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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1949

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Nationalists Back UN Move On China Russia Row

In 1943 Uprising era notes Nationalist China backed a Latin American proposal to refer its dispute with Russia to a United Nations assembly. The United States opposed the move urging a hands off policy while American envoy Dr. Philip Jessup warned the UN study would not yield real progress. Tingfu Tsiang supported the assembly study as strengthening China’s case.

U.S China Today United Nations Little ‘Assembly United States Philip C. Jessup State Department Far East China Russia Little Assembly Tingfu F. Tsiang Cuba Jang -Zaid Deleion Tuetung Peiping Beassup Tted

Five Die When Plane Crashes Near Long Beach

Five men were killed when a single-engine plane crashed and exploded in flames near Long Beach Airport during a call from the municipal area. The Bonanza, owned and piloted by Robert Sanders of Long Beach, was based at the airport. Among the victims were Eddie Wise, 42, and three others tentatively identified as John Pitman Hal Evans and Boyden. Bodies burned. four crew members remained unaccounted for at the scene. The plane reportedly ascended from 100 feet to 7000 feet above ground level before the crash.

Ong Beach Call Dee Long Besch Municip Aithort Robert Sanders Long Beach Wise Iion John Pitman Hal Evans Boyden

Round Town notes on holiday plans and local events

The page records scattered town items including Christmas wishes, Scout weekend activities at Lake Om, veterans group notices, a death announcement for Mrs. H. E. Davis of Kansas City, and various brief remarks about school week events and local figures. It reflects a busy, names-rich community bulletin with personal mentions and casual updates.

Rost Shults Blackburn J. EA Louis Fentiman Dropis Kot Biss Arama Etson Norma Jean Pat ‘Ams Cynthia, Moore Betty Lake Om Veterans. of Sea Wars Auxiliary HE. Davis Kansas City VEW Aux Sy Tyonoghué Jacsand Judy

Biggest tanker docks at Baytown twice football fields long

The Sovac Astral, a 628 foot tanker flying a Panamanian flag with British officers and Hindu crew, sailed into Baytown for loading before heading to Aruba and on to Alexandria and Istanbul. Captain Blair, a Briton with 30 years at sea, led a tour of the ship as observers noted its size, cost efficiency, and navigation limits.

Sovac Astral United Nations Fred Harriman Astral Baytown Houston Chester Pennsylvania Philadelphia Aruba Alexandria Istanbul Turkey Persia J. W. Blain London United States Blair Tod Esse Charleston Blairs Beaumont Veco Atlantic

Catholic Bishops Warn Government Of Religious War

In Prague on December 5 bishops warned the Communist government that new church laws threaten religious war. They cited laws shifting church control from the Vatican to the regime and called for revisions, stating millions of Catholics would refuse to obey. The letter stressed defending God’s interests.

Prague Czechoslovakia Vatican Corraunist Hong Kong Chiang-Ksi-shek China Chengtu Chiang Li Tsung-jen Hong Hong United States San Francisco

Reds Warn US Must Stand Or Russia Wins World

Cambridge Mass Dec 5 Dr Vannevar Bush warned that Russia could conquer the world without a stem bomb if Americans rely on federal handouts. He spoke at MIT graduation and criticized President Truman for plans to raise national income, saying growth could occur without economic disruption. Bush, wartime head of OR and NDRC and Carnegie Institute head, urged self reliance and warned against bureaucratic softness.

Cambridge Mass Russia Vannevar ‘Bush Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bush Eden Office of Scientific Research and Development National Defense Research Committee Carnegie Institute Truman

Depend On You For Christmas Goal Short of Target

The Goodfellows list includes 4326 youngsters to be served with a bag of ters candy fruit and nuts at Christmas. Funds raised total 11 dollars from the Woman's Club with 16 dollars needed to reach the goal. The project seeks more donations to cover this year’s costs.

Goodfellow Goodfellows

Bedridden Girl Gets New Home From Cops and Neighbors

In Pacoima, 13 year old Rosemary Gentry, bedridden since July, received a furnished new house after Motorcycle Officer John Grant and Officer John Olsen rallied unions and local builders to replace her squalid shack. Neighbors donated groceries, blankets, and a vacuum as Rosemary hoped to walk again. A nurse funded her medical care while she settled into the home.

Los Angeles Dee Rosemary Gentry Subrroarn Pacoime Rosemary Tre John F. Grant NePie Gentry Grant John Oolsen Linda Biggs

Harry Johnson Sr in Grave Condition at Baytown Hospital

Harry Johnson Sr 86 a Houston Baytown area pioneer and businessman remained in grave condition at Baytown Hospital where he has been confined for a week. He built real estate holdings across the region and was a Highlands resident connected to area interurban lines.

