Peace feelers and UN aid in Truman message
President Truman sent a peace initiative to Congress proposing new defense and atomic energy funding while urging restraint on atomic weapons and UN attacks on Chinese territory. He noted talks with Chinese Communists and the Soviet Union and cited Communist leaders allied with the Kremlin continuing large scale assaults on UN troops.
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T. J Murray Named Manager at Meyer Brothers Store
T J Murray of Baytown has been chosen to manage the Meyer Brothers Store in Baytown to fill a vacancy after Sigmund Smith resigned. Murray, a four year Baytown resident with 23 years of executive retail experience, aims to expand merchandise including the ready-to-wear department while leading the store toward greater success.
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Parade Leader Didster Put in His Place
A 1900s miner named Dash led a pre game parade, grabbed a baton and drum sticks, then returned to the band. Judge John Seton fined him ten dollars with suspension after Dash claimed girls invited him to parade with them.
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Ex Police Captain Trial Nears Climax in Wichita Falls Case
Former Wichita Falls police captain Robert C G Burch faces trial on charges of harboring escaped prisoners from Wichita County Jail and aiding two convicts Billy Verme Powers and Frank Offutt after their jailbreak last summer. His wife testified against the allegations while Burch also faces a safe burglary count and resigned last spring due to ill health. In California Bert Wooton fish catch uncovers a 22 pound striped bass with a one pint beer bottle inside.
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Sun Spots in Baytown Continued From Page 2
Sun News seeks copies of the November 2 and edition for archives. Cleanup on drainage ditches along Albert Drive began with a drag-line on the job. War on the Pearce Street crossing will resume Monday after Thanksgiving. Grover Edge of Wisconsin heads to San Antonio for a service officers school for American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars at Park Plaza. The program runs Monday through Thursday to train officers aiding veterans.
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Affidavits Presented to DA in Gambling Probe Continued
Subpoenas issued to Mrs. J Thibodeaux Wylie Ferguson M M Brown Virginie Brinkley Jack Golden Clyde Pearson and others in a grand jury inquiry into gambling payoffs. Miss Shane Carter subpoenaed while young Carter a law student claims witnessing an illicit payoff years ago. Sheriff Kern vows to enforce gambling laws beyond local incitement.
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Buster) Kern
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How Dunkirk Faces UN Korean Forces
The report describes Chinese offensives in Central Korea pushing east toward Wonsan and threatening to cut off 50,000 plus Allied troops. It notes encirclement of 15,000 to 20,000 Marines and Seventh Division elements near the Chosun Reservoir, about 60 miles north of Wonsan.
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Baytown Refinery forms Wise Owl Club with 26 members
Baytown Refinery launches the Wise Owl Club of America Baytown Chapter with 26 charter members. Each member receives a certificate lane button and enlarged owl banner while awards honor goggles protecting vision in work accidents. Plant managers present honors to foremen and department heads for eye safety.
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Pajama Dwellers Flee Apartment Fire in Houston
A midnight blaze forced pajama clad residents to flee an eight unit brick building in Houston. Firemen battled the two hour flames with limited access as occupants helped by saving belongings. Four apartments were gutted and there were no injuries. Damage estimated at $30,000.
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Man admits break in at Houston Drive-In
Elmer Kruse, 20, signed a statement admitting breaking into Bolec's Drive-In on August 19 in Highlands Houston area. He took two pistols about $22 in cash, paid one gun back at Texas City, and threw the other into Galveston Bay. He said anger over cousins prompted the robbery and he returned to the Main Street drive-in.
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