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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1950

Page

4

Police Torture Priests For Confessions In-Vatican Broadcast

Radio Vatican reported that over 200 Czech priests are jailed in Czechoslovakia with 14 named from Bohemia and Moravia recently sentenced by the Communist government. Two bishops were mentioned as missing while the broadcast urged clergy to refuse Communist meetings, insisting the state cannot compel attendance.

Czechoslovakia Vatican City Radio Vatican Bohemia and Moravia Seec Prague Skerik Olomouc

Reds Tie Up French Ports Continued Debate on Sabotage Law

The French assembly clashed as Justice Minister Rene Mayer introduced anti sabotage measures. Communists shouted insults and pressed for a broad debate, offering 77 amendments while Jacques Duclos threatened a censure motion. The chamber voted to begin clause by clause review, with stalling motions likely ahead.

Yaunistz Iar Rene Mayer Mayer Fhney Mayer Jacques Duclos

Grocer Recalls 33 Years Of Progress

A Baytown grocer recalls three decades of service and the city’s growth. He notes the sturdy, old building remains a local landmark with a traditional counter, while the business’ history reflects Baytown’s evolving commerce.

Grocer Stephenson Baytown

Footprints In Rock Puzzle Vermonters

Vermont readers question if early man roamed New England as in Asia and Africa. In Green Mountains near Montpelier, footprints on a rugged ledge hint at a primitive traveler, with locals debating natural formation versus carved marks and potential ancient paths from Canada to the Connecticut River.

George Dworshak Woodbury New England Asia Java Africa Green Mountains Montpelier Capitol Vermont Canada Connecticut River A. W. Nelson H. M. Drennan St. Albans Edmund H. Royce Drennan

Farmers in Girdles Next Keep Insides From Being Jarred

Washington reports Dr J T Fruin of Normal Illinois advised farmers facing high speed tractors to use a snug abdominal girdle to reduce internal jarring. He cited visceral dropping and spinal stress from rough ground and long hours, urging protective wear as a practical solution while admitting no proven invention yet.

Washington J. T. Fruin Ilinois Frvin Corth Fruin Peto Sun Dr. Fruin Navy

Senate May Stop Alaska Admission

A Senate vote on admitting Alaska as the eighth state was anticipated as the House approved the bill by 186 to 148. Supporters argued statehood strengthens national defense and reflects Alaskan readiness, while opponents doubted readiness and defense needs.

Senate Alaska Washington House Northern Territory Messare Sam Farburn

Ranger Tips Off Sheriff To Murder

Brown County sheriff investigates the death of Franklin Johnson a 54 year old World War I veteran found dead at home. Clarence Nordyke claims Johnson was murdered and an autopsy cites fractured ribs as the cause. Jesse Franklyn Johnson aged 12 is the son who found the body.

Brownwood March Brown County Sheriffs Office Franklin Johnson Texas Clarence Nordyke Johnson Jesse Franklyn Johnson

Sunday Evening Radio Schedule and Local News Notes

This item lists a December Sunday evening radio schedule with KREL and assorted programs and times such as Salpepper's Kavalcade of Music and News at 8:00, Silp-Lee College Show at 7:30, and Dreaming Lt sign off. It includes Monday morning shows like Deacon Speaxin and Morning Devotion, plus afternoon segments featuring stock notes and local reports.

KREL Silp—Lee College Newast Meyers Muateal Varmiy Susie Sxidr Oplahoka

Lowell Lammers On Radio Round-Table

Architecturally Speaking is a public service program for home buyers and remodelers. Airs 11:30 am Sunday on KTRH Houston with four Houston chapter American Institute of Architects members discussing residential and business construction problems. Lowell Lammers hosts with Hamilton Brown Irving Klein and Talbott Wilson presenting on comparing houses built in 1935 versus 1950.

