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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1951

Page

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National League All Stars Rout American Leaguers 8 3

National League All Stars blasted four homers and defeated the American Leaguers 8 to 3 at Briggs Stadium. Musial Hodges Kiner Elliott and Newcombe led the NL, while Wertz and Keane homered for the AL in the all star classic that set a six homer record. Newcombe was the winning pitcher.

Jtroit U.S Briggs Stadium Nationals Fais Jah Musial Bob Elliott Gil Hodges Alph Kiner- Hott Odes Varks Son Newcombe Vic Wertz George Keil Lopat Musial Homer Robin Sen Harges Elliott Ennis Campanella Berra Wertz Fain Robinson Carsasquel Choicr Lopaz Robitson Hodges Jones Kiner Newcombe Ashburn Screen Minoso Wcombe Dark Bunt Stephens DiMaggio Doerr Heli Cone

Abuses Alleged at Orphans Home Trigger Inquiry

An investigation is ordered by a Texas Board committee into alleged mistreatment at the Orphans Home at Orshcana with claims of slapping, ear twisting, and pulling. The four member panel includes Chairman and Gilmer Bishop John E Fang, Mrs. Lawrence of Fort Worth, and James Windham of Livingston after a long hearing. Franklin King, spouse of a former home official, alleges abuse during waiting periods and accuses Superintendent M. Dumas and A W Liard of involvement, with punishments sought.

Orshcana Board For Texas Hosa Special Schools Gilmer John E Fang Austin Lawrence On Fort Worth James Windham Livingston Franklin King Omera M. &. Dumas A W. Liard

Sun Spots and School Plans Highlight Weekend News

ISTO VASQUEZ, 33, sustained stitches after a horse incident near his home at 1226 mc. He was taken to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital by ambulance and later returned home. Baytonians set a new water consumption record of 2,104,000 gallons, surpassing the previous 2,000,900 gallon mark. Architect Lowell Lammers submitted final plans for a $35,000 cafeteria auditorium addition to MeNair School, brick veneer, with trustees delaying approval pending study. Three on-wait plays are scheduled for Thursday at the Community House, with Miss Wiveta Griffis in charge.

Isto Vasquez Vasquez Ag San Jacinto Orial Hospital Earthn Public Works C. W. Grantham Adar cNair Lowell Lammers MeNair School

Around Town: Local Figures Involved In Various City Happenings

Fragmented notes mention FORGE GAMER and Gene Relden in Mexico City summer school, Johnny Holmes in Sunset River, a sense plate discovery, and rail matters. Chaney is sacked amid an on foot meeting of rivals. Frenchy Broussard and others appear in casual street scenes. Other items include Rogers hosting her sister, infant concerns, Portant mail at Sheppard Air, and Baytown headquarters updates.

2Forge Gamer Gene Relden Mexico City Sey Johnny Holmes Sunset Rive Wreet Chaney Surge Frenchy Broussard Mertime Hest Morgen Terry Old Galvez Rogers Etta Moore Alabama Lea Bob Gingles Perry Simmons Paul Black Dorothy Mae King Uckes Sheppard Air Joe Voparils Thad Felton Baytown TSE Forrest “Kinney Texas Morris Soe Company Douglas ‘Ris Lile-Duke Spital Freda

Brinks Guards Kill Two Bandits In Holdup

CHICAGO UPI Three Brink's money guards faced rewards for killing two bandits and wounding a third who attempted a robbery of at least 50 000. A Brink's official said the reward could rise to 1000 for each guard. Slain were Rocco Lucky Belcastro 36 and Frank Piazza 40, gunmen shot during the attempted armored car raid at a Bowman Dairy plant on Chicago's northwest side.

Chicago UPI Brink's Bowman Dairy Company

UN Says Progress Reported In Korea Armistice Talks

United Nations officers returning from Kaesong described an open atmosphere as Allied and Communist teams held morning and afternoon talks on a cease fire. The UN stated the goal is a purely military armistice with no political or economic negotiations, while both sides prepared to reconvene today amid cautious optimism.

