Baytown Harp Operator in Jail Linked to Warrant
A Baytown man identified as Norris, described as a cultured figure and former merchant, is jailed on an unlawful flight charge tied to a telegraphed warrant from Tulare California. Police traced his lavish purchases and patterns as he posed as a collector while courting credit and deception.
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Wiliam E.norris
Jaul
Bseytown
Merchis
Norris
Tulare
California
Baytown
Saytown
Freud
Marseilles
Pratce
Vienne
Fife
Collec
Associa Q
Bis
Special Fees Hit Harris County Costs Over 309000
Houston report shows special services cost Harris County more than 309000 for fiscal year 1946. Auditor Heoy Washburn collected 29204 above his standard pay while Palmer and Peds Fees-Page 3 notes the largest share went to a leading engineering firm for bond issue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isay
Heoy Washburn
F Blegest Suis
PUND TOWN NDENE WHITH AT HERMANN HI S HOUSTON
A fragmentary report from Hermann Houston on June 20 23 mentions Floydene the Laughter of Air receiving hospital care and friends visiting at the hospital. Patrolman Anderson and Lusitie Beard are noted for small gestures and orchids at the B and P W in Galveston. Edwards and Krenick are cited in town sales amid efforts to assist Fiorine Ca Sell and Peggy Baler. The piece reflects mood of missing schoolmates and a friend named Robertson.
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Ndene Whith
Ame
Cilmic
Hermann Hi
Houston
Phospital
Floydene
Anderson
B&pw
Galveston
Horton
Lusitie
Beard
Krenick
Edwards
Peggy
Baler
Valais
Robertson
Lee High Student Council Promotes Welfare and Civic Links
The Lee High Student Council, led by sponsor Mrs. C A Brown, aims to foster school welfare and better student teacher relations. It plans events, supports rules, and collaborates with Humble and Baytown groups, sending delegates to state conventions and hosting civic activities.
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Lee High
Tea Tops
Goubeil
Mrt
Basson
Hfe
Lunck Ram
C. A. Brown
Tex
Giu3
Battse
Citl
Anauel
Cident Council Banauette
Maety
Js. Usuelix
Lete Sering
Esch
Robert BE. Lee
el Paso
Robert Ee. Lee
Mobile
Alabama
Arious
Dixie Williams
EB. A
Williams
Pearce
Dixie
Bes
Washburn Seeks Independent Audit for Harris County
Harris County Auditor Harry Washburn asked the commissioners court for a complete independent audit of county records. The move, approved pending legality by District Attorney A C Winborn, would be the first full review in over two years and aims to curb distrust and counter public speculation of impropriety.
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Houston
Harris County
Harry GL. Washburn
Commissioners Court
Winborn
Weshburn
Chinese Halt U S Ships Nationalists Bottle Up Yangtze
The U S state department said three American merchant ships en route between Shanghai and Hong Kong were halted at the mouth of the Yangtze by Chinese Nationalist warships. Captains were informed boarding and inspection could occur. no immediate word on actual boarding. The incident follows earlier Chinese threats to close waters and ports to foreign vessels unless Allies negotiate. The report notes ongoing foreign aid debates in Congress with a $5.8 billion package and adjournment timing under contention.
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Washington
China
Shanghai
Hongkong
State Department
Department
Michael J. McDermott
Yengtze
Tese
McDermott
U. S
Chine
Planes Search for Two Missing Italian Fliers
Coast guard planes hunted 500 miles east of Nassau to locate two Italian aviators reported alive and drifting amid wreckage. Trans World Airways relayed a possible radio from the Italian Marine Radio to the coast guard via New York.
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Fla
Coast Guard
Naseau
Pahemas Islands
Tacics
New York
Trans World Airways
TWA
Coast ‘Guard
Truman Tour of Missouri Kickoff in 1950
St Louis September 29 Truman opened his 1950 by election tour with a Missouri stop and a Masonic ceremony. He praised William Boyle of Kansas City as new chair of the Democratic National Committee and welcomed national party dignitaries to honor Boyle in the city.
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ST. Louis
Truman
Missouri
William Boyle
Kansas City
da Honor St Hansa City
Boyle
Sheriff Candidate Enters Harris County Race
Houston noting a year old building contractor Marvin Lake announced his run for Harris County sheriff to curb Constable Dale Richardson. Lake, a political unknown, said he would bring deep thinking to the office and enforce the law against alleged misconduct.
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Houston
EPA
Harris County
Dale Richardson
la Porte
Marvin Lake
Richardson
Richardeon
Ofice
Lake
Gembling
Jana
Richardzon Raat
War Hero Murphy Rescues Wife in Utah Flood
Kanab Utah September 29 war hero and Screen Star Andie Murphy displayed courage to save his wife Warida Hendrix from a flash flood at Robinsons ranch Kanab Creek swollen by rain. They are in town for Universal International filming Sierra Murphy grabbed his wife and jumped onto a horse to escape as equipment valued around $10 000 was damaged.
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Kanab
Utah
Andie Murphy
Warida Hendrix
3Turphy
Hendrix
Universal -International
Sierra
Kanab Creek
Robinson’s Ranch
Kangh
Murphy
Harebeck
Baytown Fair Grows Beyond Officials’ Hopes
Baytown fair organizers report strong interest and plans for a larger event than anticipated. The November 10 to 12 show at a site provided by Mrs. B R Kilgore will feature expanded exhibit tents, a new catalog due November 1, a lively midway, and special quarter horse events. Advance tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 28 cents for children.
