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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1950
Page
2
A stubborn blaze damaged an apartment house near a store. Fire officials say a gas stove likely sparked yesterday’s fire. Fire Marshal End Bounds has not completed the investigation.
Heavy weather hampered the pursuit of three convicts who escaped from the Trekker State Prison Farm after tying up a guard and wounding another during the breakout. Authorities named David Dr Jack Vas Captirai Monder as persons of interest among those sought.
Cedar Bayou notes a student as polio victim, transferred to a hospital, placed in an iron brace, visitors allowed this week, and later briefly released. He is described as an excellent student involved in many organizations and nearing high school graduation. Bayou football coach praises him as a capable, well-rounded athlete.
Temperatures fall to the twenties as a cold front sweeps the area. Roads become slick with ice and officials warn of dangerous travel from Abilene to Fort Worth and along the middle Rio Grande. Some areas report clear patches while travel remains hazardous, with city schedules disrupted and warnings issued for later windchill and worsening conditions.
Event notes reveal ongoing push with ticket sales committee led by Léon President George Lowing Tehie and Abe Rosenzwieg, J B Hollowey, Frey Higgsinbotham in EVs Lips and Dr WE ra iz. The snippet mentions T. Combet and HENTER FOUND DROWNED PAM with partial details.
Brethren cordially invite members and friends to attend a supper and meeting at Goose Creek Lodge. Guest speakers include Gerimen and Fz. Sec. Bendre, WL 3, with program beginning at 7 30 PM.
The ICC ordered railroads to reduce passenger service on coal-burning trains by about 3 1/2 percent when coal supplies dip to 25 days. The decree takes effect at 11:59 p m next Saturday and lasts two months, revoking services as coal shortages persist.
A presidential address envisions a trillion dollar U.S. income by 2000 AD amid calls for bipartisan foreign policy support and expanded defense. He praises anti Communist progress in the West, urges continued foreign aid, and backs strong unemployment and medical service measures plus a $320 million education subsidy to states.
At Fort Worth market on January 4 observers report slow to steady trade across weights. Medium and good slaughter steers and yearlings list around 24.00 to 25.60, cutter and common around 24.00, with feedlot stockers and feeder calves firm near 18.00 to 19.00. Pigs and sows show varied quotes. overall tone indicates slow demand with price ranges firming modestly on some categories.
ST LOUIS Jan 4 South western Bell Telephone Company today covered two revised wage proposals presented by the CIO union affecting 50 000 of its employees Progress in the discussions was reported for the first time after yesterday's meeting Federal Conciliator E Johnson said we believe we made definite progress Representatives of the utility and division 90 of the Communications Workers of America were not invited to meet again until 2 pm Friday During the interim the company would have time to consider the two plan for a cent per hour package boost in wages.
Two Crosby boys wandered overnight in the river bottoms before being found and led home by family and rescuers. They slept after hot meals and pie, exhausted but safe, planning to return to school the next day.
Special stock quote feature from Beytown Sun presents notable price movements, top gainers and losers, and market sentiment highlights. Includes brief notices on major indices and key corporate names to watch, with concise context for investors.
NEW YORK January 4 Lafayette College of Easton Pennsylvania rejected a request of 340 500 from the estate of Broderick F Dumont former consular official The trustees refused the bequest because the will restricted scholarships to American born students excluding Jews and Catholics The board said the clause showed discrimination contrary to the college history and ideals The article also notes a hummingbird fact.
The report lists a series of events titled Bore Show on Wednesday evening featuring Hal WOIS-Night Waven 1100-Meek the Bell Boy and a Thursday morning segment with Fros-Sesanto Rounsep Deacon 623-hors of Detcon for Massey Motor Co. The text includes disjointed names and vague descriptions of automotive and performance topics to be clarified in future editions.
A year in Texas headlines includes a deadly Gulf Coast hurricane with multi‑million in damage and eight deaths, the July 29 Alice murder of newscaster Bill Magon, a Holton county murder case, a Notre Dame–Southern Methodist football classic with Kyle Rote hailed, a polio epidemic’s course from 1929 to 1949, and a record cotton crop of 3.9 million bales. Other major stories feature Dr John W Lord’s slaying, a fatal B 24 crash near Carswell AFB, and the effort to clean up Houston’s marble boards as lawmen seek crime solutions.
Baytown will host a new service center aimed at veterans seeking help with problem resolution, forms, and procedures. Mrs. Davis, the on site staffer, will work 9 am to 5 pm Thursday and Friday and 9 am to 12 noon Saturday, saying the schedule allows more time for her son while adding to family income.
The World Telegram announced it has purchased the New York Sun in a move described as the most significant in New York newspaper history since the World Telegram merger in 1931. Roy W. Howard and Thomas W. Dewart issued simultaneous statements confirming the deal.
The state pushes a quota shift arguing farm credits for wartime plantings. Cooley’s resolution, to be debated next Tuesday, would base payments on 1936 47 48 averages or wartime credits for 1946 47 18, whichever is larger, applying only this year.
Dallas records a 55 degree temperature drop from 70 as police radios warn all squad cars to keep engines running. The report notes no anti freeze in engines while mentioning a radio broadcast to patrol units. The text also oddly references southern flower harvest data.
In Washington on March 4, fast talking John Starac faces indictment and jury charges as he seeks vindication amid a messy court narrative. Investigators report tension as Alaray states he hoped any delay would help clear his name.
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