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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
3
War memories mix with holiday spirit at Walter Reed Hospital Ward 35 where recovering Korean War veterans share comic books and warmth. Major General Paul Streit explains hospital capacity and care, noting patients from Korea and convalescence plans as Pentagon channels bed surplus and homeward routing. Representative Reuben Senterfitt asserts confidence in forthcoming Texas Legislature.
Howard Chandler Christy created a Christmas era poster “Give Us the Faith and Courage of Our Forefathers” showing Uncle Sam kneeling in prayer with light from above. The design, produced for Layman’s National Committee of NYC, supported Army and Air Force recruiting, and followed Christy’s other military works including Freedom Is Your Business. Christy, a famed painter, also depicted Thomas Edison and signing the Constitution, with the latter displayed at the Capitol and once shown on the Freedom Train. He painted many national figures and leaders, and a lesser known UN Charter painting remains undisclosed. Nebraska’s first oil well was discovered in 1939 near Wells City.
Horace Mann 4-H Club held its first meeting with plans for yearly officers and meeting dates. Next gathering set for January 9 at Horace Mann Junior High, rodeo ticket money $1.80 for 4-H members, rodeo on February 10 at 8:00 p.m. Two Baytown 4-H members attended Harris County Council party in Houston. Some members seek 4-H jackets with emblems costing about $1.30. Meetings noted for Horace Mann and Highlands in January. Sierra Nevada mountains boast 41 peaks above 10,000 feet.
Attorney General Price Daniel seeks reconsideration of a net cent order defunding 123,360 dollars in rentals paid under protest by Obic and Meblin Oil on Texas tidelands leases. The US Supreme Court ruled rentals prior to June 5, 1950 need not be accounted for, prompting further action.
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