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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1951
Page
1
The fragment describes a complainant in Galveston seeking help about phone service. It mentions scratches and noise at tracks and a caller overheard. The text is garbled and contains names or places like Narragansett, with uncertain details.
In a fragmentary report, permits and leases are described for new town wells near Richardson and Otis, including references to Travis Jones Addition and plans associated with local figures such as E. Smith and J. C. E. The text also mentions a public speaking engagement by a church group and a vocal performance by local residents Griz, Benny Middleton, and John Po.
Fragmented OCR notes mention individuals such as Moreno, Lammers, Joy, Chas, Henderson, and Heinie Schuhle with references to degrees, trials, and a new park. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
United Nations negotiators failed to gain a cease-fire line agreement along the 38th Parallel as talks in Kaeson stalled after 2 hours and 27 minutes. The UN pressed for a demarcation based on the front line, while the Communists demanded a line on the Parallel. A British correspondent doubted a quick accord, predicting mid August settlement, as pessimism grew despite earlier talk of progress.
UN forces continued a two day push in the east central front near Yangeu and Sariwon area efforts to seize key heights guarding the Red buildup. Air, sea, and ground operations pounded enemy positions as Reds fought back with patrols and artillery.
BLACK RIVER FALLS Wis WP A year old dishwasher Raymond Larson a kitchen employee at nearby Camp McCoy Wis was to be charged today with killing his wife 20 after a fight that drove her to a neighbor s apartment Neighbors Leonard and Mrs Johnson heard a violent argument then shots Mrs Larson was wounded in the arm and dragged into an upstairs room as Larson came out with a rifle Johnson and another neighbor grappled with him Larson tried to fire twice but the weapon misfired.
James Sherwood, East Harris County Red Cross chairman, explains a $6 million disaster fund goal after a 1951 national shortfall of $10 million. Government aid will pay for public property not families or small businesses. About 20,000 families affected by floods. $1 million already spent. telephoning push planned, no fixed Baytown quota announced.
City funds may back widening Robert E. Lee Drive from 36 to 48 feet as Mayor J A Ward bills the project as a major thoroughfare. The council okayed an inquiry into cost and feasibility with a quoted range of 350 000 to 42 000. Ward has chamber highway committee support and talked with Helland Page Construction. Council members urged caution citing other street needs and budget limits due to anticipated Battown Tunnel traffic. Ward met with officials and reported on Lee Drive plans.
Lcan Refinery plans to shut down amid a new oil nationalization dispute. Officials cite full storage tanks and lack of tankers to remove oil as grounds for closure. About 000 Trenian workers may be laid off as British technicians depart.
Police searched for the owner of 530 dollars and pounds that showered on a street corner yesterday near East Fayette and South Warren Streets. Margeret Williams turned in a fistful she gathered. others also collected currency but none reported missing. A nearby bank declined responsibility, saying they do not throw money from windows.
President Truman accused the Soviet Union of plans to plunge the world into war while Peace talks in Korea proceed. He warned that Russia builds military power at home and in satellites, showing no peaceful intentions. He urged continued defense mobilization and criticized Republican doom claims, pledging the United States will not quit the fight for world peace.
E J Parks 65 a Baytown area resident and Humble Oil and Refining Company employee died at 10 33 am Sunday in Baytown Hospital after a long service with Humble prior to the Baytown plant. He lived at 2000 Utah and was a third degree Knights of Columbus member and active in local clubs. Funeral at St Joseph's Church with burial in Garden of Gethsemane.
A 20 year old man was arrested by Houston police and charged with criminal assault after a disturbing incident. Minutes earlier a 32 year old woman was raped while her two frightened children watched, according to police reports.
Baytown city officials heard bids from six firms on a proposed 2.005 million dollar bond issue. Prices ranged from 0.25 to 3 percent of bonds sold plus a possible flat 750 dollar fee. Notable bidders included J W Brandenberger of Rolan Mosie and Moi Houston Eugene D. Winyard of Central Investment San Antonio and George A Small Jr of Rolles Winston and Company Houston.
City officials review two bid letters for the Goose Creek Independent School District bond work. Reid Strickland Gillette of Bartown offered 0.5 percent per $1000 and a $150 flat fee for work to election time, with payment guaranteed even if bonds fail. Dittmar and Company of Houston proposed 2.73 percent, payable after bond approval by the attorney general. A third bid format proposed payment only after actual sale. May Ward anticipated one more bid in the mail.
The Lamarque Good Government League calls for dividing Galveston County into two counties and defeating Sheriff Frank Biagene. Dean Richardson says island and inland areas differ politically and economically, proposing separate counties and aiming to defeat Biagene in the next election, while critic Harry Burch attacks Biagene for lenient crime policies.
New York agents arrested 22 men and one woman linked to deported Sicilian crime boss Lucia and the Mafia. Several suspects faced bail on narcotics and counterfeit charges as investigators said the smuggling operation ran into millions.
Senate and House conferees approved a price control bill easing credit terms and permitting some price rollbacks while barring future beef cuts. The measure allows 20 percent rent increases from June 1947, relaxes installment buying, and authorizes recontrol in defense zones. President Truman expected to sign.
Mail delivery on four streets in Lawndell will begin Wednesday, Postmaster N. B. Balard announces. Affected blocks include Seventh Street Drive 400 through 700, Parkway Drive 500 through 700, and Stellar Delivery 400 through 660. Delivery will be to houses with house numbers and separate mail boxes only, and Balew residents are advised to file a change of address notice.
A fragment notes odds on a potential third world war comparing this year to earlier expectations. An insurance policy reportedly set odds against a new war within days, tied to a cancellation cover for a show. Previous odds cited were 30 to in 2 policy terms, amid chatter of stamp collectors gathering in Canada.
A large dance hall and night club on Walli Road east of Highlands burned to the ground at 2:00 am. The estimated loss was 30000 in building and furnishings. Oscar Smith woke nearby as flames spread, police and firefighters reported clean up and investigation to determine cause. Benny Leaders attempted to warn patrons before exiting. No injuries reported. the hall had recently housed a capacity crowd and was used for dances and events. Residents recalled recent renovations and occupancy by local workers.
FRANKFURT Germany US reader John McCloy sent two marks to a flood relief effort in a city flood victim relief drive. A German correspondent notes this act will brighten a child’s eyes and expresses hope others will follow with similar small gifts.
United Press launches six Sun dispatches under Through the Iron Curtain to reveal Soviet life, power, and intent. Western observers cite censorship in Moscow and diplomat movements but aim to piece together a fuller picture from diverse sources. Donald J. Gonzal writes from Washington, detailing prospects of wartime action and global tensions.
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