UN forces retreat as Reds press near Seoul in Korea fight
News from the Korean front reports United Nations forces abandoning key western defense lines around Seoul as Chinese and North Korean troops push advances. Eighth Army says withdrawal continues with heavy casualties. two major columns threaten Seoul while Allied air and ground units bombard enemy positions.
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Fiscal Cuts Proposed by Appropriations Committee Report
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an appropriations committee proposing budget cuts to government agencies and atomic energy programs. Mentions Truman era requests and funds, with unclear phrases and several garbled terms.
Found Town Figures at Golf Course and Local Activities
Disjointed notes describe a visit to a golf course, hospital stays, and local events. Mentions include Danny Gonz, Elizabeth, Miss Mary Macke of Rainbow Girls, plans for a marriage, and community gatherings. References to Thertee Ca-Ditto, Brigadier Week, music study, softball, and a nurse patient at Dannie Wenckens Hospital appear in fragmented form.
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Kentucky
Elizabeth Er
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Mary Macke
Rainbow Girls
Aaption Roper
Geoghter
Teannine Owens
Oyaylor Miller Jomor& Teventmenda- Deth
Alten Meister
Griffin
J. Tet
Pat Potter
ODE
Fred Parka
Dannie Wenckens
Red Casualties Estimate From Korean War Briefing
The Army estimated that United Nations forces have inflicted about 35,700 casualties on Chinese and North Korean troops since the Red offensive began Sunday night. A Defense Department figure puts American casualties since the war started at 61,744. The spokesman noted the casualty total includes dead wounded sick and captured non battle losses.
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Washington
United Nations
Defense Department
Teacher Seeks Viewpoint on Mann Ditch Hazard
Horace Mann art teacher urged City Council to fix a five foot ditch beside the school and install a storm sewer or at least clear it and add a hand rail. Student Tobye Fram 14 urged that teachers falling in show the danger and warned Horace Mann students will become voters.
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Tobre
Eliias
Ross
Miss Fram
Hike In Bus Fare Brings Few Kicks
Baytown transit riders accepted a five cent fare increase approved by the City Council. Tunnel Transit Company President C. C. Alexander said acceptance has been almost unanimous with no complaints reported as drivers noted two thirds of riders expected the rise. Student fare remained unchanged. The increase took effect today under emergency action.
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Baytown
Tunnel Transit Company
C. C. Alexander
Alexander
Water line battles dim city progress at Cedar Bayou
City Council deadlocks over six inch water main to Lee College Building and Cedar Bayou area taps. Officials reject Rio Vista system purchase while Cedar Bayou residents push for a subscriber funded two inch line. Debate ends with committee to seek compromise. Local paper notes policy debates and civic friction.
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Lee College
Cedar Bayou
Emory Harbors
Rio Vista
A .E. Stark
George H. Gentry
Gentry
J. A. Ward
R. Pruett
E. W. Buelew
Buelew
EH. M. Campbell
M. L. Campbell
WW. D- Reeves
R. B. Bergeron
Ward
Campbell
G.B. Smith
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HR. M. Campbell Point
Realistic policy urged by MacArthur in Chicago speech
General Douglas MacArthur told 5,000 at Soldier Field that the United Nations and United States need a realistic policy in Korea to secure a clear victory over Communism. He urged a mission with means to win and criticized nations lacking sufficient forces in Korea as he concluded celebrations for the Pacific commander. Major General Charles Willoughby then disclosed his resignation as intelligence chief and intent to offer services elsewhere.
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Far East
Termander
Formosa
Pacific
Chicago
UPI
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United Nations
United States
Korea
Soldier Field
Mac
Milwanker
Stevens Hotel
Red China
Tokyo
Charles Willoughby
Army
Willoughby
Pentagon
Washington
Pace
Ammo Ship Blast Kills Six in Gibraltar Harbor
Six people died and at least a dozen were injured when the 1192 ton Brisa ammunition ship Bedenham exploded while unloading in Gibraltar harbor. The blast buried debris more than a half mile, shattered windows in Gibraltar and La Linea, and injured several Royal Navy personnel and Spanish dock workers. Reports varied about crew casualties, with initial chatter suggesting up to 32 may have been killed.
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Gibraltar
Baytown
Admiralty
London
Royal Navy
la Linea
Navy
Bedenham
Churchill Cancels U S Trip Amid UK Crisis
Winston Churchill canceled plans to address the University of Pennsylvania in May and paused involvement in the MacArthur controversy. Speaking at Albert Hall, he denounced Attlee's government for anti-British sentiment in the United States and warned of growing isolationism as Britain faces crisis.
