UNJOM Christmas cape delivery raised by UN
UN asks Communist forces to deliver Christmas capes for allied prisoners, with early agreement reported. Truanm states aim to influence party, while others plan congressional action. Benedetta Croce, 86, philosopher and statesman, dies at home. University of Oklahoma Ducks football officials decide to honor Big Seven post season and Orange Bowl invitation.
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Yy Unjom
Korea
Orly
Ton—Truntan
Weason 20
Tate
Ean
Okla
University of Amategents
Invita
Lost PURSE with $30 papers Jennings Marie Richards
Purse lost between Lee and Weingarten’s store containing $30 and valuable papers. Reward offered for finding finder should call Baytown police. item reported postponed City Council special meeting to complete civil service plans. Baytown plumbing bid for La Porte school work by Young Plumbing Company. Signs markers from Baytown. Rotman and honor society news from Texas separation Board.
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Jennie
Marie Richards
Lee Ad Weingarten
Fragmentary Baytown notes hint at personal visits and plans
The readable text mentions several names and vague plans in Baytown including visits, relatives, and a suggested money find near a store. It references individuals such as Fay Boy and Virginia Satter with uncertain actions and several incomplete phrases about cousins and local scenery.
U S Fighter Pilots Chalk Up 200th MiG Victory
U S and allied forces report shooting down five MiGs over North Korea, bringing total MiGs destroyed in the 22 month war to over 500. Capt John H Jones Sr Capt David T Copeland and Capt Manuel J Fernandez credited with kills. B29 strikes hit a Moktong metal plant and a troop and supply center. Ground actions near Sniper Ridge and Kumhwa ridges are described with artillery fire and small unit raids across the front.
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Robert Gibson
Seoul
Korea
North Korea
John H. Jones Sr
Rome
N.Y
Jet Sets New Speed Record Fighter Streaks 699.9 Miles An Hour
THERMAL Calif November 20 An improved model of the North American F 85D Interceptor jet streaked to a new world speed record of 699.9 miles an hour over a desert course near Salton Sea at below sea level The four passes built speed then allowed returns for each run with 40 miles flown per pass The Air Force and North American officials noted the record would be official only after data is sent to authorities and timing completed
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Thermal
Calif
Kerea
Air Force
J. Linde Nash
Edwards Air Force Base
Salton Sea
Imperial Valley
Wash. 31
Sioux City
Towa
Nash
Fred J. Ascani
Four-Corners Groceries Owner John L Barrow Dies
John Lawrence Barrow 18 owner of Four Corners Groceries died at 5 30 p m Wednesday at his son's home on Pecan Drive at Cedar Bayou after months of illness He had run the store for 17 years and was a member of Highlands First Baptist Church Survived by his widow Mrs Estilie Barrow a daughter Miss Mary Eleanor Barrow Highlands and his son L C Barrow Also surviving two brothers Elmer Barrow Savannah Mo and Charley Barrow Santa Ana Calif and a grandson Robert Lawrence Barrow of Dewar Eyon Funeral at 2 pm Friday at Highlands First Baptist Church with Rev C Kuester officiating Burial in Forest Park Cemetery under Earthman’s direction Pallbearers listed
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John Lawrence Barrow
Four Corners
L . Barrow
Pecan Drive
Cedar Bayou
Barrow
Scott-White Clinic
Temple
First Baptist Church
Highlands
Estili
Gift Spotter helps avoid crowds during holiday shopping
Imagine shopping without frantic crowds and last minute worry. The Gift Spotter in the Classified section offers a handy way to plan and enjoy a calmer Christmas season with less stress and weariness.
UN Nears Showdown On Korea Peace Plan Debate
The United Nations pressed toward a Korea peace showdown as the United States resisted endorsing India's compromise proposal. Senator Wiley said President Eisenhower opposes forcible repatriation, while Menon insisted prisoners cannot be kept in captivity indefinitely. India proposed a cease-fire if accepted, with prisoners freed in demilitarized zones under UN supervision and a 90 day decision on nonrepatriates by a high level forum.
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United Nations
N.Y
United States
India
U. S
Sen
Alexander Wiley
R-Wis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Korea
General Assembly
Menon
Assembly
U.S
Ohither
Hants
BEF Humble Renew Talks On Contract
The Baytown Employes Federation and Humble meet for a second conference at 2 pm Thursday in Humble Administration building main conference room. Plants Manager Gordon Farned leads management. BEF aims to strike the no strike clause and seeks contract changes. BEF officers and trustees listed include A Olphint, WD Henderson, J W Hayes, Jimmie Pharr, and others.
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Bef-Humble
Baytown Employes Federation
Humble
Gordon L. Farned
H. A. Meier
Farned
Chicago
BEF
A. Qliphint
WD. Henderson
U S Navy Plane Crashes Eight Dead Near Block Island
A U S Navy P2Y Neptune bomber with eight crew aboard crashed about 75 miles south of Block Island. Witnesses saw smoke and debris after two muffled explosions heard before the crash. A second plane reported a large oil slick and wreckage, while jets had observed the area during exercises.
