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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1950

Page

2

Voluntary Curbs Seem Doomed To Failure Record Of History

Edward V Robests recounts how voluntary price controls failed in 1821 and again in 1941. He notes government attempts relied on persuasion, not enforcement, and cites the progression from voluntary agreements to emergency acts, ending with widespread hoarding and rising prices. Multiple entities referenced include Henderson, Roosevelt, OPA, and Congress.

National Defense Advisory Commissism Henderson OPA T Co Roosevelt Truman Senderson Congress Sin Britannies

Red Offensive Looms as Welker Killed Near Seoul

Reports say Chinese Communist divisions totaling about 380,000 men entered North Korea from Manchuria, with 100,000 to 120,000 Reds massing on the Highth Army front. Communist forces threaten a frontal strike on Seoul and an eastern pincer near Hank, while Eighth Army braces without Gen Welker who died in a Jeep collision near Seoul. Ridgway to assume command as fighting continues at Hungnam and the coastal beachhead, with casualties including two North Korean women found on the battlefield.

North Korea Manchuria Korea Highth Seoul South Korea Hank United Nations Eighth Army Tro Chite 38Th Parallel Chou Em-Lai Walton H. Welker Walker Frank 3Ulburn Matthew E. Ridgway Keres Hungnam Inzean Pai Ist Witkeri Amcerican Artilery

Christmas Theme For Halftime Show At Lee

The Austin band led by Weldon Covington will perform a Christmas themed halftime routine with Vertie Mae Pere as head, Louise Alpha and Joveta Jones as lieutenants. The Lee Brigadiers and Robert E. Lee Band form a company front, transition to the Flying Garden formation, and then into two block A to play Notre Dame Victory March before a Christmas tree finale and White Christmas. Beverly Williams is drum major, Ray Cergiil band captain, Lola Kathryn Palmer lieutenant. J. G. Burkett directs. The group, joined by the death by own action Squad, left an eight bus convoy today escorted by Deputy BAL Brown. flag-raising ceremonies were scheduled for 1:45 p.m.

Page Gue Vertie Mae Pere Louise Alpha Joveta Jones Austin Weldon Covington Hell Lee Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee Bard Wil Brea Diay Notre Dame Wittery Ants Claus Beverly Williams Ray Cergiil Lola Kethryn Palmer J. G. Burkett Lee Bricadiers Suicide Squad Bal Brown

Hospitals Plan Turkey Dinner For Patients

Baytown and San Jacinto Memorial Hospital staff arrange festive Christmas meals for cencred diet patients and all on duty. Dietician Etta Robertson notes turkey dressing cranberry sauce and pie with extra broth for a jaw fracture patient, while Baytown Hospital adds a second floor party with Santa.

Baytown Etta Robertson Lake Duke Hospital Bs. Robertson Baytown Hospital Betty Pratt Dorothy Langdon Diencia

Gander Team Favored in Semi Final Showdown

The Gander team is favored to reach the semi finals after beating Central Texas 20 to 12. Austin beat Temple twice this season 14 to 0 and 13 to 12, and reached the semi finals previously. The 1942 Maroons won the state title. last year Austin fell to Wichita Falls 14 to 23 in the finals.

Temple Central Texas Austin Austin Thes Maroons Wichita Falls Lee

Woman and two children killed in highway tragedy

A man involved in a highway incident claimed not to go over 35 and said he saw Sirs Howard and the children shortly before the crash. He called police from a house after stopping, but later told deputies his first call was to his lawyer. The wreck left only the father Sing alive and left Howard and the two children dead. The story notes a prior arrest history for speeding and identifies relatives including a paternal grandmother in Baytown.

Pare One Sirs Howard Scarbrough Woychesin Scarborough Jack Gerrard Rae Nets Lich Island S. Howerd Baytown

Dr Frenkinn Ulis Pest Scholar with MIT Ties

Dr Frenkiin ulis Pest studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a PhD in chemical chemistry. He is described as engaged in pure research, developing processes and testing experiments with several potential patents.

