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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
6
An editorial religious note cites Psalm 1 1 urging readers to avoid ungodly guidance and sinful paths and to refuse the seat of the scornful, presenting a moral standard grounded in scripture. The piece emphasizes daily conduct and vigilance in choosing righteous pathways.
The piece warns the United States and United Nations to pursue a cautious cease-fire in Korea. It cautions against concessions to Russia, notes distrust between sides, and highlights risks of Chinese Communist reinforcements, potential territorial changes, and Korea’s unstable postwar leadership. It stresses a broad long-term program for Korea’s rehabilitation.
Howard M. Condon, a Akron rubber factory machinist with bad teeth, pioneered freezing after processing to tenderize steak. He sold 1800 frozen samples, tested via housewives survey, built demand to 275,600 steaks yearly, and by 1952 aimed for nationwide distribution.
An evangelist began a meeting in an unfamiliar town and asked newsboys where the post office was. After learning the way, he invited the boys to attend and promised to show them the way to heaven, prompting a humorous retort. A separate note mentions a CAN IRISHMAN enlisting in the 33rd regiment to be near his brother in the 34th.
Governor Shivers signed the sweeping election reform bill amid late amendments and opposition from party bigwigs. The Sun urged signing, calling it a move to strengthen Texas governance and support the people. Baytown coverage salutes local actors and notes oil and water issues, praising Major Ward and local business leader W. D. Hollaway, whose enlarged market boosts the city. Officer C. B. Arnold’s fair conduct under investigation is commended, with support from Texas Liquor Control Board leadership.
The essay argues that life is not a ready made reward and commencement speeches mislead graduates. Education is the beginning, like a baby learning to walk, requiring stamina and will power as one climbs through challenges. Cultivate life with care, endure pests, and you will reap fruit despite hardships.
Henry McLemore argues against accepting peace terms with Russia over Korea. He questions Russia's honesty, warns accepting terms would imply U.S. weakness, and uses vivid imagery to insist that the United States should not concede at the 38th parallel or seek terms from a perceived thief. He attacks complacency and urges decisive stance against Russia’s offer.
Washington report notes Phillip Wilkie proposes a system of dishonorable discharges for government workers who violate a yet unwritten ethics code. Wilkie argues civilians deserve same standards as military personnel, citing bad conduct discharge as precedent and urging Senate ethics reform discussion with Senator Douglas.
Administr ation chiefs urge Truman to approve OFA bill Hart disinherited his son Bill Jr cut off Mrs Elmore Melson of Kingsville lost her purse in Goose Creek found by Miss Clara Litton Missouri Pacific station employee who found it on the street Olive Pruitt and Miss Margaret Lemon attended Texas University summer session in Austin Mr and Mrs C E B Crawford announce birth of daughter Judith Shirline Tyne 26 Ten years ago twenty two women were out of work after local WPA sewing room closed Contract awarded for Goose Creek post office construction
A forthcoming House report accuses the Army of hoarding 143,971,000 pounds of coffee while monthly military needs total 12,870,900 pounds. The contrast fuels price pressures for civilians and prompts scrutiny of procurement practices. Separately, Mobilization Director Charlee Wilson fights a Senate defense bill provision to create a Small Defense Plants Corporation, opposing lawmakers who back the measure. Wilson’s opposition complicates the bill’s path after initial Senate support.
Try And Stop Me SARL Levenson recalls a childhood earthenware pot dispute with a neighbor who returns it cracked yet in better condition. Babe Herman, former Dodgers batting champion, warns of an imposter signing his name to counterfeit checks at a downtown Brooklyn bank.
This day marks the birth of Enoch Mudge, the first native Methodist preacher in New England. He rode extensive circuits in the region and twice served in the Massachusetts Legislature, helping pass the Religious Freedom Bill that ended church taxes for Congregationalists. Charleston’s survival from the British is also noted with a historical aside.
New York column chronicles a bustling scene with Doug MacArthur in bold bow ties by The Waldorf and Martin and Lewis at Broadway’s edge. Celebrities like Brynner and Dorothy Arnold appear in playful vignettes while Runyon Awards jurists draw names among Harvard figures and industry names.
A garbled Central Press style feature lists questions on presidents and cod fishing centers, plus biographical blurbs and dates. It names George Washington, Gloucester, and a mixture of theatrical figures and public officers with scattered dates and places, offering a puzzling mix of trivia and misread text.
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