Dulles Delivers Firm Stand After Meeting Chiang
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles met Chiang Kai-Shek in Taipei as Nationalist China and the United States pledged resolve against Red China threats to Formosa. Navy and air units protected Dulles, who refused to be intimidated while discussing Quemoy and related tensions. Dulles then departed for Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Taipei
Formosa
John Foster Dulles
Prough
Chiang Kai-Shek
Dulles
United States
Manila
Quemoy
U. S
Chiang
Women Golfers Open Citizens Bank Tournament at Baytown
Sun Spots notes the Citizens Bank women’s handicap match play begins Saturday at Baytown Country Club. All participants must sign up by Friday night to allow first round pairings. Friendly Acres Home Demonstration meets Friday at 10 a.m. at Mrs. R. J. Wright’s home with a noon covered dish luncheon. Mrs. J. R. Emanuel has returned to Highlands after a Trinity visit during which her mother died. She resides at 700 East Wallisville Road. APIC Robert H. Archer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Archer of 3209 Michigan, has been discharged from four years Navy service.
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Citizens Bank
Baytown Country Club
Friendly Acres
Friendly Acres Home
R. J. Wright
North Main
Trinity
J.’ R. Emanuel
Highlands
D. H. Elliott
Emanuel
East
Wallisville Road
Robert H. Archer
A. BE. Archer
Michigan
Navy
Local notes list residents and updates around town
Around Town highlights brief mentions of residents: Marie Binf ord and family, Lou Ellen Coker meeting challenges, Ronald Boullion reacting to books, Omar Dyer handling a real estate task with a slow pecan delivery, Virginia Wagner sharing news, Manson Clarke and Bud Pumphrey idle, Eddie Krenick visiting an old oil field friend, Frenchy Broussard with his granddaughter, Mike Whitcomb discarding unused tackle, Buddy Rushing planning a fishing trip, Abe Penney closing a deal with favorable terms, Bill Whitridge handling a missing catalogue, Johnny Peatge leaving hospital, Betty Risinger and Betty Buchan comparing housework trends, Warren Bunting testing wartime remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Binford
Manson Clarke
Bud” Pumphrey
Eddie Krenick
Frenchy” Broussard
Mike Whitcomb
Buddy
Abe Penney
Bill Whitridge
Johnny Peatge
Betty Risinger
Betty Buchanan
Warren Bunting
Vand
East Harris Boys Leave For Induction
Twenty five East Harris County youngsters from Crosby left Baytown for induction into the service with eight college graduates in the group. Relatives and a Baytown Chamber of Commerce military affairs committee attended. The group traveled to Houston for physical examinations, with Henry figures including Alvin Heckler Clarence Heckler Crecencio Aguero Jr. Donald Leazer Albert Rucka Marvin Teague and others volunteering. Local leaders Dave Parrish and Dr Ben Ammons offered support as the sending ceremony proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Harris County
Crosby
Baytown
Selective Service
Kanzaliz
West Texas
Alvin and
Clarence Heckler
Crecencio Aguero Jr
Donald Leazer
Albert Rucka
Marvin Teague
Ralland Pruett
Hubert Stewart
Sherwood Carpenter
Vernon Bargainer
James Griffith
William K. Robbins
Paul de Verter
Lester Hovey
Rollin Russell
Benny Hicks
Joseph Johnson
Jesus Marlines
Jack Wilson Jr
Leroy Lutz
Edward Kiehelberger
John Landers
Warman Smith
David Snell
Sel- Arai Gavandee
Giyder Fultz
First Christian Church
Amen
Dave Parrish
DAV
Parrish
Ben #. Ammons
Darrell Tuck
David ¥. Arnett
Nelson McElroy
Sam Paine
Wilton A. Roper
Northside Club to Seek Curbs on Crosby Cedar Bayou Road
W Northside Improvement Club seeks County Commissioners Court action to slow speeds on Crosby Cedar Bayou Road near Condy during school bus hours. A committee will confer with Commissioner W V Ramsey on speed zones and markers for northside streets. The club plans to buy markers and present samples at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northside Improvement Club
Commissioners Court
Crosby Cedar Bayou
Condy
B. Stricklin
Northside Club
Stricklin
W. V. Ramsey
Dub
Northside
Stokes
B. M. Fenton
William Krizak
Ramsey
Worst Quake In History Hits Africa
Orleansville Algeria reels from a powerful quake at 1 am causing widespread destruction. Officials report at least 300 bodies recovered with fears of 1600 dead in Chelif valley. Thousands injured, 50 000 residents affected, airlifts and field hospitals deployed as France mobilizes aid and garrison canteens serve victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleansville
Algiers
Chelif
Algier
Aly
Algeria
North Africa
la Martine
Fly
Yater
Arig Couingy
Harry Knows How To Avoid Jury Service
Harry Levine sought to dodge jury duty in a Texas traffic case by claiming lack of head of household status and freeholder, then citing bias from knowing defense lawyers and past injuries. He insisted he would deliver an unsatisfactory verdict to any defendant who broke traffic laws, asking the judge to release him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Harry Levine
Justice Court
Texas
Mark Carter
Beard Growing Contest at Baytown Fair
Baytown announces a beard growing contest as part of the fair and rodeo scheduled October 6 to 9. Open to all males, no entry form, no penalties for not participating. Prizes are rodeo tickets for the ugliest, best groomed, and scrawniest beards. judging after the fall parade on October 6 with possible Houston models as judges. Jane Ware, ticket chair, urges wide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Houston
Jane Ware
Participa
Baytown Arena
New York Senator Mives opens governor bid on GOP ticket
World briefs note Senator Irving Mives ready to run for New York governor on the Republican ticket. Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wilding travel from London to Hollywood after visiting Wilding’s parents in England. Tokyo reports U S approval to release five Japanese war criminals from Sugamo prison. Cannes reports Aga Khan, two, recovering from bronchitis with renewed anxiety over his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Irving Mives
