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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1950
Page
1
President Truman faced a pivotal choice on building the hydrogen bomb amid pressure from officials urging a yes. Key senators Bridges and McMahon signaled support for advancing thermonuclear weapon development, while committee leaders noted the high costs and debated timelines and risks.
A four engine plane missing with 44 aboard was spotted in northern Canada near Saint Ste. Marie. Air Rescue HQ reported the sighting as crews from U S and Royal Canadian Air Forces search the ice box area amid extreme cold and rugged terrain.
Baytown will divide water and garbage bills among three sections to be billed at different times each month. City water department head A V Barber announced the new system, with citywide bills going out February 1 as usual and the new method to take effect February 15. Residents will be first to receive bills under the revised schedule.
Mexican court may grant actress Ingrid Bergman a divorce from her husband Roberto Rossellini as early as Valentine’s Day after a suit filed in a border city across from El Paso. Attorney William A. Cocke said the U S civil court will handle property issues, while Lindstrom may appeal to the Mexican Supreme Court if he contests the petition.
Houston January 27 District Judge Langston King ordered the case of Diego L Carlino a Houston grocer charged with the July slaying of Vincent Vallone transferred to 53rd district court in Austin after talks with the district attorney and defense counsel. Publicity prompted the move the trial is not likely to be heard in Travis County until March.
A driver speeding about 60 mph down Texas Avenue fled pursuing officers after a patrol car collided with a parked vehicle at Jones Street. Patrolmen L. E. Bryant and H. R. Grown were shaken but unhurt. Roger Gary of 201 East Jack, occupant of the parked car, escaped serious injury. The chase began on Decker Drive, included runs of a stop sign and a red light at Pruett, and ended with the speeder fleeing this crash at the Jones Street intersection.
Police in Wichita Falls say they know the identity of Arnold H. Thom’s killer and expect to arrest him shortly in the case. An eight year old boy was fatally shot after a porch argument. the suspect, described as 50 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, 179 pounds, was last seen near his own home.
In Benton TH on Jan 23 a 21 man and one woman jury began deliberations on whether James N. Pettit 32 a former Baptist pastor from Thompsonville engaged in a statutory rape with a 14 year old pregnant girl. Pettit denied the affair and the girl testified of about a dozen relations at his home last summer.
In Raleigh North Carolina January 28 Southern Democratic leaders met to hear officials discuss Truman administration policies except civil rights. States Rights Democrats were not invited nor were two bolting governors from 1948 present. Jonathan Daniels led the meeting noting civil rights likely won’t be raised. Governors Kerr Scott James Folsom Sidney McMath attended sparingly. Keyserling Webb and Gay spoke on production foreign policy and unification of the armed forces.
In Washington on January 28, Southern Democrats in the Senate pledged a fight to the finish against Truman’s civil rights program while House Southerners hint at compromise. Dixie leaders criticized FEPC and warned of filibusters, as northern Democrats retaliated over cotton quota tactics and moved to delay action. Elsewhere Senator Gillette warned oleo prices could rise after tax repeal.
Kerrville January 28 A butane gas explosion shattered a ranch home near Rosenberg killing Donnie Null four and Mrs. EK W Minear about forty. Margaret Null 35 Houston is critical and H H Null 33 and Carolyn four are injured. Sheriff Earl Garrett said a leaking gas line under the foundation caused the blast. The butane tank nearby did not explode.
Police report a meter theft spree in Baytown since January 1 with eleven meters removed. Six disappeared on New Year’s Eve, then every third night for three weeks, followed by shortened intervals. Meters taken include three on North Gaillard Street two from Minnesota one from Market Street and five from West Pearce.
CINCINNATI Jan 28 A nationwide walk out of about 150000 telephone workers grew likely after federal mediator Margolis said the situation is serious and talks with the Communications Workers of America failed to settle grievances. The strike would follow February 1 contract expiry as the union seeks higher pay, better pensions, shorter work week and shorter apprentice periods. Margolis sought to assess if the union could strike next Wednesday and Beirne noted internal union issues rather than strategy were discussed.
Wilton Rooper, co chair, reports Harris County March of Dimes total at 503.60 with Highlands residents contributing 320.76. Campaign ends January 31 and funds support infantile paralysis research and police efforts nationally. Baytown Elks Lodge 50, Butchers Local 603 25, Baytown Colored Civic Lease 30 noted among major gifts. Hedgecroft Clinic fundraiser also underway via Gulf Coast lodges led by Mrs. Virgie King.
Western Europe will receive 1.009 billion dollars in American arms under mutual aid agreements that clear the way for shipments starting around March 1. The program may expand into a four year effort, with Britain France Italy Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg Norway and Denmark as recipients.
Voters were scarce at noon with eight Baytown precincts reporting fewer than 150 ballots in the $7.5 million bond election. In Houston the tally showed 137 ballots, while East Harris precincts split on road bonds and hospital bonds, with road bonds likely failing and hospital bonds on track to pass. Also listed were the police station and jail bonds and precinct-by-precinct tallies.
The City of Beytown has oral assurance from H Bell district superintendent for Southern Pacific Railroad that the company is willing to donate land for the Pearce Street extension from Commerce to Main. City Manager Darwin Middieton says surveys and plans proceed though no written commitment has been received. Only other property owners remain to be consulted.
United States and Mexico plan to halt mass vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease if the disease warning persists. Dr Clarkson, chief of the inspection and quarantine division, testified on measures to curb vaccination efforts and safeguard livestock.
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