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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1954

Page

2

Burned-Out Family Housed After Weekend Fire

Mr and Mrs G G Pickering live with relatives after their home at 524 Bossier burned Saturday night. Fire started during a drive-in theater outing, destroying the house and furnishings with loss over 6500 dollars. Pickering had about 5000 in insurance. Fire spread heat to the Reynolds neighboring home, but responders contained the blaze. This follows another LaKe Heights fire at Beaird home on Hawthorne last Tuesday.

G. G Pickering Bossier Pickerings Hub Bounds Pickering Bounds R. L. Reynolds

USSR accuses US of aggression toward Red China at UN

At the United Nations, the Soviet Union seeks to label the United States an aggressor against Red China. The 15 nation steering committee will decide if the charge goes on the General Assembly agenda for debate. The United States is expected to oppose the move and press to expose the Soviet charge in public debate. The Soviet bid cites Formosa, Quemoy and alleged actions by the Seventh Fleet as proof of U.S. aggression.

Bruce W. Mann United Nations Russig United States China United Nations General Assembly Henry Cabot Large Jr U. S General Assembly Lodge Formosa Aia Islands Quemoy Island U.S. Seventh Fleet U.S Red

Rachmaninoff Forfeited In Ferrante Teicher Concert

Frantic display by Ferrante and Teicher at Civic Moale auditorium forfeited Rachmaninoff Suite No. 2 from their program. They performed Lecuona Malaguena Debussy Clair de Lune and Vienna Nights with new arrangements to strong applause. Encore pieces included African Echoes Tiger Rag and Falling in Love with Love. Next program on Nov 20 features Reginald Kell players.

Frances Rogers Rachmaninoff Ferrante Louis Teicher Reobert E. Lee Civic Moale Rachmanijnoff Lecuona Debussey Vienna Wari Liszt Rodgers and Hart John Philip Sousa Reginald Kel Claritet

Still Missing After Hurricane Hazel Strikes North America

Rescue workers searched a 2000 mile strip of devastation after Hurricane Hazel leaving about 100 missing and a death toll of 245. The storm caused 1200 injured, 100000 homeless, and widespread damage across the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. President Eisenhower freed emergency funds for relief in Maryland and Carolinas.

United Tress Hazel Tropics United States Canada Haiti North South Carolina Virgina Maryland Pennsylvania New York Delaware New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts District of Columbia Myrtle Beach D. C Carolinas The Eisenhower South Carolinas

Baytown Sun Printer and Administrative Details

The Baytown Sun lists staff and office details including editor Fred Bartmse and billing rates. Advertising and subscription terms are shown with monthly and yearly prices and service options. The notice notes second class matter status and dates under postal act guidelines.

Baytown Sun. Inc Pearce Ashbil Baytown Texna Fred Bartmse Syo Gould Beulan Man Jackson Manacat Warres Edwarda Cardar Tezss Postoffics Mareh

Five year old drunk in hospital testimony

AMARILLO October 19 A physician testified that five year old Victor L Morris was so drunk on arrival at the hospital he could not walk or sit alone and faced danger of choking when vomiting Sisters sought to remove him from his parents Louis and Mildred Morris who are also charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor Victor drank beer and whisky The physician noted normal blood pressure and pulse on arrival but said he needed eight hours to sober up A nurse testified Victor vomited in the emergency room and was turned on his side He remains under hospital care to sober up for the next eight hours

Amarillo Victor L. Morris Victor Louis Mildred Morris

Last Rites Today For Pat Lunsford, Railroad Brakeman

Pat Lunsford 46 a Missouri Pacific railroad brakeman in Baytown died 10 10 p m Sunday at the Missouri Pacific hospital in Palestine after months of illness He came to Baytown in 1926 with his father a railroad employee and remained with Missouri Pacific until his death Funeral at St Joseph s Catholic church Cleburne at 4 p m Tuesday with Rev Felix Barthus officiating Burial in Cleburne cemetery Dillon funeral home in charge He had no survivors except a stepmother in Baytown and several aunts and uncles Pallbearers listed

John Pat Lunsford St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cleburne Magr Felix Barthus Dillon Funeral Home Lunsford Missouri Pacific Railroad Baytown Missouri Pacific Palestine Palestine Hospital J. F. Lunsford Houston

Trabert Blames Blisters For Loss Of Singles Title

Tony Trabert, former 1953 national champ and Pan American winner, returned from eight months abroad and said he has not quit. He blamed blistered racquet hand at Wimbledon for grip changes that hurt his backhand and led to losses in U S singles crown efforts. He expects no further trouble after medical treatment.

