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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1952
Page
1
Baytown's gamma globulin polio study clinic reports 160 injections Friday afternoon as attendance rises. Three days total reach 590, slightly above daily goal. Saturday crowd eased due to efficient staffing, with Monday set as attendance target before potential move to Houston for Negro children only.
Duston, July 5. Houstonians ignore Fourth of July to bring children for early polio serum tests led by Dr. William McDowell Hammen of the University of Pittsburgh. Gamma globulin injections cost families from 60 to 140 dollars depending on inoculation stage. The mass test, latest effort amid the city’s severe polio epidemic, aims to complete the trial in under ten days with eight Houston Harris County clinics administering inoculations.
Baytown merchants and shoppers are invited to tour a makeshift convention hall in the North Ashhel area to watch proceedings of the Republican National Convention in air conditioned comfort with a television set available. The event is part of a local effort to engage the public in the national gathering.
A namelike mosaic from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram era features LIUAN HARTZOG Rosie and Mann musing on life and sports. It mentions Stewart visiting a neo company autographing, Al Melinger seeks work, Leonine happiness over beauty contests, Cecil Morse balancing life after a spouse loss, Phil Collier enjoying a vacation with parents, Coach Dannsworth, and Baytown residents Joe Lodka and family.
Crosby reports another possible polio case in Baytown as authorities monitor an epidemic. Sherry Henson, 15 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hepsor Crosby, was admitted to Jefferson Davis polio ward with virus symptoms. No new cases Saturday. nine of 16 hospitalized since June 1 have returned home. Other patients remain at Hedgecroft Clinic, including T. H. Herndon and Dale Berringer, with several listed recuperating at home.
Washington July 5 The 82nd Congress rushed Saturday to finish work and adjourn for keeps by January. Leaders faced vital bills including appropriations base defense and a farm price support bill. A possible last minute clash loomed as Senate and House leaders sought to end the session. Styles Bridges said he might move to recess subject to call.
The Tax Equalization Board mailed statements reflecting raised valuations in several areas including Highway 145 Texas Avenue West Main Lee Drive and Airhart Drive. Protest hearings are set for July 16 17 and 18 with one night session for those unable to attend daytime meetings.
Washington July 5 the compromise measure for a new GI Bill of Rights was sent to the White House for President Truman’s signature. It sets free schooling for veterans discharged after 27 1950 with 90 days service, plus loan guarantees muster out pay and unemployment compensation and other benefits mirroring the GI Bill.
Several Baytown youths narrowly escaped serious injury Friday in a motorboat collision in the Houston ship channel at the San Jacinto Battleground. John W. Scott and Doyle Huron started from the banks with a second surfboard rider, while gasch and Huey were badly bruised as their boat was demolished. The other rider and Hunsucker were unhurt.
Legislative candidate Bob Baker, active in Bay Town, found a parking ticket on his car and mailed a dollar to Corporation Judge S. McCutough with a note. He asked to be remembered on the July 26 primary as a candidate for state representative, Position 4.7.
Sen. Robert A. Taft accused Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower of making wild charges in denouncing the Republican national committee delegates. Taft cited Eisenhower's Ames Iowa speech calling the Chicago convention delegate issue a straight out right versus wrong fight. Taft said Eisenhower has not enough delegates and criticized his and his managers’ refusal to accept Taft’s offer of a national committee plan. Taft defended the Taft delegates as properly chosen and not subject to fraud claims, urging party unity.
Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Chicago to seize command of his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He says arrogant men inside the party threaten majority rule and plans a hard campaign through Iowa and toward the convention. His seven Iowa speeches sharpen the attack on a small group he accuses of controlling the party.
United Press tabulation shows Republican presidential contenders' standings in convention votes after national committee rulings on contested delegations. Taft, Eisenhower, Warren, MacArthur, and McKeldin lead or trail based on pledges and first-ballot preferences. Texas and Georgia influence remain subject to appeal with several delegations reassigned.
In Chicago on July 5, Eisenhower supporters refused to accept a Taft backed 36 delegates ruling. The Republican National Committee approved a compromise giving 22 Texas delegates to Taft and 16 to Eisenhower after earlier protests. Hearings on remaining 17 seats were to follow.
About 2,000 spectators watched Carolyn Kelley win Baytown’s beauty crown at Roseland Park swimming pool. 19 contestants competed with second place to Shirley Herring and third to Barbara, each receiving prizes. Master of ceremonies Max Altman and judges Robert Gould Valentine Lee and others from Houston Chamber of Commerce selected winners.
Rumors swirl in the convention city as Taft forces seek a first ballot renomination with MacArthur considered as a running mate. Hoover aides weigh in as supporters spin a MacArthur slant while Eisenhower’s camp counters. A dramatic Dixie Indignation gathering is planned across from the Conrad as delegates jockey for position.
UNITED PRESS reports Fourth of July holiday crowds flocked to ball parks beaches and resorts while accidental deaths rose to 323 by morning with 203 traffic deaths 80 drownings seven in-plane crashes and 29 other causes. A Kansas City grass fire and an Estelline South Dakota grandstand collapse injure many as a home-made bomb explodes injuring Tony Sidwell and causing severe burns.
Baytown chamber plans a tour with Texas Highway Commission Chair EB H Thornton Jr of Galveston. He arrives at 12 30 AM and will inspect Highway 73 site by car, then return for a luncheon at the Busch with Chamber President Robert Strickland presiding. The afternoon includes an inspection of the Baytown Tanner project.
A man in corporation court pleads to be released without a fine he cannot pay. He cites his daughter visiting from west Texas and asks the judge to tell his wife she is a widow as a reason. The case reflects a plea linked to personal hardship.
Police report Fourth of July was safe and sane but noisy in Bay Town. Only complaints about fireworks and firecrackers. no city traffic accidents, and a minor crash in East Barris County area.
United Press tallying from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight shows seven homicides in Texas with six in Houston. Mamie Lee Lily Johnson, 25, stabbed with a butcher knife and hatchet, and Willie Melvin Johnson died after an argument as police identify Ellsworth Walton, 2, among victims. Automobile accidents and a fatal fall from a train also noted.
United Press reports Texas politicians resumed campaign travel with Saturday speaking engagements. Candidates addressed crowded gatherings, urging support and outlining policy positions as they rally voters ahead of upcoming events.
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