Baytown Show Held Amid Weather and Council Notes
Officials in Liberty district report no weather changes for events at Haigats Council and Supreme Court district. ODIS Muen announced a Food Course from Feb 2 to Feb 9, held in a study office as a meeting was called off. County Agent Dan Clin mare has been present for the duration.
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Haigats Councils
Liberty
OO Bandlers’ School
TY Sanifartian Odis Muena
Tly
Dan
Clinmare
Around Town highlights and local happenings from the day
New car news and Ward io reports mix with church and charity events as residents share errands in freezing weather. The piece mentions summer plans, a mother convention, and anecdotes about locks, auto trouble, and daily milestones. It notes a 20th anniversary related to a law and a former justice of the peace’s past license.
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Marccs
Ward Io
Ornia
Edwards
Star of the Alley
Fay Burns
Jaycees
Jaycee
Doris Shuits
Ismay
Hank Tari
Dan Stallworth
Kroesel
Ibber
San Antonio
Baytown
Carl Roth
Patford
Thad Felton
Jack Roach
India
Flowers
Mothers March aims for Baytown polio drive
More than 260 Baytown women participate in Mothers March to collect funds for the 1951 March of Dimes. Organizers assign 30 district leaders and volunteers to block by block drives through Pasadena Jacinto Park LaPorte Humbie and nearby areas. Regional Chair Witten Roper targets a Baytown goal above 6000 while emphasizing frugal fund use and the need to help East Harris County patients.
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Baytown
Pasadena
Jacinto
Park
LaPark
Piv
Humbie
Irs
George F. Spangler
Mathers Miereh
Tholeght
Witten Roper
George F. Spengier
Showdown Looms In Korea as Red Forces Face Push
UN tanks reach near the Han River area as Chinese forces, praised as Red divisions, confront mounting pressure. The UN anticipated to compel a decision within 48 hours, with two possible outcomes: a southward offensive or a gradual withdrawal from hard-won positions. Military sources note Chinese resistance remains stubborn amid air and artillery attacks.
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William Burson
Korea
United Nations
Cnecom
Han River
Wumyangjen
Eed
Wage Thaw Expected Today In U S Price Fix Plan
Washington reports the wage freeze may begin thawing today and a new system to fix profits on retail prices is under consideration by government officials. Robert E. Lee, writing from the capital, outlines anticipated steps and potential impacts on consumers and businesses.
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Robert E. Lee Washington
College Grads Get 30 Day Deferment
Washington reports 30 day draft deferments for graduating college seniors to allow entry into essential industries. About 30 000 graduates may seek essential jobs and request reclassification if successful. They must pursue an essential position within 40 days and appeal to draft boards to reopen cases. The wage board faces deadlock over a new formula amid talks on possible 10 percent increases and fringe benefits.
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Washington
United Mine
SLEO
Wvant
Cyrus
Ching
Resistance Slows UN Advance Near Seoul
Allied forces advance south of Seoul faced stiff resistance from entrenched Chinese Communist troops delaying the Eighth Army five days into the Seoul sector. The Battleship Missouri led a major bombardment of Nansong port on the East Coast as ground gains pressed to 17 miles from the parallel and Kangnung fell to South Korean troops amid bombardments by F-86 Sabre jets and naval fire. An American patrol was rescued after being encircled.
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Tokyo
Eighth Army
Seoul
Nansong
al- Hed
Soutt
Escerdar
Er Bishta
Kangnung
Reds Invade China Island Amid Global Tensions
The Chinese Defense Ministry said Communist forces landed on an Atlantic Island held by Nationalists, claiming the island served as guerrilla HQ and had little strategic value. The report comes as the United Nations brands Communist China an aggressor amid broader Sino Nationalist hostilities.
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Atlantic Island
Southeas
Defense Ministry
Unitedates
China
United Nations
Harris County legislators reject port widen bill plan
Harris County delegation in Austin says they will not introduce new port widening measures. City officials from Houston and nearby towns meet with Senator Searcy Brace and Representatives Heflin Moore Mur Miller Woodrell. they oppose the Port Commission proposal as unnecessary and special interest driven. The current 2400 foot strip along Ship Channel center remains, port expansion urged to attract industry, but lawmakers back no change.
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Harris County
Port Commission
Propedy
C. D. Middleton
J. A. Ward
Kb. Bergeron
R. H Pruett
Middleton
Fiouston
Austin
Searcy Brace
Jim Heflin
Carlton Moore
Charles Mur Miller
Jeff Woodrell
Miller
Port Cesission
Houste
Winter Arctic Storm Lashed Texas Ranches and Roads
United Press reports a severe winter storm crippling Texas ranches with freezing rain sleet and snow. Losses to livestock and crops run into the millions with seven deaths attributed to the cold wave. Coastal plains and the Lower Rio Grande Valley face heavy damage as utilities struggle and transportation hampered.
