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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
1
Honorary Chick Goodfellow Robert Matherne leads a 21 year old effort to raise about $1,000 this year to fill Christmas sacks with candy nuts and a small gift for 478 Goose Creek Cedar Barn children. The fundraiser supports needy youngsters across the area with annual aid and community support.
An official nod from the administration signals approval of a proposal to raise the social safety net costs. In separate actions a military medical board cites Dorothy Smith as competent in a general’s case and a murder investigation targets an individual linked to a fatal stabbing. Internationally the UN Hikal committee rejects a peete resolution amid debate on voting procedures. A Taft Hartley revising discussion is set for an early meeting between Taft allies and Ian leaders.
Reading from a local report, hunters in a party near Briar Texas bagged four point bucks Melvin and Daniel noted six point bucks. Street crews worked Tuesday patching streets while rain paused steel work chores. A Korean veteran with a cane was seen.
A Republican plan to cut personal income taxes by about 5 percent next June 30 gained Democratic support in Congress on Tuesday. Democrats on the House Ways and Means committee said they would cooperate, noting existing law provides a roughly 8 percent cut by December 31, 1983. Rep. Daniel A. Reed, soon chairing the committee, planned to introduce a tax cut bill on opening day of the new session. The proposal would advance half of the tax reduction from December 31, 1953, at a cost of about 1.8 billion to the treasury, with the remainder to occur as scheduled. Reed said the move is the first step in a broader Republican tax and spending reduction program. He expects cross‑party support. Reed also favored allowing the corporate tax cut to expire on schedule June 30.
Crosby school trustees delay action on bids for a Negro school building after finding 213 estimates too high. Lowest bid came from Cox-Stipe Construction Co. at 93 496 with an 85 238 alternate. LeBlanc Inc. at 94 103 with 85 920 alternates. Maxwell Construction Co. at 83 362 with 88 -. C. E. Wilson Construction Co. of Houston submitted the highest at 129 285 13 with 110 165 12 alternate. Architect was Wyatt C. Hedrick of Houston. plans include auditorium, gym, vocational agriculture, classrooms, shop, offices, home economics wing, showers. an alternate omits the home economics wing.
Citywide holiday kickoff centers on a 6 p.m. tree lighting by Mayor J. A. Ward. Girl Scouts inside Ferguson's Motors will light the West Texas avenue tree and speakers will broadcast to spectators in cars. About 300 uniformed scouts, Troops 1 35 32 38 24 39 and 53, will sing, play accordions and bells with Mrs. A B Casey directing. George Adams of Morrell Park Garden Club introduces the program. Scouts gather at 5:30 p.m.
La Porte high school band moved into its new $23,000 band hall after repairs end fire and water damage caused by a blaze on November 4. Band director Henry Einfeldt planned a Tuesday move as contractors finished interior work. The hall, designed by Baytown architect Lowell Lammers and built by Bill Calpes, includes director’s office, equipment room, uniform room and four practice rooms.
The VFW and VFIW Auxiliary run a drive sending books and magazines to the Veterans hospital. About 350 pocket-size and numerous regular books, plus back issues of Popular Mechanics, Popular Science and National Geographic, have been donated. The effort, led by Mrs. V. R. Serbe and W. C. Moravits, continues weekly with pickup arranged via the VA office and donor calls.
Funeral services for Mrs. John C. Ballentine 83 of Seabrook will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at Seabrook Methodist Church with Rev. Garland Reeves officiating. Widow of John C. Ballentine, she died at Pasadena hospital early Monday. Survived by two sons J A Ballentine and A J Ballentine and daughter Miss Vetta Ballentine all of Seabrook. Burial in Seabrook Cemetery under Art Simpson Funeral Home.
A new cold front bears down on Texas likely bringing rain after December storms. Flooding fog across eastern Texas reduced visibility to a quarter mile in Victoria and Alice while Austin airport closed. San Antonio reports $25,000 in street damage yet crops may benefit. three injuries noted from rain and water on roads. Weather forecasts predict partial east and cloudy west skies with mild temps as Texas enters a potential wet cycle.
A baby is expected to be born on national TV Tuesday night, the first such broadcast in history, via a cesarean section. The timing depends on the baby and network scheduling, with doctors not knowing the moment of delivery until the last minute. The event is part of AMA clinical sessions broadcast by NBC in cooperation with Smith, Kline and French laboratories, with a second program planned for Thursday.
The Gift Spotter feature in the classifieds offers gift ideas with prices and buying locations to ease Christmas shopping. Read daily for teal bargains and save time by starting early before the holidays.
New York Dec 2 President elect Eisenhower filled his cabinet by naming Martin P Durkin a Democratic unionist to head labor and selecting Sinclair Weeks to run commerce. Durkin, 58, led the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices, prompting criticism from Sen Robert A Taft who called the appointment an affront to union voters. The commerce post went to Weeks, a Boston native and longtime Republican finance chair. Walter Williams was named undersecretary of commerce and George M Humphrey eyed as secretary of the treasury. both were due to visit Eisenhower Tuesday at Morningside Heights. The moves mark a surprising political shift in early cabinet choices.
In Korea a blinding snowstorm accompanied two swift Chinese assaults that breached the eastern and sniper sectors, pushing toward Rocky Point on Finger Ridge while American pilot 1st Lt James F. Low shot down a MIG-15 for his seventh kill. Allied artillery stalled the charge, and ROK troops recovered after an hour of savage fighting near the crest. The western front remained unsettled as officials noted a lull end and speculated on strategic moves ahead of President-elect Eisenhower's visit.
Christine Jorgensen of New York, who was changed from a man to a woman, says she would like to meet Dr. Forbes-Sempill, a Scot who recently was changed from a woman to a man. In a telephone interview from Copenhagen, she describes herself as a natural woman and discusses personal matters and her height weight.
J Hy Strickland 76, father of Baytown lawyer Robert Strickland, died early Friday at his Concord Georgia home after months of poor health. Survived by a son in San Francisco and several daughters, a brother, and a sister. Funeral plans pending family arrival. tribute gifts to Memorial Baptist Church building fund requested.
Reinforced American and South Korean guards turned Seoul into a fortress in anticipation of President-elect Dwight Eisenhower's visit. Police checked traffic while soldiers patrolled in armored cars and jeeps amid rumors of isolation and possible front-line concurrences. Officials kept arrival time secret as Seoul showed snow and quiet, with banners fluttering in the cold wind.
Lomax residents of Harris county will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Wayne Shireman’s Lomax residence to set a date for electing public officials. A tentative Dec 13 date is under consideration. Initiated after La Porte’s de annexation on Aug 5, the new city names Wayne Shireman mayor and Clarence Friend and R. W. Kelly as commissioners.
Lee college unveils its new Community Choir with 48 members for a Christmas concert in the college auditorium. Director Tom Seale announced the event, featuring modern and traditional carols and selections from oratorios. Soloists include Patsy Saunders, Jean Black, Louise Van Meldert, and George Meason. Assistant Director Ralph Dockendorff will conduct several numbers.
Houston police report says Constable Lambert was set to stand trial in county court on a misdemeanor charge of threatening the life of Sheriff Buster Kern. Assistant Tom Dunapro attempted to derail the case, but details were not clear.
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