Truman outlines wartime mobilization plan in State of the Union
President Truman urged Congress in a joint session to authorize a two point program to build up defenses and mobilize capacity for possible war. He warned Russia as the free world's enemy and said aggression in Korea is part of broader dangers to liberty, while stressing a strong economy and readiness to sustain full wartime effort if needed.
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Forces abandon Korean strongholds to pursue Chinese
United Nations forces abandoned Osan and Wonju as they retreated south toward the Pusan perimeter. Wonju highway 44 miles south of the 38th Parallel came under control after an all night street action while Osan near Seoul saw US forces move away from combat with the Reds.
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Baytown Notices and Korean War Front Updates
Fire damage on Market Street leads to a bamboo hedge blaze as an electric wire sparks. Baytown Chamber of Commerce plans a regular monthly meeting with health officer Dr. Lyman W. Crossman speaking. Baytown school officials convene a regular session at 7:30 pm. In Korea, Communist forces drive toward Wonju trapping Eighth Army units. UN retakes Wonju area and intercepts a large Red assault as air and naval forces support defense and withdrawal efforts.
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Men Face Malice and Vandalism Charges in Houston Theatre Case
In Judge John Snell court at Houston, Coffman and J. E. Carr face malice and vandalism charges from a October strike incident at Bay Theatre. A theatre employee saw two men in the Bay Theatre parking lot and a beer can opener used to scratch cars was found in one suspect’s possession. Guards guarded the lot as cars were damaged during the strike last week. Names listed include RLS. BManne, 12 Price, and Wallace, 413 West Frances, Lee.
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$2 Billion Navy Shipbuilding Plan Asks In New Bill
Washington lawmaker Carl Vinson introduced a bill to authorize a $2.6 billion Navy shipbuilding program calling for more than 80 ships including a super aircraft carrier. The plan, approved by the Defense Department and Budget Bureau, aims to start work immediately, with a 60,000 ton carrier targeted for completion in three years and two flush-deck ships in two years.
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Air Force to Push Beyond 84 Groups Within Two Years
Under secretary John A. McCone said the Air Force will expand to substantially more than 84 groups within 18 to 24 months. He refused to specify an exact goal. The plan follows a 48-group program and ties to increasing B-36 intercontinental bomber groups proportionately. Fort Worth’s Consolidated Vultee plant has capacity to handle the expanded B-36 program.
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Baytown Notes and Local Happenings From the Town
Baytown scenes show families and neighbors with small updates. Carl Gropper and Howard family ties surface as Gene Bauer shifts hobby to rod and duck hunting. Mrs Hemphill takes first steps since illness. Cub activity and weather guards hint at local routines. Gentry to lead Chamber in absentia. Bob Price joins Pulient Enterprise sports desk and will stay in Houston. Esquire J W pursues new venture as E Belmont showcases daughter in Air Force. A local officer flies a helicopter captured over water.
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Britain May Leap With UN If China Breaks Ties
Britain signaled possible UN break with Communist China and urged unity, saying if a split occurs members must leap together. Sir Gladwyn Jebb warned a breach with Peking may be needed but refused to detail its form while US pressures for China to be labeled an aggressor under UN Charter Chapter Seven loom. Britain and France also pressed to include German units in an international army under Eisenhower, denying treaty pact violations amid Soviet protests.
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Chamber Of Commerce to Elect Officers Tonight
Baytown Chamber of Commerce directors will elect new officers at tonight’s meeting. Ten new directors will be installed and banquet plans discussed. Retiring officers are W. Busch president C. Q. Alexander vice president Nelson Longnecker secretary and J. R. Kelley treasurer. New directors include Wesley Wonds Sam Prine George H. Gentry MW Harper Jack Jacobs Fahy Godfrey Batty Atanere Pow Pins TOF Forer.
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Highlands Water Vote Tomorrow
Voters in Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No 1 at Highlands choose two directors with incumbents B G Stong and T O Brinson running against W E Bill Cullison. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm at the district office on San Jacinto. Election judge is Mrs W H Avey with assistants Mrs C L Harris and clerks Mrs Mack Ford and Mrs W W Spivey. Brinson currently serves as president.
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Tugboat disaster leaves search for body ongoing
A tugboat named East Bay sank in the ship channel near Red Light Bend during a night squall. Deckhand Donald Moore, 22, disappeared after screaming for help as the vessel overturned. Two crewmen were rescued after a five hour struggle in rough seas. Captain A King and mate Howard Milstead received emergency care. Callicotte swam toward lights but Moore was lost in the darkness. Rescue efforts continued with salvage crews and Nelly the tug responding.
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Houston
Looting at Four Corners Grocery Reveals Repeated Robberies
Deputies M. M. Brown and Paul Anderson investigated a fatal robbery at Four Corners Grocery where $2900 in cash was scattered. The suspects, described by witnesses, bought canvas gloves nearby and struck the money safe while avoiding the old records safe. Store manager Howard Wiedis reported closure around midnight and authorities note this is the fourth burglary at the Four Corners location, the second since new owners Via and partners took over.
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Baytown Taxicab Meters Spark Protest Ahead of Deadline
Baytown taxi operators protest a new 26 section ordinance requiring meters, minimum fares, no cruising, and no passenger solicitation. With a 20 cent extra per additional rider, cabs must install meters within 90 days. Police will inspect for compliance by Wednesday.
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Mass Slayer Manhunt Shifts to Houston
A young ex soldier Darrell Hall told Houston Police he rode into town with two armed men he believes included murderer William E Cook. Hall said Cook’s gun was visible in the car and that he was warned to leave town due to an undesirable Army discharge. FBI officials said Hall’s tale merits check as they pursue leads toward Florida and Mexico.
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Baby Dies At Houston Hospital Darlene Cole
Darlene Elizabeth Cole three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis B Cole of 119 La Fayette Drive died at Houston hospital Sunday afternoon. The infant will be taken to Shreveport Louisiana today by Earthman Funeral Home for services at Emanuel Baptist Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Shreveport Cemetery. Survivors include the parents, grandparents Mr and Mrs Sole of Shreveport and Mr and Mrs Robert B Coyle of...
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State Fires Hospital Head Doctor Charged With Being Drunk
The Texas State Hospitals Board fired Dr. E. F. Dean, superintendent at Wichita Falls State Hospital, after two visitors alleged alcoholism. Acting superintendent Dr. Mark Ents will lead until a permanent replacement is named. A resignation date of December 30 was accepted.
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Ex Baytonian Harrison M Epperson Dies at 78
Funeral services for Harrison M Epperson former Baytown businessman and pioneer East Harris County figure will be held at Millett. He died suddenly Saturday night at his Millett ranch home reportedly from a heart attack while turning on an outside light. Survivors include his wife two daughters four sons two sisters and two brothers with ties to Baytown Millett and Houston.
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Warm-Up Freeze Hits Texas With Sub-Freezing Night
Temperatures dipped to 27 degrees last night across parts of Texas with many areas near freezing. Dallas logged 28, Lubbock 16, Brownsville 37, and noxious precipitation reported in pockets as a cold front pushed south from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley. Tonight the mid 60s are forecast near the coast with lingering chill inland.
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