03 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
1
An Atlantic storm warning bulletin notes a system located about east of Bermuda with coordinates near latitude and longitude. The warning reports northwestward movement and strong winds in the northern quadrant, informing nautical authorities of potential weather hazards.
At Burset Bay Stanhrace a gay gathering drew crowds as Sgt Tito Zamora’s son and family attended. Students Bert and Ray Gray organized the annual Me Youth Rally revival, with Rotarians visiting meetings and declaring a crisis averted as three days of events wrapped up in California.
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble of names and topics including Perkins and Tom families, a coaching clinic with area coaches, Leo Le tan and Derby connections, familiar faces like McKee and McDonald, and a patchwork of mentions about records, baking, a rifle score, and annual picnics. The text is unclear but ties local people to events, jobs, and gatherings.
The Baytown School Board decided to use San Jacinto and David G. Burnet school auditoriums to host overflow classes for the year. Architect Lowell Lammers proposed minor stage lighting upgrades while avoiding a costly three room addition. Superintendent George Gentry cited weather delays and the risk of temporary structures as reasons to favor the auditorium plan over new construction.
The Bolan Hotel and Venetian Room buildings at Market and Old Main in Baytown sold to Sol Aron and associates for 52000 dollars. Jacek Bolan and Emma Bolan owned since 1923 and operated Montana Cafe and Bolan Hotel. The parcel spans one acre with six buildings including Jones Furniture and Bettis Ice Cream.
Senator Clyde R. Hoey of North Carolina, head of the Senate Investigations Committee, criticized a June 21 New York Daily Mirror piece by Jack Lait claiming a $13,000 ash tray on President Truman's Independence air plane. Investigators found no ashtray on the armrest, only small trays in the worktable, standard trays in other compartments, and noted Truman does not smoke.
UN warns it will not withdraw south of the 38th parallel to satisfy Communist aims. Vice Admiral C Turner Joy states cease-fire lines stay on the current front until a final frontier is set by peace talks. Dialogue in Kaesong yields no progress as deadlock persists over a buffer zone and future frontiers.
British mission head Richard Stokes says settlement in the Anglo Iranian dispute is likely as talks proceed. He expects a solution acceptable to all, though not everyone may get all they want. The delegation plans to meet Iranian Premier Mohammad Mossadegh and stays at Saheb Gheranieh Palace, where Averell Harriman has resided.
Britain and Iran moved toward resuming oil talks as a Western mission heads to Tehran. Pravda published a British Foreign Secretary Morrison statement and a Soviet response, signaling public exchange. Reports say Bulgaria arrested 200 leading Reds and Polish sailors sought asylum in Sweden. Cease-fire talks in Korea stalled with disagreements over frontier lines. France lacks a stable government as De Gaulle’s forces loom. West Berlin trade blocks prompt a Soviet export ban and a Western airlift of goods continues.
Washington reports Congress debated President Truman's stance on General Dwight D. Eisenhower amid possible 1952 ambitions. Truman praised Eisenhower's Europe leadership while hinting at politics, fueling views he may be a rival, an ally, or a potential Democratic candidate. Governor Lausche floated inviting Eisenhower to speak to governors, while Senator Morse called Eisenhower a leading Republican hopeful.
Irving Wexler known as Gordon, once East Coast bootleg king and public enemy No. 3, jailed on heroin trafficking charges with 325?6,000 bail after waiving exam. Prosecutors cite tax arrears and links to a $10,000,000 narcotics ring tied to exiled Luciano as factors in the case.
Chicago GP The Prohibition Party launches a $200000 nationwide dry campaign aiming for a worldwide move against alcohol through the United Nations. Rev Gerald Overholt of Houston is named national chairman and vows full prohibition with possible temporary compromise for limited liquor content. Overholt cites a lifelong prohibition stance, predicts gains in the 1952 race, and notes party strength in California Michigan Indiana Kansas and Pennsylvania while acknowledging a wet Houston precinct. He says the party hopes to appear on 30 to 36 ballots in 1952 and criticizes President Truman for a recent public remark.
Corporal John J. Daniels of Baytown died in a Japan hospital from injuries suffered during a practice parachute jump. He served with the Ranger Division and went to Japan in July after finishing airborne training at Fort Benning. Daniels, an orphan, lived with his brother in Baytown after his mother’s death and attended local schools before finishing high school in Lufkin. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
Washington reports Defense Production Administration official Manly Fleischmann signals a move to abolish the open market for basic metals like steel, copper, and aluminum. A formal decision is expected in days, with the broader Controlled Materials Plan likely extending to all industry starting October. The change would end civilian access to basic metals as defense production remains rationed.
The Wage Stabilization Board unanimously approved a wage resolution permitting wage increases for all workers tied to the cost of living. The measure awaits approval from Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston to become effective.
A statewide search is under way today for Mrs. Clara Hoppe 22 wife of George Hoppe who disappeared from Baytown Wednesday. Hoppe filed a missing person report with the sheriff's department and offered a $25 reward for information leading to the recovery of his automobile Mrs Hoppe was driving when she left according to Chief Deputy Sheriff B E Williams Ub Ug Williams.
United Nations forces on the central Korean front stormed and captured the Million Dollar Mountain amid heavy machine gun mortar and artillery fire. The operation was described as a complete success with heavy losses inflicted on Communist forces. Air raids by B-25s and other bombers supported the assault, and ground units advanced about three miles after shelling and bombardment prior to the ascent.
Truman D. Cox and Robert F. Stipe secured a 22861.38 bid to remodel the Baytown Precinct Jail adding a 40 by 60 foot courtroom and offices. The project includes brick exterior, hard plaster interior, fluorescent lighting, and conversion of the courtroom into cells for women prisoners. Work to start after the county issues a work order and is expected to take about 90 days with equipment including two jail cells bought from Texas City.
City Manager C D Middleton and Public Works Director C W Grantham travel in San Antonio chasing down tumners of two ay and eight four street roller. The city advertised bids on May 18 for a roller but on June 14 the offered rollers were too small to meet the requirement.
The Budgeting and Crediting Committee met yesterday to study funds for the Recreation Council and Thrift Exchange. Charles Caldwell announced the review, with W M Knowles representing the Recreation Council noting most recreation dollars aid school-age children and sponsored adult sports. B P Hopper of the Thrift Exchange emphasized lunch and clothing programs improve student attendance and grades. The committee complimented both agencies on program execution while delaying final budget action until all ten agency budgets are reviewed.
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