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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1953

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Little South Korean Soldier Pack Punch On Slender Rctions

Bruce Westers reports on a three day visit to Korea's front with General Eisenhower observing the ROK troops. He notes the diet, with rice and vegetables, not meat, and describes the division’s supply and field kitchen setup as tailored to Korean tastes.

Bruce Westers Central Press Baytown Sun Dwight D. Hisen Eisenhower Korea Sur Japan

Sun Spots Anteen Closed as Teene Club Nears Holiday

The Teen Canteen will not open Saturday night due to cold weather. Mrs. How Plavens, a member of the Parents club, reports the stay is canceled. Barney Rhoden, still listed at San Joaquin Hospital, sends morale notes from patients. Local officials and staff prepare for the holiday and a city manager absence prompts schedule changes.

Anteen How. Plavens Parents Club Marin Sun Ous Barney Rhoden San Jacinio Hospital

Round Town Notes On Ice Storm Delays And Local Happenings

Local items describe ice storm impacts delaying events and travel. Mentions Marion Nox Beavers, Tommy Cook, Batturday morning, and televiewers with expensive aerials. References to Batturday TM and cold weather delays affect games and plans.

Beavers Named Outstanding Man in Baytown Jaycees

Beavers was named the Outstanding Young Man of 1952 in Baytown. Hartman received the Outstanding Senior Citizen award at the Friday ceremony in the Humble Dining Room. Speaker W. G. MacDanel urged steadfast leadership and cited postwar global duty as the challenge. Edwin G. Clarke presented Hartman the senior citizen honor. Hartman, born January 5, 1805 in Bloomsburg, Pa., has long worked for Humble and serves as superintendent of maintenance and construction. He is a deacon and school district trustee active in the community.

Knox T. Beavers Baytown Harry F. Hartman W. G. MacDanel Tokyo Air Force MeDenel Meldanel America McDanes Edwin G. Clarke Bloomsburg Cornell University Humble Presbyterian Church Goose Creek

Williams to Speak at Baytown Chamber Banquet

Jeff Williams the Chickasha humorist will be principal speaker at the annual Baytown Chamber of Commerce dinner Monday night January 26 in the Robert E. Lee high school cafeteria. Tickets are 3.50 with arrangements by Harry Massey Murray Rogers and A C Kraft. New officers including Lloyd Jones become president and Robert Strickland sends greetings by remote link due to illness.

Jeff Williams Okio Baytowa Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Baytown Llord Jones Ofer Fred Hartman Roy Elms L. G. Sanders Robert Strickland Fraup Williams Lancheon

Funeral Rites Set For G E Troxell

Funeral services for Gainer Ed ward Troxell a 57 year old rice farmer and cattleman in Chambers county since 1832 will be held at 2 p m Sunday at the Paul A Lee funeral home with Rev H A Springfield of Mont Belvieu Methodist church officiating Burial will be in Cedarcrest cemetery He died Friday at a Baytown hospital after about six weeks of illness Survivors include his widow two sons a stepson two brothers three sisters and five grandchildren Pallbearers are T A Tames P J Fisher William Quartz Ernest Fisher O B Adcox and Charles Forsythe

Edward Troxell Paul A. Lee H. A. Springfield Mont Belvies Methodist Church Cedarcrest Troxell Chambers County Baytown’ Hospital Kansas Constance Troxell S. W. Troxell Cedar Bayou J. D. Black Baytown L. L. Troxell B. F. Troxell George Poutra Ray Borneman Joe Parker Houston Pallseaters T. A. Tames P. J. Fisher William Quartz Ernest Fisher O. B. Adcox Charles Forsythe

Baytown Aims to Survive Tex Worst Ice Storm

Mrs Edge injured in out of town crash blamed on icy roads near Sugarland while her husband escaped harm. The Baytown area saw light precipitation and ice, with Baytown reporting no serious accidents. On Gulf Freeway, 15 year old Hunette Domas died in a three car crash as ice forced road closures. Traffic chaos persisted as ice coated overpasses and branches. Houston police logged many minor crashes during an hour of freezing rain.

Baytown Grover Edge St. Joseph’s Hospital Houston Edge Sugarland San Antonio Gulf Galveston Hunette Domas Mar

Cost Of Living Indexing Method Will Be Changed

Washington Jan 17 UP the government announced a modernization of the cost of living index to cover 73 new items including television sets baby food and home ownership costs. The shift will affect about 350 million workers through escalator clauses in contracts and places more weight on housing and transport while food’s share drops from 35 to 30 percent.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Ind Ewan Clause

Texas rustlers convicted two men face 5 year sentences

A federal jury in El Paso convicted Walter and Irving Sabb of smuggling 430 cattle from Mexico and named accomplices including Walter Babb and Warne Babb. Jurors found Babb and others guilty on multiple counts with sentencing postponed pending probation reports. maximums cited are 15 years for smuggling and five years for conspiracy.