Cincinnati Tony Trabert Mexico U.S Trabert U. S

Nixon rallies for GOP victory on campaign trail

News in Brief reports Vice President Richard Nixon returning to campaigning on October 18 and urging mobilization of strength for a Republican win in the November 2 congressional election. Other items note Egypt and Anglo Egyptian agreement talks, two Comet jet crashes blamed on metal fatigue, Treasury Secretary Humphrey outlining future economic policy, and Kerr McGee bid error prompting offshore block bid concerns.

Washington Richard M. Nixon London Royston Continental Oil Co Kerr McGee of Co Oklahoma City Kerr- McGea

Livestock Market Report Fort Worth Oct 19

USDA cattle run 5,000 with slow demand. Some sales steady others down to 50 cents. Good slaughter steers 15-22, load choic e 24. Calves 1,500 slow with high grade stockers steady. Hogs 700 with steady to 30 counts high. Sows 1-18. Bulls 8-12. Most stocker cows 7-10. Canners and cutters 5-8.50.

Fort Worth USDA Choice

Sick List for Local Residents and Families

A compiled sick list names Mrs Harold Bricem of La Porte Dan Clayton Stanley Highlands Victor I Kubala Crosby Mrs Rainh S Mount La Porte Mrs Donald Lang Highlands Mrs H Dommett 1229 Town Blair Mann 118 East Cleveland Frank H Field West Holly Mrs Gerald Barclay Baytown Mrs Johnny Mixon 1 Price Mrs Donald McGregor 222 West Jack Paton Williams 1414 Kilgore Ftoad.

Harold Bricem la Porte Dan Clayton Stanley Highlands Victor I. Kubala Crosby Rainh S. Mount Donald Lang H. Dommett Town Blair Mann East Cleveland Frank H. Field West Holly Gerald Barclay Baytown Johnny Mixon Price Donald McGregor West Jack Paton Williams Kilgore

Baytown Stocks Bulletin Snapshot

A fragmented stock list from Baytown Sun edition shows widespread ticker entries across major sectors. Notable names include Am Cyan American Republic Celanese Dow DuPont, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, General Motors, Goodyear, Gulf Oil, International Nickels, Libby McNeill, Olin, Studebaker, Phillips Petroleum, Pure Oil, Texaco, Tex Gulf, Sun Oil, Union Oil, and Panhandle Pennzoil. The page notes a sale price at 26% and 14K with several entries unreadable due to OCR.

Alley Ludlum Ajlis-Chalmers Amer Cyan American Repub Amer Woolens Anaconda Copper Beth Steel Calvan Oi Che Corp Yiee-Seeerenee Chrysler Corp Cities Servicr Coastal Carib Corinth Gas Crewle Pe Dow Chen du Pont Chem Eastman Kodak el Paso Nat'l Go Fairchild Ng Freeport Sylph Cccenee Gen Electric Gen Motors Gen Tire Gillette Salssece Goodyear Tire Greyhound Bus Gulf Oil Gulf Star Util Houston Oi H Is P Co Humbia Oi Jones and Laugh Sess Imperial Ol Interlake Iron Nickels Kirby Libby McNy Liggett and M. Loew's Inc La Lands+ Merrill Olin Math Mack Trucks Mid Monsanto Chem Mont-Dakota Util Nat Nat Dairy Prod Ohio Oil Pac Studebaker-Packard Motors Pac West Oil Rss Pancyoastal Oi Panhandle P and Penney Ings Phillips Pet Pure Oil Rem Rand Repab Stocl Re-Eeees Shell OU Esee St. Regis Singlair Socony-Vae Sou Pacif Stan Oil Calif Stan Oil Ind Stan Oil Stan Oi Sun Olwe Sunray Oil Texan CQ Seseeser Texas Cull Protosess Tex Gulf Sylph Tidewater Corp Union Oil of Calif Eeseevens Amg US Bal Wilson Woodley Pet N.O. Colton Sesseeeerf

France and Germany Secret Talks End Saarland Dispute

Paris reports Premier Mendes France and West German Chancellor Adenauer held private talks to finalize an accord resolving the Saarland border dispute and cement a Franco German alliance. Sources say the leaders aimed to broaden the deal into a larger package for continental security and joint economic development in Europe and North Africa.

