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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1953
Page
1
A brief bulletin item notes that on Friday three North American communist prisoners were announced as the subject of a death sentence or related sanction, with scant readable context from the January 91 San report.
A vehicle fire near Mr. Harmons Sr.'s home caused slight damage and delayed gasoline delivery at 1412 con. a Harmons family member escaped from a nearby motorcycle incident. Matheny of Kifiman General Store was seriously injured in an unrelated attack, and Dallas reports note Booth and McElroy attending the Texas Association Expositions. Indicted Clyde Pierson released on bond as grand jury actions continue.
Gen. Wayne C. Smith defended his so called scenario script after Friday’s raid on T Bone Hill. He called the mission a success and vital to front line forces while defending the briefing details as customary military practice. Congressional criticism followed reports that a three color time table and showy preparations preceded the operation.
Manuel Rake, a Houston firefighter, braved rough seas to cut away wreckage near burning Gulf wells after his skiff sank. He made three trips using an acetylene torch while aiding a lasso operation to free valve heads and end the fire, now in its sixth day, as Kinley directs efforts against stiff winds.
Rep Harold B Parish proposes a 22nd Congress district plan splitting Harris and Galveston counties with Houston in the north district and Rio Grande Valley as largest. The measure also discusses a single-county Harris arrangement and contrasts with current multi-county representation amid legislative pay-raise debate.
A new aeration pump arriving to be installed aims to curb the bubbles drifting from the James Street sewage plant. City Manager G. D. Midleton says the unit will boost water pressure on sprinkler nozzles and, with several inlet nozzles, should stop bubbles. It will also allow recirculation of water within the plant, reducing reliance on city water.
Baytown Mothers March On Polio collects a record 4718 in gifts in a local drive. In Austin, Frank Scofield a former internal revenue collector was indicted by a federal grand jury on eight counts for soliciting and receiving political contributions from employees and an employer gift, plus alleged false statements to investigators. He posted bond and faced potential up to 26 years and 45 000 in fines if convicted.
A spree along Market Street resulted in four businesses hit during the night. Heaviest losses were at Channel Mew Gray Hardware and Laimber Co and Owen Jewelry Co with about 300 dollars in jewelry. A safe was rifled but no cash found. Deputies continued investigation Friday morning.
W S Lewis a 58 year old La Porte resident died at 19 p m Thursday in the Veterans Hospital.
Senate Agriculture Committee hearings on Canadian wheat adulteration pause as evidence mounts of fraud in the grain trade. Witnesses name 22 firms, including Transit Grain Co of Fort Worth, with mixing Canadian wheat into American stocks and exporting under the international wheat agreement. Officials probe CCC elevators in New Orleans and Houston and seek tax checks by the IRS.
Baytown voters must learn new precinct lines as Harris County redraws areas, moving from 196 to over 260 precincts. Deputy tax assessor Collins notes boundaries now shift to East James Cedar Bayou and North Main, Cedar Bayou road and city limits. Polling places for the new Baytown precincts are not yet set, with several precincts reassigned from others.
District veterans of Foreign Wars and Women’s Auxiliary will host a Baytown encampment Sunday. High ranking officers including C N Calvert and Walter Gates are expected, with 12 speakers at auxiliary meetings. Open sessions begin at 2 PM. lunch served at the VFW Hall. 1933 dues card required for closed meeting.
Early alarm at about 7 45 in the morning saved the Joe Huggins lumber yard in Aus from a major fire. A short in an neon sign sparked flames in the attic roof joists. firefighters from station two tore out ceiling and had the blaze under control in under ten minutes. Estimated damage about 500 dollars.
Jaycees will run a cash collection poll Saturday in Houston near Texas Ave at the Power and Light Co. office. Voters simply drive by and hand money to a Jaycee deputy who fills out a form. Chairman Mex. Goldfield says the station will use reflective Scotchlite markings and operate until midnight Saturday, with a final deadline for city, county, and state taxes.
Highlands residents may vote on funding a new two story civic center and fire station via a water bill increase of one dollar per month for 18 months. Fire department officials say the plan would share costs, raising funds for offices, a meeting hall, storage for equipment, and a kitchen on the second floor. Edith Young, Highlands Water Board manager, said information must come from board members.
Houston news reports former city housing director Erwin Blum was sentenced to five years in prison and fined a total of 3,000 for filing false reports and raising his own salary while overseeing public housing projects. Federal Judge Allred imposed 1,008 on two counts plus 1,000 on three remaining counts. Blum, 42, gave no comment and stood stern as the sentence was read.
City Manager C D Middleton chaired a one man meeting in Houston on Thursday. Middleton, a member of the Harris Water conservation panel, announced plans and presented a report to the directors' committee before adjourning.
Reports indicate a fundraising drive in La Porte collected about 1136 dollars. Channelview noted 42.22 dollars while other donors and names like McNair and Light contributed. The drive, directed by Mrs Evelyn, aims to bolster the treasury before a Saturday midnight close.
Baytown amateur astronomers complained Friday about cloudy skies and east winds hindering stargazing plans, though forecasts suggested clearing later in the week. Local observers emphasized patience as they awaited better viewing conditions.
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