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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1953
Page
4
Editorial notes a rising number of stockholders in American corporations, stressing that ownership is accessible to ordinary Americans through brokers and public price records. It argues against perceived mystique, highlights laws and exchanges as sources of information, and affirms stockholders as partners in free enterprise amid debates on profits and consumer costs.
An old clump of text explains that states allocate most income to labor, with profit forming a small portion of a typical corporation's annual balance sheet. It notes profit often goes partly to reinvest in the business and to build reserves rather than all to stockholders.
A local column recalls Joe Glass a young officer returning from Korea and notes Baytown ties with Janelle Seale while a joke about Judge Robert Strickland lands in town. The piece highlights Strickland's recovery and quips that no man is indispensible.
In Washington the Agriculture Department ordered Swiss cheese holes reduced in Grade A from three quarters of an inch to half an inch, trimming to four grades. The action took months and many officials, though no reason was given. D Johnston (D-5) reported from Europe and North Africa that over 250,600 U. S. civilians there are idle, duplicating work and not part of the military establishment.
Local column narrates a bartender misquote about plum versus cherry drinks then notes Harris County dogs to be regulated with night patrols. The piece shifts to a sweeping satire about government employees abroad, pay scales, cost of living allowances, and Swiss cheese hole sizes. It closes with a jab at President Eisenhower’s image and a mock welcome.
The ex champion explains a canes onstage stunt and a magician’s trick that led to a reduced fare during a prize tour. Charles Wacker of Chicago is noted as an escort while Lindsay Morocer and others were mentioned in the context of the onstage act. During the fall political campaign Truman’s whistle stop tour touched New England with a small Clinton stop puzzle for staff before Boston.
William Rift of Texas predicts Congress will hear from Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn as Lone Star State figures chosen to lead the Senate and House. Transatlantic planes race time from New York, breakfast to coffee and the English style brew. A photo feature ranks ten best dressed women, with a quip about a desi soli. An educator muses on college attendance, hinting at many young men not embracing student life.
A compact Bible verse note featuring Ecclesiastes 12 4 reminding readers to seek the Creator in youth before old age and fading joy. The message emphasizes timely remembrance and spiritual focus amid passing days.
The Baytown Sun, Inc. lists Pearce and Ashbel in Baytown Texas with Fred Hallman as owner and editor Bud Gould as advertising manager Beulah Jackson as office manager Warren Edwards as managing editor. Subscription rates by carrier 1.20 per month 14.40 per year air mail prepaid by mail 1.20 per month 3 months 3.50 6 months 7.00 year 14.00 armed services 0.75 per month. Entered as second class matter at Baytown post office under the act of March 3 1879. National advertising representative General Advertising Service Atlanta Ga.
Leonard Lyons describes a major speech by a president as a Clinton train halt causes a 20 minute delay, with Matt Connelly signing autographs for locals on the rear platform while Boston crowds await the leader. The piece also notes ambassador shifts, a note delivery mix up, and various celebrity tidbits.
A portrait of Jim Morgan a Hollywood radio and TV executive who masterfully manages time. Once a ham operator and manufacturer turned program packager he built a varied career including education advocacy and leadership roles. Morgan led independent stations for the UN Conference broadcast and holds posts with the Hollywood Advertising Club and Chamber of Commerce. His busy life shows how disciplined time use fuels achievement.
Harman W Nichols reports Washington January 23 that organist Driggs and his wife welcome their fifth child. The baby will be named John if a boy or Joan if a girl. Driggs wrote a novelty tune John John John about naming a child. He recorded the song after a chance meeting with Mrs Walters. Sheet music sales rise as the tune gains attention from Guy Lombardo’s circle.
A bundled OCR style page offers trivia Qs on golf birdie the French finesse capital of Tennessee and Car rara Italy. It lists birthdays for Henry King Vicki Baum and others and includes word origin APPORTION and fortunes advice along with a Fame Guess the Name feature and It Happened Today entries.
Accustomed to public peeking Henry in New York prefers city living over rural escape. A young vacuum cleaner salesman faces a snappy housewife quip. A hoodlum pleads innocence after stealing a car found near a cemetery. Beverly Hills neighbor wealth raises party plans and a foie gras lawn. Harry Hershfield jokes about avoiding old material while toasting others.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson describes Mamie Eisenhower managing a three kitchen operation in the White House. He notes the large staff, potential expense issues, and a cedar lined third floor room prized by Mamie. The piece details the main kitchen with modern devices, a separate ice and dish area, and a diet kitchen on the third floor.
A fragment recounts meals at the Wardman Park and the White House kitchen, noting Truman aides often lunched there and faced monthly bills. It discusses strict food inspection, free utilities for the presidency, and substantial travel and entertainment allowances, comparing Truman and Eisenhower eras and their household expenses.
Subfreezing temperatures and an 8 ward margin dominate the York City headlines. Mercury reports Tri-Cities flow at 38.8 degrees as 19 years ago predictions noted. Mrs EW and her spouse celebrate golden wedding anniversary.
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