Labor Backs Bonds and Nation Hears Holiday Traffic Toll
Texas led with 80 highway fatalities as Labor Day travel raised fears of higher deaths but official tallies showed 420 nationwide amid speculated trips and weather. States like California Ohio New York and Michigan each reported double-digit losses. Officials hoped the lull in late reports would keep the total under prior holiday figures.
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Trattie Deatis
la Jay
Nedi Bearhorn
National Bafedy Council
Dearborn
Tralia
Texas
California
Ohio
New Yorks
Isvauri
Mineisy
Michigan
Pennistyania
Newar Ohin
Aiuto
SUN spots SUN spots BARC and Reporter Clinic news
Local items note BARC will meet at 0 pm Tuesday at the National Guard Armory on North Main. First Presbyterian Church Circle Four plans a Tuesday gathering, rescheduled from Wednesday. Sun reporters group meets Tuesday at 7 pm in the Sun Office for a clinic tour of the Sun plant with refreshments. Disneyland visits involve Baytown couples Stewart and others. Charles Washington Warner, father of George Bland of Baytown, dies in Houston with funeral in Lufkin tomorrow. Glenn Harbour loses the left middle finger and injures another in a fishing camp pulley incident on Tri-City Beach.
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BARC
National Guard Armory
North Main
Bar+ town
Sun
Sim
Rage
Glenn Harbour
Tri-City Beach
New Year Celebrated By Baytown Jewish Community
Rosh Hashana observances begin at sunset on Wednesday with services at Baytown’s Congress on Tamessiethy Terrace. A pastor leads the services with Ruthkept assisting by reading from the Torah. Several Baytown stores will close for the holiday.
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New
Baytown
Downlows
Around Town Rotary occasion and local names
Rotary host event at the Little League picnic features Johnny Bob Brows bidding farewell to Max Nuttall. Sis LeCompte is asked about a nickname while Boby Siovk wishes travel to Colar ma. Retired Lee Bishop prepares for dental school. Linders head to Hunt Texas for Labor Day weekend. Janise Pridgen de Young reported. Grady Bams printed a scripture substitution from Jeremiah 17:14.
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Cubs
Johnny Bah
Rotary
Max Nuttall
Sis LeCompte
Boly Siovkhon
Coalarma
Avionians
Aboue
Lee Bishop
Ing
Smester
Ing Linders
Hunt, Tex
Janise Pridgen de Young
Uris
Lake Charles
Vaalea Faighe
Ike Reeipa
Ave
Grady Baams
Jeremiah
Four Drown in Labor Day Outing on San Jacinto River
A Channelview family gathering for a Labor Day outing on the San Jacinto River ended in tragedy when four members drowned Monday after their boat stalled in the east fork five miles northwest of Huffman. Survivors include Bobby Pearson, age 10, and relatives Connor and Gilmore with the community aiding in rescue efforts. investigations continue into the outboard’s shutoff and passengers’ fall into 25 feet of water.
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Channelview
San Jacinto River
Huffman
Wate Peawork
Lis Hephens
Larry Connor
Wotdan Gilmore
Janet Pearson
Bobby
Ivor
Mt Conner
Faf
Gilmore
Connor
Babhs
Pearce
Atu
Sas
Conner
Judge Queen
Raylich
Highlands
PPS
Two Deaths Mark Legion Conclave Parade
LOS ANGELES The American Legion convention opened with a grand parade in which about 30 000 legionnaires marched for over six hours Monday Two deaths marred the Labor Day observance Paul Uightower Jr 23 of Los Angeles was killed when his Panther jet fighter crashed during landing Newton Spener an American Legion official from Minneapolis died of a heart attack during parade activities
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Los Angeles
American Legion
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Newton -Spener
Minneapolis
Winds Surge Through Central Texas Killing Boy
A Central Texas storm killed a 16 year old boy and caused extensive damage. High winds toppled an electric line and a barbed wire fence near Havloy, electrocution at a scene, a barn reef ripped, and several houses and a barn shed suffered major damage further south near Martia.
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Texas
Havloy
Bos
Everith Hudson
Martin
Aniles
Co.be
Martia
Labor Day Emergency Rush Injures Five at San Jacinto
Five people were injured in Labor Day accidents, all admitted to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Bertha Saryvar and Miss George Faulk of 204 Wooster hurt when a car rolled into a ditch at Crosby Lane and Barkslod. Charles Winston Mackrell, 14, fell from a car and was struck, suffering a fractured left ankle and head injuries. His mother, Mrs. Luther Mackrell of 501 Bask Humble, reported the boy rode the front fender when the car jolted. Joe Bluntis of 600 Parkway rushed the boy to the hospital with Patrolman Cowan. Another newsboy fell off a horse nearby.
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Dent
Laurie-Duke
Bertha L. Saryvar
George Faulk
Wooster
Crosby-Lanchbury
Barkslod Road
Pam
Faulk
Sareer
Charles Winston Mackrell
Baytown Sun
Luther Mackrell
Humble
Charlie Coways
Abe
Joel Blntis
Parkway
Mwo Nowsboy
Tage Tava
Career Over Paris Princess Grice Monaree rumor
Paris reports say Princess Grice considers career change after statements about film work. The London press notes she plans a possible move toward life in Paris, en route to the United States, amid unclear remarks and urging from associates.