Imjin River Korea United Nations Kaesong Feds Ban Tokre Seoul H Kaesong Elicopter Esesangche C. Turner Joy United States Navy

Late Bulletin: Rich Red in Hot Water

Washington United Press says Senate Security Committee has subpoenaed Federick Vanderbilt Field and all his bank accounts to trace his bail for four missing Camaz leaders, after Chairman Pat McCarran announces the move.

Washington Pat McCarran Nevada Senate Security Committee Federick Vanderbilt Field

UN Bans Allied Press at Kaesong Truce Talks

ADVANCED PEACE CAMP Korea UPI reports the United Nations high command reversed a prior decision and barred Allied press from the Kaesong truce conference second day. Brigadier General Frank Allen cited safety of the cease fire as the reason, despite assurances that limited reporters would be allowed. UN guards blocked journalists at the roadblocks, with Ridgway’s delegation offering no guaranteed access for Western media.

Korea United Nations High Command Kaesong Frank Allen Matthew B. Ridgway Alien United Press Frank Bertholani Red Press United Nations Allen Free World Press Amul Keesorg Hed

UN and Chinese clash as Korean front battles flare

Eighth Army reports heavy fighting along east central fronts near Yanggu as UN and Chinese forces clash with North Korean units. A US B29 allegedly strafed Sinanju port while UN air forces downed a fifth Russian jet in four days amid ongoing hostilities. Local actions include probing attacks, heavy mortar fire, and brief clashes with Haesong quiet.

Eighth Army Korea United Nations Yanggu East Central Front United States North Korea Yangeu Sinanju Airc Haesong

Chest Group Eyes Palsy Center Expansion At Clinic

A Community Chest committee will study adding the Baytown Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center to Chest agencies. Budget near 800 to operate for a year, with plan to provide physical therapy for all crippled children. Dr G D Bruce urged conversion to Chest membership as a path to broader treatment access.

Chest Group Bruce Community Chest Board of Directors Baytown Community Chest Wester Woods Teay G. D. Bruce E.J. Gray Johnson Sremed Chestership Erncs Fis Woods Abe Rosenzweig Counitee William Grant, Jr My Hartman George Gentry Ley Elms Hugh Stewart WN. B. Ballard Dirge D. Foltz Stewart Chest

Seven New Teachers Hired by Baytown Trustees

Seven new teachers join the Baytown school system after approval by school trustees on Superintendent George H. Gentry's recommendation. The roster includes Lloyd G. Russell who will teach languages arts and geography at Farace Mann Junior High, with other names listed in the board action.

Baytown George H. Gentry Lloyd G. Russell Farace Mann Rusi

Tucker Rites Slavea Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Arvilla Tucker 36 will be at 2 30 p m at Harthman Funeral Home with Rev Clyde Liz officiating Burial will be in White Cemetery near Highlands She died Sunday after a long illness Survivors include daughters Hita Jeanece Tucker Vivian Hayes Mary Ann Hayek and Jimmie Paul Hayek all of Baytown Parents Mr and Mrs W D Hellums Gainesville sisters Emma Lee Hellums Gainesville Willie Rouse Baytown brothers Fred Hellums Gainesville James Hellums US Army The services list several pallbearers.

Winnie Arvilia Tucker Harthman Funeral Clyde ‘Liz First Christian Church White Bighlands Tucker Baytown South Houston Severa-Monthsouiaby Hita Jeanece Tucker Vivian Hayes Mary Jimmie Paul Hayek W. D. Hellums Gainesville Emma Lee Hellums Willie Rouse Fred Hellums James Hellums United States Army F. A. Monk J. H. Fulcher M. H. Rouse J. T. Moody

SP Aims to End Houston to Austin Passenger Service

Southern Pacific Lines has filed with the Texas Railroad Commission to discontinue all passenger trains between Houston and Austin. The commission will hear the application August 28. RB WL Barnes, SP vice-president, said the service has lost money for years, with only one train daily in each direction remaining.

