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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
2
Pravda and Investia denounced President Truman’s Formosa move as factual occupation by US armed forces and demanded US authorization. They questioned UN approval and warned imperialist war-mongers would not stop at Korea’s onset, claiming South Korea invaded the North.
Schoren touts a recoil-less 57 millimeter rifle for foot soldiers claiming Bazooka level destructive power and 1008 yard accuracy. The weapon can be shouldered, is rugged, and the National Guard offers training and extra income for young men. Company E lists 73 men in service.
The text notes Guard pay dropping from $9.74 to $2.50 weekly for attending training sessions from 7 to 9 30 p m each Monday. It mentions 280 090 National Guardsmen in 5310 federally recognized Army and Air National Guard units across 48 states plus DC Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Training began June 3 in Worth Dakota and will continue nationwide with training through September 23.
Radio guide lists programs on KREL including The David Rose Show at 8 15 PM and Timers and Sports segments, with beer ads and local business mentions. Nightly lineups feature various shows, music blocks, and sports updates as the station promotes Major League Baseball coverage.
Livestock prices show slow, uneven changes with cattle mostly steady and hogs higher than Tuesday. Beef cows 17.60-20.08, calves 25.00-28.10, stocker futures 24.00-27.50, hogs 20.50-26.00, sows 15.00-17.50. In Del, Burglar raid jails as police seize five slot machines from a lockup, authorities report.
The Communist armored forces advance toward Suwon, south of Seoul, as U S troops base headquarters nearby. Shattered elements of a South Korean army flee disorganized southward while Pravda condemns U S action as aggression and UN Security Council backs armed force to defend South Korea. Russia absent from the council meeting. Yugoslavia opposes, India and Egypt abstain. Truman also orders a naval cordon around Formosa aiding Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists in mainland conflict.
Draft board notes volunteers for emergency service amid Korean War tensions. Baytown recruiting officer unavailable to confirm enlistment trends, but local inquiries rose with many men seeking Marine Corps. others prefer chosen breach of service over induction. The report also notes a bizarre claim about post mortem eye function.
An unclear snippet shows Capt Thorkjorn Thorsen aboard a vessel in a bridge standings context. Mentions include New Zork arbor and miscellaneous garbled text suggesting an event or crew status without clear dates or outcomes.
A stock quotes list from The Baytown shows notable declines in major firms including Amerada Petroleum Amoco, Armco Steel, Bethlehem Steel, Calumet and Celanese, Chrysler Cities Service and Edison, Dow, Gen Motors, Goodyear, Gulf Oil, Humble, International Nickel, Libby, Mack Trucks, Nat Steel, Pure Oil, U.S. Steel, Woolworth and others cited in a sector wide fluctuation. The brief notes market activity and notable tickers with company names.
Baytown society notes list Dr and Mrs C Langford and guests Beverly Manning spending a weekend in Bandera. Baylor University student Mary E Poskey visited Baytown with her parents. Swenson and Jarrett families plan a 10 day Albuquerque trip via Coralsbad Caverns, en route. Fred Lintelman returns from a family vacation to Minnesota and New Mexico with Lena Lintelman joining relatives there.
The Friendship Club of Redeemer Lutheran Church hosted members husbands and friends at the Little Shamrock on Burnet Bay for a forty-two party. Prizes went to Mrs Alfred Willig and Charlie Broders on. Co hosts served refreshments to 24 attendees. Also, Mrs Miles Keller celebrated a housewarming in Milbydale with 30 guests. Refreshments included sandwiches cookies and punch.
The Ever Ready class of Central Baptist Church met on a Monday at Roseland Park for their monthly business and social meeting led by Mrs. BL Dudley. A devotional was given by Mrs. Anthony. A picnic lunch was served to several named attendees including Mrs. Frank Odom and Mrs. Lilly.
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