Special Senate Session And Fire Calls Reported
BAYTOWN FIREMEN responded to a house fire at 1700 Florida Tuesday rescuing a lunch on the stove. They also battled a grass fire at 1700 Missouri Tuesday afternoon. The First Presbyterian church cleared trees to begin the new education wing work, with a church session meeting set at 7 30 p.m Thursday to discuss the building program. Coaches Armstrong Sultis Kudla attended a St John s Methodist men s group dinner to discuss football and view the Lamar Lee film. Tickets remain for the Lee Thomas Jefferson game at 7 30 p m Friday with cushion coverings advised for Wing seats. Hazard removal and attire guidance noted. An Austeen brag mentions a budding Conte pear tree at 09 Ashby with a heavy harvest including a 16 inch trunk tree and a smaller fruiting specimen.
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Baytown
Florida
Missouri
First Presbyterian Church
Ewing McPhail
George’ Armstrong
Pete Sultis
Roland Kudla
Dan Stallworth
President heads west for GOP fight to keep control
In brief dispatches the president departs from Lowry AFB and plans stops in Missoula and elsewhere while outlining a hard fight to retain Republican majorities in Congress. Separate notes cover a Houston murder inquiry into a widow’s death and a crash site where a burned body was found near Holcomb Valley. Local items include residents and community events in Baytown and surrounding areas.
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Mhower
West Wednesdy
Congress
White House
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Wie
Missoula
Bent
Tiv
Spoak
Pan
U. S. Forestry Service
San Bernardino
Calif
Holcomb Valley
Here
Montifind
James 3. Wagner
Ntne
Aad
Tunnel celebrates first birthday of Baytown La Porte link
Tunnel Director Travis McKinney announces that 2 531 188 cars used the Baytown La Porte tunnel in its first year. One year ago Gov Allan Shivers helped unveil the 4310 foot tube built at a cost of 10.5 million. McKinney thanks motorists for cooperation and notes the tunnel has boosted Baytown La Porte and nearby areas.
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Clyde
A. Murray
Baytown-La Porte
Travis McKinney
Allan Shivers
Mobile
Ala
Baytown
la Forte
Harris County
Texas
Gulf Coast
Channel
Nixon and Stevenson Clash in Congress Debate
Vice President Richard Nixon responded to Adlai Stevenson’s critique of GOP foreign policy during a Midwest tour. Nixon defended Eisenhower’s aims of peace without surrender, linked cuts in foreign aid to a stronger military, and asserted the President guides military strength while praising Republican records on spending, taxes, and economic stability.
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Midwest
Nixon
Lansing
Mich
Eisenhower
Stevenson
U.S
Worthington
Mann
United States
Ike Leads Prayer For Peace In Prayer Day Observance
President Eisenhower called for a day of prayer for world peace prompting many Americans to bow heads. Dallas held a public observance while several cities saw ministers open their sanctuaries for individual prayers. Ike set an example by attending chapel at Lowry Air Force Base as officials reported limited official support.
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Ike
United Press
Eisenhower
Dallas
Earl
Lowry Air Force Base
Ivario
Tren Curtain
Godo
Senate to reconvene to act on McCarthy censure
Washington reports say Senate readers will reconvene to tackle the McCarthy censure resolution. A six man committee, led by Sen. Arthur Watkins, may finish hearings in two to three days and publish its report early next week. Republican Leader Knowland and Democratic Leader Johnson back prompt action despite political risk.
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Warren‘duffee
Washington
Senate
McCarthy
Bat T Hey
Joseph R. McCarthy
Anowland
Knottland
Johnson
Arthur W. Watkins
Utah
Adventists Raise Funds For Schools Event
Adventists plan a special offering at Baytown Seventh Day Adventist Church to support schools for African natives in Liberia, the Gold Coast, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. Mrs Jack Burns, superintendent, says the denomination runs nearly 5000 schools from elementary to graduate levels. The funds will be raised by the Sabbath school this Saturday.
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Baytown
Seventh- Day Adventist Church
Texas
Liberia
Gold Coast
Nigeria
West Africa
Ethiopia
Jack Burns
Burns
The
Denominaton
Atom Guns In Action In Allied Atomic War Game
SENNELAGER Germany Sept 22 UP Allied troops jumped off at dawn in a vast atomic war game foreshadowing West Europe defense without U S frontline troops. American atomic artillery backed defending forces. most of 137,009 participants were European. A British general led 130,000 British Belgian Dutch troops 5,500 Canadians and 1,600 Americans to test a predominantly European army against a potential invader. Simulated atomic weapons were used and Gen Sir Richard Gale said the study aims to refine tactical use of atomic missiles.
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Sennelager
Germany
West Europe
U. S
Britain
Richard Gale
Gale
Breezy 61 Temperature Turns Autumn Weather Pleasant
A breezy start to the day with a north wind kept temps near 61 as a cold snap lingered from last May. Forecasters expect clear skies and continued cool conditions into Thursday and Friday, with some warmer days possible ahead.
