Brief updates on candidates and global events
REWS in Brief recaps Wednesday activity of major candidates. Stevenson travels from Francisca to Los Angeles by train en route for whistle stop speeches. Eisenhower stops in Washington to meet workers and heads to New Port. Nixon heads to Washington with Senator Hubert Humphrey amid Democratic tensions. Casualties rise in major theaters as American battles continue, with reported totals and regional losses. United Nations admission bid for China faces likely veto, and political and economic notes across Galveston and cities including Austin and Antonio.
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R Stevenson
Hares
Bunker Hill
Jagn
Recovery on the Road for Polio Stricken Boy
Billy Whith, 14, son of Ms and Mrs John S White of 465 Harris Road Highlands, is recovering from polio affecting his right arm and leg. He is at home but travels to Houston for therapy. The report also notes hospital association activities and local officials forming a ministerial alliance.
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Billy Whith
John S. White
Harris Road
Highlands
Bily
Pouston
City budget hearing set for Baytown council meeting
City Manager Middisten announced a public hearing on the Baytown budget for the coming fiscal year. The council adjourns at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. on September 25 as Controller Gordon works on the figures and aims to present them this week.
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Beblic
Baytown
Middisten
Gay. Ures
Midsat
Gordones
Round Town News Sketches City Scenes and Weather
A jumble of street scenes and names from downtown life. Ed Cleveland is seen crossing an intersection amid oncoming traffic while others dodge showers and rain. Local figures such as Bock Whitcomb, A B Williams, Edgar Gingles, and Joe Vonaris appear in brief vignettes with references to work, travel, and events around 724 Business 52.
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Ner
Cleveland
Davis
Bock Whitcomb
A. Williams
Enderli
Fred
Edgar
Ty” Gingles
Milton
Lee
Joe Vonaris
Stencky
Broussard
Siana
Norand Grace Hargrave
Bremmer
Warren Eng
Jimmy Frazier
Yd Jean Heanderson
TE. Lee
Schreiner
Truman Fees Sweep to Victory At Polls
United Press reports staunch Republican fees of the Truman administration powered their path to victory as results from eight state primaries were tabulated. Wisconsin saw Sen Joseph McCarthy win renomination, while Arizona Colorado Utah Washington Minnesota New Hampshire and Vermont also listed nominees for November. The slate included nominees for the U S House and Senate. Barry Goldwater contested in Arizona as McFarland won renominating renomination with no opposition.
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United Press
Wisconsin
Joseph McCarthy
Arizona
Colorado
Utah
Washington
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Vermont
U. S. House of Representatives
Senate
Barry
P_ "Cat
Ralph B. Flanders
R-Vi
William Semeraro
Brattleboro
Flanders
Allan 2. Johnson
Barre
GOP
Ernest W. McFarland
Barry Goldwater
Lee Truman
McCarthy Wins Wisconsin renomination in landslide
In Milwaukee on September 10, Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed a decisive primary victory over five Republican rivals, led by Leonard Schmitt. With returns from 2,682 of 3,223 precincts, McCarthy topped Schmitt 395,045 to 156,023, signaling broad support for his anti subversion push.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Joseph McCarthy
Wisconsin
McCarthy
Leonard Schmitt
Schmitt
Adlai Takes To Trains in Westward Campaign
Adlai Stevenson abandoned formal speeches and spoke from rear platforms as he toured by train from San Francisco toward Los Angeles. The Democratic nominee planned eight platform appearances through the West, then onward to Phoenix Albuquerque and back to Springfield, aiming to reach diverse voters from wine to irrigation interests.
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San Francisco
Adlai’ Stevenson
Los Angeles
Stevenson
San Joaquin
Aduth
Springfield
Phoenix
Ariz
Albuquerque
N. M
Eisenhower Calls For Teamwork Amid GOP Friction
Dwight D. Eisenhower urged Republican unity in Indianapolis after a nine-state swing. He backed the party ticket from top to bottom and praised independent minds while avoiding purges. Senator Jenner, a Marshall critic, stood with him as Joseph McCarthy won renomination in Wisconsin. The crowd of 16,060 at Butler University Fieldhouse reacted with rapid applause during his two minute address.