Edward M. Korry Paris Pierre Mendes France Konrad Adenauer Saarland Adenauer West Germany Western Alliance Mendes- France Mendés-France Mendes- Vrance Europe North Africa

Insurance Companies Named In Ongoing Inquiry

Lawyers for the case cited multiple insurers including Commercial Travelers Mutual Accident Association of America Utica and The Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance Company Hammond Ind as part of a ten month inquiry into alleged mismarketing of insurance coverage. Ned Davhs Howrey said the complaints originated from letters from American policy holders. A separate note mentions a paratrooper’s child cost to the Army of about 176.

Commercial Travelers Mutual Accident Association of America Utica Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance Company Hammond Ind The Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Co Chicago Sinois Commercial Mens Association LaSalle Casualty Co Life Insurance Company of America Wilmington Del Prudence Life Insurance Co Southern National Insurance Co Lille Rock Ark Travelers Health Association Davhs Ned

Panel Discusses 11 Texas Constitutional Changes

A Tuesday night forum at Trinity Episcopal parish house will present a factual discussion of 11 proposed Texas constitutional amendments. Baytown civic leaders, including Don Teter Trula Welch Joe Jackson and local law firm members, will participate under League of Women Voters and Business and Professional Women auspices with B F Booth moderating and voter guides distributed.

Texas Baytown Trinity Episcopal Parish House League of Women Voters Don Teter Jaycees Trula Welch B and PW Joe Jackson Reid, Strickland, Gillette, and Ramsey Law Firm B. F. Booth League

Young boy wins car raffle in quirky United Press item

Wayne Wright, ten months old, won a car in a raffle purchased by his grandparents. In Atlanta a drive-in owner faced $2000 repair bills after another car hit the building. In Oakland a so-called robber calmly emptied a liquor store till then treated customers to a bottle of whiskey and a cigar, leaving the $5 as change.

United Press Mitchell Wayne Wright Atlanta Ralph Odom Odom Oakland Calif

Forest Fire Forces Families From Homer Area

A forest fire burning since last Saturday shifted south of the old Homer community near Lufkin Texas causing evacuations. The blaze has consumed over 1000 acres of pine timber and caused about 50000 dollars in damage as wind shifts spread it Monday. Volunteers from Lufkin and Huntington joined Texas Forest Service crews using sacks and branches to beat back the flames.

Lufkin Tex Homer Huntington Texas Forest Service

Shivers Proclaims United Nations Week in Texas

Governor Allen Shivers designated October 18 1974 as United Nations Week urging Texans to learn about the UN aims and organization to support its ideas and spirit while reaffirming loyalty to state nation and constitutional symbols. He emphasized peaceful settlement at the council table as preferable to war.

Austin Allan Shivers United Nations Texas Shivers

Dallas Game Hunter Dies Of Heart Attack

Dallas man William J. B. Sullivan, 57, hunting near the Frying Pan River east of Meredity, Colo., died of a heart attack late Monday. Coroner Bernard Popish said Sullivan collapsed minutes after the attack. his body to be sent to Dallas. Also noted is a separate item from Pittsburgh: halfback Lou Cimarelli suspended for disciplinary reasons after re-entering college.

Meredity Colo William J. B. Sullivan Dallas Here Frying Pan River Pitkin County Bernard Popish Sullivan Pittsburgh UPA Lou Cimarelli University of Pittsburgh Cimarelli Pitt Navy Hitch

City Motorist Needs Roads More Than Do Urbanites

Detroit report to AAA convention argues urban traffic congestion requires urban road funding. Clinton Reynolds of Tacoma says half of vehicle miles are in cities, yet urban streets receive little federal spending. He urges credit financing to fund Eisenhower’s proposed 50 billion highway program.

Clinton Reynolds Tacoma Wash AAA Eisenhower

Change Of Venue Ruling In Texas Trial Nears

In Goldthwaite Texas District Judge James K Evatt was expected to rule Tuesday on a motion for change of venue for two Brady ranchers Roy Barton and David Dutton charged with emasculating Fort Hood sergeant Clyde Mitchell. The case opened Monday with defense aimed at venue change. Mitchell, operated on July 4, and associates were linked to incidents near a Mills County widow home. A World War II note references the Dutch underground use of Scheveningen as a German agent shibboleth.

Wort Hood Mitchell Clyde Bennett Mills County Goldthwaite Scheveningen

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