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Grice
Monaree
Verie Erreer
Raigier
Monarea
United States
Qaid
London
Carpenters to Take Poll On Thursday in Viner County
Carpenters Union in Bayinowen plans a Thursday meeting to place a proposition before members for a bonds program to fund county freeway rights of way. County officials say the plan aims to ease commute and spur growth. opponents cite tax costs and bond issuance details. County Commissioner Von Rumsey will participate as a guest speaker at a public forum held at the Community House to discuss pros and cons.
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Viner
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Cro Council
Efi
Jack. Stewart
The
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Bayinowen Sai
Tigen Bob Casey
Sik
Sip Marl
Uwir Jal
Berto Conmoninity House
Hagvees
Furan
von Rumsey
Pulitiss
Nixon Weaker as Father Reports Health Decline
California report notes Richard Nixon senior’s condition worsened Monday night as his heart grows weaker while efforts to rally for his son's re election continue. The elder Nixon remains under medical care though movement and speech show decline, with family keeping vigil.
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DA Terbica
Calif
Richard Mi
Nixon
Cheerful Coed Jumps From Airplane Flight Tragedy
Miss Andersen, a University of California student, leapt from a plane during a midair struggle with the pilot Stanley Gordon of Belvedere California. The fall ended a desperate attempt to restrain her as the aircraft descended near an unnamed location.
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Chich
Ostaerlers
Andersen
Miss Anderson
University of California, Big
Nhos
Stanley Gordon
Belvedere Calif
Anerson
Oreplitne Weyr
Hine
Ordon Sid Mink Andersen
Mt. Hanalpis
Gordon Osaid
Veil Of Secrecy Kidnap Case Ends In FBI Release
A chaotic escape and FBI intervention freed a kidnapping suspect after a tense search in New Haven area. Police and volunteers hunted for the abducted baby near a Long Island road, while crowds outside Branden police HQ called for justice. Neighbors lament the infant’s peril as investigators pursue leads to identify the woman who took the child.
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Stalker
New Haven
Conn
Crowis
Peter Wombergn
Dir
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Weing
Tront
Branden
Avery
Harty
Trean
Egypt Press Dashes Hopes for Suez Accord
Egypt newspaper dashes optimism over a Suez agreement as officials from the five powers push for internationalization and a modern canal regime. Former official Bihait blasts plan in a five‑part critique, while Nasser faces mounting pressure and threats from allied leaders including Australia’s Mengies.
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AL Gambon
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Anwag
Biahit
Dae Wali
Eg Ng
Dent Gamat Abdel Nasser Me
Tover Carkar Mengies
Sue
Americans set to spend a record quarter trillion dollars in 1956
United Press reports economists forecast Americans will spend about 244 billion dollars on goods and services this year with rising earnings and high employment fueling a broad spending spree. Analysts cite autos, appliances, clothing, and services as major growth areas, while retail sales are expected to rise 2 to 4 percent in Q4 amid the holiday season.
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Delaras
United Press
Zelouek
Virginia
Komek
Adlai Stevenson To Address Legion Convention
Adlai E Stevenson prepares a foreign policy speech for delivery at the national Democratic convention in Los Angeles after a campaign swing including Labor Day talks in Michigan and rest at Libertyville. Aides say he will work on the speech and discuss strategy with Democratic leaders in San Francisco prior to the event.
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API
Adlai E. Stevenson
Ameri
Los Angeles
Derascrati
Michigan
Stevenson
Libertyville
Stevenson Siti Ity
Farcisny Polic
Tye la Stowens
San’ Francscn
Catferns
Nevarla Deamocrats
National Air Show One Of Safest Yet
The 1956 National Aircraft Show in Oklahoma City claimed to be one of the safest in its history, despite reports of records shattered and several near misses. An ASD twin jet Navy fighter crashed on a lake, while other incidents injured participants and spectators.
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Ate
Lake At
Ant
Grannhea
Reo
Erentee
Clergyman Is Asked If He's Nigger Lover
United Press dispatch from Fort Worth reports a Texas crowd confronted Rev Timothy Episcop, asking if he was a “nigger lover” during a desegregation clash at Manstiekt High School. The scene included insults and threats as authorities escorted the clergyman away amid tense protests over integration.
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Wyle Thompson
Waskes
Supreme Court
Vlt
Lion
Negroes To Try Again At Clinton
Clinton saw new tensions as Negro students prepared to press protests after weekend disturbances. An armed National Guard march followed a march through Clinton, with clashes reported near Oliver Springs twenty miles away where a white man was shot after a dispute. Virginia neighbors and private citizens met in Richmond seeking a special session, while five men were arrested for beating two Nat Menena men west of Clinton.
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Tran
UP Ba 'Tyelor
Chatenigh Secine
Oliver
Neorn
Virginia
Richmond
Dreepen
Asmad
Negro Resists Sale of Riverside Home in Threats
In Fort Worth Riverside, a Black homeowner decided not to sell despite threats from a mob that surrounded his residence. Spokesman for the Riverside-Hoines area reported the man remained firm after the intimidation and stated he would not vacate his property.
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Fort Worth
Lohan
Broven
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