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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1950
Page
4
A brief devotional notes Jesus answers the question of belief as the work of God. The verse emphasizes faith in the one God sent, urging readers to trust in Jesus as the source of spiritual life. The piece reflects a call to belief and contemplation of divine purpose.
A Senate Finance Committee drafted tax bill is expected to pass, cutting excise taxes by about 700 million dollars annually while closing loopholes. Targets include cosmetics, furs, jewelry, luggage, transport, telegraphy, and long distance calls. The administration and Democrats seek revenue gains and tax simplification. Separately, reports from Czechoslovakia describe Soviet control and Czech border tensions with mass arrests planned for May Day. On Hawaii, Democrats push admission despite GOP gains risk, while Senator Hugh Butler leads opposition.
A reader letter from Ipswich Australia recounts Mrs Hose Manson praising American kindness during wartime and after. She cared for 1440 American service members, visited all 48 states, and now waters six graves with flowers, sending seeds and promising weekly shipments. The piece reflects on gratitude, American hospitality, and lessons about poverty and abundance.
Sun slants by Fred Hartman recounts Southeast Texas adding a June 24 holiday at Fort Anahuac to honor the White Herons, with Judge Guy Cade Jackson credited for the observance. The piece notes the Goose Creek Navy’s origin, welcomes 3200 registered herons, and shares light anecdotes about local officials and Senator Jimmy Phillips, ending with humor about governance.
Beulah Mae Steere appointed office manager at The Daily Sun Company in Pearce and Syds Gould advertising offices. Jackson’s Pearce district sources confirm the staffing change.
A collection of light anecdotes on gender, wit, and social norms. A young woman jokes about changing looks, a lecturer claims women's progress, and a heckler quips from the back of the hall. The piece plays on dating, age secrecy, and the idea of woman’s influence across eras.
Government cost and efficiency are discussed with emphasis on implementing the Hoover Commission recommendations. The message references senators Toni and Cen- U.S. Senate, urging action to put reforms into effect without delay.
Henry Melemore recounts a perilous drive from Damascus to Beirut, where a reckless driver named Doctor blasts along hairpin mountain roads. The narrator survives near misses with buses and trucks, reaching St George's Hotel in Beirut, warning others to avoid the driver if possible.
Washington dispatch reports Eddie Osadehey and Fano Lococo, gamblers and owners of Standard News Service, refused to answer Senate committee questions on gambling news. The McFarland inquiry yielded no public testimony from them, while prosecutors consider perjury charges for Costello and Erickson. A separate House Lobby panel debated probing Bnei Brith, sparking clashes over contempt and religious-group investigations.
Earl Wilson reports on a health shop hangout where Greta Garbo Gary Cooper and the duchess of Windsor inspire signature drinks and diets. The Rubie Health Shop hosts veg friendly fare as patrons discuss celebrities and vegetarian trends while noting changes in social perception and dining habits.
Answers cover Washington’s term ending in Washington DC, Fort Duquesne built by French and British explorers at the forks of the Ohio where Pittsburgh sits, and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse penned by Vicente Blasco Ibanez. The letters a g stand for ante gubernatorial. Joshua toppled Jericho wells by strategic conquests. The rest blends birthday bios, royal figures, and historical notes from a crowded clue page.
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