Elizabeth Taylor
Michael Wilding
London
Hallywood
Wilding
England
Tokyo
Foreign Office
United States
Sugamo
Cannes
France
Aga Khan
Baytown Council Plans Budget Tonight For 1954 55
Baytown council is expected to adopt the 1954-55 city budget at tonight’s meeting. An estimated $1 million budget will be set for a public hearing where citizens may protest parts of the plan, though protests are rare. The council will also pass an appropriation ordinance and set the tax rate for the coming year. The new fiscal year begins Oct 1. City Manager C D Middleton will present requests from county health officials D Farragut for Baytown participation in health programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Conneil
Ute General Fund
Fundy
Enue City Mantager
C.D. Middleton
Telber Fran County Health Cirect
Dre
D. Farragut
McCarthy says defense blocked on one censure charge
Senator Joseph McCarthy claims he was barred from presenting a defense on one of five censure charges. The special Senate committee upheld the ruling restricting evidence about other senators receiving information from federal workers. McCarthy and his attorney called the ruling shocking as they pressed for broader access to information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Ny McCarthy
Wis
Senate
McCarthy
W. Watkins
Utah
Sta. Arthur
Watking
Watkins
Pling
Bie Carthy
Edward Bennett Williams
Ashe
Hk Inviley
Warkus
Williams
John J. Williams
R-Del
Pine Oller
Slapping Incident Leads to Dutch Label for Man
Highlands man faced charges after allegedly slapping a woman and child over the weekend. Deputies found over $100 worth of stolen tools in his car trunk, including a hydraulic jack and block and tackle, reported after the husband left and the wife alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xhoriffa Leputies
Extortionist Found To Be Sad OF 12
A decoded extortion threat reveals a supposed 11 year old culprit with a vivid imagination. Deputy Brown said the note demanded 75 dollars and warned of harm to children. The boy was traced within 15 minutes after the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
M. M. Brown
Brown
Sheriff's Department
Hig Htthy
Thanksgiving Day Sermon Draws Baytown Ministers
The Rev E R Gouch leads the annual community Thanksgiving services with Fire Bible Church at Ganxales restaurant. Baytown ministers elect Rev Conca as vice president and Rev Willan Tensley as secretary. CROP leader Weller Parr briefs on relief needs. ministers form committee to raise funds for a rice caravan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R Gouch
Fire
Baptist Hireh
Ant
Baylown
Ganxales
Allie
Cudar Bayou Methodlis
George English
James Brannen
Bay Lown
Conca
Plested
View
Willan Tensley
Star of
Grace Methodist Church
Baytown Sun previews four Friday night football games
The Baytown Sun plans on the spot coverage of four key Friday night games including the big Robert E Lee versus Lamar opener in Houston. Expected matchups feature DEER PARK at LA PORTE with Warren Edwards and Cecil Morse, EAST CHAMBERS at CROSSY with Clyde Murray, WILLIS at BARBERS HILL with Ross Hoyt, and ODESSA at PORT ARTHUR with Fred Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Robert E. Lee-Lamar
Houston
Deer Park
LA Porte
Warren Edwards
Cecil Morse
Two Houston Atty Office investigators probe Crosby voters
In Crosby, two Houston District Attorney investigators R W Tourant and Charlig Albertson began questioning voters at a precinct over voting procedures in the August 28 primary. They examined 324 ballots for Ralph Yarborough while Gov. Allan Shivers received no votes as protests from his supporters urged an election review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Crosby
Prockiet
Barrett
R. W. Tourant
Charlig
Albertson
Kigteed
Ewing, Werlein
Ralph Yarborough
Allan’ Shivers
Shivers
Hurricane Edna Aims for Carolina Capes
Hurricane Edna, packing 115 mph winds, moves from Bahama waters toward the Carolinas. Radar and weather observers monitor its path as it veers north, with forecast models predicting a possible turn northeast after a northward approach. Small craft are urged to stay near port while residents remove protective shutters.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Bahama
Florida
Georgia
U.S
U.S. Weather Bureau
Mie
Coco
North
Aantwird
Gape Hitleras
N.C
Carel
Cape Jagt Weels
New England States
Weather Bureau
Cape Hatteras
Florida Peninsula
Autopsy Ordered In Baytown Death
Justice of the Peace Roscoe Zierlein ordered an autopsy Thursday to determine the cause of death of Afry. Ouida Hamilton Davidson, 34, a nurse at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital, was found dead at her home at 400 North Commerce. A supervisor checked on her at 3 p.m. and found her body when he visited. Mardy investigated the case. Funeral services will be announced by Pan U Lee Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Pearl
Roscoe Zierlein
Afry
Ouida Hamilton Davidson
North Commerce
Pan U
Lee Funeral Home
Unruly Norwegian Customer Sparks Cafe Incident
Police respond to a downtown cafe to remove a red faced seaman who shouted and waved. Officers report the man believed the cafe operator owed him an order he did not receive and used gestures to convey his request.
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R Dulles
Aka Chiang
Regina Hdss
Stewart Forman
Los Angeles
East Harris
Coady
Sneedin
Africa
Ken Reynolds
Mvin
World News IN
Naval
Agaitomy
Jee
Lamar
School Athletic Officnatg
J Tommi
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Weller Parr
Parr
Harris County
Lenge
Clyde Foltz
Karl Bracker
Wayne McClrakey
League
The
Baytown Sun
East Chambers
Crossy
Clyde Murray
Willis
Barbers Hill
Ross Hoyt
Odessa
Port Arthur
Fred Hartman
Carolina Capes
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