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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1950
Page
1
Washington reports the Air Force reiterates no flying saucer existence despite ongoing sightings in New Mexico, Mexico, and California. A spokesman states intelligence and technical officers were not convinced by the latest accounts and denies any cover up or hidden experiments.
The Bartown Refinery and its workers exceeded their Red Cross drive quotas with $18,852 contributed. Plants from General Tire and Rubber and Humble Refining added sizeable amounts, while many larger utilities had yet to report. The drive, led by E H Busby, finished ahead of schedule with most departments over top, despite some staff still being contacted.
Windy weather and blowing dust affected the Gulf Coast as a front moved inland from the west. Reports indicated gusts up to 30 to 35 miles per hour in parts of West Texas and scattered dust advisories along the coast from Brownsville to Morgan City. Northerly winds were forecast for tomorrow as temperatures rose under thin clouds with some sun breaks.
Rounded town notes report Snedvington juggling daily choir practices with Nebr. rehearsal. Sandra Bis endures a long day at the Paul Holliday family gathering. Meyer offers to buy Coca Cola. First Keetian Church Choir member Sidney Martin Jr faces a major operation at Joseph's Hospital. Telephone line congestion noted as residents seek information.
Chinese Nationalist forces landed at dawn, seized Sungmen in Chekdang Province about 120 miles south of Chusan Islands, claiming 2500 Communists annihilated. Naval gunboats shelled coastal targets as shore defenses retreated to the hills. single large-scale mainland action since November.
Luxembourg March 18. Mrs. Perle Mesta United States minister to Luxembourg said she would return to Washington soon for routine talks with the State Department and friends. A source close to the legation said she hoped to be transferred after seven months in the post, but Mrs. Mesta denied the report, praising the country and her job.
Dairies and retailers across Baytown are cutting prices to meet a South Texas Producers Association order. Milk will drop about 90 cents per hundredweight, with Grade A and homogenized milk selling for roughly 18 to 23 cents per quart, a shift that some shops claim already began locally.
Ingrid Bergman's 12 year old daughter Pia may decide which parent gets custody. Judge Georgiz Bullock said Pia's choice would be influential but not binding, serving as a guide to the judge. Attorney Isaac Pacht noted Pia may reveal her desire after evidence is reviewed.
Baytown's Clean-Up Week starts Sunday March 26 with Church Cooperation Day meeting of the drive Steering Committee finalizes plans. Subcommittee heads assign groups including Knights of Columbus Navy Mothers Club Pilot Club and Rebekah Lodge to respective committees and area duties.
Public Works Director W Grantham warns residents about painting near the water tower in Old Baytown. He notes wind could spread aluminum paint if people park nearby and urges caution to avoid exposure.
AUSTIN March 18 Suspected slayer of Vallone, Diegs L Carlino 32, freed on $20000 bond after five months in jail on a Houston slaying charge. Bond granted in brief hearing by District Judge J Harris Gardner on DA Bob Long recommendation. Case moved from Harris to Travis County for trial set April 27.
In New York on March 18 an expelled American Legion post linked Moscow New York Key West telephone lines to push for a Truman Stalin world talks. President Truman planned to ignore the call from vacation headquarters in Florida, while Stalin’s stance remained undisclosed.
Premier Gaston Eyskens resigns with his nine Catholic ministers and eight Liberal ministers in a political crisis over King Leopold's return to the throne. Regent Prince Charles, backed by Catholics, supports the plan while Liberal, Socialist and Communist leaders oppose. A 24 hour strike by 300,000 workers protested the King's war.
McALESTER Okla March 18 U P twenty seven hardened criminals in the Little Alcatraz of Oklahoma's penitentiary rioted after disarming two guards and taking them hostage for more than an hour They demanded two baths a week better lighting tobacco and stationery and shoving mirrors Prison Warden Clarence Burford promised an investigation Deputy Warden H C McLeod offered two baths a week and most demands but tobacco and mall dates were rejected Guards E W Martin and Joe Bales were assaulted Bales suffered several fractured ribs Sheriff Jim Kirby helped recover cell keys and seize prison made dirks.
Bids on the new Sears Roebuck store in Baytown were opened in Dallas on Friday. Officials said an announcement would come in about two weeks for the successful bidder. Albert Marvick of Marvick Construction and J E Strait of Strait Refrigeration attended the opening. Marvick said his bid covered a group of Elytown builders beyond his company. Strait bid on air conditioning and plumbing with a Baytown plumbing firm. Strait remained hopeful his bid would be accepted. Marvick doubted his bid would win. The Baytown project is expected to be about a half‑million dollars.
In Pearl Harbor on March 18 the Navy recovered all 46 crew of the fire-gutted net tender USS Hitler after seven days adrift in the central Pacific. Twenty-six were taken from life rafts, 14 from the disabled ship Eider. Survivors reported distress signals ignored by the nearby Army transport General A. W. Brewster.
Tirza the strip tease artist known as Leona Dawal says she will taste the wine used nightly at a public bath before visiting night club patrons. A recent incident left her blushing brightly as she helped quash circulating rumors.
Bayshore Bus Lines officials warn of losing Baytown area service as Houston expands its city limits. Pioneer Bus Lines plans to contest the annexation impact, while executives foresee an exchange of transfers between two large operators. The dispute centers on franchises and routes as Houston grows toward Greens Bayou and the San Jacinto River.
In Statesboro Georgia an early morning blast demolished a 3350 foot block causing one death and two injuries. Kenneth Woomack trapped by fallen timbers survived after firemen cut through debris. Emil Anderson injured. Firefighters battled flames as rescuers freed victims and prevented greater disasters in the tobacco market center near Savannah.
The Gertrude IV Acosta was rammed by the Island Connector outside Halifax Harbor at 12 36 am. Six crew survived. four bodies recovered and two found later. Captain Haslam Enickleekipr era missing as authorities, including the Grenfell, search harbor for crew.
The Czech government ordered the departure of Papal envoy De Liva after a three day notice. He left by plane today, reducing the Czech hierarchy of the Catholic Church.
In Towa City Ta on March 18 a 24 year old student Robert Betinasek expressed strong belief he will be found innocent in a murder case. Police testified he admitted a prior intimate relationship with Margaret Gen Jackson before a roommate’s death, while the student claimed improved confidence in his exoneration.
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