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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
2
Revolutionize Pétroleum Industry outlines a plan involving horizontal fracturing from wells to break rock and create channels for oil flow. A new chemical fracturing agent shows an initial 40,000 psi force, with pressure expanding until rock is fractured, though maximum penetration distance remains unknown.
The Harris Navigation Committee pressed for deeper channel depth to 46 feet to accommodate modern tankers drawing 36 feet loaded. Aimed at improving port maneuverability, the resolution moves to Representative Kert Thomas for action. Admiral Gallery warns purges endanger security and democracy.
Weather data shows rising flood risk across North Texas with rainfall totals reported at Sherman 182 Dallas 125 Mineral Wells 232 and Texarkana 120. Overnight low temperatures ranged 34 to 41 with most of North Texas in 40s or 50s. Forecast calls for fair and cool conditions Saturday across East and West Texas with colder air in West Texas tonight.
USDA Livestock: Cattle 200 steady. Steers and yearlings scarce. Common and medium cows 15.00 16.25 per cwt. Calves and stockers scarce. Butcher hogs steady to 25 lower than Thursday. Good and choice 200 270 lbs 1646 to 1525. Sows scarce 23.14.00.
A fire at a Baytown oil field gutted a drilling rig within 45 minutes. Police blocked Baytown-Pelly road as fire stations stood by. Crews planned to demolish the wreck to clear the site and prepare for a new derrick at daylight.
Program listing with scattered times and segments for a Saturday afternoon at a music station including news, music blocks, and station calendar. Names and places are garbled. conveys a general schedule and varied content across music and news briefs.
May promises to study Lee Drive construction before council action and notes postponement until January 1951. Major J A Ward appointed to committee to study district plans. A speaker from Houston described social and economic conditions observed on a recent tour of Herore ist.
The proposed Houston Dallas Turnpike would run from city limits between the Trinity and Brates rivers. Proponents argue towns along the route may gain, citing Pennsylvania Turnpike as a precedent. Key backers include V. D. and R. H. L Whee Jock, Milam and Navarro counties figures. Estimates vary with Pickens crediting 459000 to 3300 per mile, while a State Highway Department spokesman suggested costs may not exceed 400000 per mile.
New York stock prices extended yesterday's losses at the open with fractional declines and bonds easing. Cotton futures fell 2 to 7 points as trading remained active and the tape lagged briefly behind Ghcor transactions before catching up. Volume peaked in the last hour of the prior day, totaling 1,250,000 shares, a decade high magnitude.
Four original numbers by Mrs. T. W. Wilks of Baytown will be aired on KECE tomorrow at 39 p. m. featuring singer Eijuan Hart mog, a Robert E. Lee High School student, with Miss Low Drury, Anson Jones Elementary School music teacher, on piano. Songs include The Dream Lingers On I’ve Made Up My Mind Shamrock Weltz inspired by the Shamrock Hotel and I Don’t See How Mrs. Wilks lives at 819 East Adouss.
City Manager C D Middleton reported a decline in meter collections as bad weather and post Christmas tight budgets deter shoppers. Meters in three business districts brought in 571 last week, far below the usual 600 plus, with earlier weeks peaking above 1000 before Christmas.
Miss Mary Corbett former assistant manager of the Humble Dining Room becomes chief dietitian at the Polly Brou Memorial Hospital in Richmond Texas. She has led the Bumble Dining Room since its 1946 opening and previously worked in the dietetic department at St Josephs Infirmary Houston. Tony Brecher dining room manager said no replacement has yet been found.
The Anson arrest of Thornton B. Adams and Mrs. E. C. Hayes alias Mrs. C. M. Wilson is linked to two counts of forgery and passing worthless checks at Highlands businesses. Deputy Brown says more charges will follow for checks drawn on Crosby State Bank and Peoples State Bank.
Pittsburgh report notes Swiss researchers described troxeman as a potential preventive for heart attacks caused by blood clots. Dr Irvin Wright of Cornell Medical College says the American Heart Association is testing it at the FDA's request. Troxeman reportedly outperforms dicumarol and begins acting within 24 hours, thinning blood for up to five days before ceasing effect.
Senator William Langer leads a bill to ban liquor advertisements in interstate commerce, seen as a first step in a new prohibition push. The measure is under public hearing before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee as opponents and backers argue its merits. A separate poll on Spain shows many congressmen favor resuming full diplomatic ties and sending an ambassador to Madrid after UN action.
New York reports pitcher Clint Hartung and infielder Jack Lohtke signed 1950 contracts, bringing the Giants’ total signed players to ten. Hartung, once hailed as a “wonder boy,” joined Three years ago after a debut season with two wins and two losses, later transitioning from outfield to pitching and posting nine wins against eleven losses last season.
Fort Sam Houston authorities investigated the fatal shooting of a 42 year old mother Lizzie Wilson and her two children Maurice 2 and Loretta 7. Loretta died at Brooke General Hospital. Master Sergeant Paul M. Wilson was on duty at Brooke when informed and was prostrated with grief.
DETROIT January 00 A bystander alerted police when Hugh Burgens age 36 smashed a car window and took a top coat and suit. Officials noted the thief sought medical aid for a cut hand at a hospital while Burgens later claimed he cut his hand on broken glass. Police concluded burglary and Burgens received a three to five year prison sentence.
Monterey cafe thief breaks charity trust as number one crook. The cafe offered 25 dollars for the thief’s capture, highlighting a sensational local crime. Boundary history notes Oregon California line was set at 42 degrees latitude by the 1819 US Spain treaty.
Pase U of Goose Creek reports a 15 percent fire loss credit and Chief Lintelman expects an additional credit for Goose Creek area. The five year ratio of fire loss to premiums determines the good fire record credit, with Baytown’s 25 percent cap being the maximum available.
A telegram arrived stating the CIO Communications Workers of America Division 20 deemed free to take any action in its dispute with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after midnight Sunday. Governor Shivers’ office had not yet seen the message and declined comment.
A notice offers a piano for cash or easy terms, guaranteed for 10 years, selling by Brook Mays Piano Co at 1522 Main St Houston Texas. Write, photo, or wire Credit Manager for details. The ad promises a reliable value and terms to attract buyers.
Hong Kong reports the Isbrandtsen Freight Flying Arrow damaged by 17 shell hits from a Nationalist gunboat. Captain Crinkley says the ship, bound for Tsingtei, China, will reach near Shanghai around noon with Captain Jones aboard overseeing the Far East leg.
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