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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1950
Page
4
A devotional remark references Joshua 1 8 about meditation in the law to achieve success. The fragment emphasizes caution in speech and constant contemplation of written guidance, aligning personal conduct with scripture for favorable outcomes.
The piece urges local and state agencies to adopt a war footing, advocating keeping or lowering local tax levels, delaying nonessential spending, and prioritizing essential services. It emphasizes that national taxes will rise to fund the Korean War and defense, with Baytown and Harris County urged to conserve finances and limit expansions until the emergency ends.
The piece traces a decade of rising oil output and refinery capacity, noting 1940 domestic crude production at 3.56 million barrels daily versus about 5.6 million in 1950 and potential 7 million if all wells ran. Refinery output climbed from 3.66 million to a record 5.91 million barrels daily, with war demand shaping future needs.
Fragmentary historical copy shows Baytown Sun masthead details with names for editor publisher advertising manager and office staff. Indicates Baytown Texas origin and 1879 registration notes.
The writer recalls predicting backlash for praising homemaking then notes letters from across the United States and abroad. Men largely agreed with the view that home life matters, while many women rejected it, using strong epithets to express disagreement and citing financial or personal reasons.
The source presents a fragmented quotation discussion about life, duty, and spirituality attributed to figures and a special report. It references thePresident's Council of Economic Advisers and Daniel Webster in a context debating prosperity and moral focus, though exact phrasing is incomplete.
Henry McLemore describes Liechtenstein in a brisk travel sketch mentioning cows with milk stools, Vaduz as a mini New York, population 2000, 16 miles long, 60 square miles, 12 720 citizens, beer and pink wine culture, tiny army, stamps, and a country suited as a quiet getaway with scenic Alps and castles.
Earl Wilson recounts a Helsinki to Porkkala rail journey behind Soviet curtains. He describes windows sealed by steel, Russian guards, and Finns forced to ride in darkness, calling the tunnel the longest in the world. He notes Soviet control over Porkkala and Finns’ powerless reaction.
A compilation of trivia prompts and clues spans footnotes of luck and literature. It names rabbit foot folklore the airplane ration stamp, Jesus brothers James Joses Juda and Simon, Paradise Lost author John Milton, and Paradise Regained by John Milton. It cites Kipling Recessional and mentions Augustine Stuyvesant Tolstoi Goethe and Tolstoy with birthday hints and a birthday greeting for Hope Hampton.
Five years ago today headlines report anchors off Jap coast threatening the Tri-Cities and loss of 2 500 000 tons of ships. Harold Orton slated to bed Thursday named provost of Eagle Scout Award. Dr G H Langford sold a tract near Goose Creek Street to Dr C N Ammons. Mrs F A Willis broke her hip falling from bed. Construction began on a brick and tile store for John Brunson’s grocery.
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