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Texas Avenue Highway 146
Bcation
B. R. Kilgore
W.T. Busch
Booth
Syd .Gould
Civic Chihs
George. Keene
Rufus’ Honeycut
Honeycutt
Ghetternae
Bax Brows
Brown
Thai Fermema
Penneza
Baytown Fair
Russia Breaks Off Friendship Treaty With Yugoslavia
London reports Russia has terminated the 20 year mutual assistance treaty with Yugoslavia. Andrei Gromyko delivered a note to Yugoslav Ambassador in Moscow stating the pact is void, citing Yugoslavia’s alleged hostile actions backed by western powers and the Budapest treason trial as proof. The Soviet note accuses Yugoslavia of following imperialist directs and becoming an instrument of western policies.
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London
Hussie
Soviet Union
Trea
Marshal- Tie
Soviat Union
Moscow
Ussr
Yugoslavia
Taselo“Rajk
Hungary
Ten new Baytown areas added to city mail routes
Ten more outlying sections in the Baytown area switch from rural to city mail service Saturday, expanding total city and rural routes to 137 miles. Postmaster Ballard said deliveries will be by automobile to curbside boxes and residents must display house numbers for prompt delivery. Areas include Denubina Acres Kilgore Road Cedar Avenue Elton Street Beyou Road Hivinta Street School Courts Highway 146 Cedar Bayou Road to Ferry Road Cedar Bayou Road 500 block to Cedar Bayou post office Beaumont Street. Residents in Baytown city limits may call 156 for correct house numbers with lot and block data. Lynchburg Road from Four Corners to Lynchburg will move from Crosby to Baytown rural route. Baytown Route 2 will serve Lakewood and Vipon Drives and McKay additions. total service covers 107 rural miles, 15 city miles by vehicle, and 15 miles of other city routes.
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Baytown
Ballard
Aigil
Denubina Acres
Kilgore Road
Cedar Avenue
Elton Street
Lynchburg Road
Four Corners
Lynchburg
Crosby
Lakewood
Vipon
Lakewood Addition
McKay
Swi
Additions Bayrtown
Investigation open on charges amid gasoline loss at Fort Worth
A chaotic wartime style dispatch reports a probe opening into alleged gasoline losses at Fort Worth. The scene references a CAA investigation and indicates a tense atmosphere as authorities pursue hundreds of gallons of fuel. An airlift ending Friday in Frankfurt is noted, with timing ambiguity and fragmented wording.
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Fort “Worth
Texas Air Temperatures Dip as Mercury Hits 60
US Weather Observer Chester Rogers reports a low of 60 degrees overnight with morning readings in the 60s. The North Texas area saw a cool, fair day while South Texas topped at 96 and Northwest Texas recorded upper 70s. East Texas fair, West Texas warmer trends expected.
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Chester Rogers
United Press
Texas
Dallis
Darhart
Clarendon
Tyler
Amarillo
Northwest Texas
South Texas
Alice
Ama- Tillo
Brownsville
East Texas
Fair
West Texas
Drys Gin For 2.2 Beer Victory Reported In Oklahoma
Oklahoma voters, amid a drys victory, plan next week to discuss moving toward a 3.2 beer option. The United Dry directory notes the push and mentions state election results. Local officials indicate possible legal changes and federal involvement from the U.S. Justice Department is anticipated.
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Oklahoma
Hope to Stop Steel Strikes By Talks and Bombs
Unclear negotiations sought to avert a nationwide steel strike amid rising violence at Bell Aircrafts Buffalo plant and Oregon Dade Fors unions. State police with bayonets faced pickets as 12 000 miners in Virginia ignored ultimatums. Outbreaks flared in western Pennsylvania and New York coal towns as talks continued.
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Cosmine
Buffalo
New York
Bell Aircraft Company
United Auto Workers
Virginia
Pennsylvanie
Albams
Meas Grenfield
Ford
Churchill faces challenge as government debates early British policy
Amid a heated session in London on September 26, critics attack Prime Minister Churchill and the Conservative government over proposed early British policy. Bevan calls for restraint while Bevin urges stability. debate closes with prospects of Conservative return to power.
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London
Ebor
Bath
Che
Bevan
Churchill
Clement Atuee
Anthony Eten
Ex Highlands Woman Dies At Parents Home
A former Highlands woman died at her parents home early Tuesday morning near Mercer at age 28. Police report she had returned home several months ago after a period away. No further details were provided regarding the cause of death or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Highlands
EEO
Tedar Akter
A.jong
Ifiness
Mercer
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Aasquiction
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Better Business “Bureau
Bayigun
STON
Spe
Harris Fy
Smylie
Robert E. Lee Student Council
Helen Bradbury
Jimmie Retreat
Marjorie Stufflet
Historican
Rodney Novasad
Bruce Coletharp
Dixie,Williams
Presi- Verneil
Lee Deléestess
Cincinnati
Isa
HI Pase
Jimmie Rae
Treat
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National Honor Society
Vernell Burnett
Afr
C. P. Burnett
West Murrel
Natonal Boner Society
Roger Gary
Gary
Jack
Roger
St-Lerse
Texas History Club
Ganders
Merjolle Stoufflet
G. A Stoufflet
Cedar Bayou
Aishorie
Rodney Nuvo
Washburn
EPA De*fense
Joan F. Xx
McGoire
U.S
Yangtze
Capitol
House
Senate
Germany
Austria
Japan
The
Ryukyu Islands
Greece
Turnex
Congress
Claude Pepper
Florida
Bosox
Boston
Sox
Washington ‘Senators
Miter
Wa Pier
Odr
Soto
Ham String
Nabor
Miller
Quarter Horse
Theo Wilburn Sideom
Russia
Frankfurt
Berlin
Tomerrayy
Yore
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