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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1949

Page

4

Body as temple of the Holy Spirit verse

A brief Bible verse note quoting 1 Corinthians 6 19 about the body being a temple of the Holy Ghost and belonging to God.

God

Texas Seeks Reapportionment After 1950 Census Effects

Debate centers on Texas gaining a new congressional seat and how the state should reapportion for legislative districts. Parris County has five Lower House reps but deserves at least nine based on population, while critics warn against protecting rural influence as urban growth shifts power. Roger Babson criticizes resistance to reapportionment that could dilute rural clout. The piece argues Texans must secure fair representation within the state to justify national seating.

Texas Parris County Austin Roger Babson Forks of the Creek

Eisenhower smear campaign risks 1952 bid

A political column defends General Eisenhower against smear efforts as he contemplates a 1952 presidential run. It argues detractors miscast security versus rights, condemns attacks on soldiers and leadership, and asserts the need to unite behind the nation’s strongest candidate amid global threats.

Elfort Eiser Aittle Ding Eisenhower Imanded Gabriel

Alabama governor faces liquor clash at rally

A disputed Alabama political scene shows a governor seeking voice on liquor amid prohibition banners and local distillers. He defends anti drink wrecks yet jokes about family life, delivering a controversial opening while supporters hailed his reelection amid unrest.

Alabama Clien Reine Iit

Telling Me by William Rit a fragmentary sports and media note

A garbled passage cites William Rit on paid attendance at league football games and players feeling like amateurs. It mentions a Midwestern basketball team scoring over 100 points, a New Yorker suggestion about Santa Claus on new Sif bills, and radio TV giveaways.

Zadok New Yorker Santa Claus

Baytown Daily Sun details staffing and rates

The Baytown daily newspaper lists The Belly Sun Company as publisher with Ashbel and Baytown Texas figures, along with Fred Hartman editor Syd S Gould and Beulah Mae Jack as office manager. Subscription rates show month 3, six months 5, year 10, with 75 cents for armed service, payable in advance.

Belly Sun Company Pearce Ashbel Baytown Texas Robert Matherne Ceeeseerreaeseareereenes Fred Hartman Paeeseeeeneeneres Syd S Gould Beulah Mae Jack OE Seeeeeenes Texas Daily Press League Dem Congress

Thirteenth Month Madness in After Christmas Sales

Sun Slants by Fred Hartman lampoons post holiday ads promising a 13th month of sales. The writer riffs on endless bargains, store delivery, and a flood of receipts as he recalls holiday shopping, a trip with family, and a lurching mix of local Pers and institutions, including Chauncey and football memories.

Trey Chamber of Commerce

Add Life to Their Years Not Just Years to Their Life

Opinion piece urging support for the Peabody Home in New York City. Emphasizes adding LIFE to the years of gentle women over 65, not merely extending longevity. Critiques focus on extending life without improving quality, cites aging research, and praises those who enrich aging with purpose and usefulness.

New York City Ther Peabody Teld Giuseppe Verdi Robert Burns Britain

Following Magazine Dinner Suggestions You Have Room For Everything You Need

A fragmented review discusses magazine dinner ideas by Benry McLEMORD, noting overlong decor tips and the problem of no room for food. It references elaborate table settings, New Year’s dinners, and readers reacting to lavish presentation with limited space for actual dishes.

Benry McLemord Niagara Falls Vietable Redwoods Ourto Father Time Ham Sendlow Estate Jane Porter Tory

Mystery quiz and birthday notes in old newspaper

A collage of trivia questions on US presidents and history, plus birthday mentions for Gladys Swarthout Roger Sessions and Mortimer Adler. The page includes a “Watch Your Language” glossary, holiday table décor notes, and a mini quiz about inventions and film legends.

Gladys Swarthout Roger Sessions Mortimer Jerome Adler

Frisco on the Road: Palm Springs Feud and a Foggy Crash

Joe Frisco, the comedian, recounts gifts from Charlie Farrell in Palm Springs. He returns for more money claiming bad luck. A second tale ends in a foggy crash after following another car, prompting a quip about stopping and sticking out a hand.

