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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1950
Page
6
A devotional line from scripture emphasizes Christ Jesus coming into the world to save sinners, with the writer declaring themselves as the chief. The excerpt reflects a religious reflection likely tied to broader editorial content or a faith-based commentary.
A Congressional subcommittee report discusses tax changes to spur private business growth and how small firms can obtain capital. It notes investor risk aversion among higher earners, rising life insurance, and stock restrictions. Hawaii statehood moves advance with a convention, ballots, and hearings set for May 1.
A Sun Hartman column urges fourth party action by automobile dealers caught in broader labor strikes. He cites the Chrysler stoppage since January and argues dealers suffer most while management and labor clash, calling for their bargaining role and a solution to industrial strife. He also reports a Galveston News tribute to Bishop Byrne and his civic leadership.
The Baytown Bun, published by The Daly Jim Company at Pearce end in Baytown Texas, lists editor and advertising manager positions and notes subscription rates. Prices shown include 8 months for 55 cents and yearly for 10 dollars, with notices about advance payments and subscriber dues.
In a brisk critique the author argues philosophy should be common sense and looms Durant as a great thinker. He cites Durant’s wealth and a hospital visit as context, then contrasts scholarly wisdom with ordinary security at home and the risk of burglary. The piece uses a personal, conversational tone about wisdom and daily life.
A spoof column recounts soldiers and relatives trading light quips at a reunion. Private boasts about mischief after the army, a child sharp with a quip about beauty, and a veteran recalling an old pistol joke, featuring Thode Roosevelt and a cowboy veteran.
Benry McLemore writes from London about travel notes on England. He notes sugar is the only scarce item, catches high prices due to purchase tax, and contrasts American bargains like cashmere sweaters in Scotland. He highlights Shannon airport’s charm and jokes about Scottish national dress and nationalist tensions over relics and toast.
Washington dispatch reports an ICC order empowering 11 member Eastern railroad backed committee to set daily car rental rates, potentially raising freight costs nationwide. Critics call it private railcar control risking monopoly, with DOJ vowing to fight to high court. Names include J Haden Alldredge, John L Rogers, Hugh W Cross.
The piece asks: What were Bonheur’s homes called, which rank higher vice admiral or rear admiral, Jefferson’s home on the nickel, the instrument in Jack and the Beanstalk, and who succeeded Queen Victoria on England’s throne. It also presents birthdays, artist Rosa Bonheur, actor Milton Sills, and notes historic milestones such as the Akron disaster and 1868 invasion news.
New York radio columnist Earl Wilson reports Hollywood is eager to film Eddie Foy and the Seven Little Foys. The piece recalls the vaudeville family from Chicago bars to New Rochelle home pranks and past critics, with light gossip about TV and stage figures in a retro showbiz montage.
Five years ago features and events include a mayoral election with a slight majority for Britt over H Meek and another candidate, Aubrey D. L. Anderson defeated in the communil lands race, a heart attack death of a four-year term, installation of 22 city street lights authorized by the city commission, a protest over representation at a tunnel power meeting, and property sales involving Heber Pars and the Interstate Directs Company. Ten years ago census taking in Essbe ris County began with 22 enumerators, new uniforms for the Robert & Bligh School band, and Goose Creek community election resulting in two city commission members elected in an uncontested race.
Summer Croyd, in a humorous ariology, recalls leaving a Missouri farm for New York journalism. He describes applying for a job at the Butterick era under editor Theodore Dreiser, with playful misreads about Washington Missouri and Franklin County. The piece ties in with a Meiklejohn speech at Amherst on university training, noting a newspaper misheadline about college education.
Quotations indicate a consensus that soon many women will join business life and hold more office than men. Mentions courses for men on family relationships and overall trend toward gender balance in professional roles.
Fragmented crossword clue list reads Across and Down entries with loose, partial hints. Several entries mix abbreviations and misprints, making exact solutions unclear for many numbers and directions. The page resembles a scrambled puzzle with multiple broken words and inconsistent formatting.
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