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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1954

Page

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Community notices and upcoming events in Baytown area

Wednesday events include a blood drive at the MBA building from 8 15 a m to 3 p m with a lunch break, doctors and nurses donating, and VA ID cards issued after donation. F Hickerson travels to Dallas for a petroleum committee meeting. Hibiscus Garden meets at 9 am with H B Broom speaking on fall planting. Auxiliary Policy meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Community Building. First Aid course runs 7 9 pm Mondays and Wednesdays at Fire Station One. Carver PTA Carnival is 6 8 pm Tuesday at Carver School. Albert Thomas congress radio talks air 7 am Wednesday on KREL and 11 30 am on KRCT, with TV interview at 10 45 pm on KPRC stations.

KREL KRCT Harris County Kprctv Kprc-Tv Les Carpenter Houston Post Washington

Photographers ousted from Sheppard trial courtroom

Cleveland dispatch says Judge Blyth ordered photographers out of the courtroom during the murder trial of Dr. Samuel H Sheppard to protect jurors. Corrigan protested the intrusion as the seventh day opened and more than a dozen newsmen filled the chamber. In Edwards Hidalgo county jail at Edinburg Ramon Fe l Carrion, 11 year Red leader, was reported transferred as U S marshal disclosed his transfer toward Puerto Rico for trial.

Cleveland Edward Blyth Samuel H. Sheppard Wiliam Corrigan Edinburg. Iy Ramon Fe 1 Carri Communist Party Puerto Rico Hidalgo County Eslinburg U. S Alfonso Alamia Mirabal Carrion Puerto Nico

Around Town Highlights and Local Quirks

A windy day strolls and town chatter mix with family duties and upcoming events. Local residents such as Lee Dunn Dib Pumphrey and Mrs Eris Broussard engage in daily tasks while others like Keith Lounsberry and Joe Zom discuss sports and social plans. Lee College reports weather challenges as Yong Watson returns from Dallas while Sam Houston State updates on backfield prospects and a hopeful football rally unfolds.

Lee Dunn Hick Latpam Earl Woodruff Glenn Lowry Kevth Lounsberry Riant Lee College Yong Watson Dallas Fter Mary

Hill Cites Dange From Impure Air In Baytown Plan

Baytown Cooperative Air Pollution committee promotes Cleaner Air Week citing Los Angeles smog as warning. Boyd Hill says LA suffered due to past neglect and location while Baytown has better cooperation but warns against laxity. Citizens urged to report air or water pollution to the County Health unit in Houston.

Baytown Cooperative Air Pollution Committee Los Angeles Boyd Hill BCAPC Hill Ill Baytown Harris County Houston Atiwood Mission G

Wife Of Baytown Refinery Worker Dies At Home

Mrs. Addie Pauline Smith 41 wife of an engineering department employee at the Baytown Refinery died at 12 25 am Tuesday in her Cedar Bayou home. Funeral at 3 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church Cedar Bayou with pastors officiating burial in Cedarg res cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters mother two sisters two brothers and one granddaughter.

Addie Pauline Smith Baytown Cedar Bayou First Baptist Church Eb, R. Buens Dennis Barnes Highlands First Baptist Church Cedargres Paul A. Lee Ruth May Highlands Alvin Parker Crosby Oscar Parker Huntsville Vickie Lynn Montgomery Houston

Chamber Director Nominations Begin in Baytown

Nomination week launches the selection to fill 10 Baytown Chamber of Commerce board seats. Members receiving five votes earn a ballot, mailed to all Baytown members for casting and return. Expiring terms listed include Dr. George Bruce, Busel, Hy Davis, Robert Gillette, Astrop, Ted Lynan, R. H. Pruatt, WT. Strickler and Theo Wilburn.

Baytown Chamber of Commerce Ving Conny Mali Maif Hahot Baytown Bac George Bruce Busel Tin Hy Davis Robert “L. Gillette Astrop Ted Lynan R. H. Pruatt WT. Strickler Theo Wilburn Clumbers

Eisenhower Predicts Record Growth and Talks with Russia

President Eisenhower in a national TV address forecast a record rise in national production and a drop in unemployment to 2.7 million this month. He cited government data, projected a $500 billion annual output within a decade, and urged a seven point program including tax cuts and more highway building. He indicated potential future talks with Russia as part of broader peace prospects.

Richard E. Mooney Washington Eisenhower Mondaight America Eg Ui “Inc Eisenhower John Hie

Ike Considers Final Weekend Vote Drive

President Eisenhower was reported to be weighing a nationwide political push this weekend to help Republicans win a congressional majority. Reports said a multi city sequence from Boston to Minneapolis and Louisville was tentatively planned, with White House officials cautious about definite plans. The televised campaign is seen as intensifying efforts to secure control of Congress.