Joe Frisco Charlie Farrell Palm Springs Frisco Farrell San Bernardino

Five Years Ago Todays Headlines and Local Notes

Five years ago headlines included Ameri cans job pan zers to halt and Greek factions hold talks. Local notes report Joan M. Efigore named president of the San Jacinto Memorial Hospital board, Ily Busch completing navy training, Mrs. F B Stratford hosting Highlands Garden Club party, and Staff Sergeant J D Long leaving for Fort Dix after a family visit. Crude oil output declined per Oil and Gas Journal for the week ended December 25 in Tulsa.

Babsor Crimie Texas Joan M. Efigore Tri-Cities San Jacinto Memorial Mrs E. D. Haney Tulsa Obin The Oil and Gas Journal

Einstein Did Not Borrow His Formula Says Man

MARLBORO MASS December 28 A Worcester Junior College English instructor William G Graves said his gravity theory likely was not borrowed by Professor Albert Einstein after all. Graves noted he had developed Graves Gravitational Theory for 15 years and may have spoken hastily when Einstein announced a generalized theory. He stressed no accusation and that his work remains untested.

Marlboro Mass Worcester Albert Einstein William G. Graves Einstein Graves New York Felix H. Morales Houston Federal Communications Commission

Christmas Card Sparks Fifty Year Romance Honeymoon

Kansas City pairing Corley and Thompson wed after revival of a long lost romance sparked by a faded Christmas card. Corley, 64, and Mrs. Ethel Thompson, both widowed, married in a quiet ceremony in Kansas City. The couple, who first courted in 1903, rekindled their romance after Thompson found the old card last September and they reconnected through letters and visits. The ceremony was held at a Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles Andrus officiating.

Dolph The Universe Oklhhoma Bua W Mlp Truman Somers Footbvall Cheunesy University of Oklahoma-University of Texas Texas the Athletic Department Bee Deivk Trinity Episcopal Parish Sun Chauncey Sooners Chauncer Miles Hen Proctor Texas Clifford M. Bond Oklahoma Procter Baytown Dr. Delph Baytown Longhorns Aggies Dallas Kansas City Nestly Relf Corley Ethel Thompson Fry Long Beach California Miss Benefiel Mrs. Thompson Thompson Cere General Gary Sener Arkansas Gentry St Joseph Missouri

Agriculture Machine Inventor Dies At 89 In Los Angeles

Andrew L. Johnson, Swedish born inventor credited with creating the combine harvester and corn planter, died yesterday at his Los Angeles home after a fall. He worked for Deering Harvesting Company when he invented the corn drill and other machines, later joining International Harvester after the merger.

Molly O Haire Rockbridge County Virginia Chicago Los Angeles Andrew L. Johnson Deering Harvesting Company International Harvester Deering

Singer Denies She Will Wed Quirino

New York gossip column quotes Filipino opera singer Miss Gaston denying plans to wed President Elpidio Quirino. She says reports are gossip and has no marriage plans while stating she intends to continue stage work.

Quirino New York Chita Gaston Lense Elpidio Quiring Philippines Columms Ina Bers Quiring Janning Manila

U S Searchers Abandon Faint $5 Message Search

U S Coast Guard in Seattle abandoned efforts to locate a faint distress signal heard on the Honolulu radio network at 4 35 pm Hawaii time. The message was not repeated and investigators could not confirm any vessel in distress.

Honolule T. Hy Bainttion Coast Guard Seattle Ocycles Hewaii Neve

Barclay On Bridge CIF Nature and chance in contract play

Abridge column discusses choosing the surest path to the contract between nature and chance. The article details a pivotal hand where South faces a tricky decision as West opens hearts and East, Tobias Stone, reads bidding to block cooperation. It analyzes how the defense can beat the contract and notes the impact of East's play on the outcome.

Nature Sourth Tobias Stone New York Shephard Barclay New South Esler West South East

Daily Crossword Across LA Statue Support Puzzle Clues

Puzzle clued across and down items list many misspelled terms and broken hints referencing architecture pantheon and regional terms. The grid includes numerous errors such as Toland sea Asia Europeen Sea-Worm crusty phrases and unclear enumerations. The fragmentary text resembles a 20th century newspaper crossword page with tangled entries and partial answers.

Prince of Apostate Angels Toland Sea Asia Earth Sicily Guige Brown Tend Hauthoy

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