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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1952
Page
1
Reports describe a small fire on a Missouri Pacific railroad trestle above Scout. Fireman O W Par aductor found the blaze around 2 30 am. Highlands volunteers extinguished it. An unnamed man was injured in a separate auto accident on the Houston Galveston Freeway.
Local brief listing community names and events with scattered names and snippets. Repeated mentions include Lee Cal R W Pipkin Camp Hood Jerry Cockerham James Weir Edwards and Baylor University. The fragmentary text references a party weekend plans and various adults and students with unclear context.
In Austin Col Homer Garrison Jr promised an inquiry into Ranger Johnny Hagen’s role in the slugging of attorney Percy Foreman after a Houston district court verdict. Foreman alleged multiple officers assaulted him, claiming Klevenhagen and Sheriff Kern were involved. The incident followed the Vallone murder trial and Foreman’s assertion of a coerced confession.
Paris France January 1952 Minister of Works Antoine Pinay reluctantly accepted the mandate after a one hour interview with the president saying he tried to refuse but agreed to see what he could do. Pinay aims to end the crisis sparked by Edgar Faure’s resignation following a defeat in the assembly over a tax increase. De Gaulle reportedly declined to join a middle-of-the-road coalition and the Rally of the French People refused coalition entry. Pinay confronts an almost impossible task, with veteran leaders Reynaud and Pleven previously stumped.
UN jet fighters shot down the 200th MiG in Korea as two air battles south of the Yalu resulted in two MiGs destroyed and five damaged. The tally stood at 206 destroyed 36 probably destroyed and 385 damaged. Talks at Panmunjom remained deadlocked as Communists conceded a UN veto on Russia as a truce inspector for valid reasons, the first retreat on this key issue.
Yesterd ay afternoon two little girls were knocked down by a car on Causeway Road and are recovering at Baytown Hospital. Jeannette Donnelly, 3, has a concussion and facial gash. Charlotte Dommert, 6, was bruised. Witnesses said Mrs McDaniel slowed as the car approached the intersection and the children darted into the road.
Norman Ears recounts a pupil’s remark about television history as Crethie Mashburn, a first grade teacher, explains the nation’s first president. A student says she saw him on television noting his long wavy hair and “Gorgeous George” as a wrestling star, highlighting early media impressions.
The 7,376-ton Rachel Jackson with a injured skipper on board headed for port under power after mountain waves from 57 mph winds battered the vessel about 407 miles southeast of New York. A lifeboat smashed into a boom during the storm, crashing the bridge rail and injuring Capt William H L Thomas of Houston.
Negotiations continue on a proposed 34 percent wage increase for Baytown Refinery office workers. Plants Manager Gordon said a petition seeks the raise and 300 to 400 workers may be affected. The Baytown Employes Federation BEF Executive Council received the petition via Wendell Boxee with a coalition of unions backing the 25 cent hourly rise. ATE official said no information could be released yet as the council meets tomorrow night.
Harriett Toby a New York dancer and 36 other passengers died when an Air France four engine liner struck a flock of birds after takeoff from Nice. The crash near Aley left many injured and several others missing. Among the dead were Lise Topart and Marguerite Delpy. Several Britons Belgians Italians and French were among the victims. The last fatal Air France crash occurred in 1951 near Douala Africa with 29 dead.
Two large St Bernard dogs once famed for rescuing travelers were found shivering and footsore outside Edward A. Sprague in Philadelphia after getting lost in a heavy snowstorm. SECA agents await word from their owner today about the dogs.
A 42 degree low is forecast for Baytown tonight as northerly winds push the mercury down from a 74 degree high yesterday. The storm brought a brief, vigorous rain and unsettled conditions across Texas with gusts 30 to 53 mph, knocking out power lines and triggering tornado fears near Fort Worth and Dallas.
Egyptian belly dancer Sami Gamal drew mixed reactions on Broadway last night. Spectators derided her act as tame compared with stag party dancers, while a U S veteran found her as delightful as expected. She worried over weight gain before the New York run and noted her band at a table out front.
Washington leaders planned to push Universal Military Training to a yes or no vote amid election year jitters. Opponents counted on members delaying action by urging recommittal for further study. Even if recommitted, backers expect a quick return for a second showdown.
Cedar Bayou residents voted 733 to 565 against the consolidation, the largest Cedar Bayou tally on record. Officials counted about 1298 ballots with an estimated 1500 eligible voters in the Baytown district. In the statewide district, consolidation lost 919 to 485 as opponents celebrated in Cedar Bayou High School halls.
Readable fragments show vote tallies for multiple entities including Hal Bay town Junior Bish San Jacinto School Burnet School Wooster. The text lists names and numbers suggesting a school or district voting record or roll call in 101 302 443 165 figures, but lacks full context or dates.
Deadline passes with eight hopefuls across districts one through four for three council posts in the April 1 election. Incumbents E W W Buelow and M L Campbell seek re election in districts one and four respectively while others including W D Reeves Ray CG Weaver Jr Walt Hackers and Pta cek compete in district three and district two. The field covers local officials labor and business figures with ties to the Baytown refinery and Baytown Employes Federation.
Houston merchants laid aside their arms today as Brinks Armored Car Service guards messengers and drivers returned to work after the strike that began in February. Merchants had protected funds with guards or off duty police and private detectives while awaiting the settlement and announced off pay raise.
The Raytown Civic Music program for 1952-53 will feature Jerome Hines and the First Operatic Symphonette, drawn from DF first chair artists of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Metropolitan Baritone. Officers announced a five-program season, noting a record membership drive with 215 memberships sold, 75 more than the previous record.
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