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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1952
Page
1
The report notes backers view General Douglas MacArthur as a serious possibility for the Republican nomination if Taft and Eisenhower deadlock. MacArthur reportedly demurs publicly but privately endorses various supporters, potentially hurting Taft’s bid as Eisenhower’s bloc structures aim to sway delegates.
The testimony before House subcommittees argues against restoring fair trade laws. McKinley and opponents claim revived measures would raise costs, curb competition, and threaten consumer protections. Proponents say price controls shield small retailers from big-brand price cuts and maintain standards.
Diverse performances fill the program as local groups from Robert FE to Wismae Rengiey present in the evening. A social dinner accompanies the program while speakers discuss topics including atomic warfare and community activities. Participants include Thad Worcester, Marit Farre, and Deui. reactions noted from Mrs. Gloanette Bar and others.
Linda Pierce Tizak shines in East Texas ping porg event while Robbes joins a lively dance scene. Kellogg, Tom Lett return home from Lee College shin in Baytown visits. Gayland Watson and Virginia na WF Cherry Jr. check in with relatives. Whiter Miller, Old dive youth candy bars frame a public notice about upcoming Clarke hand publicity.
T J Crow and Markie Burnt of WALL West Texas were part of a large reception committee in Baytown. After a late boat ride in Galveston Bay on Sunday night they were reported missing along with the Baytown Emergency Corps. Families and ambulances searched as authorities traced the men to a boat landing in Trosrand Park. They had left home in the morning and did not return by 5 pm.
The American Red Cross announced plans to launch an $8 million fundraising drive on Thursday with a nationwide radio and television speech by President Truman from the White House. The half hour broadcast will end the drive’s slogan neighbor helping neighbor as leading stars dramatize case histories. Red Cross President Roland Harriman called this year’s drive one of the most important in the organization's history and said the $8 million goal is the minimum for vital services in the coming year.
Washington officials predict a new 11 nation export control pact will halt the flow of strategic materials to Russia and other Communist nations. After months of talks the United States and Western European allies agree to mandatory end-use certifications to prevent re export via European ports. France Italy Britain West Germany the Netherlands Belgium Denmark Norway and Portugal join in enforcing stricter controls to stop trans shipment to Curtain countries.
Yoseph Minga a 23 year old Negro woke during an inquest held after a car skidded off a Thompson Road ditch near Highe Lands. Deputies prepared to declare him dead when he explained he slept in the car to guard it from thieves, ending the solemn inquiry with his awakening.
Twenty stay-put sailors who refused to abandon the Fort Mercer survive as the damaged hulk reaches Brooklyn harbor. The tanker split in two in a Cape Cod disaster that claimed 14 lives, while the crew chief engineer Jesse L. Bushnell cites extreme waves as the cause. No parade greets the rescuers, only whistles from tugboats.
Lisbon reports NATO council chose Paris for permanent headquarters and urged Lester Pearson to serve as first secretary general. Ottawa approval uncertain and British candidate Sir Oliver Franks considered. US to fund about a third of West European defense build, with seven American divisions proposed, while other allies balk at costs.
Roy Gaby Jr was freed from a burning truck after Charles D. Jones, a bystander, shoved aside debris and lifted a top of the cab to save him. Jones declined recognition, while Elders praised his brotherhood act. Elders and A. N. Childers planned a scholarship fund totaling 3360 for a Black high school graduate in need.
Washington policy report quotes Ellis Arnall pledging to lift price ceilings as quickly as possible but warning against rapid sweeping actions. He cautions that prices would likely rise immediately on most goods if ceilings were removed now.
UN proposes trimming the arms supervision body to four neutrals while keeping Poland and Czechoslovakia as Communist nominees and adding Sweden and Switzerland as the other two. Chinese Colonel Pu Shan says Allies have no justification to object to Russia’s inclusion, while IGN Colonel Darrow urges Reds to reconsider to break the deadlocked staff talks.
Senate Democratic Leader Ernest W. Mc Farland said President Truman granted no authority to send a US Marine division to Europe. He spoke after a White House meeting with Truman and congressional leaders. A Lisbon dispatch reported a Marine division might join Adm. Lynde McCormick's Atlantic command under a Western European defense plan.
A cold front brought widespread relief to drought stricken Texas with rain and snow across the High Plains and East Texas. Temperatures plunged to as low as seven degrees in the Panhandle while Amarillo and Lubbock reported snow and icy roads. Forecasters warned of continued cold weather and protect vegetation as showers and light snow flurries persisted in many counties.
PORT BOLIVAR Isiah Moore rode his 1936 model 114 ton truck off a ferry into Galveston Bay when brakes failed. The truck broke the end safety cable and plunged into the water. Moore swam to the surface and caught a lifeline. He left the truck underwater as salvage would cost more than its value.
At least 25 people miraculously avoid injury as a lightning strike shatters a 25,000 gallon water tank atop a 35 foot tower on Magnolia Street. Debris floods yards and streets while nearby homes endure flooding and structural damage. Witnesses describe a terrifying roar and a scene of chaos before calm returns.
TORREON Mexico URI C M Henderson mayor of Farwell Texas and wanted in Kansas on a grain loan fraud charge was reported on a pleasure trip here today as officers from two states awaited his return Henderson faces charges for presenting worthless warehouse receipts to obtain a 45000 loan from Garden City Fidelity State Bank He operates grain warehouses at Farwell and Lariat Texas and has been sued by the Commodity Credit Corp for over 1 million dollars for alleged grain disappearance His companions include Warren Wiley J D Birkmeyer and an unidentified man A hotel clerk said the men were registered at San Salvador and expected to return today Henderson may seek bankruptcy for his Texas warehouses and a Kansas firm through his partnership"}
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Bracewell Tuck 72 were held at Memorial Baptist Church with Rev A L Jordan officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Bayou Methodist Cemetery under Paul A Lee Funeral Home direction. Survivors include two sons Grady and Ellen, two daughters B K Williams and M L McCain, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joined by Rebekah Lodge 229 and Veterans of Foreign Wars post 942 activities.
Five persons were bruised and shaken up in a head on collision on Highway 146 near Mont Belvieu last night. Miss Wilma Lois Harris, 19, of Liberty received emergency treatment at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. her condition was not serious. Keiton Creel, 17, of Dassetta drove the other car. Also riding were Miss DeLais Fregia, 17, of Liberty and Seaman Robert E. Wright of the USS Tingey, with Ernest Laughlin, 58, Mont Belvieu oil field worker, riding alone in his car. Deputy Sheriff Arthur B. of Mont Belvieu said Creel attempted to pass and crashed head on with opposing traffic. Barrow issued Creel tickets for reckless driving and speeding.
A United Airlines veteran, C. Brown, 46, of Palos Verdes California, died at the controls over the Pacific. Co-pilot W A Manfrass of Redondo Beach assumed command and guided the 48 passengers safely to land in Honolulu after a suspected heart attack. The flight had departed four hours earlier and landed after a brief delay.
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