Parr Admits Ballot Box Stuffing Suspect in 1948 Race
West Texas report says political boss George Parr acknowledged that the ballot box in Jim Wells County Precinct 13 during the 1948 senatorial race was probably stuffed. Parr claimed no intent to provoke, while accusing a letter from Sam Smithwick Sr. to Coke Stevenson of political manipulation. Smithwick, once a deputy sheriff tied to the theft, later died in Huntsville prison. investigators continue probing.
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George Parr
Jim Wells
Wy Agon
Jim Ipels
Houston Press
Parr
Sam Smithwick Sr
Coké Stevenson
Allan Ee
Wupps
Hg Ell Rages
Wreneeey
Wwe
Jack Donahue
Parr Iwan
Smithwick
Jin Wells County
Stevenson
Gersons
Aprila Smithwick
Huntsville
W.A
Bill Mason
Texas Ranger
Alfred Allee
Smith- Wick
Allee
Senate Fights Over Foreign Aid Bill Narrowly Fails
In Washington on May 28 the Senate rejected two Republican efforts to cut the foreign aid bill by 400 million and 500 million, keeping the total at 6.9 billion. The roll call stood 42 to 33 against the larger cut and 34 to 37 against the 350 million reduction. Absentees and party lines shaped the votes as Democratic leadership and administration allies pressed to maintain funding amid economic concerns.
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Juguington
Fe Weintsday
Fe Herman Welker
Russell Long
N-Lia
Bil
Welker
Joe
Senate Foreign Repics Committee
Truman
Feicesday
Zahip
Nea
Iow
Sena
Inex
Ted
Elks Lodge Opening Celebrated With Pictures and Sketches
Special section highlights Elks three- feature celebration of the new Market lodge hall opening. Includes pictures and sketches of leading Elis team and opening festivities.
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Elks
Elis
Town Patrolman Wards Off Suspicious Visitor in Morning
An urban patrolman confronted a suspicious character near a local park at 3 AM. Witnesses described a tense scene as residents paused to watch the exchange, with one passerby noting a tense attempt to contact authorities. A nearby woman identified as Norma RHE provided key details to investigators.
Post Office Pay Held Up By Congress
Washington May 28 The Post Office Department announced about 400 000 postal workers nationwide will not be paid this weekend unless Congress acts quickly. Postmaster General Jesse M Donaldson ordered postmasters to withhold future pay and warned payroll funds are exhausted. The shortage is tied to a supplemental appropriations bill stuck in a House Senate conference committee since April 29.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Jesse Mi)Donaldson
Offhe Skeet’ Mills Postoffice
House
Senate
Fourth Koje Officer Fired
KOJE ISLAND Korea May 28 a fourth high ranking U S officer connected with the Koje Island prison riots was fired Wednesday Maj Gen M Black shear M Bryan said the prisoner situation is in hand Lt Col Wilbur Raven of Newton Texas was relieved of command of prison Compound 76 and Lt Col Walter M Redden of Anniston Alabama took over Raven and Brig Gen Francis TDodd then Koje commander were seized by prisoners May 7 Raven escaped but Dodd was held 78 hours Dodd was relieved after kidnapping His successor Brig Gen Cohen was fired for dispersing damaging admissions related to Dodd's release Col Maurice J Fitzgerald former Koje commandant was sent to the mainland Tuesday night General Bryan said the situation is in hand yet remains “fouhy”
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Koje Island
Korea
Blackshear M. Bryan
Wilbur-Raven
Newton
Tex
Walter M. Redden
Anniston
Ala
Raven
Francis T.dodd
Kose
Reds
Dodd
Charles .F. Cohen
Maurice J. Fitzgerald
Koje
Bryan
Fouehy
Wells Drilled For Harris County Fresh Water District
Harris County Fresh Water District No 2 Wooster supervisors awarded a $96000 contract to Lane-Tex Co Houston to drill two wells one in Lakewood and another to replace the Main well at Camp Butyl pumping expected by late July bond issue of $123000 approved by voters funds extension of water and sewer lines sewer plant work and fencing around disposal site noted by President Andy Bargeiner who thanked voters for their confidence
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Harris County Fresh Water, Supply District No
Wooster
Lane- Tex Co
Houston
Lakewood
Camp Butyl
Andy Bargeiner
Board of Supervisors
Waester
Bridge Argument May Affect Trinity
Port Arthur hearing on vertical clearance for bridges stirs debate over Trinity river span. Texas Highway Department engineers oppose higher clearances citing cost to taxpayers while Canal traffic and public interest push for balanced solutions. Baytown leaders attend as Port Arthur Shortline bridge fate hangs on hearings and conclusions.
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Fred Hartman
Permis
Port Arthur
Gion
Texas Highway Department
Art
Gested
Cheese Rleen Ays
Surfside
Free- Ports
Trinity River
Baytown
Waterways
Randall Alexander
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Herbert Eld= Lee
Si Ge
Pat Clark
Surf
Clark
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Robert Strickland
Floyd Higginbothem
Nelson McElroy
Houston-Port Arthur
Trinity
Seven Pet Dogs Fall Victim to Poisoning Suspect
Police investigate after seven pet dogs die in alleged poisoning incident. A Dalmatian was inside when someone telephoned, prompting the owner to warn and alert authorities. Further details not yet released.
