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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1953
Page
1
George Prentice Police Chief Pories Roberson issued warnings to students and parents about dangerous driving during lunch period. He cited rock driving and joy riding, stressing that careless behavior could lead to accidents and that some students were caught driving without proper permission or supervision.
A string of brief notices mentions Charles El Tompkins in a hospital reunion in San emorvial hospital this Wednesday and family updates. Other items note blood donation reminders, Marine recruiting, draft week activities, and local social chatter about football, Little League, and community events.
Baytown council extended the dog confinement ordinance to March 17 after a Friday meeting. Veterinarian Dr H B Naylor cited rabies concerns and explained vaccination effectiveness while urging owners to keep dogs penned and cooperate with the public health drive to stop disease spread.
Two more dogs suspected of rabies were sent to a Houston laboratory for analysis Friday. A white dog owned by RB Reynolds of West Main was killed after biting near Prince's Drive In on Highway 146. A terrier owned by C A Jackson of Peggy Street was also tested after a neighbor was bitten. Results were expected this afternoon. The city reports 206 dogs picked up since last month, none rabid so far, with 80 residents receiving rabies shots since December 1. A humane officer may start night patrols to enforce penning rules.
Baytown voters face a city election on April 7 with a mayor and three council seats. Mayor J A Ward and Police Chief H E Melee are noted in the filing process as officials ensure posting of notices 30 days prior. Absentee voting runs March 18 to April 3. Filing deadline is March 7 with no candidates yet announced. Ballots and new councilmen will take office after the election. a runoff, if needed, would be held on a Saturday or Wednesday.
Tax offices rush to handle last minute payments with hours extended. County reports about 92 percent of area school and city taxes paid, while city current taxes show roughly 76 percent. Humble leads with a $123,481 payment into a special fund for permanent improvements used for water and sewer projects. Offices will stay open late to accommodate taxpayers as the deadline approaches.
On January 23, American forces faced 50 MiGs near Seoul as Sabre 13s and fighter bombers intercepted Red units 19 miles from Pyongyang. The action included four Red jets shot down and further damage to 31, with 6 claims of damage confirmed. This marked the Reds’ first southward venture from Mig Alley since Christmas, when 40 planes attacked Seoul unsuccessfully.
The husband of a young mother says illness drove his wife to leap from a second story apartment Thursday. She survived the fall with minor injuries after a neighbor found her, and doctors at Jefferson Davis hospital reported no serious harm. The husband described severe suffering and fear for their child’s fate after missing an arm due to a prior injury.
US servicemen around the globe lined up for influenza vaccinations as Operation Ouch intensified. The Public Health Service said mass home immunization was not recommended, citing a widespread but not epidemic flu and few deaths. France Japan and Germany were hard hit. a Tacoma infant died from what was described as a pneumonic virus in a separate report.
Maj John Eisenhower voiced surprise at being recalled from Korea for his father’s inauguration and learned President Truman ordered his return. He thanked Truman for the kindness and said the move was a complete surprise. The major and his wife arrived home Thursday night and will go back to Korea next Wednesday.
Snow swept through the Panhandle isolating towns and 300 to 360 motorists. Most motorists have been pulled free, but some remained stranded on Highway 68. Winds eased as temperatures rise to the mid forties, with rain and snow affecting many parts of the state. Southwestern Bell reported widespread outages across Panhandle centers, with restoration efforts continuing by night.
Harry S Truman and Adlai E Stevenson urged Democrats to back the Eisenhower administration on key policies while warning against unwise moves. They said the party's Nov. 4 defeat was temporary and emphasized resisting harmful policies. They outlined views in Democratic Digest.
Senate insiders foresee confirmation of Charles Wilson as defense secretary after he agreed to dispose of all stock in General Motors. Debates centered on conflicts of interest and the 2.7 million shares Wilson holds, with both parties noting potential votes but Republicans leaning toward withdrawal.
Austin January 23 Texas legislators pause a three day breather to prepare for a hectic reconvening over fiscal and tax measures. Grady Hogue proposes a gasoline processing levy offset by a new tax on refining. House plan seeks 60 million annual savings and a 1 cent per 1000 cubic feet natural gas levy. Proposal to raise top official salaries and governor pay to 25,000 yearly. term extensions from two to four years for state officials. Senate bills include amusement tax and wider government pay reforms.
Former President H S Truman guided reporters Friday through his Grandview area farm where a 150 acre library memorial is planned. Trustees of the Truman Memorial Foundation reported funds and pledges will allow construction to start in 1953. The library aims to be a research center for history and government and will house materials at the Jackson County courthouse for public access via the library.
Washington January 23 UPI retired Lt Gen Robert L Eichelberger warned that U S troops could suffer a bloody defeat if the offensive against Communist forces in Korea proceeds with limited reinforcements He said even full U S reinforcements would face grave dangers and that Stalin might seek to end the war if Korean troops replace American forces The general cited past UN setbacks at the Yalu River to illustrate fatal miscalculations and overestimation of enemy strength
Scores of Houston and Galveston businessmen gamblers tavern owners and others receive subpoenas to appear before an Austin grand jury opening January 27. U S district court in Austin confirms 250 or more subpoenas issued for cases including income tax evasion involving B W Payne former Houston police chief and Greg F Ford former Galveston police chief with trial set February 2.
BELLEFONTE PA February 2 UP A prison chaplain coaxed a ladder against the west wall of Rockview penitentiary and spoke to 320 mutinous convicts, persuading them to end a four day riot. Father Richard J Walsh, Roman Catholic chaplain, conferred with four spokesmen for guards and persuaded the rioters to surrender their weapons and release the hostages. He warned them of grave danger to lives if bloodshed continued and said the guards would be surrendered unconditionally. Governor John S Fine had warned there would be no compromise and had met with administration officials to decide whether to send in armed guards and state troopers to quell the riot.
West Berlin Jewish community leader urged global Jewry to assist Jewish refugees from the Soviet zone terror. Soviet zone police reportedly confiscated prayer books in raids to hunt Zionists as 300 plus Jews fled to Berlin in a single week. Adenauer indicated Bavaria will help West Berlin handle the refugee influx.
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