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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1950

Page

2

Navy Probes Grounding Of Mighty Mo

Commander George E. Peck ram testified as the sole witness in the grounding inquiry aboard the Missouri. He handed over ship charts and logbooks recording commands and maneuvers. The logs were offered as exhibits but not read, and the three‑member panel took them for study over the weekend with public release expected when the inquiry resumes Monday.

George E. Peckram The Missouri Malcolm J. Bradbury

Baby Sparks Furor as Ingrid Bergman Romance Rumors Hit Hollywood

The article notes Ingrid Bergman’s rumored romance with Roberto Rossellini amid her marriage to Dr. Peter Lindstrom, while REO Studio promotes a $55 million film premiere for Stromben in February. Memphis censors reject the film. an Indiana theater magnate bans it. Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee is briefly described as a large historic lake formed by an 1821 earthquake.

Ingrid Stromboti Hollywood Strembel REO Studio REO Miss Bergman Memphis Stromban Colpet Peter Lindstrom Roberto Reelfoot Tennessee

Bomb Spy Case May End Plan To Exchange Data

British scientist Fuchs faces a closed trial option amid security concerns as prosecutors weigh secrecy. Officials say portions of the hearing may be open, with possible jury secrecy if requested. Fuchs, described as Britain's brightest young nuclear scientist, allegedly shared atomic secrets with Russia during World War II, in a case tied to the era of Allied atomic races. A preliminary hearing is set for next Friday.

Buchs DU. S Britain Director of Public Prosecutions Fuchs Sciensts U. S Britsin Fuehs Russia

Deacon Speaking and Daily Radio Schedule at THS

A fragmented timetable lists THS Deacon Speaking for Liberty County Ges 7:30 Mourning devotional 9:50 Bob Nolan Show Oru Bot Eteky Show and Songs of Our Times. The schedule includes Moraine Melodies and Range Eidin Time with miscellaneous program labels and times unclear.

Deacon Liberty County Morainge Vevotional Myers Bros. News Bob Nolan Tim

Insurance Branch Plans New Building

A proposed insurance branch office in a No 1 fire zone will be built with air conditioning and central heating, plastered walls, and asphalt tile floors. The 25 by 103 foot corner lot, bought from Emma Boyd for 11000, will add a parking area and raise the total project cost to 36660. Staff includes two supervisors S J Pest and recently reassigned B A Parnell, plus agents Laird Stoerner Beck Martin Reeves Jones Scott and staff clerks Mary Louise Lasklee and Yvonne Morris.

United States Corminer Putney

Scouts Mark 40th Birthday From Beginnings to 2.3 Million

The Boy Scouts of America celebrates 40 years since its Washington incorporation sparked by a 1909 London good turn. Willem D. Boyce helped bring Baden-Powell materials to the U.S. and the organization formed in 1910 with 24 national groups. Now active enrollment exceeds 2,300,000 with over 26.5 million subscribers to the Scout Oath and Law since 1910.

London Boy Scouts of America Washington, D. C Willem D. Boyce Chicago Gater Robert Baden- Powell Scouting America New York City

Two Groups Enter Baby In Contest At Local High School

Baytown groups the Baytown Navy Mothers and the Women's Auxiliary of the Robert R. Tuck Post No 912 VFW sponsor a Baby Popularity Contest entry on February 20 at Robert E. B. Lee High School. They entered two year old George Anna Darsee, daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Darsee of 700 East AL.

Robert ‘Eb. Lee High School Baytown Navy Mothers Women’s Auxiliary Robert R. Tuck Post Veterans of Foreign Wars George Anna Darsee George A. Darsee East AL

Farmers Lose About 8.48 Million Bushels in Nebraska to European Corn Borer

Farmers lost about 8,481,925 bushels of corn in Nebraska last year due to the European corn borer, with an estimated financial impact of 11,464,000 dollars. The report lists numerous company names and entities alongside the damage note.

Nebraska

Voting Boxes Swamped By Ballots Across City Precincts

Voters queued for hours at City Hall and Wilkenfeld’s Furniture as ballots overwhelmed polling places. Many first-time or illiterate voters faced marking difficulties. clerks spent substantial time guiding casting. Tempers rose over ballot wording and signatures. a dispute over poll tax exemption delayed R. A. Ewing, who sought to vote with a tax exemption letter from the tax assessor.

Wilkenfeld Commissioners Court Justice Precinct No Kent R. A. Ewing Carl S. Smith Harris County A J. Wood Ewing Smith

Flood Threatens New Orleans Escalating River Crest Near City

Flood threat eases as winds shift and the Mississippi crests near 19.2 feet in New Orleans. Engineers consider opening the Bonnet Carre spillway to Lake Pontchartrain if needed. In Arkansas, 23,000 flood refugees see the St Francis River recede while Coast Guard boats rescue stranded residents. A nurse from Minneapolis assists families on high ground with injuries.

Gulf Lake Ponchartrain Gulf of Mexico Arkansas St. Francis Clinton Critchfield Coast Guard Red Cross Mary Crain

Refinery Engineer To Head Red Cross Drive In This Area

A refinery engineer and Humble Oil and Refining Company employee since 1929, Hertman heads the local Red Cross drive. He arrived in Baytown in 1929 from Roslyn New York after Cornell University. Sam Paine led last year’s Baytown drive. Leon Jaworski serves as Harris County drive chair.

Red Cross Drive Humble GU and Refining Company Hertman Baytown Roslyn Long Island Cornell University Bloomsburg Pennsylvania Sam Paine Harris County Leon Jaworski Harris County Bar Association

Lee Brigadiers Win Stunt Night Prize at R E Lee High

The Lee Brigadier skit won first place in the annual stunt night at Robert E Lee High School. The Lee Band Officers Club took second with prizes of 25 and 15 dollars respectively. Twelve skits were performed before a packed audience of students and parents. Most skits drew praise for originality and precision.

Lee Brigadier Robert E Lee High School Lee Band Officers Club

Doctor Warns Against Anti Histamine Drugs

Portland and Lackland base items report medical experts warning that anti histamine "wonder" drugs pose dangers due to drowsiness and dizziness. Dr M L Margason urged caution at a symposium and urged prescriptions for new cold and hay fever remedies. Billy Gilcrease, 17, now at Lackland Air Force Base, has been in the army since December per his grandmother Annie King.

Portland Ore M. L. Margason Multnomah M. RB. Moore BR. R. Matter Lackland Base Billy Gilchrease Baytown Lackland Air Force San Antonio Billy Annie King

Churchill Opens Tory Campaign Continues Page 1

Fragmented OCR text outlines Churchill launching Tory campaign with speeches and constituency meetings. Mentions dates, seats, and leaders, but includes garbled fragments about hydrogen bomb and U S policy.

Churchill Tory

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