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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1950
Page
4
A compact editorial cites Hebrews 12 2, highlighting Jesus as the author and finisher of faith who endured the cross for joy set before him and is seated at the right hand of God. The piece reflects on faith, perseverance, and spiritual resolve.
A 14 member commission formed by the American Bar Association seeks a model divorce law to standardize rules across states. It notes federal action requires a constitutional amendment, while state reforms could curb chaos from nonuniform grounds, residency rules, and definitions of divorce and legitimacy. The group draws from religion, medicine, psychology, sociology and law.
A column arguing that true religion is a personal, inward practice beyond public prayers and offerings. The author cites scripture, defends faith without constant church attendance, and laments doors closing to the soul, urging daily spiritual devotion.
Sun. Slants reports the Goose Creek Navy preparing for a May voyage from Cedar Bayou to Anahuac for the White Heron fish fry. Admiral Felton leads a flotilla including several admirals, with Baytown at least 50 men joining a goodwill mission. The event features Trinity River rice and catfish plus hush pup pies.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Pearce and a Daily Sun Company entity tied to Baptown Sea Publisher. Details are incomplete, with missing dates and full names.
A quirky collection of Franklin style maxims on self development concentration and industry alongside a modern question asking whether a big leaguer using today's "rabbit ball" could beat Babe Ruth's home run record. It contrasts historical success wisdom with contemporary sports chatter.
The text notes Panama Canal operating expenses surged by 79 percent from 1938 to 1948 while tolls stayed unchanged. It urges government efficiency and cites the Hoover Commission recommendations to Congress. Representatives Beytown, Senators Cornelly and Johnson, and Representative Thomas are named.
Henry Meclescore paints Damascus as timeless, detailing ancient walls, the house of Ananias, Mt Hermon views, the Grand Mosque, and narrow souks. He warns visitors not to rush, noting the city’s enduring history and enduring beauty.
Washington dispatch describes Speaker Sam Rayburn bluntly pressuring the House to overrule Supreme Court limits on tidelands and oil rights. It notes his manipulation of Rules Committee votes, prior veto battles, and the unlikely Senate path, with allied figures like Emanuel Celler and John Lyle cited and Truman’s stance on antitrust hearings referenced.
Fragmentary quotes about a missing person case surface from Ezio Pinza remarks. The report notes a 18 year disappearance linked to a Wisconsin resident in Green Bay and references a wife and mills. The text reflects partial OCR scraps without a clear single event.
New York profile of Toughie Braubn, a 393 pound roller derby captain earning about 20,000 a season with the Brooklyn Red Devils. She recalls brutal bouts since 1941, feuds with Red Small and Gerry Murray, and her insistence that roller derby crime is not unladylike. Toughie explains rough play, team culture, and lessons learned from a life on wheels.
Questions and archival notes mix Civil War trivia birthdays and historical odds. It asks who fired first, which president was Old Rough and Ready, what Judas did with silver, and WWI go west. It also lists celebrants H. L. Hellman Winslow Johnson Costello Flynn Ware and misc historic tidbits in a collage style.
A fragmented account describes Ven Cort visiting L. C. Page Co on Beacon Street in Boston in search of publishing exploit details while navigating a rear building area with pigeons and a dignified receptionist. A fleeting Governor Tom Dewes reference hints at broader political undercurrents in the era.
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