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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1954

Page

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Court of Honor and Scout Awards Set for Sunday

East Harris District Boy Scouts plan a Court of Honor on Sunday at 2 pm at the Community House. Six second class, six first class, five star scouts receive advancement, along with 77 merit badges. The event is followed by a Baptist Student Union meeting at Lee College and Second Baptist Church at 3 pm, with prospective members invited.

Court of Honor East Harris Boy Scouts LEE College Baptist Student Union Second Baptist Church Joyce Reynolds

West German Chancellor Adenauer to attend Columbia events

Oct 30 bulletin from New York reports West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arriving Saturday for private talks and to take part in events marking Columbia University's yearlong bicentennial. Also noted are arrests in Egypt, a Kansas jet crash, miners union politics, and a British dock strike ending.

New York Konrad Adenatter Columbia University London Nea

Around Town Notes and Lost Items

Betty Pryor, a Robert E. Lee Band twirler, lost a black patent leather purse at Friday night’s game along with her glasses. Mike Kirkpatrick returns to Fort Houston after visiting his parents. Mrs. D. M. Waltman celebrates via a homecoming for daughter Ellen from Sam Houston. A gorilla feature by Gertrude Panowich appears in People’s Today. Lost items from Friday’s football game include a blanket, binoculars, and red and green mittens, recoverable at the School Administration building.

Betty Pryor Robert E. Lee Mike Kirkpatrick Amy Fort San Houston Jesse Kirkpatrick George Ross D. M. Waltman Ellen Sam Houston State Teachers College People’s Today Gertrude Panowich Hugo

Late 2 Pointer Edges REL in District Showdown

In Memorial Stadium Pasadena’s Eagles edged Robert E. Lee 8 to 7 after a late safety on Don Walker. Lee’s defense forced the goal line stand but a 50 yard pass set the stage for the decisive sequence before the safety sealed the win.

Don Walker Baditor Ross Hoyt Sun Lady Juck Robert E. Lee Ganders Memorial Stadium Caldly Pasadena Eagles Ganders Donnie Hallum Hagies Charles Tovey Maxie Brandesbaugh Jim Rincon Vincent Lantpassas Gary Herrington von Evans Cameron Gates Fred Kalina Don Browning Leo Wotipka Hagles Lee Guion Baker Walker Eagie David Saddler Wall Eagle Jayke Gregory Tuge

GOP Victory Seen Obstacle Toward Two-Party South

Duke University political scientist Allan Sindler says the 1952 Eisenhower win may hinder a two party system in the Deep South. Conservatives who voted Republican could return to Democratic Party lines, while the grass roots Republicans receive limited support. The study uses nationwide survey data funded by the Carnegie Foundation.

Durham N.C Duke University Allan P. Sindley Sindler Lindier Stevenson Eisenhower Deep South Carnegie Foundation University of Michigan Survey Research Center

New Aircraft Orders Reach 135 Million In Latest Bids

The Air Force announced 135 million in new aircraft orders, mostly for light jet bombers, reflecting a ramp-up in military production since July 1. Total contracts this fiscal year approach 6 billion, with a projected 15 billion to year end. Douglas received 128 million for B-66 twin jets, Lockheed 7 million for TS3 trainers, largely split between RB-66 and bomber variants at Tulsy and Long Beach plants.

Washington Ont Air Force Douglas Aircraft Co Lockheed Aircraft Corp Burbank Calif Douglas Tulsy Long Beach

Last Minute Vote Appeal Found Useless by Scientists

Chicago researchers Bernard Berelson, Paw Lazarsfeld, and William McPhee report that a poll of 1,400 Elmira voters during the 1948 campaign shows 79 percent decide before election day. Sixteen sentences summarize the summary.

Chicago Bernard R. Berelson Ford Foundation Paw F. Lazarsfeld William N. McPhee Columbia University University of Chicago Press Elmira Wn.y

Boy Freed to Begin Life in Private School After Gun Incident

Monroe Louisiana October 30 DP Little Joe Cooper a 20 year old fatherless boy who defended his dog with a shotgun leaves a reformatory to start a private school and later college His mongrel Tippie goes with him Judge Howell Heard ordered Joe released from the Louisiana Training Institute into custody of his sister Mrs Linda Foy Plans include sending Joe next Wednesday to Webb School for Boys in Tennessee until graduation then to any college ex governor Jimmy Noe funds the Joe Cooper education trust and sets up a national drive to support the boy with bank trustees and the mother involved

Monroe Little Joe Cooper Tippie Howell Joe Louisiana Training Institute Linda Foy Reformatory Hear Insihe Jimmy Noe Webb School Bellbuckle Tenn

Texans Honored As Heroes Four Will Receive Carnegie Medals

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honors four Texans for heroism. J Foyie White Worth William W Riddle and Joseph M Tadlock of Dallas and Tonnie A Williams Jr of Nacogdoches receive Carnegie medals. Thomas a one arm rescuer saved two sisters from drowning at Lake Whitney on April 4. Harp aided by Hiddle Tadlock and Williams after shale buried him June 1953. Williams suffered burns rescuing Kathie Hai a three year old in a burning home.

Houston Carnegie Hero Fund Commission J. Foyie White Worth William W. Riddle Joseph M. Tadlock Dallas Tonnie A. Williams Jr Nacogdoches Thomas Lake Whitney Hiddle Tadlock Vernon T. Harp Harp Wiliams Agreches Tescar Kathie Hai

Cold Weather Grips Texas With Subfreezing Readings

A sharp cold snap grips Texas with subfreezing temps in the north Panhandle and frost across the state. Cities report 26 at Dalhart, 32 Amarillo, 33 Lincoln in deep East Texas, and 38 to 42 across major hubs as skies remain mostly fair. Forecasters predict continued cool conditions over the weekend with a warming trend beginning after another incoming front.

