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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1952
Page
1
In NMUNJOM Korea the United Nations charged the Communists with stalling orders from Moscow as it sought to end the stalemate in truce negotiations. The UN hinted Allies could compromise on a ban on airfield construction during an armistice.
At 7:30 pm a Cub Scout pack meeting will be held in the aviation Community House with Chairman Ray Comeaux presiding and other eligible leaders invited. Separate items discuss assessments, ferry projects, and UN truce talks with military officials and staff deliberations on prisoner of war camps and airfield construction during a fragile Ceasefire.
General Matthew Ridgway told visiting Filipina observers on Wednesday that forces in Korea can repel a renewed Communist assault. He warned the Reds have the potential for a heavy strike but that Allied reserves and ground defenses will prevent penetrations from widening. He recalled his past experience negotiating with Communists in the United Nations and urged firm unity to deter any escalation.
A garbled round of social notes and quick checks fills the page. Names like Henderson, Vi Alexander, Ray and Janet Ander appear amid scattered remarks on routine activities, errands, and fleeting plans. The blur hints at a local social roundup with no clear central event.
Police report bandits who robbed the National Bank of Mexico of 1,500,000 pesos were surrounded near Juarez. Two suspects were killed in a gun battle, with the brigade statement still in progress.
Shrine officials canceled the annual parade as bands and marching units would be unavailable. The Crippled Children's Center in Houston opens February 16, with plans for a dance and variety show to raise funds for crippled children continuing as scheduled. Senior and junior high school bands were cited as a key missing element.
A fragmented OCR listing names and places including Pay Poll Tax Inc, Tri-City Cleaners, Sears and Bardock, Mrs Lefayne Bell, Main OF ficr Refinery, J Baldwin, Oak Addition, Elizabeth Ann Collin, Highlands, W H Burchett, Carpenters' Hall, FE Cleveland, Leggett Drug Store, Roy Elms, General Tire, QO WL Fayle, Henke Pallot Cedar Bayou, Gladys Herbert, Citizens National Bank, Weingarten's, FB Felton, McNair Station Richlands, G Fisher Zone Office, Laurell Frasier, Tri City Drug West Baytown, Richard Rosenfeld Station BRET, Martha Towler Crosby, Cinck Honee Refinery.
Boston reports Denis W. Delaney, ousted Internal Revenue collector, freed on 32306 bail while Judge Wyzanski awaits a probation report before sentencing for accepting bribes and certifying large tax payments. Convicted by jury, facing up to 18 years and 37500 in fines. counsel plans possible appeal. Truman plan to reorganize the Internal Revenue Bureau gains unexpected House support amid election-year sentiment. Senate fate remains uncertain.
Baytown jail inmates remain without mattresses or blankets as city officials scramble for purchase records. Purchasing agent A. V. Barber, City Manager C. D. Middleton, and Police Chief H. S. McKee give inconsistent replies about orders and delays. Prisoners note minor improvements since December, including a cleaning update.
Investigation begins into a Convair crash near Newark in heavy fog and rain. The airliner contact with ground radar failed, killing 23 aboard and five in the destroyed house, including two children. Seven injured, one critically. Many bodies mangled, dental charts used for ID. possible additional remains in wreckage.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, ill with a cold and fever, sails aboard the Queen Mary to return to Britain and report to Parliament on his 17 day visit to the United States and Canada. He faces potential criticism over British support for US policy in the Far East and promised a measured reception upon Parliament’s January 25 session. He remained unpresented to the press, sending a cabin statement to New York. Churchill is said to feel the mission was largely successful.
City officials and three police department members will take a free round trip to Evansville Indiana in city cars to back split freight costs and speed maintenance. City Manager C D Middleton Councilmen R H Pruett and BE W Buelow to drive about 900 miles each way, leaving Baytown Thursday January 31 and returning Sunday or Monday.
La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce kicked off a new year as M C Sperry, DuPont La Porte plant manager, was installed as president at the annual banquet at the Houston Yacht Club. Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd urged members to raise citizen ship, with L E Posey Sr named outstanding citizen and the B D Cone award given. Nearly 200 guests attended, including Baytown visitors.
US Sabre jets shot down two Communist MiG fighters in northwest Korea, with another likely destroyed and a fourth damaged in the opening clash. The Fifth Air Force toll reached 172 destroyed, 32 probably destroyed, and 346 damaged MiGs. Allied planes attacked rail targets and over 1500 Communist trucks carrying supplies, destroying at least 140.
A Chicago Sun Time Syndicate piece urges voters to back radio commentators who know what to do to govern effectively, arguing for specialized media voices to guide political leadership.
Weather records show Baytown fell to 40 degrees with a forecast for colder tonight. Reports from Dalhart Amarillo and Lubbock indicate subfreezing or near freezing overnight lows across several towns. The system erased earlier 82 degree heat in Brownsville and predicted lows near 32 at Eagle Pass and 26 at Laredo with clear to partly cloudy skies ahead.
Governor Allan Shivers arrives in BismarK with Weldon Hert and Garland Smith after chilly 36 degrees below zero weather. He plans to speak at a Chamber of Commerce banquet and will return to Austin tomorrow amid the abrupt cold snap.
A fragment from a 2 Sun Classified section extols using public ads to correct wrongs and praise neighbors. It mentions Tatton ads for tenting bhuyine jobs and a specific entry for Mrs. Frank Hende at 345 Shady Lane who benefited from a speedy remedy.
Old Goose Creek votes to recall 331000 dollars in tax supported bonds to save about 11410 in interest. Bond firm spokesman Brandenburger explains 81000 in 30 year bonds have a one year recall clause and can be replaced with new bonds at 2 percent, maturing by 1968 instead of 1971, reducing interest over 15 years. Bank as paying agent unlikely to charge significant fees. Notices to bond owners were previously required but Brandenburger says owners can be located easily.
Members of the Goose Creek City Council debated a bond issue and the misused funds from a previous bond program. Officials argued a new one million dollar bond could fund water and sewer improvements and save money long term. A special meeting was referenced and surplus accounts were noted as of September.
City Council members invited to the Chamber of Commerce birthday banquet at Robert E. Lee Cafeteria tomorrow at 7 30 pm Four candles will be blown out representing four years of city progress Principal speaker will be Hurley executive vice president and general manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce Tickets are 3 25 per person and available from directors or the Chamber office at 24 North Ashbel
The Defense Department reported 194,644 American battle casualties in the Korean War era, an increase of 261 from last week. The bulletin notes the rising toll as U S forces engage in continued combat operations abroad.
Michael V. DiSalle declared he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate from Ohio. He said he would quit his price stabilization post after a 35 minute meeting with the White House leader. He is a former mayor of Cincinnati and a prominent price contractor.
In cooperation with the Saytown Civil Defense program, a six week first aid course sponsored by the Lamar Parent-Teacher Association starts Friday. About 63 residents from Lamar and area have signed up. Classes run Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Boy Scout House Grace Methodist Church and Friday evenings at Lamar School from 7 p.m. taught by Mrs. L. E. Potter. Costs include practice on artificial respiration and legal training, with student cards valid for three years.
Voters in WEST ARKTE STEMP UIS ban the local race track after a prayer session. Officials say the move affects the venue’s future events and may take effect in coming weeks. Local residents expressed mixed views on the decision and its impact on the community.
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