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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1950

Page

2

Forgiveness plea in Missouri over Jesse James claim

Frank Dalton, 102, aged and frail, asked Circuit Court to declare he is Jesse James. Judge Breuer dismissed the petition saying there is nothing to rule upon as Dalton never changed his name, while experts doubt the claim amid Missouri history and James gang lore.

Old Shaw Missouri Ozarks Jesse James Frank “Dalton Dalton Jesse’ Woodson James Missouri Jesse James Jemes Bisck

Airline Workers Vote To Return To Work

The CIO Transport Workers Union reports 19 local meetings in various cities as mediation proceeds. National mediation board chair Francia O Neill Jr says substantial progress toward settlement, with more than 4500 employees on strike coast to coast. Union leader Michael Quill urges presidential seizure to operate the airline over alleged unsafe schedules.

CIO Transport Workers Union Tulsa National Afediation Board Francia O'Neill, Jr Chicago O'Neil Michael Quill Fruman American Eirline

Navy Bluejackets Given New Uniform

Navy enlisted men receive a new blue uniform with a zipper front replacing the 12 button drop front. Trousers keep bell-bottom cut with side pockets and two belts replacing lacing. Jumper cuffs loosened. new uniform becomes optional January 2, 1852 and mandatory July 3.

Washington, Merch i Navy

Dragsman Claims Cure for Gruff Husband by Operation

A dubious healer boasts he can cure a grouchy husband with an operation, but the remark hints at violence, suggesting throat cutting as the implied method. The comment raises concerns about safety and intent.

Dgster

Union Gets Nod In Highway Scrap

Austin March 11 The Texas State Federation of Labor won a court victory to force higher wage rates on state highway construction bids in the El Paso district Judge J Harris Gardiner granted a temporary restraining order stopping bid openings while the rate dispute is heard The union seeks wage minimums raised from 85 cents to 2 25 per hour citing sub standard current rates in El Paso area projects led by the El Paso Building and Construction Trades Council affiliated with the American Federation of Labor

Austin Texas State Federation of Labor Hi Pasco Highway Commission J. Harris Gardiner State Highway Commission Iso el Paso The el Paso Ares Labol el Paso Building and Construction Trades Council American Federation of Labor

Highlands To Vote On 300000 Bonds

Highlands voters will decide on 300000 in bonds to fund works and sewer improvements. The plan creates a sinking fund to retire principal and interest, with a tax levy at no less than 25 percent of the majority. Only district residents owning taxable property and meeting voting requirements may vote.

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Phone Dials Spin First Time Tonight

Visitors from Southwestern have come to town for the conversion. This noon they were guests of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon in the Rebel Inn. Tonight, Southwestern Associated will host visiting dignitaries and Baytown civic leaders at a 2 banquet in San Jacinto Inn. About 60 persons will attend, including city councilmen, school trustees and representatives of civic and service organizations. After the banquet the group will tour the telephone offices for brief and informal conversion ceremonies. Another fish story from Austen reports a Game Fish and Oyster Commission spokesman dismissing as a gag the bucktoothed fish pulled from Inks Lake near Burnet. He says the fish was saltwater sheepshead and not from the lake.

Southwestern Baytown Austen Game Fish and Oyster Commission Inks Lake Burnett

Weekend Radio Schedule On KREL 1260 AM

The listing outlines Saturday to Monday programs and times for KREL AM 1260. Highlights include dance shows, parades, church services, veterans calendar, news blocks, and music segments. Station promos urge switching to 3i for better reception.

Conmson Bresdserine Lesie Sor Muray Snow Juinepper Ruth Sioa KREL Lee Colkse Serear Serensd Music of Masters Sonteht Iish Xe the Deacon

Woman seeks refund after Latin dance course failure

A woman told a studio run by Hal King that after paying cash for a 21-lesson Latin dance course she was promised proficiency in samba tango and conga. She allegedly left a note for 2487 for a lifetime course but after 63 hours of lessons she said the program failed to make her proficient and sought repayment.

