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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
6
In Baytown a veteran named Dave, wounded in Korea and saved by transfusions, leads by example by donating blood for the armed forces. Baytown Jaycees face critique of convention antics yet earn recognition for civic projects, while a Washington lawyer faces a sensational charge in a columnist dispute.
A brief devotional note highlights 1 Corinthians 6 11 affirming believers are washed sanctified and justified through Jesus name and the Spirit. The passage emphasizes transformation and divine work as core identity.
A reminiscence contrasts modern youth fuss over antics with a veteran's college memories. The writer recalls panty raids, radio pranks, lamp-throwing gangs, dog walks from fraternities, and duel fights in Germany, arguing spirited youth is essential and should not be coddled.
A parable about Napoleon Bonaparte and Eugenie shows how jealousy and nagging undermine a marriage. Eugenie’s constant interruptions and suspicions ruin shared work and happiness, leaving Napoleon wandering the streets in disguise. The takeaway is that a happy marriage cannot tolerate nagging and hostility.
A quirky column by William Ritt features fragmented quotes and jokes about a pony, a companion named Bob, and a cheeky debate on Italian bagpipes. It riffs on rumors, manners, and a beauty craze claiming coffee as facial wash.
Washington gossip notes that Chicago Democratic boss Jack Arvey signals that Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson has consented to run for president with President Truman’s backing. The piece argues Stevenson could secure the nomination while steering clear of Trumanism to win broad independent Democratic support. It also highlights Louisianan Senator Russell Long’s tidelands oil deal with Senator Harry Byrd to trim military spending in Louisiana, amid Long’s offshore royalty interests.
A quick trivia pack asks about a famous hall tied to Boss Tweed’s era and a storybook mirror walker. It cites a monkish noble with a Silent nickname, explains INS as Immigration and Naturalisation Service, and echoes Dickens. A Shelby NC printer’s devil turned politician is named, plus a Chicago born radio actor who became Dr. John Wayne and host on Inner Sanctum.
The piece sketches a whacky Brooklyn Dodgers era under Wilbert Robinson. Kate Herman shines as a misfit fielder, Uncle Robbie’s wrath, and a noisiest clubhouse humor. It recalls Trusty laps, a six year old, and a sharp old manager’s taunts amid 1930s sports culture.
Spain argues it is owed compensation for discovery of America and seeks formal recognition by NATO and full partnership status. The proposal frames the issue as repayment plus political clout within Western alliances.
A collage of historical tidbits mentions 16th century chocolate origins in Mexico, camel domestication, FBI fingerprint counts, Rome painting in 291 B C, cacao as trade medium, and early trade between Spain and American independence figures. It also recounts Truman signing aid for Spain, and Spanish funding and arms connected to the American revolution era.
Five years ago today headlines noted a district merger push and a campaign moment. ALB Andrus, 51, longtime Southern Pacific engineer in Goose Creek, died of a heart attack. Audrey Gigout and Harold Lambousy wed at St Michael's Crowley rectory. Other items: a Navy call to active duty for Mex W. Dizi and Mae Jarrett departing for Corpus Christi.
The Baytown Sun lists a flurry of local summer trips and getaways. Families including Dr H E Davis, the McLemoras, the Stricklers, and the Meldrum/Wade circles plan to visit Colorado, New York, and Mexico, with destinations ranging from Colorado camps to Gulf coast fishing and air travel. Families and individuals, such as Holly McLemora, Beulah Mae Jackson, Evelyn Quinn, and multiple couples, outline trips to cities like New York, Austin, Freeport, and Mont orado, while others stay close with regional hops and lake retreats.
Leonard Lyons hosts James Jones author of From Here to Eternity in a guest column discussing fame altering others more than himself. Jones notes prestige and money shift how people treat him, while he fears hurting feelings and encounters persistent social pressures from fans and critics alike.
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