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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1955

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Talks With Dulles Gaining Strength By Wednesday

President and Secretary Dulles hold a bedside conference as Dulles plans Geneva talks with the Big Four foreign ministers. Doctors report the President slept nine hours and continues to progress. Dulles plans a Geneva readiness brief and returns to Washington for congressional readers before heading to Geneva.

Merriman Smith Denver Tisehower John Poser Dulles Geneva Dulles Samost Washington Congressional

Daring Organizer Forms New Party in West Germany

United Press reports a dangerous Nazi, Strasser, has formed a new party in West Germany called the people’s movement for unity and freedom. He aims to unite small right wing groups to challenge Adenauer before the 1957 parliamentary election. Strasser, once Hitler’s ally, remains a potent organizer and nationalistic force. Adenauer’s health after pneumonia raises concerns for Germany’s stability.

Nazi Strasser Charles, M McCann United Press Stil Alive West Germany Qhe Strasser Adolf Hitler the Peoples Ment Strasser Konrad Adenauer Federal Republic Germany Hitler

Texas Supreme Court injunction blocks union shop pact

Texas Supreme Court orders an injunction prohibiting Santa Fe Railroad and 16 non operating unions from signing a union shop agreement until a related U S Supreme Court ruling. The action accompanies other brief items from Austin Houston and Montreal.

Austinas Texas Supreme Court Santa Fe Railroad U.S. Supreme Court

Houston school board chief to address Harris Young Democrats

MKS president Alen Rogers will speak to the Best Harris County Young Democrats on Oct 26 at 5 50 p.m. at 107 Market. Public invited. Willow Camp No 1922 will meet Wednesday to plan Lugrollers event for Friday night. Arrow will conduct a Webelos ceremony at First Presbyterian church Saturday to welcome Cubs into Boy Scouts. A Lee high student, Bill Bungess, shows improvement after jaw injury and may be released from hospital midweek. A Texas avenue radio shop worker is charged with simple assault. Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No 5 offices at Woodster close Saturdays.

MKS Alen Rogers Houston School Board Harris County Willow Camp Wow Span Lugrollers W. ©. Tidman Conmander Arrow Wil First Presbyterian Church East Harris Bay Boy Scout Bill Bungess Robert E. Lee San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Texas Avenue Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No Wooster

Around Town Notes and Social Snippets

Around Town items mention MRS JOHN TRAXLER at an unexpected luncheon group, Mrs BE BL Oliver arranging pictures, Tom Murray inquiring about a society page, Syd Gould giving compliments, Paul Anderson at a coffee break, Gene Hazelwood giving cigars, Felix Hatchell hosting Tuesday morning, Mrs Ray Harbour contacting the Sun about plan changes, AL Clayton and Lacy Lusk promoting United Fund drive, Gerald Landry and Odis Muennink on a coffee break, Gerald sorry about the ND Irish loss, Odig happy about the Aggie victory, Sue Barees absence at Joy, Gloria Ware interested in US Mail service, Minnie Alice Robertson helping someone in need per Charlotte Woods, Mrs Reby Gritin seen in new auto, Robert Williamson explaining education, Roy Fulkerson Jr removing his name from a list.

John Traxler BE BL Oliver Tom Murray Syd Gould Paul Anderson Gene Hazelwood Felix Hatchell Ray Harbour Sun AL Clayton Lacy Lusk United Fund Gerald Landry Odis Muennink Gerald Odig Aggie Sue Barees Gloria Ware Ead U.S. Mail Service Minnie Alice Robertson Charlotte Woods Reby Gritin Robert Williamson Callese Roy Fulkerson Jr

Mexican Coast Storm Buries Village in Mud

Rescue teams reached storm struck areas on Mexico’s Pacific coast reporting a death toll of 50 in Atenquique Jalisco as the town remained buried under mud and debris. Red Cross crews described extensive flooding across three states with widespread communication cuts and bridges washed out. Authorities authorized imports of helicopters and amphibious vehicles to support flood disaster operations.

