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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
6
A short Bible verse cites Galatians 3 29 and notes that those who belong to faith are blessed with Abraham, the premier example of faith in scripture. The line emphasizes blessing through faith.
India may grant diplomatic recognition to the Chinese Communists, a Christmas gesture that could push Britain toward similar steps while unnerving the United States. The move raises concerns about border tensions with French Indo China and the potential for Communist influence in India’s northeast.
Youthful Ed Budd leads Budd Company with a master plan for concentration. He argues success comes from self analysis and sticking to one’s knitting, avoiding diversification, and giving up tempting offers to pursue a single, proven path. The firm expanded to mobile bodies, plows, equipment, and even the Burlington Zephyr, but profits rose as they focused on core operations.
A reader shares a parable about a woman stuck in a small bathtub and prays for deliverance. The piece argues prayer should not replace self-reliance and criticizes turning to God for every problem. It stresses self determination and American independence, urging adults to stand on their own feet.
Fred Hartman notes a United States Army and Air Force Recruiting Service Christmas greeting urging peace and readiness for any eventuality. The column shifts to Baytown updates, detailing Trinity Industrial District gains, Goose Creek channel work for new Highway 146 access, and a bridge approach with dirt from dredging. Christmas holidays pause dredging and project activity, with Bill Bruce and family planning to stay in Baytown after the holidays.
Washington dispatch reports chef Anthony Rota head chef at the Wield Hotel shares a method to prepare turkey necks. The piece describes a recipe unlikely to be widely known and promises a flavorful reuse of leftovers.
A mixed page from Horace Mann Junior High features a nostalgic look at student favorites and local reflections. It includes light questions about historical figures and holiday readiness, plus a brief calendar note on store hours and Christmas Eve planning. The column also lists birthdays and notable names from literature and music, with a playful gloss on language and education.
Fragmentary OCR presents two distinct items. One recalls a Hungarian politician born September 19 1802 who rose to influence the National Diet at Pressburg and died in exile in Turin on March 20 1834. The other recounts a Welsh English poetess born September 25 1798 and a humorous Christmas Eve anecdote about a detective fiction author.
The Baytown Run is published daily except Sunday by The Daily Sun Company at Pearce and Ashbel in Baytown Texas. Robert Matherne Syd Gould Beulah Mee Jackson listed as office staff and manager. Subscription rates include monthly and multi month options with discounts for longer terms. Armed forces subscribers receive in advance pricing. National representation via Texas Daily Press League. Second class matter at Baytown post office under act of March 3 1879.
Washington report says cost operators expect a renewed mine strike after the new year. The industry notes miners now work three days weekly and could move to sterner measures if John Lewis fails to win terms. The United Mine Workers may return to a no key work week. big producers resist, possibly leading to more trouble and government involvement. A Boeing built BEMAC device aims to guide missiles by simulating flight characteristics and conditions for predictive control.
Tennessee governor Bob Taylor once recounted a mountaineer tale in which a ser isthe boy sits silent in a wagon while a stranger accuses him of being a fool. The boy later reveals the town learned he was a fool despite his silence.
Hale Center, Texas mourns the death of Mrs. Buck Ewing 21 after an 18 month fight with polio at the West Texas polio center in Plainview. Doctors cite a blood clot from long confinement as the likely cause. The town halted community activities in her memory. California racing fans failed to claim over 200000 in good tickets during the past year.
Letter from J E B Rutter praises Beytown residents for contributing slightly more than the 1950 campaign goal for Red Feather services. He credits cooperation with the Baytown Sun staff to inform the public about the Chest and its agencies, finances, and needs, and thanks the newspaper for its help.
Washington reports peacetime government spending hitting new records in fiscal 1950. Through week 25, the treasury runs a deficit near 3.06 billion dollars, with total outlays around 19.53 billion and revenue just over 16.10 billion. The national debt approaches 257 billion, while critics blame Truman and Republicans for the deficit as tax policy and spending swirl amid early January budget talks.
Five years ago today a chaotic dispatch from Southwestern Associated Tele... Tanks raced toward France while Russians attacked. A telephone fund for disabled veterans was announced in Tri-Cities. A power cut of over two hours hit the region. An oil pit fire at Cheme Pumping Station disrupted circuits. Local social notes list Mr. and Mrs. S J Sandsoa guests and relatives visiting St Pauls Lutheran Christmas service.
Bridge column discusses talk during rubber bridge and how excessive chatter costs points. The deal from the East dealer shows North and South misbidding after 2 No Trump, with overzealous raises and flawed partnership judgment. South holds a balanced hand while North misreads distribution and spade strength.
A dense remainder of crossword clues appears including valuable, fur bearing team, seizes animal, article of virtue, and various down and across hints. The jumble lists numbers and partial words such as 21 Jewish with Taonth underbrush and 12 Reduce to 2, Stop powder, with scattered fragments and inconsistent spellings.
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