15 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1956
Page
1
President Gamal Abdel Nasser pledges Egypt will fight to the last drop of blood to defend the Suez Canal as Russian pilots arrive to support Egyptian forces. He speaks to air cadets amid mass resignations of foreign pilots and vows to keep oil in operation despite Western pressure.
Chaos predicted as the first all-Egyptian piloted convoys move through the Suez Canal amid nationalization tests. About 25 Russian pilots assist, while European crews abandon jobs. a 30-ship convoy leads north from Suez and a 13-ship convoy departs Port Said southward. Western powers fear delays and plan alternative routing around the Cape of Good Hope. Diplomatic talks in London aim to create a canal users association under international control.
Auditions for a young soprano to perform in a Lee College Opera production of Amat and the Night Visitors will be held Tuesday at 7 pm in the choral room. A canteen at Horace Mann’s teen center opens 7:30 am to 4 pm Saturday. College party at 6 pm Monday in the student lounge and gym. DeMolays meet for Obligatory Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Raytown.
Republican Chairman Leonard Hall faces Republican allegations from House investigators that he cleared a contractor for a government deal only after learning the firm had no Democrats among its officials. The $1.43 million Cuban nickel plant expansion contract was reviewed by the House government operations subcommittee led by Rep. Brooks. A memo by Randall Cramer recounts Hall’s June 3 19M interview at GOP headquarters.
Comedian known as Oliver Bandy of the Tatrey and Hardy duo is listed in critical condition at Joseph's Hospital. Reports say Hardy showed limited response to treatment as officials confirmed a serious stroke. His partner Sian Laurel appeared with him during the event.
Around Town notes James Loftin joining a college career at Lee College as REL graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Loftin. The column lists local residents Sharon Yord Frances Braum Clayalline Tyee Donnie Rae Sharron and Connie Callam on weekly drug store trips and other social happenings. An extended dinner at Ye Olde College Inn marks Lita Perseecle’s birthday while Annelis Ponder shares circle meeting scoops and Gloria Fortinberry enjoys Baghdad of the West Bandera. Deana Wieser starts life at Bowie Elementary as new building opens.
UPI report details a court bid to block state funds and salaries for integrated undergraduate work at the University of Texas. The petition argues the university was founded as white schooling and seeks a mandamus against the state comptroller to stop payments for mixed classes. Segregation efforts run nationwide with councils and clashes over school integration in Clay Kentucky and neighboring states.
Dean Water Rundell reports 1032 students registered with final enrollment expected near 1035 as classrooms reach capacity. The university faced a roughly twenty percent rise over last year with space limited and open classes still available for late sign ups starting at 9 a.m. Mon.
County commissioners condemned the old cemetery along the Sandnevite River to clear space for a new chemical plant. Kass Mortuary of Houston will remove the marked graves, with most graves already ruined by weather. Notable buried individuals include Sadie Meier and other local names, and plans call for relocation to Burnett Settlement.
Fragmented write in campaign for former governor and senator O’Daniel facing party obstacles and court rulings as he seeks a place on the November ballot. The Democratic primary and Supreme Court actions shape his eligibility, with party leadership shifting to back other candidates and a split in support across factions.
A telephone exchange valued at $43,000 will be built in Huffman serving 72 subscribers. General Telephone Co of the Southwest, under manager Hyffmen, plans the project to connect the town with Baytown and other areas. Construction details are not fully clear in the readable text.
Deer Park Waluntoar Fire Department hosts a field day Sunday with 45 departments. W A Penny chairs arrangements as firefighters drill on simulated house, automobile, oil pit and pitlane fires. pioneer races cap the events at 5 p.m. Lunch served between 11 a.m. and noon at Deer Park Elementary.
The Wooster volunteer fire department hosts a barbecue dinner this Saturday to raise funds for a new fire truck. Barbecued chicken will be served from 11 AM to 12 PM at the fire station. A raffle will be held with tickets available during the event.
A marine boot claims an NCO struck him during a training incident at Dartis Island. The report notes injuries and ongoing investigation while investigators review the events and identities involved.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses BEF trustees and a required notice in a labor dispute context. It references negotiations, conciliation efforts, and potential stoppages, with unclear names and dates due to corruption. The core claim centers on the necessity of formal notice by a trustee before actions related to strikes or bargaining.
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