Mexico City Whch Mexico Pacific Coast West Coast Pacific Red Cross Atenquique Jalisco Alenquique Midland Tex Midland Oil Well Supply Colima Colima City Michoacan Tampico Gulf Parsons

Humble Oil Shareholders Vote to Increase Capital Stock

Shareholders at Humble Oil and Refining Co vote to adopt the Texas Business Corporation Act and restate articles, increasing authorized capital stock from 36 million to 38 million shares. The company will engage in oil and gas and other natural resources, including chemicals, research, production, and marketing, with a filing to the secretary of state in Austin.

Humble Oil and Refining Co Texas Business Corporation Austin

Quijano Bound Over To Jury In Dope Case

Jose Quijano, 25, bound over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing in the Justice of the Peace court regarding illegal narcotics use. Police Chief W R Montgomery testified as the sole witness, detailing Quijano’s connection to the death of Jose Martinez and his prior narcotics arrest in a county roundup.

Jose Quijano Justicr Walter Queen's Court W. R. Montgomery Quijano Jose Jorge Mar

Baytown Records Cool Night As Temperature Drops

Baytown logged its coolest night of the season with a low of 46 degrees, one degree cooler than the previous night. The day reached 77 and the temperature only rose to 66 by early evening. Clear skies prevailed across Baytown and much of Texas with continued fair weather forecast and no rainfall reported in the last 24 hours.

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Washburn Trial Witness Is Dead

Oscar H. Malakoff, 60, who suffered a heart attack while in San Angelo to testify in the Harry L. Washburn auto bomb murder trial, died Tuesday at the Bender Hotel where he was owner. Malakoff lived much of his life in Pittsburgh and formerly owned a waterworks system near there. He moved to Laredo five years ago.

Laredo Oscar H. Malakoff San Angelo Harry L. Washburn Bender Hotel Malakoff Pittsburgh

Did You Lose Something At Memorial Stadium

Lost items at Memorial Stadium may be in the athletic office of the school administration building. Collected items include a boy’s navy jacket a man’s wrist watch two dashlights and two earrings one rhinestone set and one silver. A girls yellow pouch bag from last year remains. Proper ID at the office will enable item return.

Memorial Stadium Miso

Sex Maniac Hunted In Teen Age Slaying

The Roy Carter fund rose $412 from a calf sale organized by Bernard Selensky Robert E Lee Jr and Future Farmers of America members Proceeds above feeding costs went to the fund Expenses totaled 370 The injured youth Cart a friend of the Selensky family was hospitalized after a diving accident and paralyzed Since then the Carter fund nears $1000 and will be used for braces and medical care to aid Carter the beneficiary of the plant sale funds

Roy Carter Bernard Selensky Future Farmers of America Bernard Cart Selensky Carter

Dewey Supporters Eye 1956 Nomination Prospects

Washington reports speculation that Thomas E. Dewey may enter the 1956 Republican race if Eisenhower does not run. New York Republican leader Morhouse hinted several outside figures could lead the party to victory, with Dewey and Milton Eisenhower the most mentioned. Knight of California said Republicans can win with or without Eisenhower and would back him in a California primary if the President declines to run.

Washington New York Thomas E. Dewey Judson - Molhouse New York-Republican Party Eisenhower Mowhouse Schenectady N_ Y Dewey Milton Eisenhower s _Morhouse Som Morhouse Averell Harriman Truman Douglas) MacArthur Newark N. J California Goodwin J. Knight Hower Knight

United Fund Boosts Pledges as Groups Qualify for Awards

The United Fund drive shows pledges rising to 71 972.27 while fourteen more employe groups qualify for the H award. To reach the BE award of 133 125, groups must contribute 80 percent of payroll for a six hour period. Receiving the B certificate are Paine Bros Credit Bureau Foremost Phenix dairy H Koenig grocery and nine Bay Sawn Refinery groups, including several refinery divisions and departments such as Medical Railroad Oil Movements Research and Development sheet metal zones one and four and Maintenance and coordination of the Mechanical division.

