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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1951
Page
1
An aide to John L. Lewis says the United Mine Workers president will call a 20 day nationwide coal mine work stoppage to mourn the 119 victims of the New Orient disaster. The plan aligns with a steel workers strike as UMW aims to sustain pressure during high coal stocks.
Fragmentary text describes unrest in Cairo with police firing on crowds near King Fahti during a state of emergency. Mentions of British influence, Abdel Fatteh adviser and London links appear amidst chaotic notes about the incident and security actions.
Fragmented OCR text hints at local people in Baytown and nearby places. Mentions Kari Springer, Thomas, Santa Claus, and various unnamed figures. Contains garbled phrases about a release, honors, and hints of holiday scenes. No clear dates, actions, or outcomes emerge.
In Pittsburgh a meeting of steel union leaders fuels optimism that the 652,000 steel workers New Year strike may be averted. Philip Murray signals potential discussion by the CIO United Steel Workers executive board and wage policy committee, while observers expect a recommendation to delay the walkout. President Truman pledges to use law to prevent disruption and may seek a Teft-Hartley injunction.
Boston reports reveal economists facing higher costs as inflation impacts attendance and registration. The American Economic Association meeting drew participants amid concerns over rising prices and tightened budgets for 31 registrations.
A Baytown man and the mother of another resident died in Christmas Eve accidents near Bay City and in Baytown. At least five others were injured, including Mrs. D and Thad Fellows employee, with cars colliding on Decker Drive and South Main. J. E. Ruby, 75, was treated for a shoulder dislocation after a collision on Stimpson. George Warne Chapman, Wooster, and J A Hopkins of Highlands suffered injuries from a skidding crash on East James and South Main.
Washington reports the United States seeks details from Hungary on when where and how four American airmen will be freed if a $220000 ransom is paid. A diplomat says a public statement may follow while private campaigns to raise funds continue but the State Department prefers not to link donations to the diplomacy. The airmen were captured after a route error over Hungary in November and a Soviet interceptor forced landing. A Hungarian court fined each airman $30000 or three months’ imprisonment.
Mrs. Godwin misplaced her husband Louis Godwin's billfold containing 400 dollars in cash a 30 dollar check and cards including a drivers license between a Mitlti street laundromat and Coleman Godwin's home on Illinois two blocks away They offer a liberal reward for return of the billfold and money.
United Press reports show Texas leading the nation in holiday fatalities with at least 93 violent deaths across a long weekend. Traffic crashes caused 59 deaths since Friday 6 p.m. with 26 from miscellaneous causes and eight in fires.
Joseph Fenton Lawrence died yesterday from injuries suffered in a fall at a hotel in Baytown. Funeral services are planned today at 1 pm at Reid Houston Funeral Home with Rev. W Bureau officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery. Family members question if the fall was accidental and urge an investigation. sheriff and police keep it as accidental. He is survived by his daughter Mrs St Oliver, his mother Mrs B Lawrence, five sisters, a brother Belmont Lawrence, and other relatives. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named, reflecting local community ties.
Dr. William State Jacobs famed Presbyterian minister and philanthropist died at Hermann Hospital. He led First Presbyterian Church of Houston for 24 years creating its largest Southern Presbyterian Assembly congregation. He left the pulpit in 1932, later founded an Independent church and served another 14 years. He amassed a fortune after age 61 following financial reverses.
Dean Henderson, 38, admitted to shooting his mother Ethel Henderson 64 as she sat among gifts and then killed his father John 62, dragging him to a bedroom. He said a breathing problem and his mother going blind drove the killings. He pleaded guilty and was held without bond. The incident was found by his wife Lucille and their seven-year-old daughter after a church service. Residents described a quiet family scene before the shootings.
Los Angeles report describes Leo Pauwels crafting a quilted lead suit for his six year old Richard to shield against atomic ray exposure. The AEC calls the design with shredded lead and multiple layers to stop gamma rays showing real potential as an improvised protective costume weighing under ten pounds.
Foreign Analyst Harry Ferguson argues Hungary sought two gains from convicting four American Hers: a propaganda victory to sway neutral nations and ongoing fear mongering to push civilians to accept communist sacrifices. He links Moscow tactics to 1930s Soviet purges and scapegoating, noting the pattern of infallibility belief and internal sabotage claims.
Leonard S. Hobbs of United Aircraft Corp asserts Russia now develops its own aviation tech, citing MiG-15 jet engines in Korea as evidence. He notes earlier Nene engine imports from Britain and later U S development, but says Russia has moved beyond copying to independent progress.
Panmunjom reports warn of new offensives as a 30 day truce period expires tomorrow Baytown time. The UN demanded explanations for missing American soldiers while Reds claim 1058 GIs accounted for with 25 more Americans and 20 Britons outstanding. Brigadier General Nuckols called the Reds findings shocking and full of discrepancies.
Snow halted Allied air operations in Korea reducing UN sorties to seven in 24 hours. Temperatures dropped to ten degrees as snow piled up along the eastern front. Ground actions persisted with UN forces reclaiming a position near Mundung Valley while repelling a Christmas night Communist assault. Air strikes by Superforts hit rail bridges and airfields despite weather.
Miami Fla ICR reports a Black NAACP official Harry T Moore 46 in Brevard County was fatally hurt when a tomb exploded beneath his house. He died en route to Sanford hospital after the floor collapse. Police say the incident may have been caused by dynamite and follows a wave of bombings in Miami.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hill of Rest Cemetery for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gentry of 102 Hunt Houston. Rev. E. R. Couch will officiate. Burial under Paul A. Lee Funeral Home. Survivors include the paternal and maternal relatives from Baytown.
ANLI members gathered for a Christmas Day reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Chester A Christmas. The gathering welcomed a new family member Merry Christmas daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Christmas of Amarillo Texas.
Athelea Huff and her two sleeping children escaped a kerosene stove explosion that gutted their two room McNair home. Firefighters could not save the Huff residence but watered a nearby shed to prevent spread.
Construction has begun on all but one addition under the S87497 emergency program. The $154,000 Santa addition, largest project, is held up awaiting scarce materials from National Production Authority. Plans may be redesigned to cut steel, with Architect Lowell Lammers tasked to adjust. Maxwell Construction Co. holds the San Jacinto contract. other projects include Lamar Ashbel Smith Baytown Junior High Horace Mann Alamo for Fisher Co. and Highlant net for Car.
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