailey to be buried at High Island. Fred H Dennis also died and funeral held at Grice Methodist Church. The crash on Market Street Road near Bay Villa destroyed both cars with debris scattered over a 25 foot radius.
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Oo. D. Wadéell
San ~i Nto Memorial
Waddell
Veterans ‘Hospital
Houston
al Mitchell
Carthage
Paul Leener
J. G. Dailey
High Island
Fred H .Dennis
Market Street
Bay Villa
Rogers
Oil Fever Grips Baytown As New Producer Flows
Baytown residents heard feverish talk as Production Service Company’s Cavary No 1 near West Piam in the F Jones subdivision streamed oil, reportedly over 1000 barrels daily. President F Corley refused comment and ordered “keep out” signs as tanks were hastily set up and a tight lid was kept on details of the Sea New Well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Production Service Company
Cavary No. 1
F. Jones
West Piam
F. Corley
Production Service Oil Company
Corley
OH Company
Sea New
Wreck Hurts Mrs Carnes Near Here
Mrs Carnes mother of Mrs Wallace Brunson of Baytown is hospitalized in Houston after a car overturn on Market Street Road near Greens Bayou. Police seek a green Buick and a hit and run driver after she lost control when forced off the road near the curve by Port Arthur House.
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F. '‘Carnes
Wallace Brunson
Baytown
Houston
Market Street
Greens” Bayou
Carnes
Clerk to Bring Up Docket for Corporation Court Deliberations
A substitute Water Department clerk will start June 1 to bring the Corporation Court docket up to date. Barber, temporary city manager in Middletox’s absence, said Mrs. Perry L. Deering II will handle water-bill collection two weeks monthly and will update the docket. Judge Hunter indicated docket upkeep is City Council’s responsibility. Councilman Williams leads a committee to study the Corporation Court and will present recommendations to the council, with Campbell opposing any pigeonholing of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Corporation
Barber
C.D. Middletox
Houston
Perry L. Deering II
Cleri
Certified Public
T. B. Trotter
Deering
Hunter
EL Hunter
Barbier
W. C. Williams
J. A. Ward
Fort Worth school bans sun suits for girls
Principal Vinson Strain at an elementary school ordered that outfits exposing midriffs such as shorts rompers and sundresses cannot be worn to classes. He cited protection of youngsters, while mothers argued clothing choices are personal and can be decent. Despite protests, Strain defended the rule noting some students resemble older girls.
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Fort: Worth
Fort Worth Grammar
Pat
Vinson
EL -Carrali
David S. Maples
Texac
Ries
Harry Sirs
Workers Eligible To Cast Ballots In Baytown Refining Plan
A bargaining election set for June 14 and 15 at Humble Oil refining plant in Baytown was finalized after a conference among Baytown Labor Federation representatives and the National Labor Relations Board. G.I. Potter of the NLRB led the talks and will conduct the election with regulatory support, requiring a high turnout of eligible voters and aligning with legal requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Humble, Oil.land
Refining Company
National Labor. Relations
Guif. Potter
NLEB
Blyton Buddy Poppy Days Proclaimed by Mayor
Mayor proclaims Friday and Saturday as Buddy Poppy Days in Blyton. Veterans of Foreign Wars oversee a 26th annual sale to raise funds for disabled veterans and their families. Poppies will be sold at plant gates of Burns Oil and Refining and on Baytown streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Buddy Poppy
Blyton
Peyton Sade
Baytown
Mpany
Zeyorn
Fietses
General Boss Says U S Blocks Synthetic Rubber Progress
The article argues government interference blocks normal competition in the synthetic rubber sector, hindering industry advancements. It cites a 2000 tons per month target for Baytown and quotes officials on government roles in production and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Albert ‘Thameson
Rubber Reserve Corporation
Baytown
General ‘Wire and Rubber Company
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NEW Humble
NLRB
New Hermann Hospital
United Auto Workers (Cio
Chis
China
FEPC
B. Raney
Jimmis Hi Perr
Fayle
Tressuer
Carter
C. BH
Matthews
F. L. Gossett
R. R Dawson
W.t.walker
O. L. Underwood
Vivian Linder
Harry M. Combs
Cecil BH. Hargrove
Carl C. Currie
Dacks
Hel
Morris
R. R. Ball
Joe F. Lomax
Utilities
D. A. Wight
K, Farthman
Edward KL Milnex
U. EK Crow
L. J. Kessler
I A Crow
Jeke Thomas
M. GO. Parker
v_ B_ Dickerson
Jack Neblett
J. B. Blake
Wi R. Bhrharat
J. Carpenter
R. J. Wilcox
Bhr Bobbs
Joseph C. Petterson
del- Bert Petterson
Robert F. Skeens
AL EB. Carter
H L. Herbert
Ray C. Galloway
James HE. Lilly
Harry AL Garner
C. J_ Lee
J_ RF Bishop
H. EB. Johnson
O. Cherry
A. C.carlton Carpenters
J_ O. Lamb
Fred Smalley
T_ i Briggs
H HH. Alten
P. J. Robberson
AL ML Faulk
D—T. L. Smith
F. A. Lierman
H. F. Fortinberry
Paul Wking
George I. Bland
Rufus Bergeron
Brickmasons
AL C. Harris
H. W. Partin
Dave Prather
Reclamation
James .E. MceFatridge
J. B. Kent
Lee Employes
Ingrid
Los Angel
San Francisco
Grice Methodist Church
Mls. Jorden
Memorial Park ‘Cemetery
Paul A. Lee
Mrs. Carnes
Wiliam
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