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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1950

Page

4

Southern revolt strengthens against Truman in 1952 era

Washington reports show growing Southern opposition to President Truman as Congress debates his Fair Deal. James Byrnes announces run for South Carolina governor, fueling states rights sentiment. Ohio polls reveal Taft favored by voters, while Democrats lack a strong challenger to Taft in the Buckeye State.

Washington South Truman Congress James F. Byrnes South Carolina Byrnes Boyle Ohio Senate Taft

Rise from the bottom to top at Youngstown Sheet and Tube

J C Stegle, general superintendent of Youngstown Sheet and Tube's Tube Division, began work at age 12 in a dug store to fund schooling. His steady climb from lowly positions to superintendent illustrates a simple success secret: work hard, build relationships, be inquisitive, and persist despite setbacks.

J. C. Stegle Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Youngstown Siegle Mr. Siegle America

Have A Laugh A Rocketeer Fatally Shot In Windy City

A humorous loquacious piece reports a man who split his time between Chicago and Florida was shot to death in Chicago. His body was sent to Florida for burial where the casket was opened for farewells but the corpse sprang to life, grabbing for a gun before being subdued. Also noted are quips about Senator Penrose and a Carolina town lacking a motorcycle cop, plus a criminologist urging gentler suspect questioning.

Chicago Florida Windy City

Baytown Sun publication details and rates

The Baytown Sun is published daily except Sunday by The Daily Sun Company at Pearce and Ashbel in Baytown Texas. Robert Matherne is listed as publisher with Beulah Mae Jacks as office manager. Subscription rates vary, with 2 months at $2.65, 6 months at $5, and 1 year at $10, payable in advance for in-service subscribers. National Representatives Texas Daily Press League. Entered as second-class matter at the Baytown Texas post office under the Act of Congress of March 3, 18.

Daily Sun Company Pearce and Ashbel Baytown, Texas Robert’ Matherne Heen Beulah Mae Jacks National Texas Daily Press League Baytown Texas Congress IRTR

Brannan Plan and the Farm Policy Debate Recalled

A retrospective look at Charles F. Brannan secretary of agriculture, his 1949 Brannan Plan proposals to pay direct subsidies to producers, reception from critics and supporters, and his role in farm policy through the Truman era, ending with a personal reflection from Baytown.

Charles F. Brannan Maine Middlewest Brannan Fiver Congress Denver John Brannan Billa Street St Regis College University of Denver Edna Seltzer Brannans Rural Resettlement Administration Agriculture Department Farm Security Administration Colorado Wyoming Montana Washington Roosevelt Clinton P. Anderson Truman Anderson Senate Thomas E. Dewey New Mexico New Democratic Congress

Seed Will Grow If You Make It Want to Grow

A column reflects on juvenile delinquency, arguing that faults lie with parents and the home. It retells a Margaret Sangster tale where a rheumatic man’s garden thrives when he makes the seed want to grow, applying the metaphor to children and parental nurture. The piece ends noting astrologers debating next year’s outcome.

Baytown Margaret Sangster

Achesons Ears Ought To Be Burning For Hiss Support

Henry McLemore ridicules Secretary Acheson for backing Alger Hiss. He praises Benedict Arnold and Philip Nolan, declares wartime deserters and traitors worthy of celebration, and envisions protests and commemorations that lampoon loyalty to the United States. The tone is scornful and satirical.

Acheson Hiss Henry McLemore Bill and Dale Dean Acheson Aiser Hiss Su- Rose Benedict Arnold Benedict Philip Wolan George Washington Abraham Lincoln John Paul Jones Grant Shermen Lee Admiral Dewey Eisenhower MacArthur Bradley Nimitz Benedick Arnold Philip Nolan Welan

Nancy Hanks and a Date with Destiny in 1909

Nancy Hanks is noted as a historical figure tied to birth or lineage, while the entry lists dates of birthdays and notable events. The text mentions tensile strength, vegetables rich in iron, sugar, starch, and early 20th century world events. It reads as a mixed trivia and birthday note with historical references.

Nancy Hanks Great Heart Mr. Worldly Wiseman

Guess the Name of Famous Golf and Piano Prodigies

An old feature presents two famous prodigies and a quiz. It notes a U S Open golf champion born in 1901 near Harrison New York and a Polish born pianist born in 1866 who led a Philadelphia music institute in 1927. The page ends with a short trivia prompt and names Gene Serazen and Josef Hofmann.

America Harrison New York Fort Wayne Titusville Pittsburgh Podgorze Cracow Poland Europe Philadelphia Music Institute

College Deans Sold On Modern Students Of 1959

CHICAGO Feb 1 five deans from Harvard University, University of Georgia, Northwestern, Southern Methodist and University of California say 1950 graduates are more mature, serious and socially minded. They note GI influence as returning veterans raised standards and reduced drinking, though opinions differ on lasting impact. Dean Tate cites fewer costume contests, while Eshbach sees a return to prewar student traits with veteran maturation shaping the class.

Chicago Harvard University of Georgia Northwestern Southern Methodist University of California David M. Little Harvard University Adams House George M. Sparks Atlanta Sparks Ovid H. Esshblach Technology Institute of Northwestern University Eshbach Owe Willis Tate TV Qa Harford E. Stone University of Forme J.1 Intry Ory

Reds 52 Miles From Berlin and Other War Notes

Five years ago from Daily Sun files reports Reds nearing Berlin and Yorks pressing the Siegfried Line while Americans land at Subic Bay on Eaton. Deputies keep pell tax offices open as payments arrive. Isid of $HH6 to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital by General Tire. Hugh Welch of Cove dies at home. Catherine Fyfe dies at 145 p.m. Tuesday at her daughter’s home. J B Mabdon and children of Cincinnati visiting. Lt George Ferguson and wife announce birth of son George Harley Ferguson III on January 30 at Goose Creek Hospital.

Reds Berlin Yorks Siegfried Line Subic Bay Eaton Masser Jim Glass Isid i San Jacinto Memorial Hospital General Tire and Rubber Company Hugh Welch Cove Catherine Matilda Fyfe Annie Wolfean Anahuac AfeMabon J. B Jack Cincinnati Ohio C. Alexander George HL Ferguson, Jr George Harley Ferguson Goose Creek Hospital

Letters on alcohol issue and local charity drive in Barte

An editorial style letter section laments alcohol as a societal threat and urges voters to consider moral implications at the polls. It also notes the Barte town Volunteer Firemen’s March of Dimes gift and invites public support, stressing community effort and local duty.

Editori Tion No. 1 March of Dimes Wesimeere Tp Barte All Bs

First Black Juror Serves In Seminole County Court

WEWOKA Okla Feb 1 The name W E Brown a negro was written into Seminole County history today He became the first negro to serve on a county jury There was no protest when he was selected as one of 12 jurors A motorist on a drunk driving charge faced further action

Wewoka Okla W. E. Brown Seminole County

Barclay On Bridge Third-Hand Messes With Bidders

In this bridge problem North, East, South, and West bid with North opening a singleton spade. The analysis shows misdirection from third-hand players can mislead partners, and proper play relies on holding strength and correct finesses. If South has a weak heart, misreading bids could ruin the timing and the contract. Tomorrow's Problem 41085 prompts readers to determine the correct bidding after South passes and East opens spades.

Messerust Dune Nerth North South West Declarer

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