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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1950

Page

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Tragic baseball game ends in accidental death

Lawrence Bulanek seven dies after a throw during a father son game of catch hits his chest. Anton Bulanek, a precinct operator, reports the fatal incident at their Sheldon yard. Justice of the Peace rules accidental death. funeral plans by Paul A. Lee Funeral Home. Eugene, five, survives.

Sheldon Lawrence Bulanek Anton Bulanek Precinct 2 Bar County Crosby San Jacinto Memorial Hospital Justice of the Peace R. Zierlein Paul A. Lee Aneral Balaneks Eugene

South Korea Army Leaves Suwon for Reds Battlefront

American infantry fought the first ground action of the Korean War near Pyongtaek, killing four guerrillas with no American casualties. The 514 hour clash began outside Suwon with guerrillas attacking outer defenses, while South Korean forces retreated from Suwon toward Pyongtaek and other positions. Marines reported the capture of four Soviet-built tanks and four armored cars as front lines shifted and American pilots mistakenly bombed a South Korean ammunition train.

Tokyo Pyongtaek Suwon Douglas MacArthur Japan Axenet United States Army Lste South Korea Jack James United Press Baytown sHen James Seoul Suwo Enon Uwon Sumyongjang Sutwon Anyang Pyongtsek Gispatenes Chunjet Chechen

Russia urges UN to order US withdrawal from Korea

Moscow voices a Soviet bid to the United Nations Security Council demanding the immediate withdrawal of American forces from Korea. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko signs a formal one page declaration outlining the USSR position on the Korean War.

Moscow Russia United Alions Iadey Korea Soviet Union Andrei’ Gromyko

In Brief: Suwon Fall and War Front Moves

The In Brief reports Suwon captured and its air strip with casualties. American ground actions claim five guerrillas killed. Communist forces sweep toward Chanji near Pyongtaek as South Korean troops retreat. North Korea claims bombing Pyongyang. MacArthur warns North Korea over mistreatment of Americans. Moscow warns the US of consequences, while Washington dismisses it as propaganda.

Tokyo Suwon Chanji Pyongtaek Pyongyang i Moscow Russia America

Laytown Holiday Quiet Amid Fireworks Disturbance

Baytown enjoyed a holiday calm with planned relaxation and a theme of fireworks, but intermittent displays stirred quiet concern. Traffic flowed away from Baytown and nearby Stow Alveston reported heavy crowds on beaches. Police monitored roads as a sparse town center kept most establishments closed.

Round Town Gossip From Beverly and Neighborhood

Round Town notes gossiping about Beverly Rockhold, the Quack ck opening tonight, King, the misses’ holiday plans, Mrs HL E. laimscott’s bed rest, Michael inviting a tea friend Spot, Mr and Mrs Little Patterson’s two cars and new use, Pat RL’s barefoot work, Jory P. Willis and Reilly as guests, Washburn baking cookies, Mayor Hoover’s press agents hiding in bushes, Sun Staffer Spen lamer and wife return from Missouri vacation, Larry Wilson’s appearance, and Hendryx’s move to Shreveport for health duties.

Beverly Rockhold Bison HL E.laimscott Michael Little Pat- Patterson Ley Sam Hoover Ptown Sun Missouri Larry Wilson Hendryx

Highlands Man Fifth Polio Victim

Thomas Key, 22, of 234 Magnolia Street in Highlands, taken to Jefferson Davis Hospital polio center in Houston, is in fair condition with diagnosed polio. He is the fifth Baytown area polio victim this year, as Curtis Bird, 6, of Coady, suffers a mild case. Officials note polio cases are scattered and not localized, with multiple communities affected.

Key Thomas Magnolia Street Highlands Jefferson Davis Hospital Houston Baytown Curtis Edward Bird Coady Morrell Park Old Pelly Old Baytown Qdis Muennink

Weekend Fourth Toll Tops 594 In Accidents

UNIEED PRESS reports traffic and other accidents during the Fourth of July weekend raise death counts across the United States. Texas faces high tolls as officials warn predicted fatalities may be surpassed while millions travel home.

Texas Lone Star State Department of Public Safety Homer Garrison

Better Check Garbage Cans They Should Comply With City's Rules

Baytown sanitation official Muennink warns of widespread use of non regulation garbage cans as polio season nears He urges residents to use metal watertight containers no larger than 30 gallons with tight fitting covers Noncompliance can trigger refused pickups under city ordinance 23 Health officer duty to enforce fines from 5 to 10 dollars supports enforcement while Grentham urges citizen cooperation over penalties

Sanitarien Gdis Muennink Baytown Public Works C. W. Grentham

First Marine Division Heads For War

The First Marine Division and two Air Force B-29 units were poised for orders to head for the Korean front. Brigadier General Craig said 7,000 Marines and 1,000 vehicles stood ready to move at a moment’s notice, with units at March Air Force Base and Spokane awaiting final orders. Marines now fighting in Korea prepare for anticipated deployment.

Los Angeles Craig Air: Force Base 92Nd Spokane

Texans pessimistic on Tidelands bill fate

AUSTIN Texans voiced gloom over a congressional bill to restore state ownership of tidelands. Bascom Giles indicated the School Land Board voted to back the Texas delegation, but he doubted the Walter Bid would pass and said the delegation shares a bleak outlook.

Austin Tidelands Allan Shivers Price Daniel Bascom Giles Giles Texas Congress Walter Bil

Verbal clashes over political signs on county road shelters

Two candidates for county commissioner in precinct 2 clash over allowing political ads on shelters along Market Street Road. Mayor C K Dacus accuses incumbent May of pressuring shelter owners to remove signs, while May cites contract breach and past actions from 1948 as context.

Hattie c Market Street Market Street Road Jacinto City Hla. May May Commissioner May Dacus

Pay Raises For Top School Hands Studied

Baytown school board studied merit raises for top IT staff led by Superintendent George H L Gentry. If approved, raises would total about 46 57 a year. An off the record session delayed action as Board President Theo Wilburn was called away due to illness in the family. Trustees awaited his return to review the proposal. The board also approved a bid notice for an oil lease on school property at Sam Houston with bids due by 1 p.m. July 24.

Baytown Board of Trustees George HL Gentry Thas Theo Wilburn Lesilia Wilburn East Harris Wilburn Sam” ‘Houston

American Bombers Attack Pyongyang in Heavy Raid

United Press reports American bombers struck Pyongyang dropping about 600 bombs. The raid caused great casualties among the peaceful civilian population, with strafing noted as part of the attack.

Pyongyang

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