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Isomeone
Rice Farmers Welcome Rainfall With More Forecast
Rice farmers in the Baytown area reported rainfall Tuesday night totaling about a tenth of an inch. Forecasters predicted continued light showers Wednesday and Thursday with cooler temperatures and a low around 64 degrees. Farmers said the rain should improve growing conditions and hope the pattern holds.
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Baytown
Memorial Day long weekend cautions from Baytown police
Baytown police warn drivers to take care during the Memorial Day long weekend. Police Chief H E McKee notes the safe driving campaign as many Baytown facilities observe a holiday with reduced or modified services. Banks post offices and city services plan closures while stores remain open in town, reflecting the holiday’s complex observance.
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United States
B-36 Crashes Near Carswell Air Force Base
Fort Worth May 28 officers reported a B-36 crash here Wednesday as it came in for a training approach. The incident occurred near Carswell Air Force Base with no further details available.
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Fort Worth
Carswell
Air
Force
Delegation Split Over Eisenhower Taft Delegates in Texas
In Mineral Wells on May 28 delegates split along lines with 38 uninstructed for the Old Guard Republicans and 33 instructed for Eisenhower plus five for Taft. Taft aides predict at least 30 uninstructed votes. Eisenhower backers dispute seating and allege a national scandal. Zweifel backs the executive committee stance amid contention in county conventions.
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Mineral" Wells
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Texas
Eisenhower
Old Guard
Republi
Cans
Vention
Taft
Henry’. 2Weifel
Fort Worth
Sen
Robe
AL Taft
A.gop
Ger. Douglas
MacArthur
Hower-Backer
Corwer
Alvin’ Lane
Dallas
Shivers Demos Split Loyalist Bloc At Texas Convention
In San Antonio on May 28, Loyalist Democrats bolted Governor Shivers to form a separate faction at the Texas state convention. They criticized the national administration while both sides named delegates to the Chicago July 21 national convention. Key figures include Ottis Loci of Lufkin and Walter Hall, with leadership roles and committee appointments noted.
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B. Lloyd JR
San Antonio
Texas
Allan Shivers
Ap- Bry
la Milita
Ottis’ Loci
Lufkin
Shivers
Shivers Democrats
Truman
Chicago
Wright’ Morrow
Houston
H. Weinert
Seguin
Fagan Dickson
Lillian
bert“Adems
Beaumont
Walter Hall
Tan
Dickson
Reds Seal East Berlin With Barricades on Border
Berlin reports say Communist forces erected new brick and steel barricades in 18 of 190 streets between the Soviet and Western sectors as part of a broader East German border tightening. Soviet guards also barred American and British patrols from the main Berlin-West Germany highway, while promising a 1,600 foot depth along the border to establish a no-entry zone. Authorities warned of shooting on sight after Sunday.
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Reds
East Berlin
No Man's Land
Berlin
Barericades
Stern
West Germany
Russia
Germany
Communists Threaten Retaliation Over POW Murders
Reports from Panmunjom say North Korea vows to unleash its one million strong army against UN forces in retaliation for what it calls wanton murder of prisoners of war. General Nam Il warned the UN to take the threat seriously during a one hour truce session.
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Panbiuniom
Korea
United Nations
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Greece
Netherlands
Republic of
Nam “d
Chena
Orean
Perhas
End of Term Announcements For Baytown High Schools
School district preps for Memorial Day weekend with 6000 students off Thursday afternoon. Robert E. Lee seniors report Friday afternoon for grades and graduation at 8 pm in Memorial Stadium. Cedar Bayou marks last class day for 1000 students with graduations Friday evening in the school auditorium. Horace Mann Baytown and Cedar Bayou junior highs hold joint and individual commencements at Memorial Stadium and the auditorium respectively.
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Robert E. Lee High School
Memorial Stadium
Cedar Bayou
Cedar Bayou High
Horace Mann
Bay‘town
Ceder’ Bayou
Duniar
Baytown
Memorial Stadium i
Auditorum
Meet New Army Recruiter Marshall Man Replaces Jack Taylor
Baytown area gains new recruiting sergeant SFO Jeffre R Chatham born in Marshall Texas replaces M Sgt Jack Taylor. Chatham has family ties in Greens Bayou Baytown and Lena Park and will recruit in Greens Bayou Galena Park and Baytown until a replacement is found. He enlisted in 1938 served Fort Sill Alaska and Leonard Wood before re enlisting and holds a local residence on Maricopa Lane.
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Marshall Man
Jack Taylor
Baytown
SFO
Jeffre R_Chatham
Marshall, Tex
iChatham
Monroe
Maricopa
Oklo
Anchorage
Alaska
Leonard Wood
Machinists Union Still Holding Out
The Baytown refinery employees, about 4 000 workers, vote to reject the first wage offer from Federation representing Humble. A new 3.4 percent increase for the period to May 1 will be paid as a lump sum averaging about 80 dollars per worker, as the union continues its holdout.
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Baytol
Baytown
Bayisia
Federation
Russell Wins in Florida Primary Show of Strength
Florida voters cast a day’s primary as Senator Russell seeks to demonstrate party strength. The race focuses on Russell’s campaign momentum and opposition readiness within the state.
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Russell
Florida
EAMG
Fla
Sen
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