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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1950
Page
4
A brief spiritual note centers on the verse My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me from John chapter ten verse twenty seven. The reflection emphasizes guidance and recognition by Jesus for his followers.
Washington debates indicate the United States plans to act alone on atomic energy with Great Britain and Canada largely out. Since 1946 the trilateral exchange has slowed after arrests and policy shifts, as Truman urged continued studies of the hydrogen bomb and Churchill warned against dispersing atom knowledge. Talks on renewed three-country exchange have resumed but a near-term shared program seems unlikely.
Four Baytown men leave welfare roles totaling 41 years of service. J. E. Seale chaired Community Chest and Welfare League since 1934, F. E. Kelly retired after many posts since 1988, L. A. Hale served five years on Welfare League boards, and Judge Joe Reid steps down after eight years. The piece urges wider participation and sharing of duties.
A tale of Nelly Bly defying gender barriers to become a newspaper reporter. She spent her last $100 in a bold bid to meet Joseph Pulitzer, endured door after door in New York, and secured a cash advance that funded her career. Her fame grew from that decisive pocketbook moment and relentless pursuit.
A Hittle Dutchman, loyal Democrat and donor to the party, was nominated for mayor. In a Republican stronghold a Democratic wave helped his election. The mayor, a decent leader but a weak speaker, faced William Jennings Bryan when the famous orator visited town.
Henry McLevore reflects on tax avoidance schemes and cynical advice in a satirical column. He riffs on penalties, exemptions, and the lure of money with a humorous, irreverent tone about taxes and public life during March.
Five years ago today headlines highlight Goose Creek electoral races with Alvie Sims running for City Commission position No 1 and trustees R D Martin and W K Robbins seeking by election. Citizens urged dance restrictions in elementary schools while a military funeral honored Lt J B Harbour killed in a weekend accident near San Angelo. Sergeant Gervis Dickerson was wounded and captured by Germans last October 16. Ten years ago draft ordinance moved toward a tunnel under the ship channel ahead of Harris County court action with J Stone of Wooster announcing Goose Creek School District trustee candidacy.
An expert from the weather bureau and a major league umpire swap reminiscences aboard the Boston Bethlehem on the top deck. They joke about predicting rain and fair skies as a gusty exchange recalls a car accident injuring two girls, Miss Thompson and Miss Cromwell, with a Raymond Herald front-page technique noted.
President Truman moves to send a social message asking Congress to back private bank loans to small business up to 25000. Walter Bimson of Valley National Bank leads the plan with broad backing from top agencies and officials. The idea centers on an insurance fund financed by a fee to protect local lenders.
A jumble of trivia questions and clues on biblical intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah, Mytyl and Trityl from a play, a president who succeeded Garfield, and a Champlain mystery between two states. The page also lists a birth day line, a long “Folks Of Fame” prompt with a guessing game about Abraham Lincoln era and theater impresarios, plus a few names and dates tucked in at column bottom.
In Austin on March 15 Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson announced plans to run for governor. Governor Shivers also announced formation of a legislative council to study state operations, creating a clash in headlines and signaling a heated primary battle ahead.
Dr Medar Jarot, a surgeon with the 1714 French expedition, proved versatile across medicine dietetics and dentistry while guiding the trek through Texas. He tended wounds studied local foods trained men and served as chief staff while his commander forged alliances and faced enemy forces.
A garbled column discusses New York state politics, a looming water shortage, and a coal strike. It critiques legislative moves, mentions a proposed doubleheader rule at Ebbets Field, and shifts to Texas county school governance and Hoover Commission influence. Names include Truman, Shivers, Bob Matherne, and E. M. Kirkpatrick Jr.
Looking At Life by Erich Brandet urges readers to read John T. Flyons The Road Ahead a 200 page critique arguing it exposes welfare state rhetoric as socialism and urges civic awareness. The piece praises the book’s call to action while acknowledging disagreement on specifics and notes local reader engagement.
Baytown Sun published by wand and The Daily Sun Company at Pearce Baytown Texas lists staff including Beulah Mae Jackson and Robert Matherne. Subscription rates shown: month 90 cents. 8 months 2.65. 12 months 5 dollars. Notices address in armed service and mail subscriptions payable in National. Representative Texas Daily Press. Entered as second class matter at Baytown post office under Act of Congress March 3, 1874.
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