16 Mar 1951
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1951
Page
1
Baytown area events mix with transit updates as ferries resume after repairs to the Clorgans landing. Crews report weather induced damage and maintenance continuing while operations pause for timber and wind concerns. Local officials discuss law enforcement and a county crackdown on gambling traffic.
Unclear OCR text references band Town ENCE PILLOW and alleged recruiting activity. Mentions Deputy Sheriff Gene Bauer Saturday and names Tae Teh 8 Scapinin, Mitton Jordan, and Harold Barfield. Coaches McDonnell Petitins Lea LeBorde speak on athletic prowess and local club efforts amid controversy.
General Douglas MacArthur warned that UN forces could abandon Seoul again if Chinese and North Korean offensives threaten the capital. He spoke to President Syngman Rhee, urging caution and suggesting Seoul’s retake remains uncertain and conditions could force strategic withdrawal.
Baytown police dispatcher C. I Thompson handled two late night calls from a frantic husband claiming his wife is being kept by another man. The dispatcher advised him to leave, heat, and lock the door.
The Red Cross in Baytown reports progress toward a 26500 goal in the March drive. General Chairman James E. Sherwood notes 13 of 25 divisions have reported totals reaching 13189.44. More division reports are expected soon, with Cedar Bayou and Cedar Bayou School divisions due Monday.
A Doncaster London bound express derailed in the suburbs of the coal mining city. Rail officials reported 14 people killed with the crash cited as a major disaster in England.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson said Red China has made no reply to the UN peace proposals to end the Korean war and declined to comment on crossing the 38th parallel. He noted the 38th parallel issue would be discussed again and cited UN Good Offices Commission efforts to consult with the Chinese regime on new peace moves.
The US Chamber of Commerce urges Congress to abolish the Reconstruction Finance Corporation amid uncertainty and distrust surrounding the lending agency. The move reflects concerns about its role and impact on national finance and policy.
US forces on the central Korean front face heavy Chinese artillery using white phosphorous shells. American guns reply as Allied airpower bombs enemy-held ridges north of Hongehong, while US troops inch forward under rain and gas shells. The 38th and 40th armies engage on the central front as Reds resist near the 38th parallel and withdraw from eastern mountains.
W Wesley Woods becomes president of the Community Chest Board of Diverters with Thad Felton as fundraising campaign chairman. New officers include Postmaster N B Ballard as vice president Mrs DC Seamans secretary and TO AL Bale secretary. Retiring officers are Rev M S Jordan and Abe Rosenzweig. Felton, Ford agency owner, known for leading local chambers of commerce and Goose Creek Navy fame. DALLAS report notes IRS pursuit of delinquent income taxes. An elderly woman brought in large box of phonograph records as requested.
Naples area rocked by an explosion that tore a 10000 ton Italian tanker in half and sent debris a mile. Two bodies were blown into the air, heard on Capri, the nearby island off the coast, as rescue and recovery efforts began.
Rex Clausen of South Side Place is nominated for president of the Herzig County Mayors and Councilmen Association with City Manager Middleton as secretary. Councilman Harry Holmes of Houston is named vice president and Burgess Pool of Bellaire secretaria. The group plans its next meeting at South Side Place to discuss a warning center dedication and federal alerts.
A Baytown family hears that Private Rudy Nieto was missing in action in Korea then held prisoner by Chinese forces after a captured battle near Hanoi. News arrives March 3 and, amid grief, they recall a 1945 loss of Rudy’s brother Vincent in the Philippines.
Roundup reports a mix of good and bad news on the war balance for the week. It notes shifting fronts and morale, with mentions of China and various governments. The piece summarizes general unrest and ongoing conflict developments without graphic detail.
In a two hour raid a posse using Indian fighting tactics pursued three Desperados across Nebraska and Arizona. Dewey Shaw, 21, was fatally wounded. companions Battershaw and Sweet escaped after a dramatic jail visit and hostage releases. Authorities trailed the trio through four states before the climactic car chase west of a summer town.
A Baytown traffic safety report notes three wrecks at the corner of West Street and Gaillard during the past 20 days. The record shows drivers exceeding the 30 mph limit and highlights rising accident counts in the area.
Huntsville police launched a statewide hunt for an 11 year old La Porte coed who vanished from school near Sam Houston State Teachers College more than two weeks ago. Authorities described the disappearance as mysterious and said search efforts would continue.
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