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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1955
Page
6
United States Atomic Energy Commission warns a single hydrogen bomb can contaminate a 7,000 square mile area downwind with radioactive fallout and could destroy a major city. It urges protective actions and notes uncertain defenses amid Cold War tensions and civil defense efforts in Baytown.
In Harlem at the Savoy ballroom the Urban League ball draws a festive crowd in formal and costume, with Erskine Hawkins leading a lively horn and dancers in Dior gowns. The scene contrasts with Sonja Henie’s costly Hollywood costume party, noting Harlem’s vibrant mood and style.
Memo from The News Desk recounts Mrs Quarles, widow of a Baptist minister, found bludgeoned in Houston Grass Road home. Neighbors recall her quiet life and threats from telephones recently but she reported none to authorities. Police probe notes possible maniac motive. no robbery motive evident.
Henry Thornberry claims respect and excuses in a misquoted tale about Mrs Boyer. The text hints at a veteran actor famed for romance with top stars of the post Clan Taw era, and mentions a hillside mansion, February 14 1084 marriage, and film work with Milandt and Martine Carol.
Washington February 18 UP News from a century ago centers on George Washingtons birthday with a monument rising slowly. Editorial calls for funds from the District Congress and visitors to honor the father of the country. A select committee examined the monument society officers builders and costs amid doubts over project leadership. Obscure notes hint at cautious optimism and impending civic observance.
A column recalls famous figures and parliamentary urges for public buildings while scattering fleeting local items. It mentions a 19th century treasury project, a rock like the Capitol, a classified ad about lost keys, and a playful notice offering a reward for words.
A grab bag of trivia covering common threads among Tudor Ming and others, authorship of Ben Bolt, a Jewish leader puzzled by born again, a world covering product, and the City of Monuments. Includes name riddles, 1898 events, 1927 Frances Willard death, and historic diplomats with North Africa Europe and Asia postings.
Washington column notes Wright Patman of Texarkana will lead a fresh probe into monopolies and advertising lobbying. It details Senate delays over chairmanship, Kefauver’s tempers, and Patman’s push to expose how big business leans toward monopoly while small firms struggle.
In Oklahoma City University an underclasswoman named Charlotte ran a classified ad to recall items she appeared to lose. The ad listed a fountain pen eye glasses two mechanical pencils a suitcase purple format one shoe billfold a $3 check two cornets a pajama bottom and a white shirt. Charlotte was surprised by the reaction asking if it is normal for a girl to mislay such things.
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