Harry. K Johnson Sr Basi Harris County Baytown Johnson Houston

Scoutmaster’s Son Dies in Navy Crash Funeral Held for Ensign Foster

Ensign Wylie Doyle Foster 22, Channelview native and former Boy Scout leader, died when his Navy plane crashed during a training flight over Lake Drummond. Funeral set for Earthman Chapel with Veterans of Foreign Wars rites and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Foster’s life as a Scout and community figure highlighted by family, friends, and Channelview officials.

Est. Harris Forbes Wylie Doyle Foster Oceana Naval Auxiliary Air Station Norfolk Virginia Foster Lake Drummond Diemal Navy Dan McKee Chennelview Earthman Chapel Robert F- Tuck Sam Ige Memorial Park Chaplsir Johnson Houston Channelview Marvin Siever E. E. Kuentsler George Dietz Robert Wheeler William Landers J. Rainey Ensign Rainey Houston St Wylie A. Foster

Shirley Temple Wins Divorce After Testimony of Infidelity

HOLLYWOOD December 5 Shirley Temple 21 testified in a swift divorce from actor John Agar describing his infidelity. She said he hugged another woman in her presence and spent nights out with other girls while she was pregnant. She recounted his drunken returns and disrespectful behavior during their marriage that ended five months after their wedding.

Hollywood Shirley Temple John Ager Wickening Ray ‘Herndon Preg‘nant Therm Shirley Agat

Police Hunt Youth Who Attacked Girl

Orange police are seeking an armed assailant who attacked a 16 year old girl, kidnapped a couple, and shot an Orange High School student who resisted. The teen was critically wounded, and two companions were treated for exposure after being tied in a muddy rice field. The attacker forced the victims into a car, then fled after crashing into a ditch.

Orange John Hulsopple Hulsopple Tiie Bullock Bullock Felice Hunt—Pige

Baytown Transit Service To Start At 6 A.M On Wednesday

Baytown unveils long awaited transit service starting 6 am Wednesday with four borrowed buses and two new demonstrators from Ford. Drivers trained with 16 hours of route practice. No. 1 North Jones route from Texas to Ashbel to Morrell and Rice, No. 2 South Main from Texas and Ashbel to Sunset, Cleveland, Glenn and Parkway.

Baytown Munnicipal Ander Fire Tyne Dalles Ford Brotor ‘Company Bayshore Ford Metropolitan Dsllas Ford Sales Office Texas North Jones Sand Ashbel Morwell and Rice Texis Pruett Pruett Co James Nor Jones Morrell Teses Ashvel Haston Main Cleveland Glenn Glenin Parkway

Mobile X-Ray Van Offers Free Tests Here

A mobile X-ray unit announces free tests for the public in Houston. The program, sponsored by the Lighting and Beier Company, aims to provide safe imaging at no cost to those who request it, with Sanitarian Odis Muennink noted in the release.

Houston Beier Company Odis Muennink

Busch Named President of Baytown Chamber of Commerce

Baytown banker and promoter CG Busch will take over as president of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce. Rhea Kelle will start a new term as treasurer after re election. Outgoing president is Jack Saunders. O T Manning remains in a post.

T. Busch Baytown

Investigation Notes on 4 Lion Ship Disclosure

Investigators documented a day of disclosure about the ship, with a former representative and committee involved. The statement referenced elicited testimony from 20 witnesses concerning the ship and related matters.

John

Yule Seal Start Slow in Baytown Tuberculosis Drive

The Christmas Seal drive shows slow progress with $1440 raised of a $7500 goal for 1943. General Chairman F. Johnson remains hopeful, noting Baytown residents have previously given generously per capita and urging prompt returns to support the war against tuberculosis and fund chest X-rays for the community.

F. Mr. Johnson Jime Baytown Comamuniti Houston Johnson Bartown

Storm At Crosby Rumors Of Local Damage

A partial report from Crosby notes storm activity causing minor damage. Residents reported lightning strikes and wind effects across East Harris County with limited impact on homes and utilities. Authorities urged caution as crews assess affected areas.

Baytown Man Seriously Injured In Street Mishap

A Baytown man sustained serious injuries after a traffic incident involving a boy who darted across the road near the 4208 block of South Pro. The exact details remain unclear from the fragmented OCR text.

Baytown Proettin

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