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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1950

Page

4

Hebrews 7 25 Verse: Jesus Intercedes Ever Lifelong

A Bible verse states that Jesus is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him. He lives forever to intercede for them, emphasizing eternal priestly mediation.

Public outrage over Bergman Rossellini affair editorial mix

Readers nationwide express disgust at the Bergman Rossellini scandal with Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. Editorials condemn glamorizing the affair and question its impact on impressionable youth, noting ban debates and strong moral reactions across Texas papers.

Will We Never Learn About Klaus Emil Julius Case

A reader questions how Klaus Emil Julius, jailed on charges of stealing atomic secrets for Russia, could have been listed for service. The letter cites his college days as a communist leader in Kiel and wartime internment in Canada. The writer argues loyalty to Russia despite service hints remains a troubling national puzzle.

Klaus Emil Julius United States Britain Russia Kiel Soviet Union Canada

Success Secrets of a Persistent Entrepreneur

A Los Angeles man who rose from poverty to publishing his own magazine and public relations work, including Marconis wireless, built a $28 million real estate fortune by 1929, then faced the 1999 crash broke, and began anew. At 70 he remains hopeful and active in writing and business.

Los Angeles California Marconis Wireless Servie Nichols Fiela Reader's Digest Wils 7

Baytown Newspaper Roled by The Daily Sun Company

Baytown publication details list Beulah Mae Jacks as office manager and Robert Matherne as publisher. Subscription rates shown include month 50c, 3 months 2.65, 6 months 5, year 10, with special terms for armed service subscribers. National representative noted as Texas Daily Press League.

Sun Company St Pearce Ashbel Baytown Texas Robert Matherne Fred Hartman Syd S. Gould Ising Beulah “Mae Jacks Texas Daily Press League Bost

Ford's Chevrolet Company noted in Tom Ball area

Historic note recalls a 1930s Chamber of Commerce dinner speaker John O Neil treasurer of General Tire and Rubber then veering toward priesthood at St Charles Seminary in Baltimore. Tracy S Clark of General Tire promoted to new role in Akron. Other items joke about hogs and sanitation, ballot voting, and Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur on economic security.

Ford Chevrolet Company Chamber of Commerce John O'Neil General Tire and Rubber Company William O'Neil St Charles Seminary Baltimore John Holy Cross College Harvard Law School General Akron Ohio Tracy S. Clark

Tax on Superfluous Words Proposed by Reader

A reader suggests a new tax to fund government by taxing every superfluous word spoken or printed. The piece mocks lengthy radio broadcasts and political talk, arguing brevity could raise billions but fears silencing speech. The commentator cites Disney and Walt Disney’s mouse as examples of excess before proposing a penny per extra word.

Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Congress United Nations

President Coolidge recalls college days with Morrow

In a reminiscence, President Coolidge notes Dwight Morrow and himself were in college together. Morrow was seen as likely to rise on Wall Street and become ambassador to Mexico, with seers predicting a great career. Coolidge humorously recalls the class voted Morrow most likely to succeed, and admits he voted for himself. Will Rogers quips about U.S. wars and victories.

Coolidge Dwight Morrow Morrow Wall Street Mexico Cal

New Customers Always Getting Big Breaks in Atlantic Anger

Henry McLemore recalls plans to vacation in Boston and venting at Atlantic Monthly circulation letters. He mocks offers to non subscribers while loyal readers face premium prices, imagining himself as the department head amid the mailbag satire.

Henry McLemore Vale of Kashmir Boston Ted Wiliams Braves Breed’s Hill America Atlantic Monthly The Atlantic Afonthly Arlington Street Atlantic

Record speaks on Truman spending and critics

Read ers Digest cites census and treasury figures to compare presidential spending from Washington to Roosevelt. It notes Truman’s rapid postwar outlays surpassing Wilson and FDR, calling critics “about 160 years behind the times” as taxpayers face costly, unproven programs.

Truman James F. Byrd Virnia James F. Byrnes South Carolina John P. Wigan Sensus Bureau United States Treasury Flynn Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Fdr Wilson Roosevelt Mr. Truman Galveston

Passing the Buck in Bridge A Lesson on Forcing Passes

In a Bridge deal with West opening and East declaring 4 Hearts, a forcing pass vs a nonforcing pass reveals the fault lines in partnership decision making. West passes to defer choice while East weighs trump support and potential ruffing. South’s pass aims to avoid overreach. The article contrasts outcomes of 4 Spades versus 5 Hearts and explains how proper forcing passes shape contract risk and defense.

South East West

Five Years Ago TODAY HEADLINES in One Brief Note

A nurse writes Private First Class Jackie McMicken’s mother that his right hand wound is serious but he will be all right. Lieutenant Harry Harvey, USAAF, now a German POW, was reachable by postcard dated October 20. Beulah Berniece McKewen, 54, dies at 400 West Gulf Road at 12 15 p.m. She was wife of B L McKewen.

Oder Jackie McMicken Lottie McMicken A. B. Harvey Harry Harvey USAAF Germany Beulah Berniece McKewen B. L. McKewen West Gulf

Shivers Sees Lawmakers Advancing On Hospital Plan

Governor Allan Shivers expressed optimism after a press conference that lawmakers are coming along fine as they work through a multi million dollar state hospital program during the special session. He said the session can and will get through in 30 days and noted other legislation may be introduced after the hospital measure. Bracewell of Houston proposed a medical center building fund and shifts in tax revenue to support hospital needs, though Shivers did not comment on specifics.

Austin Feb Allan ‘Shivers Vernarty Searcy Bracewell Houston Dallas Haunston Promegettt Bracewell Southwest Medical College University of Texas At Is Cancer and Dental Bracemay

Ambiguously Prepared Quiz From The Grab Bag

Questions and assorted trivia mix with birthdays and sports lore. It includes queries about constitutional amendments for women's suffrage and a Blooming Mill connection, plus wartime battles and film star origins. It also features biographical notes, mis-typed names, and a long garbled sports history entry ending with a vague prompt.

Notable courtroom oddities and etiquette quips

Judge Medina once pressed a witness to speak to the jury after the man spoke softly to his attorney and ignored the panel. Will Rogers, in the Ziegfeld Follies, quipped about table manners while Ziggy advised him, and the Holeproof Hosiery Co recalls Chick Evans praising their scents after a golfer claimed a quick hole in one.

Medina Fudge Howdy Will Rogers Ziggy Wil Rogers Holeproof Hoiiery Company Chick” Evans

Governor Shivers Debuts as Real Girl Scout Governor

Governor Allen Shivers attends a ceremony in Austin where he dons a 55 lapel pin signaling his new status as an apparent "Girl Scout" governor. The pin was presented during the event last night, marking a symbolic gesture tied to his public image.

Austin Gorern Allen Shivers Cerersyles

Daily Crossword Clue Grid From Obscure Clues

A fragmented crossword clue set lists Across and Down hints covering diverse topics from anatomy to geography. Entries include Surges Elevation Climb Throng Land Shun Towards Festooned by scattered letter strings and garbled phrases.

Lair Baba Fee

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