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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1952
Page
9
The piece reports U S and British intelligence weighing reports that the Soviet Union is pursuing a hydrogen bomb. Kenneth De Coury of a British publication notes predictions Russia seeks a thermonuclear device, echoing prior fears following Klaus Fuchs’ treason disclosures.
Oklahoma City report says Gov. Johnston Murray invited nine state governors to meet in June to seek uniform truck height and weight standards and uniform tax requirements. The conference aims to resist federal control and may use legislation or an interstate compact. Invitees include Kansas Texas Arizona New Mexico Colorado Utah Missouri Louisiana and Arkansas. Oklahoma recently led interstate oil issues and a reciprocal truck license deal with Kansas was reached.
AUSTIN URI Texas rain makers report a satisfied customer at Waco. Schmid, chairman of the Colorado Water Association, received a telegram from Jim Herring of the Central Texas Rain-Increasing Corp. at Waco requesting that feeding operations be stopped for April. Recent rains filled tanks, and Waco would accept natural rainfall without artificial enhancement.
The article describes preparations for Bastille Day celebrations on July 14 and mentions a cross channel television link between France and England. It also notes fashion advice about nylon mitts and sheer nylons with elastic wristbands for wear during washing and dressing.
Cambridge Maryland report details Aubrey D Moore admitting a license lapse after nine years of driving without one. The piece notes federal judge Harold R Medina sentenced leaders for lengthy courtroom conduct.
Warren J. Welton faced a $10 traffic fine in Buffalo when he explained he must catch a train to Dallas for his upcoming marriage. Clerk Thomas Ruffino lent 35 cents from his own pocket to cover the shortfall, saying a marriage is at stake.
The Polk signed Texas treaty from December 29, 1845, was shown at the Texas Memorial Museum in the University of Texas today. The gift was presented by Robert R. Young of New York, a native Texan, with announcement from Governor Allan Shivers office.
A total of 43 095 Texans were placed on jobs in March, up 24 percent from February placements. The March total fell two percent from March 1953. Women accounted for 15 877 placements, with 9 447 veterans and 18 774 non veterans finding work.
The Baltimore Sun lauded the first horse drawn omnibus in Baltimore in 1944 calling it quiet handsome well fitted up richly decorated and driven by careful drivers and good horses.
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