Texas el Paso Frida Wes Mexico United Iated Sierra Blanca Wayne Babo Sierra Joseph T. Marchant Terman Fred Leon Wilkerson Big Spring Marchant Chihuahua, Mex Francisco Tatin- Prieto Alberto Olivas Walter Irving Sabb Walter Dixel Babb Babb Indian Hot Springs Warne Babb Irvin Babb Lexington Austin San Angelo U.S R. E. Thomasor

Korea G1 Replaces Brother in Battle

In Korea on January 17 Sgt John King joins the 23th Division replacing a man named King. The exchange includes remarks by a clerk and reveals Sgt Kings brother Corporal Louis King is ROTATING back to the states.

Korea John King Uhey Louis King Cpl States

Red Planes Jump On B 29s Across Korea

In Seoul on January 17, reports say Communist night fighters have downed more U S B 29s in the last two weeks than in the previous 29 months, aided by rockets. Fifth Air Force notes Sabrejets defeated MIGs near Sakchon, with Crystal Falls, Michigan credited for one MIG kill. US pilots outnumbered but held air superiority in core battles, while rockets and bombardment hit rail and road chokepoints northwest of Pyongyang and near Wosan. Tanks supported artillery fire along Chorwon Kumhwa ridges, destroying bunkers and posts as mortar shells loosed across enemy positions.

Seoul Air Force Korea Vinren E. Stacy Crystal Falls Mich

Inauguration Day Visitors Flood into Washington

Washington on January 17 saw a rush of inauguration visitors arriving with cash and Republican zeal. Inaugural Chairman Joseph C. McGarrighy warned doors would not open for those without tickets amid a three day event built around President Eisenhower. Many sought parade seats or ball admission at premium prices, while others waited for advance tickets or faced long lines and uncertainty.

Washington Joseph C. McGarrighy Prat Eisenhower McGarraghy

Bar Owner Leans on Murder Charge After Barroom Shooting

In Baytown, Margie Zeglen, known as the sister of a famed desperado, fired four shots from a 32 caliber automatic at Jesse Muirhead who was left fatally wounded and says he refused to buy drinks. Muirhead’s wife and child, Grex, were present as he underwent surgery. Zeglen posted bond and was released on assault to murder charges after the incident at her dockside bar Bar 75. Nearby witness W Allen, a construction worker, corroborated the altercation over drinks prior to the shooting. The event follows Zeglen’s appeal in connection with a prior murder conviction relating to her brother Raymond Hamilton.

Jesse Donald Muirhead Coady Road Muirhead Margie Jesse Allen Zeglen Raymond Hamilton Baytown Zegien

Egypt Dissolves All Parties in Emergency Reform

Cairo reports Gen. Mohamad Naguib dissolves all political parties, confiscates funds, and bans them for three years. He calls the move a grave danger to the nation and declares a three-year transitional period under one-man rule. The army reports 25 officers arrested over suspicions of action. Foreign troops are urged to leave Egyptian soil.

Egypt Strong Man Naguib Cairo Strongroan Mohammed Naguib Farouk Poi

Congressional clash over Wilson stock in defense picks

Washington showdown as Charles E. Wilson faces Senate questions over keeping GM stock while serving as defense secretary. Lawmakers fear conflicts could derail confirmation, amid calls to dump stock or change the law. The Armed Services Committee delays action to seek further legal guidance and reconvenes after Easter.

Washington Charles E. Wilson General Motors Wilson Defense Senate Eisenhower Senate Armed Services Committee New York James H. Duff Harry F. Byrd General Motors Corp Bl- Leghower Richard Ruesell D-Ga Lyndon B_. Johnson D-Tex Defense Department

Spies' Fate Left To Ike After Truman Action Unclear

Washington dispatch notes President elect Eisenhower will face the clemency question for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg after Truman leaves office. The Justice Department will review the case and pass it to Eisenhower, with no new appeal required. Officials say a timely decision is unlikely before next Tuesday unless rapid steps are taken.

Rosenberg Washington Eisenhower Ethel Rosenberg Truman Lome U.S Russia Rosenbergs Partment Ken

14 Servicemen Die In Airplane Crash

In Stephenville Newfoundland area Friday night a USAF C-34 transport crashed into the sea near the rugged coast as it approached landing at 6:37 p.m. Est. All 14 American servicemen aboard were killed. The plane was linked to Harmon Air Base and Northeast Air Command. The crash occurred about a mile from the Harmon base runway after radio contact with Harmon tower and instrument clearance was canceled.

Stephenville Mld Newfoundland Harmon Air Base USAF Air’ Command Pepperell Nid Harmon ‘Base Harmon Tower

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