Ike and Stalin unlikely to meet soon say observers
Special to Tha Balown Sun reports Washington observers expect President-elect Eisenhower to quietly explore Soviet willingness to end the Korean War but not foresee an early Ike Stalin meeting. They note a possible 1953 conference remains uncertain while urging measures to revive truce talks and UN resolve.
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Tha Balown Sun
Washington
Eisenhower
Stalin
Ike
United Nations
Kores
United States
Eizenhower
Paris
London
Russia
France
Britain
Archive tale recalls 1933 Baytown ferry opening plans
A local reminiscence recounts the 1933 Tabbs Bay celebration at the Morgans Point ferry. The note mentions Carter H. Miller as secretary and lists historic central committee members from Baytown, Goose Creek, La Porte, and Petty, with later life notes on several figures.
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Yesteryear
Carter H. Miter
Carter
Tabbs Bay
Morgans Point Ferry
Carter Miller
Bay Causeway
C. H. Miller
Baytown
Texas
Goose Creek
Pelly
la Porte
Eaach Town
Central Committee
H. B. Harrison
W. W. Sloan
J. D. Royder
Petty
Harrison
Southern Pacific
Miller
Royder
Liberty
Henry Cathriner
J. R Cone
J. W. Shelor
Cathriner
Cone
Beytown
Sneler
Remembering Baytown’s 50 Year Ago Big Blowout
By Fred Hartmar. A reminiscence of a 1593 Baytown barbecue era with key locals: J. H. McKinney, E. L. Crain, E. Hanratty, Clyde Armstrong, S. E. Powers, W. L. Pendergraft, and R. S. Lindamood. It recalls 50 yearlings killed, 10,600 pounds of barbecue, barrels of pickles, and a Downtown celebration with brass-lettered leaders.
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Houston
la Port
Barber
Baytots
J. H. McKinney
Goose Creek
E. L. Crain
la Porte
E. Hanratty
Pelly
McHinne
Crain
Sylvan Bea
Park
Hanratty
Wit Gul Oil
Baytown
E. Armstrong
Goo Creek
S. E. Powers
Wet Greer
Clyde Armstrong
Missouri Pacific
Powers
Greer
Bayshore
la Porte and Housion
W. L.pendergraft
R. S. Lindsamood
la Pore
Pendergraft
the Sun
Columbus
Lindamood
Sylvan Beach
Miller
John Hill McKinney
Keepsake from Middle Town elder on living well this year
A New Year note from L. T. Palmer of Middle Town Ohio reflects on life past sixty, urging not to take the world too seriously. He recalls an old column from 50 years earlier noting cheaper prices, including shoes at £2.50 and seven course meals for 55, contrasting then and now.
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L. T. Palmer
Middletown
Ohio
Erich
Pelmer
Doy
Frankie
Bowes
South Pacific
San Ort
Patience Starhawk
Looking Back to 1903 New Year Resolutions
Erich Brandeis reflects on life in 1903 noting no income tax, low wages, rampant unemployment, pneumonia dangers, and corruption. He argues improvements today are mostly in figures due to population growth, laments few columnists, and humorously predicts no lasting change while urging a single resolute stance for the new year.
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Washington
U.S
Lyons Den Politics and White House Encounters Captured
Postwar intellectuals debated Soviet influence while Steffens toured Russia and declared the future works. Bernard Baruch laments horse betting. James Cox Jr visits the White House, recalling a Warren G Harding portrait and a wary campaign tale to President Truman.
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James M. Cox Jr
White House
Cox
Warren G. Harding
Red Room
Mrr
Truman
Gov. Cox
Prince Chichibu Dies at Yokohama Villa
Prince Chichibu brother of Emperor Hirohito died at his villa near Yokohama last week. He retained his title after the war and once visited Oxford University where a proctor guided him. He explained Chichibu means Son of Gaa and then toured a class with other prominent gentlemen’s sons.
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Chichibu
Hirohito
Yokohama
Oxford University
Psalm Verse Cry From The End Of The Earth
A reader quotes Psalms 61 2 a verse asking God to lead to a rock higher than the heart overwhelmed by trouble seeking refuge in faith. The text presents a devotional reflection rather than a news item.
Baytown Sun Editorial and Subscription Details
The Baytown Sun shows publishing staff names and roles with rates for carrier and mail subscriptions. It lists editors, managers, and office contacts, plus payment terms for monthly and yearly plans and a note on service in Baytown, Texas.