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Worris County
Chester Bogins
Nat Conlor
Ready For Broncs Rodeo Arena Nears Completion
Baytown fair rodeo arena on North Main near Texas Avenue, about 80 percent finished as of Wednesday. Foreman R. D. Causey and Johnny King led the effort, with volunteers invited to help. Rodeo starts October 7 8 and 9 with tickets available through local outlets and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Rodeo Arena
Uieq
Sheedy
North Main
D. Causey
H.F. Massey
Ehalenain
Growihs
Johnny
Pop
King
Baytown
Baytown Foly
Texas Avenue
R. D. Causey
Nelson McElroy
Raye Town
Chamber of Commerce
Ashbel
Baytown's Problem How Can The City Help Its Retarded Children
A Baytown feature by Jomnella Boynton highlights the challenges faced by about 70 mentally challenged children in the area. It notes many stay home, while some attempt public school despite severe handicaps, and calls for community action led by local business groups to address training, financial needs, and family stress.
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Baytown
Jomnella Boynton
Bat
Baytoion
Avelely
Doug Hoclely
Glasand
Ndugahln
Huileve Sa
Port Arthur Strike Enters Its 44th Week
Port Arthur faces a 44th week of strike turmoil at the refining and shipping center. District Judge Melvin Combs rejected a bid for summary judgment by 12 businesses and four CIO unions, keeping the action in court and the picket lines in place as talks stall.
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Port Arthur
Fort Arthur
Texas
John Colion
United Press Bureau
Dynston
Hin
Melvin Combs
Businessme
CIO
Sti
Jidge Combs
Combs
Wing and Office Workers of America
Local 85
Greater
Chirdes
Texas Feels First Touch Of Fall
A cold front brought a breath of autumn to Texas with temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s across the north and western parts. Readings varied from 30s in junction and Dalhart to 76 in Brownsville, marking the coolest weather in central Texas since early June.
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United Press
Texas
Bonham
Bob Cantrell
Junction
Dalhart
Schock
San Angelo
Amarillo
Lufkin
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Mineral Wells
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tyler
Waco
el Paso
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Port Arthur
DeRin
Presidio
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Brownsville
mid-Texas
Stork Returns and Baby Births Highlight Weekend News
A playful tale of a stork back at San daehite Memorial and a pelican aiding with a baby transport list. Birth announcements include Robert Lewis Archer born Sept 18 in Ohio, Robert Edward Bird in Raytown, William McParland in Park Street, and David Preston Mayer born at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Grandparents and hometowns listed for several families.
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Pelican
Ainy
Jae
Riri
Robert Bird
Raytown
Nan
Robert Edward
Mefarland
W. A. Mefarland
Park
William
W. L Armstrong
C. A. McParland
Houston
David Hay
Carolyn Pay
Brenda May
General tax revisions eyed alongside debt limit hike
President Eisenhower likely to ask Congress for another increase in the federal debt limit while administration experts study tax changes mainly affecting capital gains and retirement income. The aim is to keep a balanced budget, with several scenarios for year end deficits and borrowing, as tax payments early next year may lower debt toward under 275 billion dollars.
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Dayton Moore
Washington
Eisenhower
Treasury
Congress
Brome
Alan Investments
Javeaials
Highlands Couple's Daughter Killed in Auto Crash
The daughter of Alghinds couple, Maud Duran, 52, of Baytown, was killed instantly when a panel truck collided with their parked car near Ta Marque on Highway 3. Her husband Thomas Duran sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. Driver Don Landery of La Marque and a Gulf Oil employee couple were involved. officials said Landery lost control and the truck veered, striking the Duran car. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Earthman Funeral Home.
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Alghignds
Ta Marque
Hia
Houston
Maud Duran
Boclitl
Galviston County Hospital
Juan Marque
Mer Tangband
Thomas Duran
Hosgtea
Don
Baytown
State
John Connors
Pete Uary
Datd Landerg
la Marque
Duray
Earthman Funeral Home
Stassi Joins United Drive Corps as Division Commander
Sam Stassi accepted appointment as United Fund Division Commander in South Baytown. Announcement made by Red Feather Drive General Chairman Herbert Meier. Stassi moved to Baytown from New Orleans in 1937 and is linked to St. Joseph's Church, Ells, Baytown Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, and honorary Jayetes membership. The Stassi family resides in Bay Villa.
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Sam Stassi
United Fund
South Baytown
Red Feather Drive
Herbert Meier
Stassi Distributing Company
Stassi
Baytown
New Orleans
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Ells
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Corinne Cannon
Ann Preston
von Evans
Ken Thaw
Jim Nelson
Baytown Boat Club
Dick Nixon
Adlai
Richard M. Nixon
Adlai E. Stevenson
Adventists
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Chutes Way
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