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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1951
Page
6
A brief religious reflection cites Ephesians 4 37 and proclaims redemption through Jesus blood and forgiveness of sins as central to grace. The piece emphasizes salvation as a gift of divine mercy and faith.
Harris County voters hear about bridge repairs across San Je River delaying traffic for two to three weeks. The piece notes a west side approach deteriorating since opening over 30 years ago and calls for repainting and smoothing out busps. It mentions overall frustration with the bridge and traffic controls. The column shifts to a national piece on Korea and a US psychological warfare strategy Board formed by President Truman with Lovett Webb Smith Gray addressing Cold War discontent in the Soviet Union and satellite states.
A tribute to Chester Rogers manager of the East Harris County Bureau of the Chronicle. He has covered Bartown Houston Channel and Goose Creek Oil Field for 20 years, famed for fast action photos from double murders to sports moments. The piece recalls his start in 1932 at Rice Field and his long career, fishing quit years ago, and his arc from fisherman to famed news photographer.
A sports editor meeting a whitewashing inmate leads to a bet on the New Orleans race. The inmate predicts Ebony will win, the editor bets $5 on Ebony and loses as Ebony finishes last. The inmate then dismisses the bet and offers the brush for a turn at whitewashing.
A quirky column notes Rhode Island women resisting a proposed pay raise of six and two thirds percent. The piece humorously questions meat buying duties and references ongoing Filipino fighting around Mount Bangeanglang. It ends with a playful line about sheep teeth as golf tees and golfers bashing balls.
The passage argues ads promise rosy success for the average American woman, saying wealth is not only money. It praises freedom and opportunity while criticizing societal flaws and advertising manipulation. It notes happiness can trump riches and the right to complain signals wealth.
General Matthew Ridgway is slated to become supreme commander of a Pacific Pact akin to NATO in purpose though smaller in scope. The pact would involve Australia New Zealand the United States and possibly the Philippines Japan and Indonesia with a civilian council and Ridgway as top military commander.
The column by Henry MecLesSor mocks devices intended to ease married life and argues that husbands cannot afford perfect wives. It claims men need flaws to justify themselves, urging men to keep women in line and ridiculing efforts to aid or modernize domestic life.
On July 11 1938 the first postage stamp meant for playing was issued by Frazil marking the 100th anniversary of composer Antonio C Gomex. The stamp features notes from the score of his opera Guarany.
Five years ago today Hillman died after a heart attack in CIO PAC union chief reports. Cattle prices hit new all time high. Goose Creek Independent School District gave ten percent salary increases for all employees. R K Kimball Claude Foster and Rev Lester Bell objected to city policy allowing fire department street dances. Mrs H O Sappington’s automobile damaged by fire overnight.
New York column notes Ezio Pinza's powerful singing is underused in a Texas-themed piece. Walter Winchell surveys stage chatter from St. Louis Municipal Opera and Shubert Alley wall space. Mentions George Shearing, Alyce Tyrell, Jane Froman, Deanna Durbin, and various theatre figures.
This page lists quick knowledge answers: 1 a semi precious stone 2 Carl Sandburg 3 Jupiter 4 El Salvador 5 King Farouk of Egypt. It also notes birthdays, famous names, and a quiz of historical figures with a few biographical prompts.
Fragmentary notes recount Klondike romance and myth, with references to Jack London, Stewart White, and Bober t Service. It mentions Dawson, Alaska gold fever, rising steamboat fares, and figures like Richard and Xander Pantages in a debated account of wealth from the era.
A fragmented quote attributes to Busby Berkeley, Hollywood dance director, commenting on appearance and intelligence of chorus girls. The readable text presents a clipped remark about bathing suits and eye contact, implying a controversial or provocative viewpoint from the era.
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