Joun Cutter Washington Eisenhower House Pres James C. Hagerty O Tly Boston Detvoir Minneapolis Louisville Wilmington Del

Danubina to Standardize House Numbers

Danubina residents plan to standardize street numbering with a city and homeowner committee, taking effect Jan 1. The Danubing Garden Club will notify owners within 80 days and oversee changes, aided by maps and utility company preps to prevent Christmas rush mail confusion.

Danubina Danubina Street Cedar Bayou Danahina Eres Parish

Baytown Delegates to ARC Disaster School in Houston

Baytown residents plan to attend the Red Cross disaster school in Houston October 27 through 29 at the Harris County Red Cross Chapter house. Zone 7 officers H F Hartman and L Fentiman head Baytown participation with other county disaster board members listed. The event trains personnel for disaster preparedness and operation to aid victims during emergencies. Washington arrival for Adenauer reshuffle tour noted with contrasts to Paris talks. Adenauer said occupation ended and Germany is free.

Red Cross Disaster School Houston Harris County Harris County Red Cross Smith and Gray Baytown H. F. Hartman L .& Fentiman Lowell Lammers Jari: Jacobs M. ©. Kelley James L. Whitcomb Red Cross Bonn Gesumuy Get Chanchio Konrad Areminecrelt Washington New York Aiads Ene West Germany Renin Adenauer Germany Paris

Man 50 Sets Sail For Alaska In Galvanized Washtub

Roy Bergo, 50, begins a 1.2 1 mile voyage across the northern Pacific from Edmonds Washington in an oval galvanized baby bath tub powered by an outboard motor. He weighed 144 pounds after losing 34 pounds to keep the tub afloat. The vessel measures 18 by 11 by 36 inches and Bergo, five feet eight and a half inches tall, expects to complete the trip if possible.

John K Long Edmonds Wash Roy Bergo Alaska Bergo Northern Pacific Washi Nates Ory Monroe Berzo

Young Burglars Caught With Sweet Evidence

Four youths were found near the crime scene Monday night eating sanded candy swiped from Harane Miawa cafeteria. Patrolman Robert Howald issued a warning and sent them to probation for a lecture.

Harane Miawa Robert Howal Uinm

Weak cold front stalls as norther fails to drop mercury

A weak cold front moved southeast at about 15 mph across the state, bringing scattered thunderstorms to North Central Texas but failing to lower temperatures significantly. Readings stayed mostly in the 70s and 80s with a few pockets dipping to the 30s and 40s in western towns.

United Pre Oweak Alate Durhart Amarile Corpus Christi Presidio del Rio Abilene

McCarthy accuses censure panel of prejudice in letter

Senator Joseph R McCarthy charges chairman Arthur Watkins Utah and two unindicted members with prejudice toward him and calls their refusal to disqualify themselves a fraud on the Senate. The six member committee had just recommended McCarthy's censure on six counts.

Washington Joseph RB McCarthy Senate Wisconsin Watkins Richard M. Nixon

Red Feather thermometer nears finish line in fund drive

The Red Feather thermometer shows a new total of 95 229 20 and 75 percent of the 1270T1 goal. Seven downtown firms join donors including Kovar Appliances The Style Shoppe Vietors Ts tendential of America Insurance Co Trene's Texas Maintenance Supply Co and Bayshore Motors as carpenters and burner writs reach 100 percent at Hurnhin Refinery. United Fund Drive loaders hope to wrap up by week’s end.

Kovar Applianesa The Style Shoppe Vietors Ts' Tendential

Dulles Speaks After German Pact Ratified at White House

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told a televised White House cabinet meeting that the United States may seek talks with the Soviet Union where a solid, strengthened Western Europe could form a new basis for discussions after Germany’s rearmament pact was ratified. The extraordinary session, called to highlight West Germany’s role in European defense, aired as Republicans hoped to boost support ahead of the elections. President Eisenhower chaired the session, with Dulles stressing the free world’s effort to build a robust defense system in Europe.

Washington John Foster Dulles United States Rusing Europe Soviet Union Frick West Germany Hatel

Doomed Slayer Harbie Fairrigne Hoped To Die In Jail

Oklahoma City report details 20 year old Dallas inmate Harbie Fairrigne, condemned to die for killing detective Benie Cravatt, slashing his wrists Monday night. He urged jailers to let him die as guards ferried him to Mercy Hospital after a blood loss, then returned to county jail once stabilized. Fellow suspects noted his earlier jovial mood during trial.

Oklahoma City Harbie Franke Herve Dallas Jailorg Falrrig Tris Wairris Mercy Hospital Fairis Oklahoma City City Benie

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