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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1950
Page
2
A brief Christic reflection cites Luke 18 47 with the call to receive the kingdom of God as a child. The piece emphasizes humility, trust, and openness as essential traits for entry into divine grace.
Baytown readers are urged to avoid hoarding as Korea conflict risks shortages. Local business men sponsor a Sun message calling for sensible buying to prevent artificial demand, price hikes, and economic harm. President Truman may impose price freezes if hoarding persists. Citizens must back the effort to deter Russian aggression.
The Baytown business community welcomes the formal opening of a new air conditioned salesroom and offices by Joe Hugggins Lumber Company Inc in the Market Street area. The late Joe Hugggins founded the firm and Mrs Huggins now operates it successfully, with continued growth noted by local press for progress in facilities.
In a column from Garland of Amens Texas to Baytown Sun, editor notes a visit by the farmer and stockman, mentions Dale Lisenees enlisting for Alaska, shares a wartime service history, and reflects on postwar paper industry trends and price. Also covers John Temple Graves dinner talk and local name misstatements about Norman D Olive near Dodge and Snowball.
In a rambling travelogue Erich Brandeis describes spotting Cuban style jackets in Warrensburg New York and Portland Maine. He compares prices noting a Miami origin and a $250 gap, boasting about standardized advertising and wholesale sameness across the nation.
A local joke features Banker Smithers who has died and left everything to his heirs. A lawyer quips about the size of the fortune, while another tale shows a soda shop exchange about a plain soda with no flavor as the clerk runs through flavors.
A satirical piece mocks claims by Vissil Stalin about Russian inventions including the original airplane and helicopters. It playfully links a nature item about the Markhor goat to a champagne party image and notes an almanac claim about a New Mexican county lacking rain for 90 years, concluding with a quip about an office picnic washed out.
A fragmentary note describes The Baytown Sun published in Baytown Texas by The Baytown Sun Company Inc with roles including editor publisher and office manager. It references the post office designation and a March 3 1879 act, indicating second class matter.
President Truman seeks 12 billion for three year military assistance to allies, boosting production, with Acheson Johnson and Harriman coordinating. Marshall warns Russia could react, while joint chiefs weigh risks and costs to the economy. Public concerns include quartermaster procurement and disability insurance debates.
Quick questions ask who was Jehovah's will to David and which fiction creature slept at tea. The column defines urban resident and the sin cerest flattery, then asks about a preferred risk in insurance. It notes 1626 Pilgrims sailing, Civil War battles, Greek dictatorship, and poet laureates with brief biographical mentions and future fortune predictions.
In Doughville France Earl Wilson reports on Georges Carpenter, once tied to Jack Dempsey, now a stylish host at Deauville’s Yacht Club bar. He recalls the Dempsey fight, Tunney, and life among Deauville’s rich crowd, noting his honors and a sharp, aging punch.
A look at Texas dueling and honor culture before 1520, detailing bold confrontations, weapons used, famous incidents, and the brutal ethos of early settlers. Notable examples include challenges to de Witts, cane duels, knife fights, and the legendary toast that sparked a significant duel in San Felipe de Austin.
A fragmented excerpt discusses book sales and a gimmick urging secrecy. It mentions selling 200000 copies of The Secretary's Handbook and a slogan Dont Fire Your secretary emblazoned on envelopes. The text notes readers opening letters to find tribute inscriptions and an eager student noting the value of mail.
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