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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1951

Page

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Drastic Action Hinted as Peace Talks in Korea Stall

United Nations and officials warned of drastic action as cease fire negotiations at Kaesong stalled over a buffer zone along the 33rd parallel. While no plan was forecast, discussions suggested a broad zone could include both front lines and the 38th parallel, with potential rapid changes if talks break or advance.

Kaesong UPI Crise United Nations Baytown Thn Sas Yung Tao Prut Korean National Assembly Pusan Yung Tai Pynn

Red Forces' Resistance Drops Off In Korea Front

On the Korean front UN patrols reported sharply reduced Communist resistance across the line. Fifth Air Force air drops delivered 70 tons of emergency supplies to central front units after weather issues delayed initial drops. Despite ground fire and probing clashes, no casualties were reported as UN infantry cleared remaining remnants on eastern central peaks near Vanggu.

Eighth Army Korea United Nations Pyongyang West Central Fifth Air Force Pariher Vanggu Rinant

Acheson Chance Seen Amid Political Turmoil

The report notes Democrats and Republicans debating Acheson’s fate as Truman weighs budgetary matters. Acheson faces pressure from foes calling him weak and urging decisive action. Congress prepares to vote on a proposed $85 billion aid package tied to ongoing rationing debates.

Gray Truman Acheson

Youth sustains injuries in yard accident during play

Burt ER Johnson a 12 year old Isads youth was playing in his yard when he leapt and fell breaking his primary arm. He was taken to San Jacinto Regional Hospital in Baytown for treatment and examination as officers investigate the incident at home. The Mayer Ward Line project began today extending west toward FOM section with public works officials confirming pipe installations will proceed tomorrow under Deputy Sheriff supervision. August 3 mentions the Baytown department updates and a visit to San Diego by a relative planning travel for two days.

Burt ER Johnson Fry San Jacinto Ral Hospital

Local Fragments Spark Weekend Notes in Town

A garbled OCR snippet hints at assorted town items. Mentions include tech analyst Allee Feinberg, B.R. Coltharp, Calle Eo and Calle areas, painter inviting attendance, a function, a week long siting, Saladin honor, Scholar Don Ale Rogers sparring, Nike Peds and BRS Warnes by a street side.

SN Vatu Allee Feinberg Aks B.R. Coltharp Calle Eo Don Ale Rogers Nike

Pearson Starts Tomorrow Read Drew Pearson Column in The Sun

Readers can glimpse the Washington story behind the famous Washington Merry Go Round as Drew Pearson’s provocative column debuts tomorrow in The Sun. The piece traces Pearson’s career from Swarthmore graduate to globe trotting journalist, his clashes with powerful figures, and his rise as a leading pundit with extensive newspaper syndication.

Pearson Sun

Woman Hurt in Auto Crash Near Roseland Park

Mrs Willie Stone Bennett seriously injured in a two car crash at Seventh and East Texas. Miss Charlotte Ellis and Miss Beth Cheatham were the drivers. Cheatham cited for failure to keep right of way. Bennett transported to Bay Town Hospital with a broken collarbone, knee injury and bruises. condition to be rechecked with X rays. Patrolmen E R Hardy reported the incident. both drivers escaped serious injuries.

Willie Stoné Bennett Roseland -Park Seventh East Texas Bennett Charlotte “Puts Bith Cheatham Miss Ellis Baytown Hospital Texas Miss. Ellis Bach

Highway Commission Sets Final Baytown Tunnel Plans Bid

The State Highway Commission placed the second and final Baytown La Porte Tunnel contract bids. Work includes tube sections, open approaches, ventilation and plumbing systems with an estimated 530 calendar days to completion. Construction is slated for September bidding, with final completion possibly by early 1833 if materials and labor are on schedule. The project features a three way traffic interchange at La Porte and additional connections to Baytown and West Mein, with Brown and Root as general contractors and a projected contract price of 4,560,000 dollars for tube work and related structures.

State Highway Commission Baytown- la Porte Austin Cnt la Porte Baytown East Texas West Mein Sta Paint Nee St Pauls Lutheran Caure Brown and Root, General Contractors Draulee Brown and Root Cannnel Orange Summil

Rotary Committee Assignments For Year Announced

Rotary club Baytown Fotarang reveals committee rosters as it enters the second month of President W. M. Knowles term. Officers include Walter Rundell vice president and Marvin Jacobs secretary treasurer, with directors Lies Jones William Quartz WF White Gordon Larmed and past president Dean. New president T. W. Lyons names Dr George Felk ner Quarta J HE Rutter and Robert Strickland to membership. Others cover attendance classification program and servant roles among many listed members.

