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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1955
Page
2
Analysis notes Morocco faces a tense political drift as Sultan Youssef’s potential restoration gains momentum. French and Moroccan factions mix nationalist hopes with colonial resistance. Recent statements from Presence Francaise suggest Moroccan decision autonomy, signaling possible limited reform and a temporary calm after years of upheaval.
Police described a group of youths involved in thefts including a car on a lot and a safety vault break at Talley Auto. One boy, identified as the alleged ringleader, refused to flee and later vanished with two other youths. Investigators tie the case to burglaries and a delinquency record.
Hunters crowd Annabuss and nearby towns for breakfast and duck dinners while doctors warn of danger. Local sportsmen like Norman Margrave and Jim Watson anticipate openings east of McCullum Park as shooting hours run from one hour before sunrise to sunset. Sunrise is 6 35 am with Wednesday sunset around 5 134 pm.
Governor Allan Shivers told Texas educators to resist federal aid and control at the Education Taxes Conference opening session. He warned that accepting outside money could bring federal control, stressing that federal funds come from taxes and should not bind state and local education priorities. He urged local initiative and rejected outside mandates, saying Texans would resist any such imposition.
Detroit Police Commissioner Edward Figgins defended unmarked cars used to nab speeders on two expressways. He argued such cars observe reckless driving and are more entitled to enforcement than a burglar is to a warning. The brief also notes other unrelated items on ships, petitions in Argentina, and Merle Thorne’s death.
Woodsward employed private detectives for a year to obtain information on a rival for her husband’s affections. An operative testified she fed a list of rival women to the detective but found no dalliance evidence. Detectives once followed Woodward to Chicago as part of the probe. Cook Ingeborg Sorensen said the couple slept with locked doors all summer while other doors stayed unlocked and she heard Mrs Woodward pound on her husband’s door at night.
Denver and national chatter swirl around the Ike heart attack era activism and a barrage of stickers. The piece notes a New York badge maker’s political slogans and a shift to nonpolitical medical themed messages, plus reflections on faith leaders translating prayer into public support during Eisenhower’s illness.
New York televiewers glimpse the Tonight show production with Steve Allen, staff and guests, as rehearsals run long, tickets are scarce, and a wall of notes and envelopes reaches the gag writers. Vocalist Steve Lawrence faces hecklers and a Hebrew cue card joke during a tense but casual prep day.
Look Magazine quotes writer Dan Fowler saying Governor Allan Shivers is through in Texas state politics after the Veterans Land Board scandal. Fowler links the scandal to public skepticism, predicts impact on Attorney General Don Shepperd, and notes Bascom Giles’s conviction and insurance company bankruptcies as part of a broader, long simmering mess in Texas government.
Sp/3 Jackie W. Parwick, son of Mr and Mrs C J Blaine of Baytown, promoted to Specialist Third Class in Headquarters Company First Battalion 188th Airborne Infantry of the 11th Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He trained at Fort Campbell and completed airborne training, then served as company clerk. Burwick attended Lee College and is married to Dorothy Oder Trigg of Lawtown.
Former President Herbert Hoover has joined the sponsors of the Harry S. Truman Library committee in the Southwest. Hoover wired to Edwin W. Pauley that he would be glad to be a sponsor. The drive aims to raise 200000 dollars for the 2 million library in Independence Missouri. Truman will be guest of honor and speaker at a November 28 fundraising dinner.
Richard J. Shubert, a wealthy New York fishing tackle maker, was acquitted in Hollywood ULP on charges of attempting to defraud an innkeeper by refusing to pay $25 for a bottle of liquor. He and three companions drank at Chao's. A mixed six and six juror panel deliberated two hours before delivering the verdict in his favor.
Oklahoma City OK. Democratic House Whip Carl Albert backed Adlai Stevenson for the presidential nomination over Averell Harriman. Albert called Stevenson more conservative than people realize and tied 90 percent parity farm support to the campaign issue in the Middle West. He warned of a likely flexible price support bill passage and discussed possible rivals and vice presidential prospects, noting Sam Rayburn as keynote and potential Oklahoma names Kerr Monroney and Gary.
Sreks Large Tax Metunit NEW YORK UP SCHANLEY Intrisides Inc launches three legal actions to recover 3117 550 426 in liquor taxes from the federal government. Claims filed in five states say the levies are unconstitutional.
Reported that Princess Margaret plans to rebound quickly from tragedy, possibly accepting Mayor Wanger’s New York visit invitation. Group Captain Townsend has no statement, and speculation grows about her future ties with former escorts Billy Wallace and Lord Wilton as she faces sacrifice and heartbreak.
Adlai Stevenson, touring Africa for Look magazine, warned that European powers must yield greater freedom and economic opportunity to Africans or face trouble. He noted progress elsewhere but criticized South Africa as lacking in measures toward equity.
Local column notes a ritual at Bela Sigma Phi in Deer Park Tuesday evening, with thanks from Mrs. Quitn Tackith to friends for a recent surprise gift. Prizes at a fireman party include Varold Kesserson and Mrs Chuck Willis in costumes. Attendees include G O L Chappell and family visiting from Normangee, and Mrs James Mason convalescing at home. Reverend Patrick and Mrs Crouch attended the Texas Baptist convention in Houston.
Deer Park city council postponed hiring a fulltime policeman pending further inquiry. About 40 candidates had been interviewed as the city awaits a budget decision and possible abolition of the city marshal post. The mayor opposed a tentative $425 monthly salary, while discussions covered sewage drainage and business district extensions.
Mr and Mrs Patrick O Sullivan of 138 Crow read supplince the birth of a daughter, Paul Lynne, on Oct 23 at San Jacinto Memorial hospital. She weighed eight pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs P B O Sullivan and Mr and Mrs J J Helatschel, all of Baytown.
Several Winnie Stowell men are home on leave from the armed forces. James Watson Humphries and Joseph Robert LeBlanc are visiting from Fork Ganypheli Kentucky. They will go overseas after June. Robert Dale of Fort Ord Call, Johony Ryan from San Diego and L. D. Hotfpaur from Ellington air base in Houston are also on leave for a few weeks.
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