Smucgh Texas United Press Texas Panhandle Mercury Dalbart Amarillo Linkin Piney Woods Siaginal Jine Beaumani Port Arthur Austin San Angelo Laibbock Dallag Tyler Wacoort Worth Wichita Falls Marfa del Rio Abilene el Paso San Antonio Houston Midland Laredy Galveston Corpus Christi Brownsville

Baytown Teens Join CROP Drive To Aid World Hungry

Baytown Youth Christian council invites teens to raise funds at community events for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Led by Perry Boljou as general chair and Maye Farrar as youth president, the drive funds milk shipments and surplus food for hungry children, mothers, and invalids worldwide.

Baytown Youth Christian Council Christian Rural Overseas Program Fir Presbyterian Pegry Boljou Maye Farrar Stephen Linscott GROP Youth of Texas Korea Ghureh World

Voters Guide Distribution In Preytown This Week

Preytown's Seama of Women Voters will distribute voter guides starting Saturday. The guides explain amendments in the Texas Constitution to be voted on next Tuesday. Guides will be available to the public at several local businesses.

Preytown Seama of Women Texas

Strike Delay Order Given At Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge Tent Oct 30 A mistyped report says about 4500 workers at Oak Ridge and Paducah Ky prepare a delayed strike threatened by the union leaders. The article notes concerns over uranium-235 supply for atomic bombs and indicates strike actions would begin Saturday night.

Oak Ridge Tent Biamis Paducah Derea

Demos GOP Set To Make Final Appeal

In a close national contest both parties race to finish their campaigns with final appeals across NBC radio and TV. President Eisenhower tours key states and hammers Democrats while Republicans push for a Republican Congress amid charges of fear and smear from Democrats.

John L. Cutter Washington Del Congress NBC Advil E. Stevenson Wil GOP Republicn Herbert Brownell Jr Oveta Daly Hobby Department of Wraith, Education and Welfare Eisenhower Wilmington Pum Withington Detroit Cleveland Louisville Wisant Stephan A. Mitchell Mitchell Vicw Richard S. Nixon Nixon California Eirenhower House Senate

Military Segregation Ends Ahead Of Plans

Washington report says all Negro units abolished in the armed services and integration completed ahead of schedule with no untoward incidents. It cites increased combat effectiveness and cost savings, noting Navy desegregation and equal opportunity now apply nationwide.

Joan W. Finney Washington Defense Department Armed Services James C. Evang Civ Gilvaneds Navy

None of 21 AF Men Survive C-47 Crash, Rescuers Say

A crash in the Alps near Lake Caryonette left 21 American airmen dead. Rescue crews from Nice and U.S. Air Force headquarters at Wirabaden coordinated recovery as planes scattered wreckage across a rugged zone known as the graveyard of planes. An American pilot was later assigned to the emergency scene, with authorities dropping supplies and organizing body removal.

Nice Trinte WTA Vic Maree Parti Ghoard Air Forcy Rescue Thame Lyons Franuce Prrths Europe Air Pores Nally Rufus Hessberg Albany N.Y Ernadhafte Malan Alps Prange Air Force Wirabaden Germany

UF Drive Nears Goal as Contributions Hit 123335

Baytown's United Fund Drive reached 123335 on Saturday and General Chairman Herbert Majer says the drive will run through Monday to allow last minute gifts to be reported. Eight more divisions topped 100 percent, with Humble unit and Muller captain groups joining the list. Others listed include W V Wright overseeing branch firms and Woos fizion, Tram FD, and several captains from schools and local firms.

Baytown United Fung Herbert Majer Meier Frit W. V. Wright Asephalt Muller Woosfizion Tom Ware Tram FD W. J. Hinson Felix Matchell H. J. Morris GC. Baugh Oak Addition Wayne Carter R. FL Luquire Luquire Constructing Company Erm Pingex Algo

Husband shoots rival in estranged wife's case

Houston police say Clyde Fitch, a cab driver, shot and killed his estranged wife Lillian Fitch’s lover Beamon after Beamon confronted them at Fitch's home. Fitch claimed self defense citing Beamon’s attack with brass knuckles and threats during a tense meeting. Beamon, 29, had followed the wife to Fitch's residence and left earlier that evening.

Houston Fitch Lillian Beamon Oli Clyde Jense Marion Fiteh Piteh

Mrs Mary Oleson Dies Here At 72

Mrs Mary T Oleson 72 died at 3pm Friday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George L Sarver at 200 May haw Drive She had lived in Bays town for 2k years and taught at Wooster Baptist Church Funeral services will be held at 4pm Saturday at Earthman chapel with Rev Fletcher Erwin of Wooster Baptist Church directing and burial in Cedarcrest Cemetery Survived by a son Clydy De Olegan of Laytowny two daughters Mrs Sarver and Mrs G Stren of Houston ten grandchildren Pallbearers are H V Coake J E Sturling G A Wolfe J S Johnson B C Pryor and W H Williams

Mary T. Oleson George L. Sarver Mayhaw Drive Oleson Baystown Sarver Wooster Wooster Baptist Entirch Cedarcrest Prembery Earthman Funeral Home Clydy de Olegan Laytowny G. Stren Houston H. V. Coake E. Sturling A. Wolfe J. S. Johnson B.C. Pryor W. H. Williams

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