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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
2
Wartime prime minister Winston Churchill appeals to Britain and Europe in a radio address on August 26 urging a united front against the belief that the Korean conflict is solely America’s war. He frames it as a personal basis for Europe, akin to World War II, to mobilize public support.
Conservative leader Winston Churchill, 76, plans a 20 minute BBC address criticizing Attlee's Labour government for not spurring Britain or Europe to act on Korea and the Communist threat. He seeks to rally Western resolve and has won provisional support for a United European Army.
United Press war dispatch from Taegu at 7:30 pm reports a two day American offensive driving back a North Korean thrust toward Taegu. The 28th and 1st South Korean divisions launched a counter strike with Pershing tanks and heavy artillery, pushing back three Communist divisions and reducing the danger to Taegu while mopping up the pocket.
Discussion notes aureomycin production cut costs by fermentation and lab shifts. Firms say wartime needs would prioritize military supply but civilian access remains ample. By products boost livestock weight, boosting food supply. Fight against infection could save many soldiers from bed wound deaths and reduce amputations. New drugs also valued for countering bacteriological threats. Try Sun Classified Ads-Disl 3302.
Millican Services Saturday for a Baytown resident who chaired Precinct 149 and belonged to St. Mark's Methodist Church. He held posts in Goose Creek and Mason Lodge No. 92 and Goose Creek Council of R and K of M. Survived by wife Maevance Millican and five sisters in Houston Pasadena and Keerville. Pallbearers listed among nephews and relatives.
Five representatives from the Baytown American Cancer Society unit entertained patients at the Anderson Cancer Clinic in Houston. Dr George D Bruce announced the act and urged local entertainers to volunteer for monthly visits on the third Thursday. The unit runs a cancer information center at Jacinto Memorial Hospital open each Wednesday 9 AM to 12 PM.
Robert W. Baker resigned from Barris County tax office and chairs the 2 J. M Heflin campaign committee in East Harris County for the next 29 days. Baker, a Baytown man and former Heflin rival, supports Heflin's bid for another term citing his record and qualifications while Heflin thanks Baker for his help and pledges to serve East Gerris County residents.
The Economic Cooperation Administration told Congress that Marshall Plan nations made notable gains in the first quarter of 1950 toward economic stability. Western European countries reduced reliance on US aid, increased intra regional trade, and boosted currency confidence.
Pi Georgie Conybear, 36, was escorted from the Municipal Court after muttering he made more money than others. He had just been fined $25 for disorderly conduct, and Judge Drymalski ordered him to pay $100 plus costs.
Dr Roy Peel director of the Bureau says the 1950 census is the most successful in the nation’s history and will greatly aid mobilization plans. The count is expected to influence economic decisions and allocate resources effectively for national needs.
The council approved a 500 drilling permit fee to offset increased inspection and safety costs from oil activity. The transfer of a permit to a new location will retain a 100 fee, with unanimous support and a 30 day effective date. Glasscock Drilling and Ray Ryan received permits on local leases. discussion referenced larger Indian land holdings totaling about 53 million acres.
CHIHUAHUA CITY MEX. TE Communications ministry experts studied code books found in a hidden radio station to decode messages sent to Andorra. Operator Enrique Ricart Corts, a Spanish refugee, was arrested after a raid based on a US Military Intelligence tip. Equipment seized, license refused. He operated from 1 am to 6 am daily for a month sending and receiving in English and French. Ricart owns a Chihuahua mattress factory south of El Paso.
Rick Jay of Oklahoma City, United Press reporter for three years, is named director of public information at Texas Tech College. He will oversee sports and college news. A World War I veteran and University of Oklahoma graduate, he takes the post in Lubbock. Meanwhile, The Rev. Harry Lee Spencer resigns as Brownwood First Baptist Church pastor to become executive secretary of the Mississippi State Baptist Foundation at Jackson.
Freeport moves to seek approval for a 2.5 million dollar harbor expansion bond issue. Brazoria County commissioners will consider land purchase rails and dredging to extend harbor frontage after September 1. J Russell Wait will draft plans while hearings in Angleton show unanimous support.
Investigators report that a 31 year old Uvalde resident James Fenwick died from cyanide gas used as an insecticide. He was found yesterday in a downtown hotel room with a damp towel and a half unfinished can of gas nearby. Justice of the Peace Frank McBee ruled suicide.
Shery Cook, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Cook of Dallas, died when an automobile driven by her mother struck a bridge in Jonesboro en route to a relative funeral. The other child was uninjured.
Officials including Exec Secretary John Winters of Texas Youth Development warn against possible escape risks as Gatesville School for Boys contemplates relocation after a Monday shooting incident. Inmates and community anger surge amid move debate.
The listing notes that washers, soft Foamtex cushions, and many other items usually sold as extras are standard equipment here. Shoppers are urged to check the price after noting these included extras.
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