10 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
1
Reported turmoil at Cedar High School involves R W Ak verified statements denying any firing of Peon personnel. Officials say gossip posts no fact and multiple contracts and renewals remain undecided.
White elected as president of the Rotary Club and Marvin Jacobs named secretary-treasurer. Z. Jones leads as president with directors Quartz Tod Lyman Alvt Hugh Stewart Wal sdell. July first play looms as Baytown hosts event. Easytown Commerce and local officials plan fundraising roping events with Pete and Gene Bauer committees. Tickets $1.25. Route updates and new ordinance to regulate trucks and field equipment. Five spring rodeos to raise funds for Crosby PFA during August weekend roping event led by E. Roping Chih President.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local scene with multiple names, duties, and misdirections including a city council meeting, a person blamed for issues at the docks, and notes on daily routines. The readable items reference family, schooling, and community roles amid a bustle of unclear events, with scattered names like Bergeron and Rogers.
Long distance calls from Baytown to Houston Dallas Beaumont and major Texas cities were labeled emergency as 29 Southwestern Bell exchanges cut service amid walkouts by operators and maintenance staff. Pickets from Communications Workers of America disrupted lines while some non strikers kept service, and nine Texas points restored gradually with nine cities fully back to normal.
Nationwide walkouts by Western Electric workers and allied strikes tighten across 16 states and 184 cities. The Communications Workers of America calls 300,000 members to honor picket lines, risking major long distance and local service delays.Picketing spreads through Southwestern Bell areas as injunctions limit protests in Mississippi with similar bars in Georgia and Louisiana. Supervisors may keep service running amid expected delays, with long distance calls to western points affected and some routes unreachable.
Soldiers in the vast military drill Exercise Long Horn waited in rain as Lt Gen William M Hoge halted the massive operation 18 hours early. The 48 000 square mile maneuver over Texas countryside was stopped at 4 p.m. after the First Armored Division, ending the nation’s largest simulated war exercise.
A brief column notes how a man’s ear and nerves react when a woman calls him over the phone, while he claims his throat gets a rest. Chicago Sun-Times Syndicate
Sen Estes Kefauver has canceled his Texas trip planned for April 15 and 18 in Houston and Dallas. He intends to reschedule for May if possible. Campaign head Cyril J Smith said Kefauver will campaign only in states with upcoming presidential primaries.
President Truman declared he will not accept a draft for renomination and has no plan to attend the Democratic convention in July. He said he made up his mind not to run more than a year ago and will campaign for the nominee if asked, while declining to name a preferred candidate or comment on Adlai Stevenson. He pledged support for the eventual Democratic nominee.
Washington reports Newbold Morris told House investigators he has no concrete leads on corruption due to his cleanup drive failing to take off. He appeared before two House subcommittees under oath, denying actionable information and noting the Justice Department holds his files while FBI director Hoover is limited to presenting facts.
Baytonia motorists rush to meet the final license plate deadline as the 10 day extension ends. Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector A B Collins reports a long line at the office and about 500 plates sold since the original deadline. Police Chief H B McKee warns tickets will be issued tomorrow to drivers with old plates. A 20 percent penalty is required for lapsed renewals unless an affidavit of non-use is filed.
Baytown residents face an unseasonably cold Easter with a 45 degree morning and a forecast low of 42. A wet norther brought 1.04 inches of rain, strong winds, and many women consider wearing thin Easter dresses. A sharp cold front swept across Texas, with subfreezing readings in the Panhandle and widespread cool to mild temps returning by tomorrow.
President Truman said he will not attempt to force a wage settlement on the seized steel industry while it bargains with the CIO Steel Workers. He hedged on using the 26 cent an hour wage package if talks break down, saying he would cross that bridge when he comes to it. Steel talks with Murray and Steelman aim to save face and prod production as federal officials warn price hikes remain key to settlement.
Santiago Chile report says Bolivian government forces allegedly crushed the uprising around noon today after receiving a message from the Chilean embassy in La Paz. No further details were provided.
Baytown and La Porte chambers clash over top billing for the new Houston Ship Channel tunnel name. La Porte favors La Porte Baytown Tunnel while Baytown backs Baytown La Porte Tunnel. Both sides plan signs. other actions include chamber sign purchases and traffic safety studies.
Deputies warn Cedar Bayou residents near Me Kinney Road to watch dogs for several days after a dog involved in fights was killed by its owner because it appeared mad. The owner killed the animal as it could not be tested for rabies, and deputies Brown and Wilson collected the dog.
Missouri river breached a dike as 25 foot crest threatened Sioux City and Pierre. About 1,600 people evacuated as downtown flooded and tanks spilled 6,000 gallons of fuel. Guardsmen deployed. emergency area declared. residents urged to protect homes and property amid unprecedented flood threat.
Baytown voters face a council seat race in District Five and a $1 005 000 bond issue on April 26. This marks Baytown’s third bond election since last November, with prior bonds of 2 005 000 folded and smaller bonds defeated. Incumbent W D Reeves faces W H Boucher in the run off as organizers press for voter eligibility and a clean tax roll.
Grand jury in Harris County indicted Vernon Blackwell 43 for murder by auto in the death of Chere Morris 4 who was killed when thrown from her father's car in a collision with Blackwell's vehicle on Highway 06 East Atlanta. Witnesses saw the Morris car flip midair causing injuries to Mrs Morris 18 months old Cheresa Ann Morris and Ricky Pardwell 9. Judge Frank Williford set Blackwell's bond at 2062 USD.
A new chest X ray unit was set up this afternoon in South Bay to provide free screening for adults. The effort, organized by local health officials, aims to offer accessible radiography to residents after days of preparation and surveying needs.
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