Houston SUP Southern Pacific Lines Texas Railroad Commission Austin WL Barnes Southern Pacific

Two Guard Outfits Slated For Europe

The Army announced that the 28th and 43rd National Guard Infantry divisions have been alerted for deployment to Europe in the fall. The 28th, from Pennsylvania, trained at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, under Major General Daniel R. Strickler. The 43rd Division, with personnel from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont, trained at Camp Pickett and has been on active duty since last fall.

Washington Army National Guard Europe Pennsylvania Camp Atterbury Indiana Daniel R. Strickler 43Rd Rhode Island Connecticut Vermont Camp Pickett Soth

Holland Page Is Low Bidder On Lee Drive

Holland Page Construction Company topped bids for the Robert E. Lee Drive project in Houston with 31 feet of pavement at 147000 plus and an alternate 36 feet at 164500. County engineers will finalize figures for budget review, noting a higher cost than initial estimates. The route has a history of changes and safety debates among county engineers, school trustees, and city officials.

Holland Lee Holland Page Robert E. Lee Drive Commissioners’ Court Houston Page H. L. Washburn

Repair Of Bad Piling Slated For Next Week

San Jacinto Bridge on Market Street will close for repairs early next week. L. C. Henson said crews will drive new pilings and work 24 hours a day to hasten the project after a Sun inquiry prompted county officials to inspect the bridge. A three week timetable, with more exact dates to follow, was discussed amid notes of structural concern and prior piling depth.

A. L San Jacinto Market Street L. C. (Britches) Henson Baytown Sun Hugh A. May Hugo Zapp Henson Hienson Miysele Bugo W. Zapp Zane May Baytown

School Receipts To Top $2 Million on 11-Cent Tax Hike

Superintendent Gesky projects public schools will see higher receipts next year to cover a $500,000 bond issue and rising costs. Lee College tax rate stays at 15 cents. Tax revenues for schools and college are expected near $1.0 million, with total valuations rising to about $162 million, up $5.89 million from last year due mainly to industrial expansion.

George K. Gesky Les Colley Wil Lee College Gentry

Baytown Trustees Weigh Pay Increase For School Staff

Baytown public school employees including teachers and administration likely to receive a cost of living raise next year as trustees plan to discuss the amount at a special meeting Thursday. A tentative budget by Superintendent George H. Gentry estimates 72 000 for the rise, with automatic increases totaling about 29 900 and overall salaries rising about 107 000. The average salary would climb from 3214 to 3493 dollars, with bottom tier gaining 125 and top tier 288. The Baytown Education Association seeks a 10 percent extra beyond the automatic raise. Trustees debate whether to award a percentage bump or a flat rise, while Lee College staff also face possible increases. Showers and warm, humid conditions expected tonight and tomorrow.

Baytown Public George H. Gentry Baytown Education Association J. W. Pyle Lee College

Crash Victim Dies. Widow In Bad Shape

Morgans Point boilermaker R C Sowell and his wife, struck by a car July 4 on La Porte road, died yesterday from brain injuries at Jefferson Davis Hospital. Mrs Sowell remained in critical condition. The driver Private First Class John B Hall of Ellington Field faces charges to be changed from assault by auto to negligent homicide.

Houston R. C. Sowell Morgans Foint Jefferson’ Davis Hospital Atorney

Trustees approve extended school insurance coverage

School trustees agreed to extend coverage on district buildings to protect against wind, hail, water and more, raising annual premiums from 37923 to about 523000. The change, made at last night’s meeting, includes an access coverage and adoption of a co insurance plan requiring buildings to be insured to at least 50 percent of value for full payment of damages.

Bayte Town, Insurance Exchange David Ameri-G. Vvds Steele, McDonald and Walserr Rec

Americans Spend More Than They Earn, Yet More Details Emergent

A Fourth of Americans exceed their income while debt and cost of living rise. The report notes persistent financial strain among households and hints at broader economic pressures affecting savings and spending behavior.

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