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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
4
A short religious item cites Acts 26 18 about opening eyes turning people from darkness to light and away from Satan unto God so they may receive forgiveness and inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Jesus Christ.
The piece champions Ben Ramsey from Southeast Texas as the experienced, capable choice for lieutenant governor, contrasting him with Pierce Brooks who seeks the No 2 spot. It notes Ramsey’s Texas government service including secretary of state and senator, and urges Baytown voters to back him on August 26.
The piece notes soldiers overseas will test absentee voting laws as Congress had not set up a national framework. It recalls 1944 when Congress created a system yet only one in three service members voted, showing GI focus on duty over ballots.
The piece argues that success comes from helping others and explains Mack Trucks free Diesel maintenance course as a case study. President Bransome offered free training to overcome owners’ ignorance, drawing thousands of applications and boosting diesel truck orders. It urges readers to identify others obstacles and help them overcome them to improve their own success.
A woman recalls a recent chat about virtue and wealth sparked by watching a film star in Paris. She cites Bible verses from Psalms to define goodness and weighs whether ethical behavior pays off in money or happiness, concluding outcome hinges on conscience versus finances.
Sun Slants by Fred Hartman urges Houston voters to approve a 24.01 million dollar bond on August 26 to finance San Jacinto River dam projects, warning of a water famine. The column lauds Dr. A B R Shearer of Mont Belvieu for a 50 year service pin and recalls his Cedar Bayou Lodge tenure. It also critiques postwar political shifts involving Wallace Rogge and Pressman, reflecting on Dies.
Extracted item notes Baytown Sun publication metadata from 1879 records. Mentions The Baytown Sun, Inc. in Baytown Texas, editor and publisher Fred Hartman, Syd S Gould, Beulah Mae Jackson, and Warren Edwards, with subscription rates including a six month term.
A garbled clipping discusses radio propaganda from Seoul City Sue and North Korea, a Parisian fined for biting a neighbor’s dog, a quirky line about ice cream, and stray phrases about Cold War era fears. The fragmentary text references a Paris fine, a detective’s speed at catching crooks, rural sulfur eaters, and a stray seasonal remark.
Henry McLemore writes from Copenhagen about a wife who floods him with questions as they travel. He jokes that answering would require vast wisdom and cites absurd examples from Egypt Damascus and Rotterdam. He notes her persistence and his growing exasperation as they plan onward to Oslo.
Washington notes detail a secret Senate Appropriations briefing with Air Force leaders Chief of Staff Hoyt Vandenberg Brig. Gen. H A Shepard and Brig Gen J W Wood. They report cost hikes since Korea up to 90 percent and warn of large future needs to sustain expansion plans amid profit concerns and supply worries involving wool and other items. They cite price jumps since June 23 and warn Congress may face higher budgets if trends continue.
A witty exchange features a young lady and a handsome speaker who dismisses the idea that all men are conceited. The conversation turns playful as the man protests his humility while the woman remarks on bravado.
In a vivid Broadway feature, Lester Elsberg, No. 1 Corset Salesman of the Year for Diana Corset Co., discusses foundation garments, trends, and the evolving terms from corsets to girdles and lingerie. He explains product lines, buying offices near fittings, and the shifting jargon in the underwear industry.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a driver wedges a car between limousines with a wheel on the sidewalk in Boston. After lunch the driver finds a windshield note from a Sergeant Murphr claiming the city will overlook the offense. The story hints at broader private intrigues and radio chatter about a boss chasing a worker.
A chaotic miscellany of trivia prompts and dates. It lists minerals for bead pencils, authors, historical figures, and events. The jumble also references birthday notices, language notes, and scattered biographical clues without cohesive context.
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