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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1951
Page
4
A fragmentary note recalls a 1973 prank at the University of Pennsylvania involving a bell clapper stolen from the main bell. Provost J H Musser and classmates from Franklin and Marshall College figure in the legend. The tale ends with disbelief and a reunion table centerpiece.
Liberty County dedicates a modern 400000 dollar hospital named for its builder Miss Yeilie Hersting and funded by citizens, the Kersting estate, and federal aid. The 45 bed facility prioritizes charity patients as Attorney General Price Daniel called for honoring the late benefactor.
In Cannes King Farouk orders silence on reports of Queen Narziman’s possible pregnancy. Personal physician Dr. Yousseph Rachad says the court will not comment. Possible background notes mention Farouk’s marriage history and daughters.
In Norville Tennessee Circuit Judge John M. Kelly ruled a mule and wagon cannot be sold for debt. The case involved F. L. Cabnage who lost his mule and wagon to satisfy a $117 judgment. The judge found the mule and wagon were exempt personal property for private debts.
Hollywood reports Disney dismisses a rival puppet adaptation of Alice as minor, while Bunin’s puppet version enters the market. Both use similar characters and design approaches based on Tenniel drawings, with Bunin releasing in Hollywood and Disney aiming to pave the way with a long-planned live action and animation approach.
Senator Everett M. Dirksen urges immediate Senate approval of a bill to stiffen narcotics penalties. He says courts are handing lighter sentences than 15 years ago as narcotics traffic becomes more organized.
Fred Zapp, blind for 35 years, visits Sportsman’s Park in St Louis to watch the Cardinals from the press box. Radio announcers aid his sense of the action as he claims to nearly see the game, though home radio broadcasts lack the immediacy of live viewing. He also notes Canada’s rank as a top zinc and aluminum producer.
A Bloomingdale's executive appointment follows a restructuring at Federated Department Stores including Bohs taking over Sangers and Texas operations. The moves aim to consolidate leadership at the oldest department store group as changes unfold.
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