Cry Of Play Ball Again Echoes Across Land
In a Baytown Sun editorial, the piece traces baseball as America's national game from its English roots in Rounders and Town Ball to the modern reserve clause era. It notes Washington’s drought of pennants, Taft’s New Jersey campaign dynamics, and New Jersey’s voting history shaping 1952 GOP expectations.
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Washington
Congress
England
Franklin D. Roosevelt
F.D.R
New Jersey
Dewey
Truman
Taftmen
GOP
Ohio
Bible Verse Quote from Matthew 24 35
The verse proclaims heaven and earth will pass away but the Lord's words endure forever. A brief, devotional citation reflecting on scripture lasting beyond physical realms.
Lunch with columnists reveals Monsignor Carroll Abbing legacy
A luncheon in New York with fellow columnists includes Bradley Kelly discussing George Junior Republic and the humanitarian work of Monsignor Carroll Abbing. The priest’s relief efforts in Italy, including Shoeshine Hotels aiding hundreds of boys, are highlighted alongside his humble spaghetti moment.
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New York City
Bradley Kelly
Bradley
George Junior Republic
Freeville
Ithaca
Republic
Father Flanagan
Jean Patrick Carroll-Abbing
Monsignor Carroll- Abbing
Monsignor
Italy
San Francisco
Monsignor Carroll Abbing
Success Secrets By Elmer Wheeler
A compact seller’s guide stresses confidence as essential in earning buyer trust. Sell yourself as a service, stay discreet, avoid exaggeration, and listen to current beliefs to align product fit with prospect desires. Remarks reference public figures and a brief note on daily facial care and global jitters.
Baytown Sun Editor and Publisher Shifts Change
The Baytown Sun announces a change in editorial leadership at its Pearce and Ashbel offices in Baytown. Zexss Fred Hartman is noted as editor and publisher, with the paper continuing operations under the Baytown Sun, Inc.
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Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Truman Paradox of Courage and Corruption in Policy
Washington notes by Drew Pearson mark Truman's paradox: bold foreign policy moves like the Marshall Plan and NATO against Communism shadowed by public relations missteps and crumbling integrity. The queen of Holland credits Acheson and Truman with détouring communism, while Pearson argues corruption undermines his civil rights agenda and international prestige.
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Drew Pearson
Dean Acheson
Harry S. Truman
Pittsburgh
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Andrew Johnson
Lincoln
Truman
Holland
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Abraham Lincoln
South
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Bernard Baruch
Washington Post
Herbert Hoover
Fort Hunt
Henry Truman
Greece
Turkey
Kremlin
Western Europe
Moscow
Queen Juliana
Déan Achéson
McCarthy
Quotation on corruption from NAM president Grede
William J. Grede, NAM president, argues that most corruption scandals of recent years stem from large government and the vast sums it spends. He emphasizes the systemic link between big governance and corruption.
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William J. Grede
NAM
Mecca country and small state quiz
In this mixed bag, Mecca is in Saudi Arabia. The smallest U.S. state is Rhode Island, followed by Delaware as the next smallest. General George B. McClellan commanded the Union Army at the outbreak of the Civil War. The April birthstone is the diamond. The famed traveler who journeyed from Venice to China is Marco Polo.
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Venice
China
Saudi Arabia
Rhode Island
Delaware
George McClellan
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Reviewing Stand Better To Be Fat Than Die Of Starvation
Henry McLemore reflects on weight and health urging moderation rather than extreme dieting. He jokes about drastic culinary changes and aging, noting winter weight gain and the folly of overindulgence while contemplating life expectancy and personal lifestyle.
Five Years Ago Headlines Highlight Political Strife
From Wallace and union bills to a Texas canvas goods leader, the era shows GOP battles, British affairs, and Democratic nerves. A Tyler accident injures nine including Betty Ann Miller, while Cindy Cook and C M Pitts announce marriage in Baytown.
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Wallace
Q. Alexander
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Noble Jones
Charley Ruth
Virginia Slackwell
Betty Ann Miller
Tyler
Cindy Cook
C. M. Pitts
Baytown
Echo Lake misadventure and old time quips mingle in gossip
On the Echo Lake golf course Bud Helland and three companions joked after he shot from a trap saying four shots echoed eight. In earlier days a tea merchant received a blessing from an American missionary and a Chinese reply mocked the greeting. A quip from squire Cullman labeled a stingy neighbor. Ten years ago sugar ration prep began with OPA blanks. Red Cross first aid classes started at Baytown Community House with Miss Aranne Watson installed as officer.
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Pelace
Gay Paree
Hollywood
George White
Constantinople
Turkey
United States
Constantinope
Berter
Austria
Bohemia
Moravia
Cleveland
Ohio
Echo Lake
Bud Helland
Bud
Chins
Office of Price Administration
J. T. Enderle
Red Cross
Baytown
Aranne Watson
Rites
First Baptist Church
Lyons Den Health Debate Triggers Possible Mistrial
A juror sought excusal during the Lyons Den trial citing throat irritation and smoking a cigar. Judge Sylvester Ryan refused the request, leaving the juror on the panel and risking a mistrial as other jurors observed the exchange.
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Costello
Sylvester Ryan
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Galena Park invites to new city hall opening
Mayor Bill Philpot of Galena Park invites readers to the 6 pm Friday opening of the new city hall and recreation building and Winn pool. Baytown attendees expected. The piece moves to Jimmy Parr's recovery, then to Humble’s petrochemical plans and forecast of future refinery outputs and toluene usage.
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Bill Philpott
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Baytown
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Winnpool
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Jimay Parr
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Everal
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Humble
John
Bayt
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Bumble
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