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B. John L. Cutter
Indianapolis
Ind
Dwigt D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Washington
Butler University
William E. Jenner
Gen
George C. Marshall
Joseph R. McCarthy
Marshall
Wisconsin
Cafe Owner Charged In Alice Killing
In Alice Texas San Antonio tavern owner Mario Sapate known as El Turbo is charged with assault to murder for the shooting that killed Floyd Jr son of political leader Jacob S Floyd Sr The elder Floyd and his wife were recovering after the attack as investigators seek a second suspect and a possible political motive is noted with Parr foe involved in local politics
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Alice, Tex
San Antonio
South Texas
Homer Dean
Mario Sapate
Dean
Rangers
South
Texas
Young Floyd
Jacob S. Floyd Sr
George Parr
Duval County
Alice
Sapate
Ranger
Floyd
Floyd Sr
Parr
South Korean Troops Seize Capitol Hill in Korea War
South Korea infantry recap tured Capitol Hill on Wednesday and held it against two counter-attacks by Chinese forces. Allied fire halted the assault, with about 1,200 Chinese casualties reported over three days. Brig. Gen. Lee Yong Moon praised Korean soldiers for their bravery and performance.
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Seoul
Korea
Capitol Hill
Republic of Korea
Capitol
Lee Yong Moon
Billy Rose Drops Divorce Charges
New York report says Billy Rose withdrew sensational divorce accusations against Eleanor Holm Rose. Eleanor Holm Rose was granted a separation decree on abandonment and cruel and inhuman treatment claims. Rose indicated a possible settlement if she drops her charges, with counter charges to be dropped if that happens.
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New York
Billy Rose
Eleanor Wednesday
Hitty Rose
Eleanor Holm Rose
Rose
Roses
Battling Roses
James B. M. McNally
Porte School Board Approves 665000 Budget with Tax Cut Plan
La Porte school board votes 665000 budget and discusses a 15 cent tax rate cut for 2952-54. Major funds go to the new hand hall and school construction totaling 350152.38 funded by bonds. Operating budget drops to 325455.71 from 318805.87. tax revenue estimated at 12249140 based on 10,883,125 valuation.
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Fa Porte
la Porte
State Board of Education
H. B. Harrison
J. W. ‘Langston
D.spaugh
Beavers and Spuhler To Lead Refinery Drive in Baytown
Beavers and Frank Spuhler named chairman and co-chairman of the United Fund drive in Baytown Refinery. Harry F. Hadman announces appointments as general chairman. Beavers, a longtime Baytown resident and former Jaycees president, is a project engineer at the refinery and active in community service. Spuhler, assistant superintendent at the Baytown rubber plants, holds a PhD in chemical engineering from UT Austin and teaches voc ed advisory work at Lee College. The couple and their children live at 211 Gresham and worship at Memorial Baptist Church.
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Knox Beavers
Frank Spuhler
United Fund Drive
Baytown
Harry F. Hadman
Beavers
Ben Wilson
Mississippi
Lee College
Dian
Kealy
Gresham
Memorial’ Baptist Church
Spuhler
New Mexico
West Texas
Texas Tech
University of Texas
Texas A and E.college
Kingsville
Finery
American Chemists Society
Amerian Institute of Chemical Engineers
Caryl
Mike
Jimmie
Pam
Bay
Villa
First, Presbyterian Church
Texas Democrats Urged to Vote Eisenhower Stevenson Name on Ballot
In Amarillo Texas on September 10 1952 angry Texas Democrats were urged to vote for Dwight D. Eisenhower while the ballot bore the name of Adam Stevenson as the Democratic nominee. The state convention voted to free party members to vote for Eisenhower and to actively campaign while maintaining Stevenson on the ticket. Gov. Shivers opposed a dual ballot plan as illegal and it was defeated.