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Baytown Sun, Inc
Et Pearce and Ashbei
Baytown
Texas
Freq Hartman
Syd S. Gould
Beulah Mae Jackson - Reevees
Warren Edwards
Armed Services
Postoffice
Congress
General Advertising Service
Atlanta
Success Secrets of Honest Sales on TV Drive Car Buys
Moran built public trust through plain talk and courtesy in Chicago. He used TV to reach buyers, selling 25 cars the day after his first telecast and later boosting gross to over 11 million dollars in 1950 by adding perks like free under coating, free driving lessons for women, and liberal warranties.
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Jim Moran
Chicago Hudson
Moran
Grab Bag Of Easy Knowledge A Central Press Feature
Quick quiz style feature listing answers to questions about PWA and WPA, Monticello, Car isle Indian school, Priam king of Troy, and weaving terms. Includes birthday notes for Robinson Jeffers and others, plus assorted trivia items and word definitions.
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Central Press
PWA
WPA
Monticello
Carisle Inidan School
King of
Troy
Too Much Talent Plagues George Murphy In DC
Washington January 16 UP George Murphy Hollywood star and director of entertainment for volunteers faces an overflow of high priced talent. About 2000 applications were screened for two shows at Uline Arena and Capital Theatre with a large choir and stars like Jeannette MacDonald James Melton and Walter Pidgeon. Two rehearsal sites and dual ball locations complicate travel and timing, as Murphy endures constant recognition and busy schedules between venues and hotel.
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Br Harman W. Nichols
Washington, Jan
George Murphy
Murphy
Hollywood
Movieland
Washington Symphony
Jeannette McDenz
James Melton
Walter Pidgeon
Uline Arena
Capital Theatre
National Guald Armory
Georgetown University Gymnasium
Murphy's
We Lombardo
Meyer Davile
Emi Colen
Murph
Ington
George Murchy
Pan-Am Refinery Strike Settled and Key 1956 Events
Five years back this date headlines Pan-Am Refinery strike settled, Arab invasion force retreated into Syria, Eisenhower’s New Hampshire primary bid gains boost, Citians National Bank cashier Strickler resigns, Browning family welcomes son Travis Ellsworth, and Bona Brannon marriage noted at Beaufort First Methodist Church.
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Pan-Am
Syria
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Charles W. Tobsy
Tra W. Strickler
Citizens National Bank and Trust Co
W_ E. Browning
Travis Ellsworth
Witness Fled Country In McCarthy Probe
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports a key witness in the McCarthy investigations, Mrs. Arvilla Bentley, fled the United States under the alias Mary Peterson after admitting she and her ex husband Alvin Bentley gave about 375,000 to McCarthy. She boarded an Easel Airlines flight to Miami then Nassau, aided by a former communist associate. The Senate Elections Committee sought her records from Riggs National Bank but she remained a moving target.
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Y Drew Pearson Washingtonone
McCarthy
Senate Elections Committee
U. S
MacCarthy
Arvilla Bentley
Bentley
GOP
Michigan
Alvin Bentley
Mary Peterson
Averill Hurrican
Swank Foxball Road
Washington
State Department
Mrg_ Bentley
Riggs National Bank
Bakansar
Harvey Matyson
New York
Bahamas
McCarat
Jean Kerr
Wisconsin
Congressman Sendler
Try And Stop Me In Church Service Tale
Two young naval officers attended a church service but misunderstood the proceedings. The pastor made a pronouncement and a baptism was announced. Laughter erupted as others rose, and the incident ended with the father identifying the rising speaker.
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H. B. Swope
Steffens
Swope
Bernard M. Braruch
Baruch
Leonard Lyons
Follies
Rodgess and Hart
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Miss Baker
Irving Berlin
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Robinson Jeffers
Ray Bolger
Paul Henceid
John W
Ziggy) Sears
Cliff Chambers
Chubby Grigg
Ray
Sugar
Evens
Harley ML Kilgore
West Virginia
Bernard de Voto
Eva LeGalilenne
Max Carey
Schoolboy Rowe
Lyndel Houston
J. de la Fontaine
Dallas
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Green Mountain Boys
League of Nations
General Assembly of United Nations
England
Alexander Hamilton
Ezra Cornell
Cornell University
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Public Works Administration and
Work Progress Administration
Thomas Jefferson
Girlisis
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Ray Halone
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MacArthur
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Rayburn
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