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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1950
Page
2
A brief editorial excerpt reflects a biblical call from Acts 16 31 urging belief in Jesus Christ for personal salvation and extending the message to one’s household. The passage highlights faith as a transformative action with communal implications.
Baytown shoppers sustain strong demand for appliances tires and rubber goods with no scare sales. Merchants caution against hoarding noting potential price controls and black markets. Jack Porter in Crockett argues for a two party Texas government citing government paternalism hurting American Indians but aiding progress among African Americans.
Elmer Wheeler’s Thomas Briggs from Memphis built Welcome Wagon to ease newcomers’ loneliness. Merchants donated free gifts, boosting store familiarity and a friendly hometown image. Now in 71 cities worldwide, it’s lauded by Red Cross Cancer Foundation and others. A note on hospitality’s pull and a Michigan animal pound burglary finale.
The Daily Sun lists ad rates and office details for Che B Hoptown. Advertising manager Pearce ends term as month of March approaches. Rates show 6 months 55 dollars and yearly 285 dollars with service options.
The Piedmont Kid writes from Spartanburg South Carolina detailing highway talk, Georgia Tech and Atlanta comparisons, local lore, and familiar Baytown kin. He reflects on politics, memories of Georgia and South Carolina, and notes a forthcoming return home after a long travelogue style essay.
A friend scratches an itch and visits a dermatologist who calls it toxic dermatitis to justify a $2.50 prescription and a $25 bill. A pharmacist explains the term is a convenient label for skin problems, while another doctor notes doctors use long words to prompt patient self care.
General Tibor ge Petitko Staudiner oversees Nazir the 11 year old snow white Arab stallion at the Egyptian Society of Agriculture stud. The general praises Nazir as the finest horse, describes Bedouin breeding, and notes Arab horses thrive on desert life while Western racing breeds rely on stalls. He cites head, eyes, ears, and color as key traits.
Washington authorities seek to dump Chiang Kai-Shek while avoiding appearance of doing so. Plans discussed at Pentagon and State Department include internationalizing Formosa under UN trusteeship or establishing an American protectorate. Notes mention dwindling Nationalist gold reserves and Chiang’s agents seeking funds abroad. Last words interview with South Korea’s Rhee highlights calls for principled party goals and cautions on land reform effects.
Broadway columnist Earl Wilson surveys six months of 1959 laughs from America. Jokes target Elizabeth Taylor, Mayor O’Dwyer, Truman, the State Department, and Hollywood stars as a busy year of wit and gossip unfolds.
The quiz answers reveal: left hand pages are even numbered. The book is Les Miserables. The Philippine president is Elpidio Quirino. The only American to be both president and chief justice is William Howard Taft. The noted American “Great Commoner” is William Jennings Bryan.
A brief line quotes former Secretary of State Ammy Byrnes criticizing big government as bad governance. The item presents a political quip attributed to Byrnes, reflecting debate over government size and policy.
Unclear readable text describes two men traveling by plane across the United States. A stop at St. Louis is mentioned with a litter truck scene and refueling at Cleveland. Another fueling event and a watch are referenced, but details are obscured.
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