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United Press
Texas
Lozsés
Rio Grande Valley
Sraspat
Church Parsonage Destroyed in Fire
Neighbors said an electric wire caused a short circuit that destroyed the parsonage and a car in the garage. Chief Jim Collin and firefighters faced early morning hampered efforts as the six room home burned with its contents, leaving a total loss and no immediate damage estimate.
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Oriweacher
Jim Collin
Roening
Éold
Young Adalph
Laird
Wwe
Elor
Baytown Cold Wave Records Deadly Toll
UNITED PRESS reports a severe cold wave with record low temperatures across the Midwest and Great Lakes. Cadillac Michigan and Lone Rock see subzero readings, while Milwaukee hits minus 24 and Chicago records minus 15. The cold has caused 93 deaths since Saturday, including 39 in traffic accidents, five from freezing, and three from other causes.
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United
Cadillac
Michigan
Lone Ro
Lone Fock
Madison
Scansin
St Minnesota
Weststone
Wyoming
Milowaukee
Caucage Proki
French Premier Pleven Back U S War Allies News
Washington reports Rene Pleven stated Briance will stand with the United States against communism not as a fair weather friend. Defense Department rejected draft proposals up to age 30, noting possible necessity to draft men of all ages if required for war effort.
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Washington
Rene Pleven
Briance
United States
Slick Roads Trigger Rush of Minor Traffic Accidents
A Baytown area traffic surge on slick roads caused at least 16 accidents by midday with two more pending. Frank Tanner of Liberty skidded near Tabbs Bay Causeway, while a truck from San Jacinto River area halted traffic for over two hours. Deputy Brown cited license issues and material-related hazards as other factors in the incidents.
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Baytown
Frank Tanner
Liberty
Tabbs Bay
Blm
Brown
Bente
San Jacinto River Dee
Tohn Wilkinson
Houston
Haircut Price Remains at One Dollar in Baytown
Baytown barbers will keep the price at one dollar for haircuts as long as possible, despite nearby locals raising to 1.25 dollars. Lo cal 519 president J. B. Crummey said the decision was made at a local meeting last night and noted Houston area shops have increased prices.
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Baytown
J. B. Crummey
Barbers’ ‘Union
Houston
Crummey
Tomorrow Tax Deadline Sparks Last Minute Rush
Tax offices of Harris County Goose Creek Independent School District and Baytown area prepare for a final day surge as January 31 deadline approaches. County city and school offices set extended hours to accommodate payments without extra penalties or interest, with staff including A V Baytown assessor-collector Pebbie Ewing and others listed.
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Coose
of Baytown
A.V
Barver
Pebbie Ewing
Frances Eumphries
Goose Creek Independent School District
George Bennett
Hobart Enoch
Harris County
A. B. Col
Sam Rayburn Honored For Service In House
Washington ceremony honors Sam Rayburn as he sets a new record for length of service in the House. The Texas congressman, veteran leader and Speaker, is recognized by leaders from all three branches for his decades of public service and steady leadership.
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Sam Rayburn
Washington
Sam. Rayburn
White House
Texas
Henty Ord
Ice Shuts Down Baytown as Freezing Storm Bites
Heavy sub freezing storm grips East Harris County with 22 degree fall forecast. Rain and ice snapped branches and knocked out lines, cutting power in places while delaying buses and closing Cedac Baron schools. Utilities report scattered outages as crews assess damaged poles and cables across Crosby Mont Belvieu and Baytown areas.
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Harris County
Chester Rogers
Ares
Cedac
R. W.akridge
Ted
Tony
Georgesbecause
Oor
Tance
Crosby
Ratna Dow
Highlands
Mont Belview
Baytown
WC. Swain
Tranager
Houston
Tex Storm
Lawmakers to Inspect State Prisons and Farms
In Austin the House moved to inspect state penitentiaries and prison farms. Representative J K Aynesworth led the bid for a funding resolution, challenged by opponents. Chairman Carlton Moore and the committee expect the inspection to start next Wednesday and last several days.
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Austin
ICP
House of Representatives
J. K. Aynesworth
Waco
Carlton . Moore
Houston
House Committee On Penitentiaries
Aynesworth
Moore
Did You Know Welsh Rabbit Recipe Note
A fragmentary line references a Welsh rarebit style dish from Wates with a note about cheese poured over tea inspired by a food-concoction idea. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event or detailed context.
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