Baytown Fotarang W. M. Knowles Walter Rundell Marvin Jacobs Lies Jones William Quartz WF. White Gordon Larmed mEs Vhademian T. W. Lyons George Felkner Quarta J. HE Rutter Robert Arvice White Walter Kerr Ted Lyman Frank Read John Porter Bryan Strattar Dolive Thad Felton Elror Robert E. Robson Fellowsta M. Hartmen Mird Martiz Leslie Wil Henry Cathberry Alvin H. Miles Joe Reid Alese Sumner Donald Brunson T. J. Short Douglas Stewart Walter Bene Johnson Alexander Jack Brooks Charles Littlepage Holly McLemor Am Stassi W mM Pennicy Servi George H. Gentry Drew Leon Paine R. Robson LG. Sanders

School Board Lacks Quorum Delays Salaries and Oil

Tie Baytown school board failed to form a quorum last night, delaying salaries for Lee College staff and considering an oil storage tank proposal. President A. Al Stark and others attended. several members were absent on vacation. The Casey No 7 well issue and safety cleanup terms were discussed.

Lee College A. al Stark Theo Wilburn J L Keblogg Edna Grey Harry Hartman James Hutton J. W., Pyle Pyle Casey No 7 Sam ‘Houston Casey Clyde Casey Glen Neupert GL. Reasor Congregational Methodist Church Nanbert Nis Pugh Schonl

Indo China Red Terrorism Flares

A grenade killed South Vietnam Governor Thai Lap Thanh during an inspection trip in the Sadec region near Saigon. Viet Nam and French officials announced a funeral for August 2 for the assassinated leader as terrorism persisted in Cochin China despite police efforts.

Sigon South Vietnam Thai Lap Thanh Comuunist Sadec Saigon Cochin “China Viet Nam Tran van Huu

Wreck on Decker Leaves Four Injured

A Baytown nurse Mrs Ruth Sylvester and her two young children were critically injured in a head on collision with a laundry truck on Decker Drive at 11 am. Truck driver Robert Johnson 20 suffered facial injuries. The nurse potentially has skull fracture and multiple fractures. The two children Pat and Mollie 4 were unconscious with possible internal injuries. Johnson was taken to Lillie Duke hospital. The accident occurred about two miles north of town near a curve.

Baytown Decker Drive Robert Johnson Ruth Sybrester Seter Pat Mollie San Jacinto Memorial Hospital B. Gugles Morrell Oo Gingiss Trix Sylvester Gingles Gingles “Cinales M Sylvester San Jacinto Miemortal Hospital Paul A. Lee Earthmen Johnson Lillie Duke Coloradom 3 College Enur

Peeping Tom Goes Modern With Glasses

In Fort Worth police detained a 25 year old man found in a parked car with binoculars around midnight. No charge was filed as officers could not establish an offense, and he was released.

Fort Worth Wes Swan

Brownwood Civic Group Plans Picnic

Brownwood Civic Association hosts its annual picnic at 3 pm Saturday at Burnet Bay location. Joan Heald leads the event with a barbecued chicken dinner for Brownwood families, plus games prizes and a beverage stand by the Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department. Reservations via Syz Gould are needed to estimate attendance.

Brownwood Saturn Ploxd Breginbotham Burnet Bay Joan Heald Syz Gould Association

WAF Miss Pyle Enlists and Begins Basic Training

Miss Pyle daughter of Mrs. J W Pyle of 312 East Humbie joined the Women in the Air Force yesterday. She is at Lackland Air Force Base starting eight weeks of basic training before entering technical school. A 1952 graduate of Robert E Lee, she plans to apply for dental technician training.

WAF Miss Pyle J.W. Pyle East Humbie WAFS Lackland Air Forte Pyle Robert E. ‘Lee

Aton Sub and Plane Progress Reported to Congress

The Atomic Energy Commission told Congress it is making progress toward atom driven submarines and airplanes. It reported a new high record in tests, noted rapid advances in compact warheads for artillery and missiles, and discussed upcoming tests at undisclosed sites. The briefing touched on global efforts and potential military applications.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Don Dean Nevada

Baytown Council approves funds to widen Lee Drive

Baytown City Council at a special meeting approved 37 040 70 to widen Robert E Lee Drive from 36 to 48 feet, financed by city funds rather than county. The measure, pushed by Campbell EB Reeves and others, sets a contractor plan and completion expectations while noting protest from Tow and Rufus Bergeron.

Baytown Robert E. ‘Lee Bolland ” Page Hew College Campbell EB. Reeves Rufus Bergeron

Brown and Root Funds Kept for Beytown La Porte Tunnel

A late bulletin reports Brown and Root of Houston is diverting funds toward a Beytown La Porte tunnel project and military tool-up, including tanks, amid CS Army budget disclosures. The notice notes a $40,000,000 figure and emphasizes predeployment preparation as the core issue.

Brown and Root Company Houston Beytown-La Porte CS Army Cass

Big Horse Show Plans At Baytown Fair Trophies

Baytown Fair hosts the Quarter Horse Show with plans for trophies donated by local owners. The event promises an outstanding display in South Texas with entries from top horses in regular classes and a performance segment. Causey notes limited space requires a veteran judging panel and proper care for stalls. Two silver trophies will be awarded at the Baytown Show the grand champion stallion and grand champion mare.

Baytown Fair Texas Wick Causey Glass Haiter Causey Arter Ami Baytown aAmecziesh Quarter Horse Associaion Paey

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