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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1953
Page
3
Foreign analyst notes Dwight D. Eisenhower shifts from critic to leader as U S policy faces global fear and hope. The piece contrasts postwar recovery with Cold War pressures and the presidency as a clash of dollars and lives amid wary allies and rivals.
Mexico City reports plans to ship settlers to Cordove Island near El Paso a 368 acre peninsula just north of the border development into a government owned city half land for homes remaining for hotels businesses immigration houses and public services Cor dove faces smuggling disputes without strong policing nearby Ithaca studies say rural living rising in popularity among U S adults and children benefit from farm life and home kitchen safety concerns noted
Kemah D D Sharp and Cortes Paul visit Florida for business. Mrs Tillie Fittenhouse undergoes major surgery in Pasadena Hospital. Emmite Redam hosts a teenage party at his home with dancing and refreshments. Mr and Mrs BE Moore and family from Shamrock Texas join Mr and Mrs BE FL Moore and family from Grange at the Gilmore home. Jack Ball recovers from emergency appendectomy and returns home from Marine hospital. Kemah sixth graders host a surprise birthday party for teacher Coy Selzer with a tie and handkerchief. T V Tatbs organizes a Kemah scout troop with regular Tuesday meetings.
La Porte social notes report Mrs. Evelyn Wherley hosting Mrs. Betty Weiderwold of Humbie with attendees including Mrs. Margaret Walker and others. Mentions James Russell’s engagement, Rebekah Lodge officers, Rainbow Girls installations, and local visits by families and service members. Includes notices of church groups, shopping events, and community gatherings in La Porte, plus guests from Fort Worth and Hubbard.
London Jan 20 British officials plan an all out trade push to regain dominance in Latin America once held before United States and Japan gained ground. Missions by Lord Reading and the Foreign Office, plus RAF jet tours, signal intent to expand Britain Latin American trade despite Germany and US gains. Reading toured Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru, noting diverse markets and a wish to increase Britain’s share. no new missions planned while he concluded a thorough survey.
The Defense Department released its 720th casualty list naming three Texans killed in action in Korea. Army Pvt. Frank Williams of Pittsburo Rt. 2, Duane Thornton of Rt. 2, Boyd and a wounded serviceman are listed among the dead or injured. The report also references former presidents Adams Monroe and Jefferson in context.
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