Hal King

Kilgore Sponsors Temperance Series Ends With Prizes

Kilgore sponsored temperance instruction at Cedar Bayou Schools ends with prize awards for best themes. Speakers included Dr Lyman W Crossman Rev O Byron Firhardson Lawrence Bourge and Attorney E W Bruce. Senior class earned one English theme credit. Prizes range from 310 for first to 1 for additional awards. Cedar Bayou PTA sponsors a supper stream on Friday the 17th to raise money.

Cedar Bayon Prase John S Kilgore East Harris Lyman W. Crossman O. Byron Firhardson Lawrence Bourge E. W. Bruce Cedar Bayou Parent-Teachers Association

Vie Mature Embraces Life With In Laws At Home

Hollywood report says Vic Mature praised living with his wife Dorothy's parents after Dorothy filed for divorce and moved in. He moved in with his own in laws Mr and Mrs D Roy Stanford of Pesadens and plans a new house, joking about socks and dogs and enjoying the unexpected harmony.

Vie Mature Aline Mosey Hollywood Victor Jatere Macure Dorothy Mama Mature Mike Fury Louisville Jicther D. Roy Stanford Pesadens Stanford Ile

Teen-Agers Questioned in Car-Stripping Case

Three teenage boys are being questioned today by probation officer J. R. Case in connection with car strippings at Bay town theaters. One boy was caught by a moviegoer and held until Patrolmen Bob Koenig and Joe Conroy arrived. Two others escaped but names were obtained. a hood ornament was taken from BLPR. Bamil’s car. Police say several similar thefts have been reported recently in theater parking lots and streets.

J. R. Case Baytown Bob Koenig Joe Conroy BLPR Bamil

Meat Company to Produce Rare Drug ATCH T H

Chicago March 2 Wilson and Company meat packing firm will begin production soon of ACTH the rare drug that offers hope in treating arthritis and other diseases. All drug produced will be used for experimental purposes with some available to the public. ACTH is obtained from the pituitary gland of hogs.

Chicago Wilson and Company Wilson

Washing Machines May Be Threat To Health

A V Barber head of the water department warns washing machines drain into streets hazards to health. He cites complaints across the city of waste water entering streets and alleys instead of sewers, creating messes and mosquito breeding grounds. He urges connections to sewers before health officials intervene. The Baytown Clean Up Campaign begins this month.

A. V. Barber Water Department Ian. Barber Baytown Batter

Firemen Ready for State Key Rate Inspection

Fire Chief A B Linterman and Fire Marshal F T Bountis plan to meet upcoming state inspectors before the May deadline to keep the city from higher fire insurance rates. They emphasize strict readiness, including painting fire plugs yellow for night visibility, burning vacant lots, installing an eight inch water main to connect Old Baytown and Goose Creek, and spraying weed killer around plugs. The key rate affects city insurance costs, with improvements potentially lowering it.

A. B. Lintermen Bountis Lintelman Old Baytown Goose Creek

Middleton to speak to UH graduate students on consolidation

City Manager D. Middleton has been invited to lecture at the University of Houston about The Problems and Solutions of Consolidation. The talk, part of a Tax Research Association course, aims to deepen graduate understanding of local government issues.

D. Middleton University of Houston T. William FE. Davis Tax Research Association of Houston and Harris County, Incorporated TRA

No Shots Allowed As Talmadge Greets Negro

Fort Valley Ga March 11 A newspaper photographer said a state trooper prevented him from shooting Governor Herman Talmadge shaking hands with Negro County Agent RT Church at the West Valley barn and egg show. Hank Griffin of the Macon News reported a patrol captain ordered no picture of the governor shaking hands with a Negro.

Fort Valley Upp Herman Talmadge Hank Griffin Macon Siews West Valley Talmadge RT. Church Griffin

Religious thieves strike Knoxville church and cars

Police report a single night of thefts in Knoxville Tennessee with a family Bible taken from an automobile a Holy Communion set stolen from another vehicle and a Baptist church broken into authorities pursued suspects noting the religious items seized or damaged during the incidents

Knoxville, Tenn

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