Roundtable asks which way will Germany go East or West
Editors debate Germany's future after Russia shifts stance on rearmament. Western powers press for free elections in the Soviet zone and insist Germany join a defensive European community. Columnists in Richmond and Philadelphia weigh whether a neutralized or allied Germany will emerge as a threat or bulwark between East and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
SUN
Germany
Russia
West
Oakland
Calif
Clude
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Ussr
NEW York Times
Kremlin
Europe
Verse John 15 6 Abiding Word Reference
A brief verse citation from John 15 6 noting that those who do not abide in Christ are cut off like a branch and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Baby arrives as father endures long in hospital
In Mobile a stressed father recalls his wife Betty's delivery day and the birth of Sandra Denise weighing six pounds one half ounce. He describes his worry during the wait, the doctors and nurses predicting a boy, and his pride in Sandra as a new daughter. The letter ends with a playful remark that fathers cannot be mothers.
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Mobile
Dennis Smitherman
The
Mobile Press
Betty
Smithermans
Mr. Smitherman
Dennis
Sandra Denise
Sandy
Sandra
Denise
Success Secrets By Elmer Wheeler IT ISNT essential to be popular
A humorous self deprecating approach builds fame and wealth as Joan Davis proves. Her appeal rests on poking fun at herself and others, making audiences sympathize with the “poor dear.” Don’t inflate ego. be the fall guy in a gag to gain popularity. Also mentions mock political quip about Truman California primary and a joking campaign song.
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Joan Davis
Ay Radio
Exchange Department
Joan
Baytown Sun Publisher Details and Post Office Note
The Baytown Sun imprint lists Pearce and Ashbel Baytown Texas with editor and publisher and pricing terms for advertising. It mentions a national representative, Texas Daily Press League, and notes post office status under Congress act of March 3 1870, entered as second class matter.
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Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Mono Fonth
Texas Daily Press League
Postoffice
Congress
Easter Parade Of Presidential Hopefuls
A snapshot of Democratic hopefuls shaping a spring political parade in Washington. Noting age and background, the piece profiles Alben Barkley Sam Rayburn Richard Russell Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Brien McMahon and Governor Mennen Williams with candid, sometimes pointed assessments of their strengths, weaknesses, and political risks as potential vice presidential or presidential contenders.
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Drew Pearson
Alben Barkley
Alben
Pyramids
Cairo
Barkley
Sam Reyburn
Texas
Securities and Exchange Commission
RBA
Sam
Capitol Hall
General MacArthur
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Douglas
Kefeuver
White House
Aieea
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
Kerr
Richard Russell
Georgia
Truman
England's youngest prime minister and questions on Muscovy
The passage asks who England's youngest prime minister was, identifies Muscovy as now known Russia, asks what americk refers to, and names Edward Alexander MacDowell. It also presents birthday notes and brief biographical blurbs on figures like Susan Peters and Friedrich Nietzsche, along with dated historical “It Happened Today” items.
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England
Americk
Edward Alexander MacDowell
William Pitt the Younger
Russia
Susan Peters
Fredrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Reviewing Stand Touts Bloom at Jamaica Race Track
Henry McLemore notes New York racing season revival with pari mutuel machines active at Jamaica. Touts shed chrysalis, tip sheets reappear, and backstretch watchers sharpen bets as traffic returns and officials foresee horse wagers. The author reveals a new betting system based on exhaustive research and ignores bloodlines, conformation, and weight, claiming it’s sensational after visiting Churchill Downs and compiling field notes.
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Jamaica
Henry McLemore
New York
Jamacca Racetrack
Florida
California
East River Tunnel
Albany
Dewey
New York State
Impellitteri
Halley
Adriatic
Palm Beach
Churchill Downs
Babe Hardy
Santa Anita
Hollywood Park
Pet O'Brien
Dublin
Jamieson
Paddy
Room and Board Betting on Horses Reveals Hidden Truths
A cryptic note promises that come Monday April Sth a personal secret will become public. It hints at a winning approach by following this lead, mentions dancing in the streets, and jokes about mattresses stuffed with dough.