United Fund Paine Bros. Credit Bureau Foremost-Phenix Dairy H. Koenig's Grocery Southern Radio Baysawn Protess Medical Railroad Department of Oil Movements

Grass fires prompt three alarms in Baytown area

In a busy grass fire week Baytown firefighters answered three alarms across Chambers county and near Wright Boulevard and Fast Texas avenue. No damage occurred but risks to homes were noted if fires had spread before responders arrived, according to Fire Chief Ast Lintelman.

Baytown Chambers County Wright Boulevard Fast Texas Avenue Bookerlee Ast Lintelman

County to Seek Showdown on Pipelines Across Roads

Harris County Commissioner's court will file an injunction to test rights of pipeline companies to cross county roads without a permit. Commissioner Ramsey cited a 30 inch Tennessee Gas Transmission Co line laid under Hogg Island road damaging pavement. The suit seeks to bar crossings without posted replacement guarantees and permits. Tennessee Gas says state statute allows road crossings without local permit, and will repair any road damage.

W. V. Ramsey Harris County Raamisey Tennessee Gas Transmission Co Hogg Island Ramsey Hogs Island Shell Justice of the Peace Walter Queen's Court County Attorney's ‘Office Warren Leach The Tennessee Gas Co Commissioner's Court Waller Hood Tennessee Gas Legal Department Port Commission Tennessee Gas

Baytown School Enrollment Surges to 9174 in 1955

Supt George Gentry reports Baytown district enrollment for 21 schools and special education totaling 9174, up 349 from 1944. Crowded third grades at Cedar Bayou and Travis prompted class reshaping with new rooms at Lamar and Lakewood, freeing teachers for added sections.

George Gentry Baytown Cedar Bayou Travis Gentry San Jacinto Lamar Lakewood Willie Fitzgerald Bay Ban- Town Nie Graham

Margaret Returns to Royal Duties Amid Townsend Romance

London reports Princess Margaret resumed royal duties by presenting colors to a Highlander regiment near Salisbury Plain and stating a time for resolute service amid scrutiny of her romance with RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend. The week featured meetings involving Eden, the cabinet, and a Lambeth Palace dinner with Church leaders opposed to the marriage.

London Princess Margaret RAF Peter Townsend Salisbury Phin Church of England Lambeth Palace Anthony Rien Eden Margaret Townsend Buckingham Palace No. 10 Downing Street

Manhunt probes Chicago for teen sex killer three found dead

Chicago police pursued a maniac who strangled three teenage boys and left their nude bodies in a ditch. Victims John Schuessler 13 Anton Schuessler 13 and Robert Peterson 13 were beaten and bound, clothes torn, eyes and mouths taped. No sexual assault. Families devastated as investigators compare to Leopold Loeb and Heirens cases.

Robert T. Loughran Chicago John. Schuessler Anton Robert Peterson Bobby Franks Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Suzanne Degnan William Heirens

Gulf Coast Trustee Meet Draws About 80 Attendees

About 80 people attended the Gulf Coast School Trustee association meeting at Robert E. Lee high school cafeteria on a Tuesday night. The program featured an advisory committee panel for the board of education, an invocation by Rev Milton S. Jordan, and dinner music by REL students Margie Ciruti and Katy Dutson. Brazosport ISD President EB Tuckelroy chaired the event with moderator Paul Webber, plus panel members W W Miller Pasadena for superintendents, John A Gee Angleton board member, and Dr Charles White of the University of Houston. Baytown school board A R Stark hosted.

Gulf Coast School Trustee Association Robert E. Lee Board of Education Milton S. Jordan Grace Methodist Church Margie Ciruti Ibra Katy Dutson REL EB Tuckelroy Brazosport Independent School District Gulf Coast Organization Paul Webber Brazosport W. J. Strickler W.W. Miller Pasadena John A. Gee Angleton Charles White University of Houston Baytown A. R. Stark

Business Education Day Proclaimed in Bay Town

Bay town proclaims November 7 as Business Education Day with school closures. The day is part of Education Week from November 6 to 12. Students will tour business and industry, with civic and industry leaders invited to visit schools and firms urged to open their doors.

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