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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
6
An editorial essay mocks gobbledygook in political rhetoric and notes how candidates use euphemisms. It cites Maury Maverick and parallels with statements about elections, money, and duty, then surveys Fifth Amendment self incrimination and historical English law on compelled testimony.
A religious verse from the Bible notes that Christ died for humanity's sins as recorded in Scripture. The passage repeats the creed that Jesus died according to the scriptures and was raised afterward.
A man protests the five cent price hike for newspapers citing rises in newsprint and production costs. The piece argues newspapers are essential, comparing delivery days to hunger and praising the value of the American press despite higher costs.
Born in Palestine Texas about forty years ago Fred Lowry defied early blindness to pursue music whistling the tunes he longed to play on the violin. Discovered by Hoarce Heidt he launched a national career with radio TV and records drawing millions to hear his whistling artistry and proving handicaps need not bar achievement.
The article discusses General MacArthur allegedly violating Army regulations and the Hatch Act by engaging in political activity while on active duty and slated as keynote speaker at the Republican convention. It contrasts this with Eisenhower’s status and notes fallout over Harry Vaughan’s Argentine medal.
A mixed collection of trivia and biographical notes asks questions about capitals, animal nesting, silent film comedians, and operettas. It includes birthday mentions, language notes on fidelity, historic dates, “Folks of Fame” puzzles, and brief biographical clues pointing to figures like John Bunny and Herman Wouk.
A new electronic brain officially called the Mathematical Analyzer Numerical Integrator and Computer is nicknamed Maniac. It can handle odds, multiplies and subtracts like mad.
Washington officials report higher premiums on mink coats as organized thieves target furs nationwide. John A. Arnold of the National Retailers Mutual Insurance Co. says many insurers are overwhelmed by fur theft claims and some firms will not insure expensive furs. In Chicago alone more than half a million dollars in furs were stolen in 18 months. An adjuster holds 75 cases totaling about 200000 dollars in claims.
An eight year old dialog hints at a dogmatic family scene while an Army study notes slang infiltration during wartime. The piece discusses mink theft patterns, how criminals study targets, and how insured owners risk loss due to carelessness. It cites low recovery rates and hints at insurance implications for high value items.
Quotations from Emerson and Mary Baker Eddy appear urging integrity and consistent character. The piece cites Ralph Waldo Emerson and Christian N. Bovec expressing admonitions about deeds matching creed and the power of silent example. The text reflects a historical newspaper fragment with multiple author attributions.
Companies plan to inspect insured backgrounds and home security ahead of time. From The Sun. Five years of headlines include a tax veto, seamen strike, a student pilot crash near Cove, a Galveston drownings party, and a Highlands wedding.
A fragmented Lyons Den column notes a merger between two major banks collapsing after a board spurred by members of Skull and Bones argued at least six banks lacked such members. The piece surveys political trials, theater gossip, and entertainment moves including Tallulah Bankhead, Harold. shifts in staff for Porky V and Berlin Festival plans, and diverse cultural tidbits from Hudson to Hobart College.
Texas politicians consider summer moves with Shivers Daniel Beckworth and Yarbor in the mix for governor or federal posts while Rev James H. Gimmy Jackson arrives as Ced ard Methodist pastor. The column also reflects on local faith and a hot weather wisdom note from Lester Alford and the community debate over a new church building.
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