KTRH Houston American Institute of Architects Nvell Lammers Baytown ATA Hamilton Brown Irving Klein Talbott Wison

Gulf Brewing Names Advertising Manager

Michael W O'Brien was named advertising manager for Gulf Brewing Company of Houston. He has 33 years in sales and advertising, previously with Star Peerless Brewing, Central Breweries, Eastet Brewing, and Advertising Associates Inc. He handled Coca Cola, Ford, Chevrolet, Philippine Airlines and other major clients. CIVEL WAR NOT FORGOTTEN DES MOINES reports ongoing Civil War record requests from veterans’ grandchildren seeking auxiliary memberships.

Michael W O'Brien Gulf Brewing Company Houston Reeves Hendershot O'Brien Far East Star Peerless Brewing Company Bellville Illinois Central Breweries, Incorporated Eastet Brewing Company Manila Philippines Advertising Associates. Incorporated Coca Des Moines Towa Prrgatent Generals Office

Press agent balks at Hollywood romance with heir to fortune

Virginia MacPherson reports Hollywood: press agent Frank Perrett confronts Lois Butler about dating Halt Barnleit, son of a Kansas City grain executive. Perrett discovers Halt is wealthy, Yale football alum, Phi Beta Kappa, with a European honeymoon planned and a Beverly Hills home in the works.

Virginia MacPherson Hollywood Frank Perrett Perrett Lois Butler Eagle-Lion Pride and Lois Kegan Perrett Paul Dana Barnleit Kansas City del Monte Halt Yale University Beverly Halls Bayes

March Meeting Held By Cubs Of Pack 142

The Cub Scouts of Pack 142 met Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall with Cubmaster Ray McFerren reporting. Wolf badges were awarded to Larry Bondloche Charles Maher Larry Maher Fred Bana Fred Marti and Ray McFerren. Ray Mcl Ferren received a Gold Arrow. Lawrence Maher led the program as Hadden presented severe stunts and handicrafts. The rally discussed the Cubmobile Race and plans to enter. Mrs Merit and Mrs Maher served as den mothers. Nicky Fanestiel is Den Two chief and Ronald Boullion Den One chief.

Cub Scouts Pack 142 Knights of Columbus Hall Ray McFerren Larry Bondloche Charles Maher Larry Maher Fred Bana Fred Marti Ray Mcl Ferren Lawrence Maher Hadden Rero

Tyler oil man Powell indicted on hot oil charges

Tyler oil operator N P Powell released on bond after a federal grand jury indicted him on 17 counts of violating the Connally hot oil act. Powell faces up to eight and a half years and a $34 000 fine if convicted. He owns numerous leases in East Texas oil field with holdings in Rust and Gregg counties.

TYLOR Tex Maren N. P. Powell Tyler Powell Federal Hest Texas Ol Rust Gregg

Fight Over Slackers Ends In Man's Murder

In Jacksonville Texas a country chorekeeper was jailed after the fatal shooting of Satymill Operator L. J. Pope, 42, during a dispute over wartime slackers. Pope died after being shot six times with a 28 caliber pistol. investigators said the quarrel began as a fist fight and a non veteran storekeeper fired.

Jacksonville Tex L. J. Pope Pope

Amarillo Fair Heads Predict Record Show

Officials of the 1950 Amarillo Exhibition and Fat Stock Show predicted an all time record of exhibits for the upcoming event. Cattle pigs lambs and rabbits from the Tri State area were already arriving for the show scheduled Monday through Friday.

Anmarillo Tex Tri-State

Texas oil wells completed last week rise in output

AUSTEN March 4. A total of 357 wells were completed in Texas during last week, lifting the year’s total to 1585 per the Hailread Commission report. For the prior year, 1391 wells were finished. Gas well completions reached 17, totaling 242 for the year. Dry holes numbered 99, with year-to-date totals at 703 versus 643 the previous year.

Austen Texas Hailread Commission

Committee To Pass on Worley's Court Seat

Washington March 4 The nomination of Representative Eugene Worley to an associate judge seat on the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals will go to the Senate Judiciary Committee for action A subcommittee yesterday approved the nomination and must grant final confirmation

Washington Representa Eugene Worley Texas Court of Customs and Patent Senate Sfciary Committee

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