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Quonset Point
R. 1
Block Island
Navy
Aera
Baytonians urged to remember Korea orphans at Christmas
First Lt. Joe L. Glassy in Korea asks Baytonians to send warm clothing, toys, and basic items to orphans in Pusan. The 296th Transportation Truck Battalion plans a Christmas party and will forgo their own meal to feed the children. Send items to Ha 296th Transportation Truck Battalion APO 59 care of the San Francisco postmaster.
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Joe L. Glassy
Korea
Glass
Janelle Seale
J. E. Seale
High Street
Pusan
St Glass
Ha. 296Th Transportation Truck Battalion
APO 59
San Francisco
Calif
Giass
Sam Alford’s streak ends before Lee Port Arthur game
Port Arthur football diehard Sam Alford, a Baytown insurance man, has waited in line for three years to buy tickets for the Lee Port Arthur game. He endured a fever and appendectomy in 1950, another in 1951, and this season faced his wife’s upcoming major surgery on game day, finally missing the BA Lee clash.
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Sam Alford
Baytown
Lee Gander
Port Arthur
Sam
Lee-Port Arthur
David
Ba-Lee
Oil Permit Granted In Baytown After Months
Baytown City Council approves a drilling permit for Wood Petroleum Co to drill the Gulf Fee Mitchell well about 27 feet east of Thompson Lane and 360 feet north of West Main. The May approval had shifted to Limestone Oils, Inc. as operator. Twenty six permits issued in the past year show rising city revenue but slow oil activity inside the city limits.
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Wood. Petroleum, Co
Gulf Fee Mitchell
Thompson Lane
West Main
Limestone Oils, Inc
Jack Wood
Baytown
Goose Creek
South Baytown
Barrymore Street
Early Deners Mail In 557 To Christmas Seal Drive
Baytown and Cedar Bayou residents have contributed 537 to the 1953 Christmas Seal drive to fund TB fight efforts. The Baytown Women's Service League thanked early donors and urged more purchases to support health campaigns, chest X rays, patient guidance, and ongoing medical research funded by Christmas Seals countywide.
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Deners
Baytown
Cedar Bayou
Baytown Women's Service League
Harris County
Hugh Echols, Jr
Ex-Convict Charged In Dream Murder Case
Fort Worth report of 32 year old Daniel Webster Spencer charged with murder in the Grafft case. Landlady Alice Wade said a dream led her to believe Grafft’s body lay in a deep spot, later found in an abandoned well on Carl Spencer’s farm near Fire In Stores. Authorities cite a Oct 25 departure and multiple related charges including stolen car transport and bad checks.
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Fort Worth
Robert Grafft
Lan
Daniel Webster Spencer
Carl Spencer
Grafft
Daniel Spencer
Harlan Ky
Harlon Wright
Cert Spencer
Spencer
Dan
Alice Wade
Eisenhower names three to cabinet including Dulles as Secretary of State
President elect Dwight Eisenhower announced plans to nominate John Foster Dulles of New York as Secretary of State, Charles Wilson of Detroit as Defense Secretary, and Gov. Douglas McKay of Oregon as Interior Secretary. Dulles held a two hour meeting with Eisenhower and did not confirm a cabinet offer.
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Ihe
John Dulles
New York
Dwight Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Charles ©. Wilson
Detroit
Douglas McKay
Oregon
Eisenhower
Senate
Dulles
Wilson
Defense
McKay
Interior
Dukies
Knife Wound Over Rent Causes Serious Injury
C B Davis of Sa Porte was wounded in a dispute over back rent and taken to Pasadena Medical Center after an artery was cut on the head. He was staying as a roomer on North Fourth Street and had fallen behind on rent. The landlady confronted him and the ensuing argument led to the knife injury. Davis was in good condition at Pasadena hospital Thursday.
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C. B. Davis
Sa. Porte
Pasadena
Davis
North Fourth
Toomer
Sev
Robert
Brown
Art Simson
Pasadena Medical Center
Train Hits Bus In Houston Wreck Injures 45
A Santa Fe Grand Canyon Limited train plowed into a crowded city bus in Houston injuring 45 of 75 aboard. The bus was dragged 50 feet, windows shattered, several passengers bowled over. Ambulances ferried victims to three hospitals. none believed critically hurt. Passengers described a chaotic scene as the bus swerved and the train struck.
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Houston
Santa Fe Railroad
Grand Canyon Limited
Lee
Davin
Ivy Frede
Nis
Mr. Miss REL Named By Students At Lee High
Wanda Jones reports Ralph McPheeters and Glenda Ryals won the Mr and Miss Robert E. Lee title in a run-off by the 1200-student body. Glenda, a three-year cheerleader, History Club member, Student Council participant and decorations committee worker, is noted for long-standing school involvement. Ralph started strong last year, winning most contests as the top student rivalries conclude.
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Wanda Jones
Robert E. Lee High School
Robert E. Lee
Ralph McPheeters
Glendz Ryals
Gander
Lee Traveler
Ae Glenda
REL
Glenda
Fiat
Ralph
Lee High
Texas Company Charged With Violating Law
A federal grand jury in Shreveport Louisiana charged that high priority oil pipe was diverted to a Texas Company in violation of the Defense Production Act. The indictments named the Texas Company another firm and eight individuals in two counts. The case reflects concerns that large firms take such risks.
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Shreveport
Texas’Company
Texas Company
Ea i
Fienniken
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