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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1953
Page
2
A fragmented report claims Catholic cardinals aided princes through discreet channels, referencing a dubious secret contact. The article notes alleged covert meetings and possible church involvement, with unspecified dates and locations.
The consistory marked by 24 new cardinals, boosting global representation to 27 nations, opened before 9:30 a.m. with cardinals assembling in the seventeenth century hall. Msgr. McIntyre of Los Angeles became the first American prelate from the western U.S. elevated to cardinal, among the first cardinals named to India, Colombia, Ecuador and Yugoslavia.
United Press reports Texans basked in spring like conditions with clear skies and mild temps in the 40s, several stations seeing freezing lows, Dallas 42 and El Paso 39, Galveston 75. Northwest winds. no major changes expected. Separate item notes a judge fined for contempt after a coffee delay, costing $10.
Robert M. Luer, 18, of Houston and University of Houston freshman, drowned in Clear Lake Creek Channel. His body was recovered Sunday by crew of the cruiser Lida M. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Church Chapel. He was to be inducted into the Air Force Friday. Survived by father and stepmother O Luer of New Braunfels, mother and stepfather George Downs of Houston, grandfather Otto Luer of Alton, Illinois, and half-brother Danny Luer of New Braunfels.
Fire Chief Art Lintelman is hospitalized in Baytown with influenza after attend ing a Victory Cafe warning. The illness forced rest at home and then hospital care. Police testify before the grand jury in Houston regarding a molestation charge against Lonzie Mabe. Marie Jones allegedly molested the year old child, per the mother who reported leaving a movie. Rotary Club Baytown president Lloyd Jones plans to attend a Southeast Texas district Rotary clubs meeting in Bryan ending Tuesday noon.
Cedar Bayou district outlines future water and sewage upgrades led by L J LeBlanc new superintendent. A spray system in the treatment plant reduces foaming during periods of underload. Board aims to extend lines to Baytown and lower fire insurance premiums. A note states farm families live longer than city families.
Swedish engineer Martin Applekvist and eleven crewmen remained aboard the battered stern of the freighter Avanti after it broke apart about 200 miles off the Japanese coast. They were rescued by the Chinese freighter Yengping, while Applekvist stayed aboard in a bid to salvage what remained. Capt. Kurt Carlsen’s Flying Enterprise rescue effort from last year is recalled in the report.
The Worcester draft board sought a woman helper and her unnamed husband in a puzzling notice. Authorities mention a “bum” fighter who reportedly won a recent bout against a 90-pound wife and is said to be matched against a Korean opponent, inviting readers to follow developments.
Pittsburg Tex Jan 12 Sheriff GW Ball said he was forced to shoot a 35 year old Black man in the stomach while investigating a dance hall public safety incident Sunday. He reported a crowd of about 10 to 12 Black people became volatile and some drew knives. Hiram Wilson 39, another Black man, was struck and injured in a quarrel at the same event. Jesse Lee Johnson 29 was charged with the public safety incident. Wilson and Walker remained in serious condition at Medical and Surgical Hospital in Pittsburg.
USDA Livestock report from Worth shows slow Fed steers and yearlings with some activity across other classes. Price ranges include 19.50 to 23 for yearlings, 13 to 22 for stocker yearling steers, and 14 to 18.50 for stocker cows. Bulls and high quality cows appear, with some loads of high qualified young cows noted.
Baytonians will attend the funeral of their mother Mrs A P S Motka 69 who died Sunday. She is survived by six daughters including Ray Barrymore and 19227 West Main. The funeral is set for 2 pm Tuesday.
Governor Shivers outlined plans to avoid broad tax increases while funding highways and state services. He proposed a toll road authority and cited a potential $200 million surplus if expenditures stay near current levels over the next two years. Teachers and state workers seek wage boosts and funding for hospitals and the M D Anderson Cancer Hospital. many lawmakers are new to the House, with several fresh to the Senate.
Voters are urged to cast ballots on Tuesday January 13 1923 to elect two board members for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District Names submitted James Jenrlache and Mr Rey Carroll residents by district indicate Jenrlache north part and Carroll south end others to reside in School Courts addition with call for wider district representation.
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