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London
Winston Churchill
Douglas MacArthur
University of Pennsylvania
MacArthur
Primrose League
Albert Hall
Churchill
United States
Clement Attlee
Britain
Attlee
Truman
Great Britain
Senators Attack Military Chiefs in MacArthur Row
Republicans led by Taft attack General Bradley and the Joint Chiefs over Korea policy, demanding public hearings on MacArthur’s dismissal. MacArthur supporters press for open sessions as Russell blocks release of top secret documents.
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URJ
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Chicago
Korea
Congress
Robert A. Taft
R. Ohio
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Joint Chiefs
Charles A. Willoughby
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
MacArthur Investigating Committee
Russell
Costs of birth rise in modern times
A brief syndicated reflection notes that birth costs have reached about $210, reflecting on affordability before more burdensome charges. The columnist expresses relief at being born earlier, contrasting affordability with contemporary prices.
Letters For Teachers Stack Up
A Baytown Sun “Teacher of the Year” contest gains six new nominations. Nominees include Mrs. W F Miller at Horace Mann Junior High, Mrs. George L Keene at Lamar, A H Miles at Lee College, Mrs. Mildred Smith at Cedar Bayou, Eugene Walden at Lamar, and Mrs. Elmer Gregory at Lamar. The second annual contest closes Tuesday. a five member jury will name a winner who earns 100 dollars for ceremonies at her school next month. The letter writer receives 25 dollars.
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Baytown Sun
W. F. Miller
Horace Mann Junior High School
George L. Keene
Lamar
A. H. Miles
Lee College
Mildred Smith
Cedar Bayou
Eugene Walden
Elmer Gregory
Keene
Miles
Baytown
Area FFAers Win Honors At Humble Fair and Rodeo
Humble Highlands and Baytown FFA clubs earned prizes at the 1951 Humble FFA Fair and Rodeo opening yesterday. Bobby Shore of Highlands won the swine show with a Duroc barrow, Edward Young of Baytown led the top poultry hen, Harold Harvard of Highlands placed in the hot division, James Reep of Baytown in the fryer show, and Sonny Lee, an Aldine FFA member, led a Brahman steer to the grand championship. Livestock entries were to be auctioned this afternoon at Humble fairgrounds after performances Friday and Saturday nights including an FFA greased pig race.
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Highlands
Baytown
Bobby Shore
Edward Young
Harold Harvard
James Reep
Aldine
Sonny Lee
Humble | Fairgrounds
FFA
First Proposal Isn't Enough For Needs, Councilmen Believe
A Baytown city council debate centers on expanding a proposed bond issue for drainage water and sewer work to include street paving. Councilmen question funding methods and timing, with Engineer H S Berlin noting most work is ready for engineering, while Campbell and Bergeron clash over fairness and tax impact. The discussion hinges on whether to seek a larger bond or retire it quickly as part of a broader street program.
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A. L. Banks
W. D. Reeves
Baytown
H. S. Berlin
Reeves
Berlin
R. B. Bergeron
Milton Campbell
Campbell
Isea City
Charter Changes Coming Up Soon Hints by Committee
Baytown citizens should prepare to vote on proposed amendments to the City Charter. The Charter Committee including E W Buelow and W D Reeves tentatively agreed on eight changes. The plan would place the Tax Allocation Board under council control, replacing the current approval role for the Egalization Board’s report.
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Baytown
E.W. Buelow
W. D. Reeves
Reeves
George Chandler
Texans Warn Of Alarming Domestic Oil Shortage
Texas Governor Allan Shivers told the Interstate Oil Compact Commission that domestic reserves are dropping at an alarming rate and that if world oil imports were cut off, the nation would be about one million barrels short daily to meet requirements. Oil production was at a March record of 6,040,000 barrels daily, with further gains anticipated.
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Santa FE
N. M. Ei
Interstate Oil’ Compact Commission
Allan Shivers
Texas
Shivers
W. J. Murray
Texas Railroad Commission
Murray
Murrey
Missippi
Trucks and Rails Split Decision in Texas Legislature
In Austin the railroad and trucking industries won one round each in a legislative fray. House committee backed a bill boosting truck load limits from 48 000 to 55 420 pounds, signaling possible House approval. Earlier, trucks lost on a proposal allowing on the spot unloading of overweight trucks. Senate passed a local, uncontested bill as week ended. The week featured 77 measures, including a veterans hiring preference act and a lake fishing license reduction. Speaker Reuben Senterfitt was honored in a Day ceremony.
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Austin
House Committee On Agriculture
Senate
Texas
House of Representatives
Ogre” Wills
Fort Worth
Lake Texome
House
Reuben Senterfitt
San Saba
State Readies Civil Defense Bills for Legislature
Austin reports administration backed civil defense measures prepared for probable introduction. One bill authorizes the governor to form a state defense disaster relief program to protect life and property and ease disaster response. The second bill would establish initial disaster relief authorities.
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Austin
Texas
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