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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1951

Page

2

Thousands Of Texans Welcome MacArthur

Thousands of Texans gathered on the Texas Capitol grounds as General Douglas MacArthur arrived for a major speech on the front steps. He planned a four day tour to six cities, condemning critics and defending his China policy amid forecasts of rain and a large crowd of about 15 000 statewide attendees.

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MacArthur Parade Drops Fort Worth Salutes

Confusion over parade plans leaves Fort Worth without the 17 gun salutes for General MacArthur as military orders force the guns to Dallas and then Oklahoma. Local leaders urged residents to celebrate with confetti while tycoons argued over parade space and seating.

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Stock Finals Special To The Baytown San Armco Steel

Special to The Baytown San Armco Steel lists a roster of companies and brands including At and T timer Weolens Edison Gen Electric Gen Motors Goodyear Fabric Pierpenney's Inc Tex Gulf and U.S. Steel among others in a dense stock and industry roundup. The note references multiple corporate names and oil, chemical, and manufacturing firms in a single market overview.

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Seaman Apprentice Flippo Stationed in California Camp

Elbert T. Flippo, son of Mr and Mrs W C Flippo of Highlands, is stationed at Camp Sitict Annex in San Diego after finishing boot camp and a two week leave with his parents. Flippo, 18, graduated from Robert E Bee High School in 1958.

Elbert ‘T. Flippo W. C. Flippo Highlands Camp Sitict Annex San Diego California Flippo Robert E. Bee Hish School 1958

Watson Wins First Match in Sectional

In the Texas Sectional Yennis Tournament at Austin Baytown players opened action with Thurman Watson defeating Richard Jackson of Georgetown 8 6 in junior boys singles and advancing to the second round. Allen Gray Houston 64 64 also figures in the day’s results alongside teammates Paul Wilkins Rollin Russell Rob Middleton. Russell and Middleton are the reigning TEL doubles champions and may focus on doubles while three other Baytown youths Tommy Roberts Don Fuller and Rex Reed were slated for boys singles.

Baytown Texas Austin Allen Gray Houston Thurman Watson Richard Jackson Georgetown Paul Wilkins Rollin Russell Rob Middleton Russell Middleton Tommy Roberts Don Fuller Rex Reed

G B Peddy Dies At 58 In Texas Political Figure

G B Peddy, 58, longtime public figure and former state legislator, died after a life in law and politics. Born one of seven sons, he supported his family from youth, later teaching for $80 a month while pursuing law studies. His career peaked in a 1848 Senate bid amid a fierce Democratic runoff with Johnson and Stevenson. Funeral arrangements are reported as economical.

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Veterans group dwindles as Arkansas veteran dies

Hector Ark. reports the death of 103 year old Joan Green Chisum, identified as the last living Arkansas confederate veteran. Her passing leaves only ten of the Boys in Grey still living, with 92 year old John Marcum previously dying in Birta.

Hector Ark Joan Green Chisum Chisum Arkansas John Marcum Birta

Massive Labor Walkouts Ripple Across Industries

About 110000 workers idle in northern Michigan disputes over job evaluations and pensions. Around 260 miners stage a walkout at Cary Iron Mine in Hurley, while NMU leaders warn shipments may halt after the contract expires. Mediators plan talks with CIO unions as wage rises push beyond limits amid nationwide strikes for pay, hours, and recognition.

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Texas draft to call 14 physicians in July

Texas Selective Service announces a July draft of 14 physicians limited to first priority doctors born 1923 to 1928. Brigadier General Patl Wakefield and state draft directors oversee the plan as it targets Texas medical professionals for military duty.

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Border Patrol Guards Against Beef Smuggling Near Roma Texas

Border Patrol on the Texas Mexico border reports a possible US meat shortage spurring beef smuggling concerns. Authorities note Mexican Nationals from Ciudad Acuña were stopped with suspected contraband as they awaited filing of charges or further action.

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Council To Make Oil Water Ruling

Baytown city council discusses handling time deposits once managed by Finance Director A V Baroer and City Manager C D Middleton. A proposed deposit of about 33 391 49 dollars from Traffic and Bond funds at Citizens National Bank would earn one percent interest. No bids were received for street roller purchases despite Councilman A M Campbell urging a buy to improve street repairs and repay quickly.

Psee Baytown A. V. Baroer C. D. Middleton Middleton Citizens National Bank and Tris A. M. Campbel

Maternal Toll Lowest In World Says AMA Leader

Jenny V. Cline, new president of the American Medical Association, claimed the United States has the lowest maternal mortality in the world and that infant deaths have fallen 38 percent over the past decade. He argued medical progress adds about 20 years to life expectancy, noting disparities in care by region and opposing government-controlled health care as unnecessary.

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Livestock Prices From Fort Worth Market Report

Livestock prices show steady to higher trends in Fort Worth with cattle mainly up. Steers and heifers at 31.00 to 36.00 per cwt for good to prime, cows 15.00 to 36.50, bulls 21.00 to 22.00, stocker yearlings 32.50 to 35.00, calves 46.0 to 36.00, hogs active with butchers up about 25, sows 16.00 to 18.00, feRates pigs 18.50 to 25.00.

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Screen Star Monica Lewis debuts beaded Zulu collar gown

Screen star Monica Lewis models a brightly colored off shoulder gown with a decorative Zulu collar. A native woman took two months to crochet the intricate beadwork using Jungie devised implements.

Monica Lewis

Triumphal Return Planned for Rita Hayworth

Hollywood notes report Rita Hayworth's return to film with a musical, as Columbia Studio lines up plans. Dance Director Val Raset and Peggy Carroll travel to a retreat for conferences on the project, with Virginia Van Upr drafting a new script for the actress.

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Winborn Swamy Selected as District Judge Successor

Reported decision names Winborn Swamy as the district judge successor with a ceremony in Langston. The State Beacewl certified the appointment and noted about 200 attendees including 15 assistants and several attorneys. The event highlighted Swamy's confirmation by the state and legal observers.

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