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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
1
Tokyo news brief reports counterintelligence in Aomori Prefecture investigating an alleged plot to assassinate General Douglas MacArthur. Sources say two recruits for the Japanese police disclosed the plot in a saloon in Hachinoe City on December 2 in Northern Japan.
Baytown native Sergeant Derryberry, stationed in Korea with a fighter-bomber group, asks friends at home to write. Also noted are a football game ticket distribution, a Trinity Episcopal confirmation service led by Bishop Quin, Christmas decoration contest deadline, and a cattlemen meeting announced by local organizers.
Thousands of United Nations troops poured aboard transports at Hungnam for the third day amid intermittent Chinese attacks as evacuation of about 60 000 men proceeded. Marines and Army units fought to break a Chinese trap near the Chosin Reservoir while nonessential personnel and gear were removed from Seoul. Chinese forces in American uniforms struck the Hungnam beachhead but were repelled by US Third Division troops as the evacuation continued under cold, battle weary conditions.
Disjointed OCR reads show scattered mentions: a fire, a judge, a shoeshine, a bank closing, a luncheon team, and various personal names. The text resembles a jumble of brief local items, with few clear actions or outcomes and no cohesive story.
London and Washington announce the first cut off of bids from Marshall Plan recipients as Economic Cooperation Administration and British officials meet. Truman plans a broadcast at 9 30 p.m. CST on defense mobilization. Army draft calls rise to 30 000 for January and February, surpassing monthly goals. Representative Poage urges China port blockade and Manchuria war industry bombing. Government grants tax relief to 22 steel firms to spur expansion of steel production totaling 491 266 643 dollars.
Sheriff Arthur Barrow said he is convinced Henry T. Busch missing since last week was murdered and his body hidden near his Cove Bayou camp. Searchers recovered an outboard motor near Red Bayou and planned air searches. clues suggest a violent death as investigators keep a cold trail.
Lake Success report says Soviet Delegate Jacob Malik told the UN Political Committee that the cease-fire plan backed by 13 Arab and Asian nations is a device to save American and British troops and allows a regrouping for new attacks in Korea. He urged evacuation of foreign troops and Korean self-determination, signaling Russian opposition to the proposal.
Ballard Baytown postmaster N B Bellard urges residents to mail Christmas packages early to avoid delays. Extra staff and extended hours run from now through December 22 with main post office windows open until 5 p.m but caution that delays are not solely the post office’s fault.
Dr H Chang a Chinese United Nations association director will lecture at TF Pam tomorrow in Robert E Lee Cafeteria. He will discuss Americas stake in Asia. Chang has served as a Chinese diplomat in Portugal Czechoslovakia and Poland and earned a Harvard doctorate at 23.
An unclear quotation attributed to Hinabor appears with a 1950 copyright notice from Field Enterprises Inc. The fragmentary text presents a tired remark and a rights statement but lacks full context or verifiable details.
The Baytown City Council votes to cut down the old oak tree amid claims it is a traffic hazard. Council members Campbell and Reeves lead the motion with unanimous support. Rosford’s mayor warned there were no plans to decorate the tree. Chamber of Commerce manager Elroy says the decision is a good deal with no decoration plans.
Baytonians viewed a film on atomic attack response as Dr We Shall described the doctors primary duty, with the public sharing the burden. He urged women as first aiders and men for stretcher work while households must keep supplies ready. city officials voted to send a nurse to a school of atomic nursing.
City Council granted oil permits to G L Reasor of Chicago for eight acres behind San Jacinto Hospital and to Eddy Refining Co on Cook and Co land near Jones Addition. Sealed bids opened November 23 with a $5060 bonus and 1/8 royalty. Other leases cover 2 63 acres on Park Avenue opposite Morrell Park and 3 acres at the Number One Fire Station site.
Baytown residents distributed 200 Jaycee milk bottles in shops to collect donations for the Goodfellows Christmas fund. The fund, aided by local donations, has surpassed initial goals with contributions from individuals and groups, including a $32.42 donation and a variety of smaller gifts.
Councilman W D Reeves moved to oust Baytown Texas city manager C D Middleton in a secret session, but the attempt stalled. The two page resolution listed broad complaints about authority use and absence, with no specific charges of inefficiency. A council vote reportedly four to two against presenting the resolution in the public meeting, while duties and attendance questions sparked tense debate.
Railroads are required to install warnings at crossings to ensure safety across vehicle and pedestrian traffic. A full treatment group will meet at 8 a.m. to survey rail crossings and assess warning measures. The effort aims to justify enhanced safety across key crossings.
A Baytown city charter amendment was flagged in edits with the note that the proposed change is under consideration. The brief description hints at a revision aiming to alter governance provisions without detailing specific clauses.
Baytown firemen and National Guard battled a large woods and grass fire in the Carey Bayou area near Beasley Addition Cedar Bayou. Fire Chief A H Lintelman warned homes could be in danger if winds shift while crews backburned to stop the flames near Massey Tompkins Road and Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road.
Houston police arrested 2 year old William Thrower who admitted setting four fires yesterday and was charged with arson. Firefighters prayed for rain as they fought early forest fires in South and East Texas. A $250 reward was offered by authorities for information leading to conviction.
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