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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1950
Page
2
A fragmentary recount shows candidates trading sharp barbs over taxes and big industry. Speakers defend trucks purchases, tax policy, and Juxtapose public works funding while arguing for fair tax rates and strong county leadership amid local campaign tensions.
A burglar entered Harper Appliance Company through a window last night and stole $19.69 from a desk drawer. Owner M. H. Harper reported the loss to Baytown police, with Patrolmen Vetuski and Jones investigating.
In Lark Utah a wet hoist motor delayed rescue teams trying to reach three missing miners trapped by a mine fire in a 1000 foot shaft. Crews had climbed 7206 feet of tunnel and hoped to resume descent after motors dried. Two deceased miners and a mine operator had earlier been recovered. The US Smelting Mining and Ref Company mine, 25 miles west of Salt Lake City, had been on strike since July 1.
Baytown council discussed street-lighting contracts with Houston Lighting and Power Company now in the city name. Widening and paving West and South Mein will involve city county participation with the city supplying engineering and materials while the county provides labor and equipment.
Mrs Frances Martin of Tampa Florida visits Baytown staying with her son Bill Martin at 312 Briarwood Drive. Bliss Shirley Jackson and David Ahnett family join Victor Northcutt house party for a week in New Braunfels. Don Harmon and two children Jerry Don and Sandra Haye travel from Raytown to a week in New Braunfels with Jack Hirtley accompanying the Harmons.
President Truman proposes a ten billion dollar Korea War funding plan with new tax increases and material controls. He urges legislation to set priorities, allocate scarce resources, and curb hoarding while battling inflation and profiteering. Government may requisition supplies and excess inventories as needed.
USDA Texas livestock report from Fort Worth notes slow cattle trade with steers and heifers mostly steady to 50 cents lower and bulls 50 cents lower. Good fed cattle top about 29.50, beef cows 20.08 to 22.50, stockers 24 to 28, calves 28 to 35 for stocker and 28 to 30 for killers, hogs and sows easing with feeders around 20 to 23.45 per hundredweight.
Funeral services for Beal Oleson aged 75 or 79 will be held Thursday at Earthmean Funeral Home Houston with Rev. Travis W Key officiating. Burial will be in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. Oleson died Tuesday evening at a Houston hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Houston and has lived with his son Clyde Oleson at 215 John A Wooster for two years. The son and three grandchildren survive. Pallbearers listed: W E Buchanek E W Anderson John Prasek FE Kelley Henry Gotch and L Hunsucker.
A scrambled broadcast listing outlines evening and morning segments with war news Pearl Heer Jaycee Health Program and David Rosa Show alongside music blocks and local features. The page lists multiple time slots and program titles across Wednesday Thursday sections, reflecting a complex station lineup with news sports and community notices.
Alfonso Carrasquel, 22, replaces Luke Appling at shortstop for the Chicago White Sox, challenging the veteran as coach and pinch hitter. Appling praises Carrasquel’s defense, calls him great, and notes his English is improving as he learns from Luis Aloms. Carrasquel bats about .233, while Appling contemplates retirement after a storied career.
Mr and Mrs C G Phillips and daughter Margaret travel to Shreveport Louisiana to attend the funeral of Phillips brother in law J E Cole. After the service they plan to return to 1421 Eldison. AULA COMES FIRST Amberst Mass survey finds milk the nations favorite beverage with beer soft drinks coffee and juice also popular. Illinois wholesale trade reaches five billion dollars with retail sales about eight billion.
Miss Martha Brown daughter of Deputy Sheriff ML Brown suffered burns to her back and thigh when a sauce pan of hot food overturned while she was placing utensils in the stove storage compartment. She was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.
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