Polio siege costs questioned in Harris County drive
Editorial notes rough year for polio with tensions between local Harris County groups. E B McParland cites that Harris County contributed about 128 725 dollars to the drive, while the national foundation has spent over 1 million locally this year. By July 1 expenditures reached 360 000 dollars for patient care at Hedgecroft Hermann VA and other centers, with total yearly bills near 500 000 pounds.
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E.B. McParland
Haris County
Harris County
McFarland
Hedgecroft
Hermann
Veterans Administration Hospite
Southwestern
Jeff Davis
Baytown Fair Set Amid Local Gossip And Incidentals
A fragmented Baytown page recounts a town fair planned for this year, with notices of a barbecue and community gathering at Gatena Park. The piece weaves personal anecdotes, local names, and stray remarks about politics, a Canadian visitor, and a dubious legal tip, finishing with a sense of small town chatter rather than a cohesive event diary. The column style preserves the tone and local flavor of Baytown life.
Life of ex King Peroukof and Capri hotel tale
The fragment describes ex King Peroukof's lavish life and travel, noting his $13 million fortune and costly hotel stays in Capri. It mentions a hotel proprietor and entourage, with issues about paying $400 for a day, and the need to spend extra for water and heat to keep boilers pressurized.
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Gaud
Eny
Lt 3
Farouks
Este of
Capri
Scattered Anecdotes and Oddities From a Broadway Column
A fragmented montage recounts social woes and witty asides from Broadway life. Notes on poverty, marital strife, and quirky quotes mingle with stories of couples, a rare arrest for indecent exposure, and entertainers like Tommy Maenville and Are Judge, sharing a playful wedding moment.
Polio Fight Backed by Foundation in Houston
The Red Cross recruited 62 special nurses for Houston with 11 replacements sought. The chapter pays travel and $275 monthly plus living allowance, plus up to $100 monthly for hospital maintenance. Two resident physicians, two medical social workers, seven physiotherapists, and equipment valued at $363,000 supported the center. Gamma globulin field trials in Harris County treated 33,187 children free of charge. The $500,000 test was funded by the foundation with America’s March of Dimes support. I B McFarland praised for leadership. Sun urges local support with dimes and dollars.
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Houston
U.S
Center
Hedgecroft
Hous
Harris County
America
March of Dimes
National Foundation
I. B. McFarland
Recluse heir preserves shrine to mother in locked New Orleans mansion
An estate mystery unfolds as the late mother of Kem lede is kept in her bedroom as a shrine since 1920. A 78 year old heir died in February and left a vast but uncertain cache of cash, bonds, and jewelry in a house full of dust and moss.
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Miade
Kemlede
Ramiade
Churchill notes from Lyons Den dinner party chatter
In a Lyons Den vignette Commander Bill Hudgins and guests discuss life's second chances over dinner. Notables include Mrs. George Allen and Dr. Hogan staff cautions, while Beardeley Banks backs Stevenson. Einstein addresses Taft Hartley law changes amid campaign chatter, with Watt and others mentioned in passing.
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Virginia
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Nate
Europe
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Fuguslavia
Baytown Sun Echoes Office Manager Subscription Terms
Fragmentary text indicates Baytown Texas post office related to Congress actions on March 3. Mentions manager Sirsa editor and mail subscription payments with advances and monthly amounts. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Texas
Postoffice
Congress
Journo gossip and campaign chatter in Lyons column
Leonard Lyons notes canceling a Dewey campaign trip after press leaks and unmet terms. He hints at Democratic leanings and a split stance on political roles while detailing parties, film plans, and literary trivia with multiple named figures and events.
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Eisenhower
Fatt Hartley
Acheson
Dewey
Bible Verse Day Reflection and Verse Quote
A brief devotional note presents a Bible verse about the love of money as the root of all evil. It mentions seeking wealth can lead to straying from faith and causing sorrow. The reading is presented with a date marker and a short, reflection-like line.
Try And Stop Me LOWEN L. JAMES Remembered Times Editor
A reminiscence portrays Lowen L. James, longtime New York Times managing editor, as highly perceptive yet soft on staff. In Paris, a secretary’s dismissal note was torn up and the editor fled to Geneva, later returning to moral support and an eventual resignation after marriage.
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Nothing Gained By Attacking the Past Says Lawmaker
Washington columnist Edith Rogers argues against dwelling on past policy mistakes. She urges clear decisions on Korea and global containment, demanding concrete plans and leadership for a decisive path to peace and freedom. She emphasizes national courage, responsibility, and avoiding mere platitudes.
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Five Years Ago in Goose Creek Headlines
Presentation to Goose Creek residents featured a self help plan. Ground was broken for Bay town's first office building owned by J. N. Woods. Special education for exceptional children offered in Goose Creek district for first time. Peniy volunteer fire department formed with Harry Levine as president. Mr and Mrs George B Atkins announced birth of son Richard Earl.
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Europe
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J. N. Woods
Goose Creek
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