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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1952
Page
1
Relatives and friends bid goodbye to Robert Trong in Baytown, Texas. A veteran’s last hours are recalled as the community shares memories of service and the shock of a car accident that left a damaged vehicle valued at about $200.
The Baytown community crowdsourced aid for Mr and Mrs Irons, thanking Goodrich, Grace Oil, and local businesses. Donations poured in through trucks, groceries, cash gifts, and in kind help from VFW Auxiliary, DAV, WSCS, and neighbors. Neighbors housed them, repaired their car, and provided meals and support.
Communist negotiators charged an Allied plane strafed a prisoner camp in Chang Song North Korea Sunday, wounding a British soldier. They cited alleged camp markings and noted riots at Koje Island. The UN denied strafing and proposed neutral inspection of ten ports of entry, listing both North and South Korea sites.
The battleship Wisconsin fired 70 tons of explosives at enemy coastal positions in retaliation for artillery damage. Fifth Air Force pilots attacked Communist troop and artillery sites across central and western Korea under clear skies, with F-80s destroying field pieces and anti aircraft guns and wounding seven soldiers. F-36 Sabre jets targeted roads and rail lines in northwest Korea. one MIG engaged a flight of 12 enemy jets. Three sailors were injured aboard the Wisconsin, scarred by a 78 millimeter shell as the ship shelled inland positions up to 15 miles.
UN division artillerymen on the Korean front found green smoke shells in their supply dump. They used the shells to guide air strikes and artillery bombardment instead of the usual white smoke markers, marking a St Patrick Day observance in combat.
Irish celebrations span the nation with 109000 paradegoers on Fifth Avenue and Hollywood optimism as Maureen O Hara is set to receive an Irish screen award. In Waterbury Connecticut Jim Early becomes street cleaner for a day and grants others the day off.
Taxpayers have until midnight to mail 1951 federal income tax returns. Main Post Office workers quit at a specified time but postal officials urged mailing by 8 p.m. to ensure postmark. City Hall will stay open to midnight to accept returns if needed, with drop slots available. Returns postmarked by midnight count as current. penalties apply for late filing. Quarterly estimates must also be submitted today.
The Senate Foreign Relations committee postponed indefinitely a vote on inviting General Dwight D. Eisenhower to testify on Truman's foreign aid program. Absent members and opposition from Lodge and Brewster plus room to hear other witnesses delayed action. Eisenhower reportedly willing to testify if needed, but may stay in Paris if the invitation is a political maneuver. Harriman faced questions over the defense support for Western Europe and Marshall Plan style economic aid, with callers arguing for substantial cuts.
A federal grand jury for an inquiry into syndicated crime in North Texas was to convene in Fort Worth today. Ordered nationwide by U S Attorney General J Ranard McGrath, the panel follows a Houston session where narcotics traffic was cited as a chief local crime issue.
United Press dispatch outlines Richard Brevard Russell of Georgia as a leading Democratic presidential hopeful. It tracks his career from governor to senator, notes his 1948 South support, his break with Truman on civil rights, and his stance on economy, foreign policy, and defense. The piece highlights his Senate seniority, chairmanship, and voting pattern across 80th to 82nd Congresses.
Stoneington CT Vivien Kellems veteran anti tax crusader refuses to pay the new Social Security self employment tax and urges others to join a strike. She petitions Secretary Snyder to indict her and test constitutionality in court, citing adequate insurance and a challenge to the law.
Washington early reports say James Farley the former Democratic national chairman was approached to manage Senator Richard Russell's presidential bid. Farley denied interest saying he is through managing campaigns though he would welcome support. Russell's camp and Truman era politics feature in a week of busy campaign moves across party lines.
In Minnesota, parties rushed to mobilize write-in votes for Eisenhower and Kefauver as polls opened at 7 am for a 13 hour vote. Expected turnout lagged by about 200,000 from 1948. Kefauver and Eisenhower factions revived after a legal ruling requiring write-ins to be counted.
The Baytown Sun releases its second annual spring fashion section in this Saint Patrick's Day issue. The 16 page, fashion rich edition covers menswear youth clothing and home furnishings with store advertising guiding readers to where to buy. Char lene McCarty handles shopping information and directs readers to shops carrying featured merchandise.
Air Force dispatches Dixie division for Operation Long Horn moving about 260 planes including C-119s C-1243 C-82s and C-6s to transport 10 000 troops to Temple Texas for maneuvers with a defense group. Maj. Gen. A. G. Paxton’s 31st will relocate to Camp Atterbury Indiana after the drills. Alabama and Mississippi National Guard units called into federal service months ago.
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