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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
2
Ex Dallas Police Chief Bob Jones was acquitted by a Kaufman County jury after a defense that he shot his son in law George Vadere in self defense. Jones testified the man threatened him repeatedly and he feared for his life. The trial was moved from Dallas on a venue change.
Livestock in Fort Worth shows scarce steers and yearlings with cows priced 19.50 to 22.50. Bulls at 18.25, stockers limited, calves steady around 130. Slaughter calves 26 to 29, feeders 20 to 26, culls 16 to 20. Hogs firm with butcher hogs 19 to 25. Sows and pigs scarce. Good and choice 190–275 lb hogs 18.35. 159–185 lb hogs 27.25 to 18.93.
Al Makes of Cars Higginbotham Motor Company in Baytown is profiled as a local dealer serving the Gulf Coast region. The feature highlights its sales staff, service department, and reputation for customer care.
South Korean Second Corps held for three days under encirclement before reforming in a new line. Turkish Brigade trekked 10 miles with wounded to Pyongyang after breaking out of a Communist pocket near Kum. The unit faced heavy losses, while fighter-bombers aided Second Division units retreating south. Air Force pilots pursued Communist forces across the Chongchon River, with at least a thousand enemy killed.
Captain William R. Schulz a 57 year old skipper of the SS Velma Lykes was found dead in his cabin as the ship steamed past Bolivar Roads toward Houston Justice of the Peace Neal Shurtlett ordered an autopsy to confirm a heart attack suspected as the cause of death
A fragmented listing shows a Saturday schedule with multiple radio shows and times. Entries include War News Pearl Beer, Evening Music, Doak Walker Football Forecast, Harlem at Seven, Tomball versus Anahuac, and sports programs from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, plus morning devotions and regional features such as Baytown News and Saint Time segments.
President Truman urged Congress to approve a 17.8 billion defense fund to rapidly expand the military establishment in Korea. Leaders from both parties, cabinet officials, and armed forces attended a cabinet room meeting, signaling broad support for the emergency spending and a swift buildup this year. Senator Bridges said funds will be provided, though larger than expected.
Attlee told the Commons that all United Nations participants in the Korean War should have a voice in deciding whether the atomic bomb should be used. The comments reference remilitarization in Western Europe and Western Germany’s role.
In Humble Texas a 32-year-old Mrs Delma Holst hurled her three-year-old son to safety moments before she was struck and killed by a car. Deputies say driver William Bergenzer, 27, was charged with negligent homicide after his vehicle, at high speed, struck another car driven by Leonard Monte, 36, knocking Monte's car into Holst as she crossed the road. Holst died instantly in the crash not long after saving her child.
Houston report tells of Porter George Bearzone rescuing William Watson, a San Diego news vendor, from a Bristol Hotel room fire on the eighth floor. Watson was burned but saved before firemen contained the blaze to a single room.
Sun Spots and news notes cover Mrs. Maghan Bies after a heart attack. Details reference Buffalo births for Ronald Donald, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Matter of Buffalo, and Mrs. Mattea formerly LaVerne Blankenship. Also mentions band contest at Sam Houston Huntsville and local quarrel incidents.
The Baytown Corporation plans to acquire needed supplies to improve court efficiency. Judge O 8 Brec Curlough authorized funds for typing equipment adding machines and jail records. A prior council meeting approved purchases from the emergency fund and officials expect to shop for affordable used equipment.
About 23 members of the Lee High School student council attended a clinic in Houston hosted by the Southeast Texas Association of Student Councils. Mrs. O A Brown served as general chair, with Helen Bani and Jeanette Garber among top sponsors and Ruth Vann and Vi Bremlett leading the flag ceremony after the national anthem.
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