Texas Floods Reach Gonzales Junction. Deaths Rise
Flood crests from King Blanco and Guadalupe rivers race toward Gonzales Texas as several streams recede. Seven killed, four missing. seven cities isolated or partially flooded. Rain pummeled central Texas, with Cuero Victoria and Seguin under flood pressure and dams absorbing the surge.
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Gonzales
Tex
Gonzales Fii
Texas
L. O. McGinty
King Blanco
Guadalupe
Bales
Gentales
Orca
Cibola Creek
San Marcos
Pederna
Blanco An
Gulf Coast
Cuero
Victoria
Gonzares
Colorado
Blanco
Travis
Cole
Fada River Authority
Sams
Rein
Fond
Seguin
Gander Captains Ernst and Adams Lead Lee Co Captains
Matted as David and Goliath Ernst 163 pound halfback and Norman Adams 226 pound tackle headline Lee High School’s 1952 Ganders as co captains. The pair, longtime teammates from Baytown Junior High, anchor Lee’s bid for state glory with Ernst excelling at half and safety and Adams contributing as end and tackle.
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Norman Adams
Fred Ernst Gander
Érast
Adams
Ganders
David and
Goliath
Lee
Rmath-Lads
Robert
Baytown
Ernst
Houston Lamar
Curtius Ray
EB. H. Ernst
Michigan St. Agama
Highlands
Sam Adams
Oak
Big Norman
Asiter
Lee-Denison
Denison
Stallworth
Coltest
Sil
Fragmented World News Snippets Mix of Names and Events
An OCR plagued rundown reports scattered items from various regions including a Chinese soldier action near a tal zone, tax division tensions in Houston, truce negotiators exchanging words, a fired woman in a Communist context, and a stray party individual amid a trial. Names and places are garbled.
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Zatniom
Polucka
Trock
Esis
Engton—Hatles & Lyon
Houston
ap+ di
Justice Deent
Mery
OX — Ann Pauker
Rowand Feces
Baytown Society Members Attend Atlantic City Meeting
Baytown researchers and members including B. Franklin and S. Shaf it plan to attend the American Chemical Society meeting in Atlantic City. The five day event will feature more than 60 papers and is to be supported by a large turnout from the society.
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eRule
Baytownery Research
Franklin
SS. Shafit
T. Watson
American Chemciety
Atlantic City
Sci
Wang
Local Notes Preview School Spirit and Early Report
A fragmented clippings page mentions Clint Betes and Len Walter Rundell with school sports and college enrollment notes. Several names appear in brief, including George Chandler and Rufus Ea, alongside references to a Liberty way and a Sunstaffer aide. The text seems a collage of local tidbits and upcoming events with scattered contact details and student references.
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Powers
Clint Betes
Len Walter Rundell
Ackoon
Ry Clements
Stefani
George Chandler
Ge Perkins
Ran D'Olive
Rosenfeta
Rufus Ea
Tadis
Allen Rica
Bill Tay- Sing
Eleanor
Stanley
Texas M
Sanitarian and Cafe Owner Fight in Courtroom
Parks, owner of Parks cafe, and City Sanitarian Odis Muennink fought in Judge McCullough’s corporation court after an argument over sanitary evidence. Parks was fined 25 for violating Article 77 handling food and 25 for contempt of court, which he paid while appealing the latter charge. Eyewitnesses said the clash followed a dispute over city sanitary law evidence.
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Muennink
Parks
Taft pledges support for Eisenhower campaign
Senator Robert A. Taft after a two hour talk with Dwight D. Eisenhower vowed to back the Republican presidential bid without sacrificing his principles or allies. He said Eisenhower will pursue the party platform, and that his support will be strengthened after a direct meeting with the nominee.
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New York
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Chicago
Eiserhower
Congress
Adlai Invades Southwest Pressing Democrats Theme
Gov Adlai E Stevenson campaigned in the Southwest on Friday delivering two speeches in Los Angeles before a three state tour to Phoenix Tucson and Albuquerque He attacked the GOP as a galloping reaction and a party of the past saying the Truman administration and Communists have gained influence He pledged to expose them and warned they must not return His remarks were adjusted to fit radio and TV time limits and he charged Republicans repeatedly underestimated national needs and desires.
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Los Angeles
Adlai E. Stevenson
Republicth G3r
Party of Law
Paoanix
Tucson
Ariz
Albuquerque
N. M. Stevenson
Shrine Auditorigw
Truman
Republican Party
Democrats Cry Trickery Over Eisenhower On Texas Ballot
Democrats for Stevenson in Texas accuse a Friday ballot move of trickery after Secretary of State Jack Ross approved Eisenhower as a Republican presidential nominee on the November ballot under a Texas Democratic banner. A Dallas rump convention backed the plan, while Amarillo and San Antonio conventions had failed to field separate tickets. Ross barred the Texas Remancrats from listing district candidates on the ballot.