Wilson's Bookish Stop In Hannibal Painted In Time
President Woodrow Wilson, a noted reader, paused three hours in Hannibal Missouri to visit Mark Twain childhood sites. A local resident feigned ignorance of Twain and Huck Finn, then brightened when asked about Puddinhead Wilson. Comedian S Z Sakall quipped about a dancer's weight, admitting he had eaten more.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mark Twain
Hennibal
Huck Finn
Mr. Wilson
Puddinhead Wilson
The Lyons Den BOOK Debates and Diatribes in 1940s Press
A compiled digest notes defamatory remarks about Jews in a Dallas author’s book tied to Dean Alfange and candidate governors. It references forced apologies over birth origins, plus news briefs on medical society measures, Red trial juror challenges, name changes, royal honors, and theater and travel notes featuring Judge Wallace, Judge Goldstein, Truman Capote, and the Oscars era chatter.
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Dean Alfange
Dallas
Teresa
Stfengi
America
Dutches County
St Francis Hospital
Poughkeepsie
Met
Charles Anthony
Ruse
William W. Griffin
U. S. Wi
Queen Elizabeth
Bby
School board candidates named for 5 member race
Voters in the city faced a school board election with three seats open. Candidates listed include Theo Wilburn J W Pyle A O Dunaway A R Stark I L Kellogg and C T Shewell. Also noted were marriage of Miss Malcolm Louise Patterson and James Arthur Sanders of Austin at the First Baptist Church. Nearby events recalled include Easter services and a community service at East Baytown park.
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Theo Wilburn
J. W. Pyle
A. O. Dunaway
A. R. Stark
I. L. Kellogg
C.T. Shewell
Malcolm Louise Patterson
James Arthur Sanders
Austin
First Baptist Church
Frank Moffitt
West Main
Park
East Baytown
Camp Ross Sterling
Sun Slants By Fred Hanna on Roman audiences in Rome and Vatican City
Fred Hanna recalls a whirlwind day in Rome visiting Vatican City, meeting the Pope, and touring with American editors. He describes the Pope’s warm greetings, a medallion gift, and a group photo, then contrasts church hospitality with student protests demanding Trieste and Tito’s fate, noting lively street demonstrations.
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Italy
Rome
Vatican City
Orlando
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Ang Lando
MSA
Casey Deon
Pope
Vatican
Lainy
Baytown
Texas
Ike
Ea Father Kennedy
Bart Antle
Bob
Sue Gilette
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Philadelphia
Inquirer
Eisenhower
Cleveland
Ohio
Plain Dealer
NEW York Herald Tribune
By Erich Brandeis
Elmer Wheeler
Grandpappy Jenkins
Baytown Sun
Washington
Chicago
Adlai Steverson
United States
Alger Hiss
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
New Hampshire
Kefauver
Brien McMahon
Connecticut
Atoric
Justice Department
McMahon
Mennen
Frank Murphy
Williams
Central Press
Viscount Morley
Arthur Murray
Robert E Sherwood
Frances Langford
T. Speaker
Ste Mess
Awahs Yy Juangs
Spokane
Wash
Max Reinhardt
School of Dramatic Acting
Hollywood
Santa Fe Trail
Scattergood
Brittany
Miss Susan
Rocken
Saxony
University of
Bonn
Artur Schopenhauer
Richard Wagner
Spake Zarathustra
Weimer
Cnaemes
Dr. C C Wing
University of Pittsburgh
Akron
Sea of New Jersey
Williem. A. Toffet
Siter
Tse
Jamecia
Bennett
S. Z
Cuddles
Sakall
Sakali
Appente
Lyons
Leonard Lyons
James G. Wallace
Bar Association
Criminal Courts
Worth Seymour
Bar Associa
Wallace
Rd Levy
Chesterfield
Beaconsfield
Mansfield
Smithfield
WAT
Jonah Goldstein
al Oliver
Levy
Mexico
Indicentalh
Danny Raye
Oscar
Humphrey Bogart
Ean
Bereyy
Trotty Woods
Brus Iimstar
Humphrey Bogarts
Fred Hanna
Evitor
Fred Hartmann
Port Arthur
Trieste
Dresed
Tito
Tris
Jugoslavia
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