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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1952
Page
1
A fragmentary page mentions a seven year old burn victim taken to San Jacinto Memorial, billow Camp No 1822 rites, a meeting at Civilian Defense Headquarters, plans for a Wise Ranch visit and farm tours, various community names and casual social remarks, with scattered references to local stores and personal happenings.
Amid reconstruction after killer tornadoes, shelters in Alabama Georgia Arkansas and other states house thousands of homeless. Red Cross reports 293 killed 1189 injured 2947 families affected 1123 homes destroyed 1678 damaged as relief work proceeds.
Harris County tax office warns only about 60 percent of license plates have been sold at the Burimyn Branch as the seven day deadline nears. Houston officials report about 1 000 tags issued for an estimated 450,000 cars. after April 1 penalties rise. In Bay Town and La Porte stations, tags remain scarce with nearby agencies offering limited supplies. A car inspection sticker program is announced to begin September, with Baytown stations setting up within days.
A Baytown mechanic faced burglary charges after a volatile domestic dispute. His wife left him accusing infidelity and took belongings. she later locked him out. He had kicked a door down and threatened to kill someone inside. He had prior fines for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. The husband was reportedly inside the home during the incident.
A fresh storm moved over the Rockies toward Nevada as tornado ravaged regions in the South battled cleanup. The weather bureau warned of rain and snow squalls. Officials questioned resumption of Operation Haylift to feed starving cattle. Snowbound trains and blocked highways hinder relief, while governors in North and South Dakota urged self help to open roads. Farther south, flood warnings and rising waters threatened Alabama and Georgia as the nation marked widespread destruction from the tornadoes.
A 36-year-old wheelchair-bound man, I G Deuren, armed with a shotgun, confronted a ditch digging crew hired by Texas Brine Co as they work to lay a line at his street corner. He heads a neighborhood property owners association opposing the line, claiming saltwater seepage will damage yards. city permits and April 2 hearing set the next steps.
A gang of four teens, said to be high on marijuana, attacked the Susa family in Houston last night. They pinned the family with rifle fire for about an hour, then clashed with officers. Roy Susa, 16, testified three youths threatened him in front of the Sha rack hotel and later returned to fire on the home, hitting a shirt and a dish cupboard. Mrs. Encar nacion Susa, 46, and Mary, 15, fled the yard as the assailants continued. Neighbors summoned police. the youths were taken to jail.
Eisenhower supporters plan to sweep six Baytown precincts at the May 3 Republican precinct conventions. Keith McCause, Harris County chairman, outlined strategy at a Horace Mann Junior High rally and urged preconvention organization to unseat Taft backers, with lists to notify Eisenhower supporters and precinct feeders to canvass. The crowd totaled 62 despite strong enthusiasm among local backers.
New York candidate Henry Krajewski opened his poor man's party presidential campaign unveiling a fair squeal platform. He pledges six maternity benefits for mothers and no taxes for individuals earning under six thousand dollars annually.
Rep John W McCormack leveled sharp criticism of General Eisenhower for remaining in Europe while an active candidate for president. Sen Henry Cabot Lodge Jr and others viewed the move as a potential opening by Democrats against the GOP frontrunner. The piece notes Taft schedule, Tennessee delegate outcomes, and macArthur supporters shifting allegiance pending timing.
Baytown Chamber directors will consider a master highway program for the area. The plan, adopted by the Highway Committee, calls for a 73A route, gaps on Garth Road, a bond to extend Tri-City Beach Road, a Baker Road blacktop, and a Decker Drive to Highway 146 cut‑off to divert heavy trucks from downtown. The alternate route would connect 73 east of the San Jacinto River, pass Decker Drive, Baytown, and return to 73. E H Thornton Jr, state highway chairman, may meet with the committee to discuss needs and past accomplishments.
A chaotic day as police used tear gas and clubs against 60 percent of chanting students in Rome in front of the American Embassy. In Naples a crowd of about 10 000 breached a barricade, signaling rising unrest.
Allied negotiators met Communist representatives in Panmunjom under a fresh news blackout to resume prisoner of war talks. A preliminary UN statement noted no specifics as observers debated whether to alter prior positions. Frontline action included a high altitude jet battle near Sinuiju and rail destruction along the Chongju Sinanju line. Riot protests in Italy and Mexico as police and troops confront unrest. In Mexico City censorship tightened after clashes over anti tax protests. In South Africa, 20,000 torch commandos demand Malan's resignation amid a nationwide show of force.
At Fort Hood a paratrooper of the aggressor 82nd airborne division died after his parachute fouled during Exercise Long Horn. The mass jump involved 115,000 men as the enemy, supported by fighter-bombers, sought to breach U S lines along the LamPasas river.
A Highlands youth, son of Mrs. E, was burned in a gasoline accident. Details are sparse in the fragmentary report but indicate an unfortunate household incident involving the Bourgeois family.
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