Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1955

Page

2

Escape Injury As Globemaster Crashes in Albuquerque

An Air Force C 123 Globemaster crashed on takeoff at Kirtland AFB Albuquerque after a 43 mile an hour gust. One Airman killed, four injured aboard the 69 aboard. The aircraft, based at Biggs AFB El Paso, was en route on a classified mission. Investigators from SAC and the aircraft maker arrived to determine cause.

Albuquerque Air Force Globemaster Strategic Air Command Biggs Air Force Base el Paso Kirtland Air Force Base Fred W. Stethens New Philadelphia Ohio Sandia Base Hospital Robert Jones Biges Afb Allen Strayer Vernon Tayloc Beth Jardh Afb Maven Apb March Afb

Administration Plans Major Defense Spending Cuts

The administration aims to reduce military outlays by 1.7 billion dollars in the current fiscal year. Most cuts would hit Air Force funding, with the Army facing reduced growth and internal Pentagon opposition. White House officials seek a $84 billion defense total by July 1, 1987, amid pushback from Defense officials and pilots concerned about air power expansion.

Washington Air Force Army Defense Defense Department Donald A Charles BE Wilson Michigan Ers Pentagon

Rudder To Continue Running Land Plan

In Austin the Veterans Land Guard authorizes state Land Commissioner J Earl Rudder to continue operating the $100 million veterans land program. The Veterans Land Board, including Gov and Attorney General, approve the move citing efficiency and avoiding duplication. The note recalls the maiden voyage speed record set by the United States for a steamship in 1952 at 41 mph average.

Austin Veterans Land Guard J. Earl Rudder Land Commissioner Veterans Land Shivers U. S. United States Atlantic Ocean

Birth Of New Volcano Being Watched In Field In Mexico

A Mexican delegation of volcanologists heads to Mexicali to study fissures in a Baja California cotton field near the Wisteria Canal 14 miles south of the border town. Sulfurous fumes and steam rise from cracks as large as three feet, with at least 14 fissures detected and rumbling heard but no ground shaking.

Mexico Mexicali Mex Mexico City Los Angeles Wisteria Canal Baja California Rodolfo Escamailla Sota Soto

Baytown Building Permits Fall in August Total $214 150

Baytown issued forty one building permits in August, the second lowest month this year. Permits covered fourteen residences additions and repairs nine garages and one commercial building. Estimated costs include 172 500 for residences 25 950 for additions and repairs 9 980 for garages and 5 759 for the Krizak Monument Plant addition.

Baytown West Main T. Peacockr

Balloon Drifting After Six Days With Live Animals Aboard

A massive balloon carrying 15 live mice and guinea pigs to study cosmic rays drifted for a sixth day over the stratosphere. Launched from International Falls, Minnesota, by Wingen Research, Inc., it rose to over 20 miles and showed no sign of descent.

Minneapolis Wingen Research, Inc International Fails Minn

Glazier uses jug system to ward off cherry thieves

St John Mich police chief Evertt Glazier implements a simple deterrent for birds raiding cherry trees. He hangs an uncorked jug by each tree to create wind chimes and a whistling sound that frightens away potential eaters.

Jug Music ST. John S. Mich Everett Glazier Glazier

Birth notice for Melanie Celeste Lains in 1804 Mississippi

Melanie Celeste Lains is one year old, daughter of Louis Bains and spouse. Grandparents are J R Biing of Daytonat and AL Louis of Hou Great grandmother is Mrs. Victor Gustasin of Bay town.

Melanie Celeste Lains Louis Bains Mississippi J. R. Biing Daytonat AL L. Louis Hou Melanie Victor Gustasin Baytown

Russian Soldier Holds U S Salon Gun Tight In Moscow

Rep Joe Holt was detained near Moscow for about an hour when a Red Army soldier pressed a cocked pistol to his head during a photo stop at a Moscow suburb with a fellow congressman. Ambassador Bohlen protested to the Kremlin and Holt returned to New York.

van Nuys Calif Joe Holt Moscow Holt New York Russia U.S Charles E. Bohlen Kremlin California Née America Red Army Halt Amo Ved Hott

Houston C C Okays Bridge On Channel

The Houston Chamber of Commerce endorsed a high level bridge over the ship channel. The executive committee approved a $10 million bond issue to finance the bridge. The measure is one of three on the September 17 countywide ballot.

Houston Houston Chamber of Commerce Toha T. Jones Jr Chamber

Sparkman Calls for Wary Friendship With Reds

MOSCOW UP Sen. John J. Sparkman of Alabama urged a wary friendship with the Soviet Union. He said the United Nations Charter was trusted 15 years ago but the nation will extend the right arm of friendship only cautiously and with vigilance against Russian actions.

Moscow John J. Sparkman D-Ala Sparkman

Dads Clash With Wives Over PTA Control in Hartford

Fathers in Hartford Vermont accuse wives of dominating the Parent Teachers Association and mobilize votes to place men in all PTA offices at the last election. The dispute centers on governance and leadership within the PTA.

Hartford Parent Teachers Association PTA

State Wins Title Suit Over Coastal Lands

Attorney General John Ben Shepperd hailed a Brownsville ruling that the boundary between undersea land and privately owned adjoining land is the high tide line. Judge James B Graham found the land in question is water at times each year, placing it under state ownership. The decision could affect thousands of coastal acres near Port Isabel, with potential production from mud flats about 15 miles north of Port Isabel.

Austin John Ben Shepperd James 8. Graham Brownsville Graham Shepperd Port Isabel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clem Tichelaar Carr-Consolidated Biscuit Company Chicago Red River Lucky Car License NITE A Rm Wy Nyt Ooh EMS Cari von 3 Technic Histavision Administration Rudder Ane Davy Crockett Indian Scout Nand Randolph Scott Man From Oklahoma Roy Rogers Roxanne EWG Akin, Celeste Bains Carr Consolidated Biscuit Company International Ee Cock& Froehner Radio Service Texas Diet Krel Wennessay Ie UO Plymouth The Society of Illustrators Plymouth News Caravan John Camera Swayze CRSTV
Search Courier

Search the Baytown Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Baytown Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication