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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

3

Collision Kills Channelview Man Injures 1

A Channelview man dies after a weekend collision on Market Street Road. One other person is seriously injured and several others suffer minor injuries. Police report a three vehicle crash near So Paley leaving Israel Allen, gj, and Sidney Williams, 18, in hospital with head and facial injuries.

Ed Collins Channeley Pipefitter Sheffield Steel Company Wrket Street So Paley Baytown Israel Allen Gj ueNait Neuro Lee Wiliams Sidney T. Williams Channeliiex San Wiliams My Wiliams Jacinto Memorial Hospital Wikerson Bud Beta Pasadena Pasadena Hospital Cei Collins Alien Israe S Lilie Nnelview

Tiny Tim Rocket U S Air Force Unveils New Weapon

The United States unveiled a 1275 inch Tiny Tim rocket as part of an aggressive air offensive against North Korea. Carrier-based Corsair planes used the new rockets to destroy the Han River bridge at Chungju while B 26 bombers knocked Seoul City Sue off the air. Additional carrier strikes hit ships, trains, and facilities at Chinnampo and Kimpo Airfield, with widespread destruction of locomotives, fuel trains, and warehouses.

Tokyo United States Dougls MacArthur Tim Chungju Seoul City Sue Tokyo Rose Seoul Chinnampo Phongyang North Korea Kimpo Fifth Air Force North Lorenz Honan Air Force

Wet Highway Skid- Wrecker Fee Mishap In San Jacinto

D Oxford, 24, of Bonts Baytnwn, drove a recently bought 1921 model car into the San Jacinto River near Market Street Road on Sunday about 7. The vehicle skidded, plunged down an embankment, and rested in the lake after hitting trees for 225 feet. The driver was slightly injured.

D. Oxford San Jacinto Market Street Road Oxford Easttown Oras Oniz

Fragmentary Mound Town chat on local figures and events

Collage of overheard notes from Mound Town reporting loose chatter about Ruth Rives and others. Mentions Betherdar Sesthine Ruth Rives and a mix of names in Market Street, New Braunfels, and a West Texas stay with several unnamed incidents and upcoming activities.

Ruth Betherdar EL D. Sepper Tumbam Matton Young Johnny de SH Montgomery Market Street New Braunfels Gee Horse Wrangler West Texas Bil Whittle Sun Office New George Arm Saxis Claud Oath Oscar Young Alecaride Jeds Itt Coker Dorothy Bonfi Bey

Daniel Opens Tidelands Battle Over New Federal Control Bill

Texas Attorney General Price Daniel argues the proposed Tidelands legislation would establish a new federal control policy, not preserve the status quo. He notes Supreme Court precedent and urges states keep existing operations while Congress acts. Senator Downey backs avoiding continuous land disputes and keeping production steady amid crisis.

Daniel Tidelands Bill Washington Texas Price Daniel Supreme Court Congress Secretary of Interior Deniel Sheridan Downey California Senate Interior Committee Martin G._ White Interior Department Intal Joseph. C. O'Mahoney Wyanting Louisiana

City to vote on $2 million school budget and tax rate

Tonight at 7:30 in the district administration building on Market the public may express opinions on a $2,113,614.09 school budget plus a $1.29 per hundred tax rate. Superintendent George H. Gentry presented two budgets: public schools 1,555,218.45 and Lee College 258,395.93, with $114 and $15 portions of the tax levy respectively.

Lee College Publi Lee Colege

First tropical storm near Miami may become hurricane

A tropical storm 1000 miles east of Miami built toward hurricane strength as it moves northwest toward the Bahama Islands. Winds near the center were estimated at 60 mph with higher gusts, and forecasters expect intensification over the next 12 to 18 hours while a slow northwest motion continues. Weather officials warned ships in the area.

MIAMI FLA Puerto Rico Bahama Islands Atlantic Weather Bureau Srength Grady Norton Norton

Masons Honor Dr Shearer for 56 Years as Grand Officer

Dr A R Shearer a pioneering Baytown area physician retired Mont Belvieu resident received a 50 year pin from Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge with Albert J De Lange Grand Master presenting. The ceremony drew Masons from Southeast Texas and honored his 56 years as a Mason and former lodge master. Trinity University president Monroe G Everett resigned in San Antonio.

