13 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
1
Bayou area residents including 11260 2m and Mrs. 0 W quagr cast ballots on a school action while 103 students prepare for degree ceremonies at Sam Houston State Wesley. Several faculty and staff departures noted as Bayou area administrators face resignations.
A report states Margaret cancelled a deal with Jonzl Broadcasting Company to appear on twelve radio shows, with a salary of 200 dollars per performance. The article mentions expected appearances between now and 1952.
A jumble of short items from around town mentions Gates and Emanuel daily con date, Watters and Waddell, Frank Wadley visitors during Yule, Vernelie Hutson a jokester, Harleston stops by, Mildred Trens aly and a carting codec, Mrs. Ward’s phone call, Hope and Tom Hoffman moving into a new mansion after Navy duty, 1833 memories, Lefty Rogers hosting, Hot Pilot Dawson social talk, Sam Ithea excited about his new home, Jim Ander’s humor, EL Gunn sharp replies, and a speedy recovery wish for Mrs Mortar Williams. Also Billie Dell aflanes of 3202 Indiana seeks a fostered beloved Boston Bull puppy named Barna.
United Nations debate centers on the five point peace proposal as the Chinese Communist regime's stance remains unclear. Soviet and Western delegates weigh how to frame the plan for a possible cease fire in Korea and a path to a grand East Asia conference.
List of poll tax collection deputies and locations across Baytown and surrounding areas. Includes County Tax Assessor Comptroller branches, Baytown refiners, banks, drugstores, grocery and market outlets, theatres, and other businesses serving as payment points. Names include Baytown offices, West Baytown, Mid Baytown, Cedar Bayou, and nearby communities.
LSU economist Dr John N Efferson told 150 Gulf Coast rice farmers that high Texas rice prices threaten global sales. He warned producers have priced themselves out of several markets after a world tour on production and marketing.
Congressional tax writers view a national sales tax as unlikely to fund defense costs while favoring steep increases in individual and corporate income taxes. The plan aims to balance President Truman’s proposed budget of 70.6 billion dollars for the next fiscal year, with a projected need of 15.6 trillion to balance. Drafting reform gains support as defense goals call for 3.46 million troops by next June 30. Foreign policy debate centers on Senate support for Truman amidst Republican resistance to troop deployments without approval. Former President Hoover contends foreign policy gains public backing, while a Senate banking subcommittee challenges RFC bribery claims amid probes.
Police in the Atlanta area swarmed the metro after a nervous man answering William E Cook's description tried to sell a 1950 Pontiac at a used car lot in East Point. Senator Taft called 25 complete appeasement his description of the Korea cease fire order acceptance.
Washington reports the United States has invited three friendly powers to help craft a Japanese peace treaty, but Russia is being left out. Some Americans doubt reconciliation of Soviet views with allied plans as negotiations proceed.
Two planes in a mock dogfight over San Antonio collided, killing one trainer Corporal William H. Davis. Corporal Russell L. Corpron and Private First Class Robert D. Roche survived, escaping injury as the other aircraft landed nearby. The incident occurred at the Essar ranch about 18 miles northwest of the city. Witnesses watched as the Surplus BT-17 trainer crashed in the air.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower will fly to London to hear a progress report on rearmament from the United States strongest Atlantic Pact ally. British leaders outlined plans to call up World War II reservists and boost ground weapons, tanks, aircraft, and anti submarine craft, aiming to avoid overtaxing the economy.
Seventeen Baytonians were sworn in as poll tax collectors by Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Carl S. Smith in the branch office at 302 West DeFee. Smith urged seriousness in collection and warned against last year's high pressure soliciting, noting hopes to avoid a repeat situation this year.
Galveston County authorities report a Central Gardens couple missing in East Galveston Bay and likely drowned. Mr. and Mrs. C Miller, ages 62 and 36, were identified. their small skiff was recovered near Government Pass about six miles from their fishing camp.
A rash of rain related crashes killed nine people across Texas last night and today. The worst crash was a head on collision near McGregor late Friday killing four, including Dallas architects George T Reynolds Jr and Oliver J Vinovr. Also killed were Sergeant Bennie T Water of Fort Hood and Ine Molina of Waco, both 20, in a second car full of soldiers and their dates. another 70-year-old, John Charles Weichert, died in Johnson County between Godley and Cresson.
Fort Worth diver Captain Jeannie Burns, with 20 years at sea, planned to descend into Lake Sweetwater today to shift a rock wedged in an inlet valve. The move aims to restore water flow as Sweetwater’s 14,000 residents face near consternation over low supply amid a citywide conservation push spearheaded by City Manager Henry Wabers.
Bill McDanel of Dallas, president of the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce, will speak at the Baytown Jaycees Founders Day Banquet on February 12. Knox Beavers, Baytown Jaycees president, said the banquet will be in the Humble Dining Room and plans for the program are not yet complete.
Tokyo reports Communist troops pushed 65 miles north of the Pusan line in snowbound Korea. The US Eighth Army cites a spearhead of the eastern front penetrating the Han River and Sobaek range. Allied officers warn a major assault could begin any moment as UN forces hold near Wonju with counterattacks and heavy fire.
Bayton residents will hear three three minute warbling siren blasts at 5 30 pm Monday Wednesday and Friday next week for air raid warning practice. The signals begin exactly at 5 30 with five minutes of silence and an all clear of three one minute blasts with five minutes between each. Motorists urged to slow and drive carefully during practice. Registration for civilian defense in Bayton is ongoing daily 5 to 9 pm at the Chamber of Commerce.
Charles G Caldwell 38 a veteran of twelve years with the Texas public welfare department will assume the Baytown Community Chest executive secretary post in February He comes from San Antonio where he headed a 62 person field office in charge of a large Texas district Caldwell will relocate with his wife and four children from Bas Trop Texas He attended the University of Texas and the Worden School of Social Work at Our Lady of the Lake College His appointment was approved by the Community Chest board after a committee recommendation He succeeds R L Herbert who leaves for Meridian Mississippi next week Caldwell will oversee chest and welfare work as part of the Houston Harris County Welfare Board staff He will earn 4800 a year plus a 1200 war allowance with partial payment by the board
Vatican report cites Catholic Action in claiming Rotary International has Masonic origins and that Freemasonry among Catholics warrants excommunication. Article in Quotidiana lists church decrees prohibiting priestly Rotary membership and accuses Rotarians of aligning with Masonry and opposing Catholic tenets.
Baytown Jayceeettes prepare to launch the March of Dimes drive with a Friday talk by Beatrice Wright, assistant director for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, at Robert E. Lee Auditorium. A Mothers March on Polio event is planned for January 30, with a film shown that night. Wright, who recovered from polio, will discuss fundraising needs and the foundation’s work.
A fragmented reader note uses ironic humor to critique amusingly overstaffed ads while claiming practical wisdom in house ads. The piece nods to common newsroom phrases and the playful tension between thrift and rhetoric. It preserves a local paper voice with wry, compact observations.
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