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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1950
Page
6
USO closed its clubs yesterday due to funds shortage after nine years of service to servicemen. The committee cited completing a $220,000,000 contribution from 1942 to 1949 and noted the USO’s peak of 3000 clubs and 7060 show units entertaining millions.
Obstetrician Charles M. Steer reports a technique using electrical impulses from the uterus to indicate labor status during birth. The system records contractions and helps distinguish real labor from false labor, aiding doctors in preparing for normal or abnormal delivery.
Massachusetts February report quotes Rabbi Istreel Tabak of Baltimore urging American Jews to avoid marrying Gentiles. He cites studies claiming 80 percent of mixed marriages fail and says interfaith unions weaken the population while mutual understanding could improve with fewer intermarriages.
MOSCOW Feb 1- iP Soviet Film Director M Blokh suspended two years for an irresponsible and inaccurate production of a scientific documentary film Pravda reported. The ministry of cinematography charged him with a false portrayal of fishing in Caspian Fishermen, accusing him of filming already caught sturgeon instead of actual fish to mislead Soviet viewers.
Advertisement promotes sewing patterns including a two-way jacket dress and bolero set in sizes 18 to 46 with pattern number 2955. It notes price 25 cents for pattern plus 5 cents special handling, and advertises the Spring Book of Fashion with 150 designs, available for 29 cents plus mailing details.
Joann B. Dunlap, Dallas internal revenue collector since February, will become agent in charge of all Texas revenue offices, overseeing Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Houston and smaller cities. Ellis Campbell Jr to succeed him in Dallas as Wilde retires after a long government career.
An AC man arrested at a Four Corners tavern was questioned in a murder case involving a Fort Worth taxi driver from about a year and a half ago. He was held in Baytown jail at the request of Upshur County Sheriff L. W. Son and then moved to Harris County. Deputies said they knew nothing of the case beyond aiding Upshur officials.
A New Jersey legislative commission criticized the states method of treating sex offenders with psychiatric care. It urged limiting institutional care and proposed court referral to a diagnostic center before sentencing for major sex crimes. The report notes few offenders are repeat or violent, calls current law impractical and civil rights costly. It suggests reform to balance treatment with responsibility.
Special notice offers a small bungalow piano used briefly for sale to balance due. A spinet with large payment made will sell for balance instead of two small grands at real prices. Practice pianos priced from £149.50. Terms offered. Credit Manager Hugh's Piano Co. 3619 Main Houston Texas.
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