Masons Dr. Shearer Baytown Area A. R. Shearer Mont Belvieu Cedar Bayou Masonic Lodge Texas Albert J. de Lange Grand Lodge of Texas de Lange Houston Cedar’ Bayou Trintcy U. Head San Antonio Monroe G. Everett Trinity” University San, Antonio

Civil Defense Chiefs Convene in Baytown Tonight

Colonel George L. Keene, director of the Baytown Civilian Defense Board, calls a 7 p m meeting of committee heads at the Chamber of Commerce offices on 14 North Ashbel. The 12 offices under his direction cover Transportation, Fire and Demolition, Hospitals and First Aid, Air Raid and Spotters, Security and Police, Communications, Engineers, Properties, and Finance with district zoning planned across Cedar, Bayous and Stewart Heights, South Baytown, West Baytown, Mid-Baytown, and Wooster. Each district will be split into seven blocks with seven stations and seven posts per station.

George L. Keene Baytown Civilian Defense Board Chamber of Commerce North Ashbel Baytown Defense Organization W. R. Sloan A. E. Lintelman William Marshall W. C. Swain

Marines Use Close Air Support Against Reds In Korea

Marine units on the south coast drive in Korea report a deadly new tactic close air support. Air and ground coordination praised by Brigadier General Edward A. Craig and Major R. E. Johnson. Marines claim rapid advance with minimal casualties while an Army force with air coverage bogged down.

Robert C.uller Korea Mazan Edward A. Craig R.E. Johnson New Smyrna Beach Florida John P U.S

Cedar Bayou Eyes School Tax Increase

Cedar Bayou Independent School District superintendent R W Atcidge announced a public hearing on a proposed 282,142 budget at 7:30 p m next Monday at Cedar Bayou High School. The tax rate is set to rise 20 cents from 2.30 to 2.40 to fund football field stands and eight acres for expansion. The budget for the coming year totals 282,142 with 23,090 for retirement of bonded indebtedness 25,596 for capital improvements and 183,456 for current operating expenses, vs last year’s 3222,872 total with 26,013 debt retirement 17,982 capital improvements and 178,676 operating expenses.

R W- Atcidge Ceder Beyou Independent School Cedar Beyou High School Cedar Bayou Akridge

Bitter Day for North Korean Reds Misread Korean War Outlook

A wartime retrospective notes a seven week timetable for a collapse of South Korea, with Seoul to be captured and parades planned. The piece highlights misread strengths of South Korean forces, American resolve, and UN unity, noting Stalin and Mao considerations and Malik’s stance.

Parc Jel Deméral Pusan Rie Seoul Ani Mao Tse-Tung Joseph Stalin Executive Committee

Where To Put Bomb Plant Study Centered in Arkansas Texas

Washington reports speculation on the site of the nation s 200 million dollar hydrogen bomb plant focused on the southwest. Arkansas was tentatively named as a possible location with Texas and Oklahoma also under consideration in a nationwide AEC survey. President Truman seeks 260 million dollars for the program to build the facility and manufacture materials. Two site factors dominate the decision: distance from potential enemy attack and proximity to existing housing for workers. Officials note the location may not be fully concealed once chosen.

Arkansas Texas Washington Atomic Energy Commission Oklahoma Truman Congress Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Commission AEC Atomic Owns Oak Ridge Los Alamos New Mexico Hittie

Truman Anti-Subversive Bill Faces Tough Fight

Washington sources say President Truman’s anti-subversive legislation will be ready for congressional action this week after final talks at the Justice Department. The plan tightens espionage laws, extends wartime protections, and seeks broader powers to curb internal threats, but faces strong GOP and Democratic opposition backing the Mundt Ferguson bill to require Communist registration.

Washington Truman Justice Spie Maundt-Ferguson Caaiman « Bethe Judiciary ‘Committee Mundt-Fergu Senate

Gas Advance at Naktong Bridgehead Near Taegu

United Press report from field in Korea describes U S forces of the 24th Division advancing along the Naktong River bulge near Taegu, with a second bridgehead west of Taegu shattered by the 1st Cavalry Division. About 700 to 800 Communist troops were wiped out as American and Korean troops push to keep UN position and stall planned enemy offensives.

Naktong Taegu Waktong Calvary Division Chen Sean Fal United Press Robert Vermillion

Showers Briefly Cool Off In Baytown Weather

Brief weather note describes scattered thundershowers reducing heat in Baytown with some relief this afternoon and tonight. A deluge yesterday totaled 5.47 inches in San Antonio over a 12 hour period but no flood danger was reported despite high water in streets.

Baytown San Antonio

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