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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1953
Page
4
Editorial notes that the machine age has transformed farming over the last century. It argues machines displaced hand labor, increased yields on fewer acres, and helped conserve soil while protecting against floods and erosion. It highlights plow, feeder, baler, cultivator, tractor, and combine as symbols of farming as a modern business and profession.
Publication argues federal economy rests on citizens back home resisting extra spending and pressing for government efficiency. It urges voters to avoid pet projects, influence executives and Congress, and demand responsible budgeting. The note references democratic duty to stay engaged in government finances.
A national rules change requires players to play both offense and defense in 1983, reshaping a sport built on separate platoons. Analysts note cost pressures pushed small colleges to unite, while writers lament the shift from traditional two-team rosters.
Fred Hartman argues against mandatory rule changes in Texas schoolboy football. He defends the platoon system, cites past players who benefited, warns about shrinking team sizes, and urges keeping more boys on squads despite college trends. He praises the sport as less tainted by commercialism and urges prioritizing players’ opportunities.
A friend who recently relocated laments nosy neighbors who ask intrusive questions about clothes and wealth. The narrator notes Washington hostesses conduct a similar intelligence effort to gauge newcomers social qualifications for future offices, via calls and mail.
A reader questions social equality while a minister narrates a tale of a couple seeking church membership after a promotion. The wife cites social clubs as a barrier, the minister replies with a simple Christ as carpenter, and a satirical tone about swank and status follows.
A fragmented society page lists actors such as Grant Withers and Nils Asther with birthday wishes and notes on a widow of a congressman from McKeesport Pennsylvania. It also references various film titles and trivia questions like a color picture puzzle, imperial residence site, and All-American Football Conference context.
Robert Montgomery moved from Poughkeepsie Hospital to Harkness Pavilion after an elbow dislocation suffered while drinking ice. His wife is linked to the Harkness family. This is his latest ambulance trip. he once drove an ambulance in France in 194. Billy Rose is reported in Spain. Royal tenancy exchanges underway in London as Queen Mother and Princess Margaret prepare to move from Buckingham Palace to new quarters currently occupied by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke has a Navy style intercom. The Queen Mother favors rich fabrics. Princess Margaret plans a private elevator to her rooms. STUBBY KAY, known for Guys and Dolls, joins the new Taxi production after salary talks.
Leonard Lyons notes director Gregory Ratoff allowed a single given name for the character replacing "Stubby" with "Morris" at the Duchess of Windsor ball Fleur Cowles wears dark glasses publicly for the first time Phe 2 takes two-way fashion views George Jess complains about NBC-TV income and a farrier who can dye mink Clifford Odets seen at Sardi's reminded he introduced Odets to Clover Club gamblers Odets reflects on Las Vegas losses saying he was young and foolish Marion Mill Preminger returns from abroad ex-husband Otto Preminger remains successful in Hollywood and Broadway as he hosts parties with champagne, while she says she is a poet anyway
A Bible verse emphasizes delight in seeking God and praising Him. Let such as love thy salvation continuously declare Let God be magnified as Psalm 70:4.
The Baytown Sun issue shows the masthead with Pearce and aAshbel Baytown Texas, editor and publisher Fred Hartman, Sydney S Gould, Beulah Mac Jackson as office manager, Warren Edwards as managing editor, and subscription rates by carrier and mail. It notes second class matter and post office entry and national ad representation.
A humorous survey notes suspender use increasing, while Patrick Eliam of London calls a four month solo England to U.S. sail a holiday. Chicago police seek a stolen boarding house bath tub and discuss longer congress terms, with printer Milt musing on education timelines.
Washington reporters note local talent tried to outshine Hollywood and Broadway at the inaugural events. Disc jockey Art Brown will perform at the Capitol Theater the night before. George Murphy appears in a two play set at the inaugural ball section in the armory, with Barnee Barree leading a 20 piece band at Georgetown Gym. Barnee, praised by a congressional citation as one of the citys finest men, prepares his group for the inauguration ball while Barnee recalls Eisenhowers birthday observance at the Shoreham with Mrs Eisenhower. President-elect Eisenhower is described as a tee-stepper who dances like a typical business man.
Danny Kaye discusses Sam Goldwyn’s unpredictable nature in a noted interview. He recalls George Balanchine’s elaborate ballet rehearsal for The Goldwyn Follies and Balanchine’s humorous English explanation of the scene.
The piece recounts Churchill and Eisenhower discussions in New York and Washington covering Korea, the Suez region, atomic energy, and potential joint meetings with Stalin. It notes Churchill advising U.S. committees, concerns over China, Japan, and Europe, and Acheson’s role in shaping NATO and postwar strategy.
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