Baytown highway upgrades loom in Port Arthur talks
Warren Edwards reports Baytown area plans move forward on Highway 73 clearance to San Jacinto depot and a La Porte tunnel approach. Highway 90 to four lanes is promised, with Trinity River bridge rules eased for Surfside canal. Officials push timing and rights of way as state highways chief Thornton cites funding needs and classifies Houston Beaumont as death highway No 3.
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Warren Edwards Kehrays
Baytown
Trinity River
Port Arthur
Bay‘ta Porte
Sesson
Haden Road
San Iparanance Depot
Houston
Louisiana State Line
Waterways Repesentatives
Fnet Verti‘cal
Surfside
Intracoastal Canal
James’ Lang
Brazotin County
Trinity
Highway 74
la Porte
Chanel
Texas
San Jacinto Ordinance Depot
Market Street
B. H.thornton Jr
State Highway Commission
Austin
Thornton
Houston-Beaumont
Bob Casey
Harris County
Baytown Hosts Argentine Naval Visit at Humble Docks
Baytown officials and local leaders greeted Manuel Lima and his ship’s crew at Humble docks. The Argentine naval tanker Medano with 14 ss and 120 men aboard was there to load oil and spend shore leave. City leaders including Ward and Campbell joined Governor Alsyers’ welcome as Admiral Thad Softe and Goose Creek Navy representatives attended the ceremony.
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Ieely
Baytown
Medano
4. Ward
I. LI. Campbell
City D
Middleton
George Chénéler
Manuel S. Lima
Lima
Gonzales
Hinz
Thadsofte
Goose Creek
Guillermo de i
Baytown Postoffice bid and city news digest
The Baytown Postoffice construction bid of 386,990 drew attention with the General Services Administration review. Other items mention traffic tickets, local social plans, softball and baseball notes, a Doodle Wedding near Helen, and planned summer events with people like Miss Nell Binz and Elaine Kinks featured in brief mentions.
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Dickerson
Evelyn
Wynn
Miss Nell
YA Lamy
Stevens
Elaine Kinks
Gao
Lock Stievin
Helen
Nadine Jimersin
Ado
Marthage
Icale Nerwador
Pete
Bret
West Berlin violence and Berlin tensions rise in May 29 clashes
A Communist demonstration in West Berlin prompts a police response as tensions mount over East German efforts to sever transit links. British Foreign Secretary Eden vows Western resolve, signaling strong support while traffic and communications edge toward normalcy amid border guard confrontations. Refugee reports claim East German towns replace mayors with loyal Communists.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Anthony Eden
West Germany
U.S
Tagesspiege
West Germa
Nok
East Berlin
Goettingen
Soviet Zone
Tidemark Veto Sparks Presidential Standoff
Washington reports President Truman vetoed the tidelands bill on May 29, saying it would deprive the nation and its people of rights. The move blocks state title to oil rich coastal areas, signaling a contentious national debate.
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Washington
Trumen
Airlines To Resume Flights After Oil Strike Eases
Denver dispatch reports the nation’s airlines plan to resume normal operation next Monday as only about 12 000 oil workers remain idle. CIO spokesmen say 12 local unions are still out or locked out across Texas Oklahoma Utah Arkansas Illinois and California while unions allege some plants were locked out. The strike began April 30 over a 23 cent hourly wage demand, cutting aviation gasoline deliveries and forcing major airlines to reduce schedules amid weather updates for Baytown.
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Denver
Tate
Scar
CIO
Pure Oil Co
Port Neches
Tex
Magnolia Oil Co
Beaumont
Shell Oi
Pasadena
Crown Central
Houston
Phillips O2 Co
Wood Cross
Utah
Spokane
Wash
Kansas City
Lion Qi Co
el Dorado
Ark
Cities Service OU Co
Chicago
Standard Oil
Cleveland
Deeprock Oil Co
Drumright
Okla
Skelly OU Co
el Dorado Kans
Utah Oil Refining Co
Salt Lake City
Interior Department
Varter
General Tyer Killed in Japanese Plane Crash
Brig. Gen Arron W. Tyer vice commander of Japan air defense force was killed when his F-Si jet faltered after takeoff from Komaki Air Base on Honshu. Capt. E. R. Crane of Wichita died in the same crash. The jet engine flame out as the aircraft left the runway, sparking a fire that endangered nearby structures.
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Tokyo
Arron W
Pete
Tyer
Japan Air Defense Force
E. R. Crane
Wichita
Komaki
Honshu
Panty Raid Reported On Korean Front
May 1945 dispatch from SOMEWHERE IN KOREA notes a panty raid at the British brigade, with a visiting entertainer’s baggage missing and soldiers joking about morale. Troopers dismiss the incident as home-front folly, while some wish for letters or visitors from home.
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Korea
Mores
Saiin
Hyerrone
Cpl
Wiliam T. Hix
Moravian Falls
N.C
Jim Coleman
St. Louis
Ike Backers May Take Texas Case Back Into Court
Eisenhower backers in Texas pledged a close review of a State Supreme Court opinion on the GOP delegate dispute. Alvin Lane of Dallas said the Eisenhower supporters might pursue further court action after last week’s ruling refused a filing. Tatt, an Eisenhower leader, stated Republicans for a day and noted pledges to spare GOP activities in 1952.
