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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1952
Page
6
A biblical verse from Matthew 1 21 emphasizes the naming of Jesus and his purpose to save people from their sins, reflecting a Christian devotional focus. This compact passage centers on prophecy and divine mission rather than current events.
The year 1951 is summed as a period of hardship and resilience. The piece cites Korea, government corruption, debt, taxes, and controls as threats to security, while praising the free press for exposing incompetence and safeguarding liberty. It highlights rising federal spending, bureaucracy, and a race between education and catastrophe, urging continued vigilance and courage.
Fred Hartman reflects on old one cent postcards and postal rate changes while Baytown Sun pledges in 1952 to serve more people, publish accurately, and improve community coverage. He cites O B Elis on prison recreation and commits to balanced, unbiased reporting even when tough. The piece stresses responsibility to readers and public servants.
A Long Island City girl named Ann Hertrich is born in Macy's Women’s lounge after her mother’s shopping trip. A Macy’s official notes it as the store’s first baby born there, while Census data on marriages and family size contrasts with humorous social observations. New Year greetings close the piece.
A man at a four track wagered on Silver Queen, seemed intoxicated, and pressed a third bet after another. The bookmaker refused, noting he owned Silver Queen and that the race would be slow since the other three horses were owned by the man.
Henry McLemore lists ten humorous resolutions for 1952 in a Mexico City column. He vows to quit smoking, avoid first class travel, read Destiny Bay annually, skip fried chicken, trust in Americans, skip Hollywood musicals, tip Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, thank readers who support him, and wishes readers well. The piece blends self mockery with city‑centric, personality‑driven observations and a casual tone.
Column details how tax-fraud cases were protected by influence in prior administrations, contrasting President Truman’s potential reforms with past failures. It cites Justice Department officials, movie moguls, and figures like Frank Murphy, Joe Nunan, and Henry Morgenthau to illustrate how top oversight shaped prosecutions and fixes across eras.
A lighthearted column recounts social moments at the Stork Club with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Elia cher Roosevelt, Perle Mesta, and Ellin Berlin. It notes interactions with G B Shaw, a Bucking ham Palace rumor, and a courtroom encounter involving Jim Moran and a contempt charge.
Washington A P dispatch profiles Fred Lowrey a Jacksonville Texas born blind whistler who lost both parents as a baby. He now travels with assistance, memorizes venues, and supports himself by performing and recording from Ave Maria to hot tunes. He once faced eviction from a New York club yet rebounded to top status entertaining soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital.
A collection of remarks from diverse figures including a Edinburgh church pastor, a 105 year old in South Dakota, William Faulkner, D. D. Hubbell, Alexander Rosenblatt, and Dr. Hans H. Neumann. The excerpts touch on religion, governance, creativity, and child behavior in a broad cultural panorama.
A condensed excerpt of Agnes Rogers' poem on prudent decisions for a daughter. The speaker sketches choices of yes and no in dating, social scenes, and life decisions, urging careful discretion about romantic, social, and domestic matters.
Five years ago today the headline notes the war's end with President Truman opposing an income tax slash. The Texas State Highway Department warns tourists to avoid travel as icing has left most highways impassable. Also reported: birth announcements for Richard Andrew to Mr and Mrs Alex Schoyen and a marriage at St Josephs Catholic Church in Eunice Louisiana for Francis Durand and Jenie Ruth Srobandsh.
A quirky knowledge pack asks who wrote Ring out wild bells Alfred Lord Tennyson and prompts trivia about alphabets, vowels, animals, and nursery rhymes. It mentions Adolph Zukor and Senator Alexander Smith as quiz answers with hints to landmarks like New York and Colorado.
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