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Stevenson
Texas
Eisenhower
Amarillo
Tex
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adam Stevenson
Allan Shiverson
Shivers
Tidelands
Alvin H. Lane
Lane
Savage
Lowever
Allan Shivers
Man Escapes But His Cow Not So Lucky
Oscar Sowell of La Porte narrowly escaped harm at Spencer Highway Tuesday night when a car with no lights struck a cow he was leading across the road. Patrol reports state Sowell was dragged to the pavement after failing to release the lead chain. The driver, Pat Maxwell of Crescent View Addition, faced reckless driving charges. Lowell suffered minor injuries. the cow was in serious condition.
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Oscar Schwell
la Porte
Spencer Highway
Pat Maxwell
Crescent View
Sowell
Walter Roberson
Roberson
Lowell
Danube Ferry Nis Reaches Belgrade After Capsize
Police said 63 bodies were recovered from the refloated 73 ton Danube river ferry Nis after it capsized and sank in a storm. The vessel was raised by a floating crane and towed to Belgrade harbor as authorities restricted access for journalists.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Nis
Lions Club Auction Set For Welfare Fund Drive
The Bastown Lions Club plans its annual KREG radio auction on October 12 and 15 at The Baytown Sun lobby with KRET mic setup. Funds from the sale go to the club’s welfare fund, aiding local charity and district projects.
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KREG
Bastown Lions Club
Lions
Harry Stefani
Bob Feinberg
Bastown
Feinberg
Floyd Bengtson
E. J. Carroll
VV. Wright
Roy Peterson
Max Allman
Dr. W.T. Jones
Mike Franssen
Durwood Horn
Truman Cox
Don Allen
Allen Rice
Allen Meister
M. BM. Brown
L. C. Ferguson
Glen Schreiner
Taylor Gerber
Circle Jones
Baytown Sun
Kret
Tam
The
International
Gene Bailey
Ross’ State
S Hip Conference
Robert E. Lee
T. Walter Moore
Galveston
David Winters
Navy
Harry Fagen
Harold Calhohn
Houston
Area Refreshed After Rain Clouds Over South Texas
Rainfall totaling 1.031 inches refreshed East Harris area after a heat wave. Temperatures fell to 71 overnight, 53 during the day, with 11 am reading at 77. Forecasts predict cloudy skies and possible showers tonight and Thursday. Brownwood and nearby areas reported the heaviest rain, with six inches south of Paint Rock. The Weather Bureau warned small craft along the Gulf Coast while easterly winds ease tonight.
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East Harris
Texas
Paint Rock
U.S
New
Orleans
Republicans Beating Bushes For Money
In Cleveland on September 16 the Republican party began a drive to build a 4.8 million presidential fundraising fund. The GOP national finance committee met to push the effort as Eisenhower visited briefly.
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Cleveland
Onis
Republican Party
Dwight D. Eisenhower
GOP
National Finance Committee
Eisenhower
La Porte Student Dies After Motor Scooter Crash
Harry Hutchins a 17 year old La Porte High School student died early Wednesday from an internal brain injury after a scooter collision on Highway 146 near Morgan Point. The car driver Sammy Barnett 39 Morgan's Point was not charged. Hutchins survived by his parents and two sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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George Prentice
Harry Hutchins
la Porte
Morgans Point
Hutchins
Pasadena Medical Center
LaPorte
Sammy ‘Barnet
Morgan
Barnett
Rutchins
Jimmy Crate
Harry
Morgans Pont Road
le Parte
Jimmy Engerl
Mein
Baytown
la Porté
Walter Roberson
Hutching
Art Simpson
Pasadena
Houston
Manton Ellis
Ellis
Roberson
Hotchins
Richard Hutchins
Twe
Art Simpsot
Horne
Two Men Hurt In Wooster Collision At North Street
Two men going to work at tubber plants in Wooster were critically injured when their cars collided at the Wooster and North streets intersection. Don Trojack, 21, was pinned under his vehicle and later regained consciousness at San Jacinto Hospital with check and shoulder injuries. Carl Jackson, 30, of East Wallisville had chest injuries and head lacerations. Jackson worked at General Tire and Rubber. Trojack was en route to Kellogg Construction Co. work nearby.
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Wooster
North Streets
Don Trojack
Coburn
M. Garber
San Jacinto Hospital
Carl Jackson
Wallisville
Highlands
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