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Houston
Texas
Dwight D. Eisenhower
State Supreme Court
High Court
Eisenhower
Party
Ben
Robert
Alvin Lane
Dallas
Mineral Wells
Sun Heyes
Tatt Ba¢Ker
Eisenhower Peanier
GOP
Seven Die In Flaming B36 Crash At Fort Worth
Fort Worth May 29 A giant B 36 bomber with 17 aboard crashed short of the runway during approach. Seven men burned to death while ten crewmen escaped by leaping from the flaming craft. Fire and debris littered the field as officials investigated the tragedy and noted an engine may have been out though officers said that fact did not excuse the commander.
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Fort Worth
John 4. Oswald
Eighth Air Force
Deckhands Strike Calls Across San Francisco Ports
Amid West Coast shipowners' union efforts a general review notes a Pacific Maritime Association rep representing 23 shipowners plans a strike. The report cites unsettled demands and ongoing tensions affecting maritime operations along the California coast.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Maritime ‘Association
PMA
Troops Move In On Kore a POW Killed
Communist prisoner of war killed and another wounded as UN troops moved into Compound 66 at Koje Island Korea after North Korean officers staged a tear gas demonstration. The firing was reported accidental as guard rifles discharged during the disturbance, prompting a larger assault to gain control and split captives for transfer.
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Koje' Island
Korea
Srepair
Communists Challenge UN on Breakoff Truce Talks
Nam press conference reveals UN proposal to end war by repatriation only. UN spokesman Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols says negotiations continue despite the "ultimatum" claim. The Korean People's Army and Chinese volunteers reportedly resist repatriation while 70,000 of 169,008 prisoners seek return to communism.
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Deléga
Nam
William P. ‘Nuckols
Korean People’s Army
ROK Chief Defies UN and Declares Martial Law Power
Rhee amid UN commission tensions dismisses UN demands and asserts power to dissolve the National Assembly, revamp the constitution, and ignore recommendations. He smiles at reporters claiming no dissolution intent, citing public opinion and petitions from six of eight provinces.
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Jsyn
Eed Rhee
Korea
Rhee
Pusan
National Assembly
Repubhic
Council Plans $478000 City Improvement Program
Fort Worth council to discuss a two year plan totaling 478000 dollars. The agenda includes a West Main Goose Creek sewage plant, a 206800 bridge, lift station removals, Baytown connections, a Morrell Park trunk line, and related works. Rady of Fort Worth will attend the meeting at 730 pm Thursday.
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Aubrey Banks
Rady of
Fort Worth
West Main
Goose ‘Creek
Utah Street
South Baytown
Morrell Park
Osal
City Dads to Get Committee Report on Wage Increase
City council members will hear a wage increase report from the wage committee tonight. Public Works Director C W Gratham recently filed pay change requests and the council agreed to review the entire city payroll for possible inequalities.
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Ris Council
Mittee
Public Works
C. W. Gratham
Ore
Tax ‘Equalization Board
Civil’ Service Commission
Sinte
Tax Equalization Board
Civil Service
Civil Service’ Commission
Taust
Tax Equidizstion Board
Owsley Geis Phone Rate Clash at City Council
Utility rate expert and the city council clashed over a proposed 2.50 per cent increase. The telephone company cited operating costs while city officials questioned the data and the basis for the hike.
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Cl Ley
Controfer Gordon
Souths
Phon
C. BR. Midleton
Bidleton Ae Telephone Company
Quintuplets possible in Weymouth case of Manning
WEYMOUTH May 29 Dr Robert R Ryan of South Weymouth reported that Mrs Manning of Weymouth showed five fetal outlines in an X ray indicating she might be carrying quintuplets. The physicians conferred with specialists and further X rays were taken. If confirmed this would be the first quintuplet birth surviving in America.
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Weymouth
Robert R. “Ryan
South Weymouth
Man“ning
Ryan
Manning
Joint Group Gets Aid Bill Passed By Senate
The Senate approved a 6.7 billion aid bill for foreign economic and military assistance after defeating three amendments to cut the total. The measure, aligning with President Truman's request, would fund economic aid for Europe and defense needs, with 3200 million less than Eisenhower's initial figure.
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Jerbe
Washington Foster
Senate Wionist Sg
Senate
House
Truman
Europe
The
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Contract Talk Aims for WSB Approval
Fragmentary letter discusses a contract with WSB and intern payment timing. It mentions a 3.4 percent spread, October payment in two lump sums by separate checks, and a one year term instead of two. Adams says they are not entirely pleased but will proceed.
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Alrcagides
WSB
Adams
Ani A
Trustees Named for Federation Positions in Calendar Year
The Federation trustees race features Jiramie Parr Hr x Love and R L Potters for trustee positions. Incumbents C M Matthews and George H Bisnd Sr compete, with several others listed for positions four and six. unopposed candidate for the journal offices.
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Ares Fa Bent
Jiramie A Parr
Hr x. Love
R. L. Potters
Rand-O. L. Kent
W. V. Walker
Tristee
French May Try Duclos Arrest Raises Trial Doubts
Paris reports on May 29 that Jacques Duclos, a French Communist figure, was arrested and the government demanded a trial. Unclear details mention possible charges and a state reaction to the case. The situation reflects political tension in the French government and Communist party activities.
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Paris
Itr
Ifiat
Jacques Duclos
Tater
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Cks Flere
Therintors
Entender
Alsyers
State
Saafery
Semoup
Cays
Uns
JS McCullough
Bind Town
United Press
Tidelands
Ben Reynolds
Gen. Tyer
Ike
Flaming
Kore
ROK
HI Nabor
Olin Atilez
Owsley Geis
Postal Workers
Duclos
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