Pere One University of Massachusetts Insitute of Technology Uni- Ebys Weed Faezi

Retiring World War I Vet Solis Ends Baytown Refinery Career

A veteran of World War I, Solis, long employed at the Baytown refinery, announces his retirement after 12 years of service. He plans to spend time fishing and recreating, inviting his children to select a camp site on Pickett Bayou for family gatherings with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Galveston Baytown Solis Pickett Bayou

New Mobilization Chief Leaves Wife In The Dark

In suburban Scarsdale New York Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson says her husband Charles E Wilson has not shared future plans or wartime career details after he accepted the Mobilization job. She fears weeks away in Washington and des not intend to move, while their daughter Margaret doubts they will see the couple much longer. The couple notes his long service with General Electric and their 60th anniversary gift of an electric kitchen appliance.

Elizabeth New York Gefe Charles E. Wilson Washington Subaran Scarsdale Wilson Truman Capitel The Baptist Church Syracuse University Margaret Iil

American Sabre jets face MIG-25s near Manchurian border

Eight US F-86 Sabre jets engaged more than 15 to 25 MIG-25 fighters in a fierce air battle above the northwest Manchurian hills. Six enemy planes were shot down in flames while a seventh Red jet was damaged. The Americans returned safely as the rest fled. The clash occurred at heights from 20,009 feet to near treetop level over frozen terrain. Destruction of all six enemy aircraft was confirmed by the Air Force.

US Fifth Air Force Horta Manchurian Kozer Yale River Air Force

Children’s Santa Letters From Two Young Seekers

A girl and a boy write wishes to Santa asking for two dollars, candy, a coat and umbrella for the girl and a bicycle and candy for the boy. They sign their names and include friendly requests and holiday cheer.

Des Senta Beverly Kay Milly Santa Ramsey Zack Mille

Wilks Comes Home From Korea

David Wilks, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilks, 519 East Adone, is glad to be home for Christmas after serving with Headquarters Company of the 4th Army in Pusan and hospital stays in Tokyo. He was flown to Fort Bliss, El Paso, on November 16 and has a 15 day furlough, returning January 4. A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, he attended Lee College and enlisted September 26. He trained at Fort Ord, California, and was stationed in Washington when the war began.

David Wilks Wilks East Adone David- Bas Eex Koreas Ath Army Pusan Tokyo Buss Bespi EL Paso David Robert E. Lee Hich Senoolard Lee Colieze Fort Ord Catfa End Wes Yshohoma

Walter Damroseh Dies in New York Conductor Remembered

Walter Damroseh, renowned conductor and composer born in Prussia, died at his home in New York last night from heart failure. He shaped music education in several schools and inspired students with his distinctive style and leadership.

Sasan Walter Damroseh Mow Vast New York WEY Walter Dam Hig Hne Erdsey Hiss Igvi Beneretion Biarl Coi Ics

Livestock prices at Fort Worth market lag behind last week

USDA report shows lightweight yearling cattle dropping to 56 and up, other classes steady. Slaughter steers top 22.00, cows 23.50, stocker and feeder prices mixed. Calves under 400 pounds up to 50 higher, heavier calves 52 lower. Hogs up to 26.00 top for butcher hogs, sows 25 to 50 higher. Also notes unrelated Persian birthday flour custom and a paradox about object dimensions.

Fort Worth USDA

City Workers Clyde Pond Gets H Christmas

Clyde Pond a city employee is a Christmas candidate as a broad holiday note describes his family celebration amid other city staff plans. Mrs Middleton, Mr Middleton, and son David will visit Airs Small in Austin for Christmas as Director Barber and Mrs Bacher prepare for gatherings with their three children. Kitty Sue returns from Brigham Young University with her brother A Barber Jr wife and child set to join.

Clyde Pond Pond Waester Dean C. D. Middleton 2Fiddleton David and Airs Austin A. V. Barber Kitty Sue Brigham Young University Provo Utah A. Barber, Jr

Holiday schedule highlights on KREL and FM airwaves

Radio listings show weekend holiday programming on KREL 3838 and FM 921G with local news updates. Mentions Assembly of God event hosted by G Ray Anthony titled Carisimas with a morning and late evening slot.

KREL Mersing Steditations G—Ray Anthony

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