Editorial: Theories Of Communism Disproved In Practice
A editorial argues that communism fails in practice as shown by Stalin era class gaps and Volkov's Newsweek analysis. It cites rising luxury access for a new elite, including officials and executives, while ordinary Soviet workers earn modest wages. The piece concludes with Orwellian criticism that all animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.
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Mars
Lenin
Stalin
Malenkov
Kremlin
Newsweek
Leon Volkov
Volkov
Moscow
Israel
Stalenkay
Volkiev
George Orwell
Animal Farm
Grand jury visit and Baytown in the public eye
A Baytown column explains why the sunlit page has been quiet citing a grand jury appearance, criticism of its directors, and concerns over Old Main’s reputation. It defends Councilman Ervin Lawless’s commitment to youth recreation and notes a soldier named Clyde Henderson clearing a rumor about a Robert E. Lee game touchdown spree.
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Buster Kern
Criminal Courts
Baytown
Texas
Reid
Old Main
Harris County
W. Be, Lawless
Sun
Erwin Lawless
Ervin
Ervin Lawless
Lawlesses
Sons of Papa
Clyde
Pvt
Henderson
Battery C
167Th F.A
28Th Infantry Division
Robert E. Lee Gander
George Walmsley
Robert E. Lee
Conroe
George
Conros
Chilean radio commentator tours United States findings
A Chilean radio expert describes American life, economy, customs, and society from a rapid tour, noting sights such as a lady's confidence on the street, a black worker shining shoes, and a breakfast of coffee and toast. He highlights baseball and rugby, curious phrases, and the torrent of visiting commentators who travel America in weeks to learn and report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rere
Bartolo
Apesk
Rancho
Carpintero
United States
America
America the Decadent and the Changing Nation
A writer laments attempting to analyze America over time and mocks authors who claim to grasp the nation’s essence. He notes America’s rapid change, contrasts it with personal limits, and analogizes to a wife whose moods shift daily, concluding with a dismissive aside.
Hollywood Casanova seeks fame as Warren Robertson dates five Texas girls
Hollywood bound Warren Robertson, a 22 year old University of Texas student, won Bob Hope's dating contest to pick the girl they want most. He dates five nights a week, plans a TV career, and complains that studio chaperones curtail his freedom. He traveled to Hollywood for a screen test after a petition from 500 Austin girls.
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Warren Robertson
University of Texas In
Austin
Bob Hope
Paramount
Casanova
Warren
Hollywood
Paramount Atarleta
Pat Crowley
Mary Murphy
Marla‘English
Dolores Dorn
Marjie Millar
Texas
Austin Gidls
Robertson
Hope
Mocanbo
Ciro’s
Moulin Rouge
Television distracts Junior from geography study
A playful note suggests Junior focuses more on TV than homework. He asks about the station number of the English Channel. A violin built from matches evokes a quirky museum tune titled Hot Canary, highlighting odd observations and humor.
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Junior
Museian
Ex-King Umberto of Italy Lived Quietly in Exile in Portugal
LISBON April 20 196? Former King Umberto of Italy lives in exile near Cascais Portugal. He receives 120 to 150 letters daily from Italians asking him to return. He supports emigration as Italy’s fix and says he will not take an active role in monarchist plans. He enjoys swimming tennis gardening and reading in his simple Lisbon area home.
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Agin
United States of America
America
Italy
Ry Donald MacKay
Lisbon
Portugal
Umbert
Umberto
House of Savoy
Canada
South America
New World
Cascais
Maiy
Rome
Stop Me If The Bar Association Slows Ambulance Flow
Corres Robert St John recalls Oak Park origins of Ernest Hemingway in a quirky reminiscence. He describes young Ernie fishing by the Des Plaines River and disposing of catches into the Oak Park Reservoir. The reservoir’s demolition revealed a fish-filled bottom and pipes with lances.
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Robert St. John
Oak Park
Il Hnolg
Ernest Hemingway
Ernie
Des Plaines River
Oak Park Reservoir
Quick Knowledge Quiz From a Vintage Page
This snapshot quiz mixes history and trivia: Truman era treasury secretaries, the 20th U.S. president, a mysterious word bombash, California missions era control, and nations linked to old Serb Montenegrin realms. It also notes birthdays, film figures, and a “What is big name” prompt with a Bethlehem, PA steel executive profile and a WWII actor comeback.
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Truman
Treasury
United States
California
Serbia
Montenegro
Washington Merry-Go-Rou Shakedowns Split by Party Graft
Washington column by Drew Pearson outlines housing scandals under both parties. Democratic era saw large scale profits via FHA insured loans with markup up to 130 percent, then 160 percent in rare cases, totaling hundreds of millions. Republican era featured modernization scams with overcharging on repairs and widespread FBI investigations into FHA officials. Also notes Bishop Bernard Sheil’s public denounce of McCarthy, linking past denouncements to today.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Unifer
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Congress
Jules
Jegal
GOP
Eisenhower
Bishop Sheil and Coughlin feud reshaped Chicago church
The article recounts Bishop Sheil opposing Coughlin and facing backlash yet gaining influence as he aided the suffering across Puerto Ricans and Black communities. It notes his rise from athlete to jail chaplain and Golden Gloves work, and his clashes with Cardinal Mundelein over Chicago archbishop succession.
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United States
Shei
Chicago
Sheil
Ricen
Knute Rockne
Bishop Shell
Chicago White Sox
Cook County
Coughlin
Prise
Cardinal Mundelein
Roosevelt
Mundelein
Letter to editor thanks Baytown civic group leader
Retiring Baytown Civic Mule Association president R C Halter thanks The Baytown Sun editor Mr Fred Hartman for publicity during the past season. He notes modest local participation but recognizes the impact on the annual membership drive and concert season and wishes continued support for 1954 fall and 1885 spring seasons with Dr A R Padgett and Mrs Chester Rogers to lead publicity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartman
Baytown
A. R. Padgett
Shy Successer
Chester Rogers
R. C. Halter
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Dorothy
Sue
By Fred Hartman
Chile
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Aline Mosby
Elmer Wheeler
Willis H. Carrier
Carrier
Pittsburgh
William Ritt
Lves
Donald Mackay
Fy Bennett
Cerf
BAR Association
Anys
Red Skelton
Npted
Sam
Hitcmell
Central Press
George Augustus Sala
Harold Lloyd
Bruce Cabot
Gregory Ratos
Nina Foch
Folk
Goshen
N. J
Beth- Tehem Steel Company
Means
War and
Navy Departments
Bethlehem
Fleet Air Arm
Bletchley
England
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
New York
Sword's
Marcus Aurelius
Daniel Chester French
Christian X of Denmark
Frederick LX
Tate
Vinson
John W. Snyder
James A. Garfield
Spain
Yugoslavia
E. G. Grace
feoRodert T Dee
Coughlin-Mccarthy
Bernard Sheil
McCarthy
Father Coughlin
Nice McCarthy
Willie
Leonard Sanseme
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