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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1954

Page

2

General Election Voting Provisions and Contested Races

The article outlines ballot layout with four machines for the general election and two or three for tests, noting Democratic predominance on one column and possible congestion reading long constitutional amendments. It lists contested state legislative races in Harris County, Republican opponents, and statewide contests for governor, U S Senate, and other offices, plus multiple proposed constitutional amendments on jury service, pension funds, legislative pay, welfare spending, retirement credits, social security for city employees, toll-road credit pledges, term lengths, hospital operations, and voting rights for military personnel and small counties.

Constitutional Party Walter Queen Queen Harris County Charles Murphy Anne Castle Haldane Houston William Bill) Elliott Pasadena Jack Pulliam Jr G. C. Farish Carlton Moore Robert E. Baker Harris T. Gregg J. E. Winfree Farl J. Eh Lers Tack Shepherd Criss Cole Marine Corps Jim Yancy Garth Bales Allan Shivers Tod R. Adams Crockett Senate Lyndon Johnson Johnson City Carlos Watson Brownsville Fred T. Spangler San Antonio Constitution John White Harry Linderman EB. Wells Lockney Maretin Lufkin Tom Wolan Harris Dallas Bexar Tarrant Galveston el Paso Jefferson Texas

Baytown Sun Classifieds And Subscriptions Details

The Baytown Sun lists office staff and departments with publishing details and subscription rates. It notes the editor, advertising director, office manager, and rates for mail subscriptions per month and year, plus general services and post office filing as required by law.

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Halloween pranks end with few injuries in Baytown

Baytown police report a chaotic Halloween night with youths tossing eggs at officers, placing bicycle racks as obstacles, and overturned garbage cans. Cars skimmed through debris as authorities chased and rounded up the pranksters by 9 p.m. Police Chief W R Montgomery notes the night was calmer than some, with older kids out and many youngsters under chaperone supervision.

Kentucky Baytown W. R. Montgomery

Fire Station Job Still Stalemated in Baytown

Baytown’s fire station and drill tower project on Market Street remains stalled as of Monday after the city terminated the contract last week. The Insurance Company of Texas, the bonding firm, is expected to act by Wednesday to determine next steps. The M. F. Ward Co. of Houston, now owned by J. J. McBride, and the bonding firm have been notified of the cancellation. The project is reported 40 to 30 percent complete and the bonding company is responsible for finishing it.

Baytown Insurance Company of Texas Dallas M. F. Ward Co Houston J. J. McBride

Hospital Ailment Roll and Odd Advice Blotter

A jumble of names and addresses appears in a sick list format with many errors. It lists Mrs Horace Lindsey, FR Reese, Gerald Robins, Mrs Henry Walt, Mrs Diinie Brand, Mrs Thomas Smith, Mrs W T Travis, Mrs Jess Roe, Quis Edward Heneon, and Buford with scattered locations such as Channel Virgil Michigan Buaytown and Stimp son. A stray tip advises removing white spots from mahogany furniture by applying vaseline and letting it stand for 48 hours.

Horace C. Lindsey Channel Virgil FR. Reese Michigan Gerald O. Robins South Circle Henry B. Walt Buaytown Diinie Brand Stimpson Thomas P. Smith West Murrill W. T. Travis Hines Jess W. Roe Long Drive Quis Edward Heneon Charlie Buford Eastmore Road Pester Paul F. Krolczyk Highlands

Baytown Police Chief Warns On Car Thief Risk

Police Chief W R Montgomery hopes a new wave of car thefts won’t hit Baytown. He urges drivers to lock cars and take keys, noting 75 percent of stolen vehicles were left unlocked with keys in ignition. He credits Texas laws, officer training, insurer cooperation for declines. Youthful joy riders often borrow cars, some later stripped or used as getaways. Texas thefts down 13 percent this year nationally 2.2 percent.

Baytown Montgomery Texas

Lions Will Close Light Bulb Drive at Tower Cafe

The Lions club will finish its 1054 light bulb campaign at Tuesday’s weekly meeting at Tower cafe No. 1. Reports will summarize the drive’s success and proceeds fund the club’s service activities. This marks the third meeting in Tower’s new dining hall with an attendance drive planned.

The Lions Club Tower

Middleton Better After Flu Attack in Fort Worth

City Manager C. D. Middleton returned to city hall for a few hours Monday morning after a severe flu attack in Fort Worth last week. Doctors advised rest as he recovers, following a Texas League of Municipalities meeting where he fell ill.

C. D. Middleton City Hall Middleton Fort Worth Texas League of Municipalities

Livestock prices steady at Fort Worth market report

Fort Worth November 1 cattle and hog prices show general steadiness with steers, yearlings, and cows trading in narrow ranges. Calves and stocker offerings remain active with several loads of cows sold for stocker purchases. hogs mostly steady with slight declines from Friday. Flood of OCR errors noted, including mis-spellings and broken figures.

Fort Worth USDA

Stock Quotes and Corporate Name Scramble

A garbled OCR list shows numerous ticker style names and companies from energy, chemicals, automotive, and consumer sectors. It appears as a long run of fragmented stock line items and firm names lacking coherent reporting or prices.

Dawling College Broadcast Schedule Reveals Show Lineup

On KREL 1360 listeners learn Monday evening features Tanke of Dawling and 4 Hennes Show while Tuesday morning and afternoon slots promise Latin Hour and News Headlines. Programmers note Dawling and Dowling affiliations with several named talents and topics in a lively campus radio schedule.

Dawling Plonse Stelle Shawnie Hennes Oishi Torninis Metitartans Horstan Kiferner Duilke Af Dowling

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