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Stevenson
Eisenhower
Texas
Austin
Adlai E. Stevenson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Democratic ‘Party
Jack Ross
Amarilo
San Antonio
Ross
Texas Remancrats
Time For Council To Change Meetings
The City Council considers shifting regular meeting nights from the second and fourth Thursdays due to football season. Councilman Wy. D. Reeves notes precedent for changes during sports seasons. City Manager C. D. Middleton cites the Sisters of Pythias meeting on Tuesday and will discuss alternatives with the group.
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Wy. D. Reeves
W A Wall Lynchburg Ferry Engineer Dies in Pasadena
William Anderson Wall a 6% engineer on the Lynchburg ferry died at 3 30 pm Thursday in a Pasadena hospital after a week of illness. He lived on Avenue B in Channelview since 1924. Survivors include his widow Mrs Rehy Wall two sons Oren Wall of Wichita Falls and Joe Wall of Amarillo four stepsons H K Hall of Fort Sill Tommie Zack and Billy Hall of Wichita Falls. Funeral at 3 pm Saturday at Paul O Lee funeral home bury in San Jacinto Memorial Park cemetery pallbearers listed.
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William Anderson Wall
Lynchburg
Pasadena
O Wall
Avenue’ B
Channelview
Rehy Wall
Oren Wall
Wichita Falls
Joe Wail
Amarillo
H. SK. Hall
Fort Sill Okla
Tommie
Zack
Billy Hail
Paul 0. Lee
Burisl
San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery
BI Cole
Bi Andel
Carroll
D.re. Bailey
Ev Robbins
C. Wwave
FBI Joins Search For Alice Killer
ALICE Texas Sept 12 The FBI agreed to help search for Alfredo Cervantes the unidentified man police sought since the son of a South Texas political leader was killed by mistake Monday. The killer was charged with assaults to murder and police say Cervantes may have returned to Mexico as Texas Rangers update.
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Alice
Tex
FBI
Alfredo Cervantes
South Texas
Homer Dean
Cerratva
Nuevo Leon
Mexico
Monterrey
Jacob
Floyd Jr
Floyd
Floyd Sr
George Parr
Duval County
Parr
Dean
Texas Rangers
Cervantes
Night Of Firsts For Gander Band Debut At Memorial Game
Night of firsts marks the Robert B. Lie band debut at the Gander football game in Memorial. Pat Nicholson leads as drum major for the first time as 124 members march, eight abreast, with six twirlers. Halftime features a figure 92 salute and "Gander Snag" and "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody." New officers include Vivian Crosby, Bart Beasley, Patricia Ball, and Pegsy Cargill. assistants Darlene Millon and others. The Brigadiers and band perform the Eyes of Texas motif and form a large 2 for the team with the flag-raising ceremony set.
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Robert B. Lie
Memorial Staghim
Pat Nicholson
Vivan Crosby
Bart Beasley
Patricia ‘Ball
Patrici Ball
Stavelin
Airector
Pegsy Cargill
Abrarian
Jor Darlene Millon
Mercie White
Caroles
Betty Pryor
Gram
Bugle Corps
Lexus
Gander
Texas
Highlands Fair Parade and Displays Saturday in Highlands
Highlands fair day features parade with local bands invited by Rotary Fair Chairman W. E. Cullison. More than $100 in prize money offered for outstanding project work and conduct records. Mothers and civic groups organize food stands and volunteer to support the one day event to showcase youth efforts.
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Highlands
Tts
Rotary Fair
W. E. Cullison
Crosby High School
Baytown
Reople of
Het Ic
La Porte School Enrollment Up 127 From 1951 52
La Porte reports a rise of 127 students in the district over 1951 52, bringing total enrollment to 1432. Elementary grades show gains led by first and fifth grades. ninth grade up 43, with high school total up 53. Some classes decline, including second year and eighth grade.
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la Porte
Janes H. Baker
Fevel
Shrimp Trawler Blown High And Dry Off Port Isabel
A shrimp trawler named the Buccaneer ran aground on a beach about 16 miles north of Port Isabel during rain and thunderstorms across the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Weather logged heavy rainfall with Brownsville recording 5.9 inches. the wrecking was aided by a helicopter to Port Isabel.
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Port Isabel
Rio Grande Valley
Svery
Brownsville
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