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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
4
A Bible verse expresses divine assurance that those who trust in the Lord will not be desolate, promising salvation and preservation of the faithful from distress. The line reflects a religious sentiment emphasizing God's care for the righteous.
The piece surveys Eisenhower potential as a 1952 Republican candidate, noting past boom, 1949 talks reviving interest, and Dewey's withdrawal. It quotes analysts and officials on political timing, while touching on labor market optimism and the coal strike impact on fall conditions. It closes with quips from a psychologist and a joke about health cures.
Sun columnist Fred Hartman lauds James Harrop, general superintendent at Humble Baytown plants, for accepting the Community Chest chairmanship. He notes Harrop’s tough, effective leadership and predicts a smoothly run campaign with strong employee and off-site support as Baytown braces for a pivotal 1950 drive.
A historical note on Jack Hindieverger Chaikman of the Boerd and founder of Kale maz Vegetable Perchment Co Kalamazoo Michigan. He built a world renowned company from little money and shared essays on life and success in letters and the KVP Ph otopher. He recounts a boys track incident to illustrate choosing quality and fair dealing over revenge.
Partial OCR fragment notes rates for armed service and time periods linked to Pearce. Details are incomplete, but item references 2,65 and 6 months in context of company figures.
A reflective column contrasts climbing a mountain or flying high to gain perspective with daily life. It recalls Noah Webster’s definition of perspective and explores ego, status chasing, and how a higher vantage reveals the tiny scale of individuals and events, ending with a note on China’s wall and the Iron Curtain.
Senator Anderson from New Mexico questions official denials about flying saucers and links them to atomic research. He recalls wartime moves at Los Alamos and says discoveries at large centers may reveal the true source of the saucers and a connection to the atomic program. He warns the public to expect surprising facts.
A retrospective mix recalls Nazi breakthroughs and Okinawa action, Red sorties near Austria, and notable passings including Oscar Wilson the Mont Belview pharmacist and former UK PM David Lloyd George. The report also notes local Goose Creek meetings, annexation debates, and 1932 political maneuvering.
Homer Croy sought out Will Rogers in Hollywood after making his mark in New York. Rogers read Coy’s tiny script note and smiled. It marked Rogers first talking picture and began a string of roles Croy helped to place. A tailor complains about a sale, asking what is left of sixty five dollars. The tailor retorts with a sharp reply.
Henry McLemore narrates a fanatical plan to buy Faery Knowe near Aberfoyle Scotland. He jokes about shipping the hill to Washington and funding it with a huge sum if seven circuits around the tree reveal its magic, imagining political and tax implications and warning readers he may not return after attempting the seven laps.
In a lively column Earl Wilson lists flying saucer quips from famous figures, notes on TV and radio humor, and assorted entertainment chatter. He mentions Goodman Ace on water waste, Groucho Marx jokes, Nat Harris, Judy and Arthur Gershwin, and Shubert Theatre plans, all reflecting mid century show business chatter.
Answers: 1 Daniel Boone opened Kentucky to settlement. 2 George Washington established the Purple Heart. 3 Theodore Roosevelt urged Speak softly and carry a big stick. 4 Poland sent Kosciuszko to aid American independence. Birthday list includes Paul Whiteman Willem Mengelberg Freddie Bartholomew Flora Robson.
A fragment recalls a boxing moment with St Levinsky stunned by Joe Louis and retreating to the ropes. The quirky line about being in “2 transom” follows, then a garbled hospital room joke about a boy asking for Robinson Crusoe and misheard reading.
A channelview resident Mrs H D Powell writes from Baytown Sun to commend the care at the cinto hospital after an operation. She expresses sincere gratitude for the kind service and signs as MRS. H. D. POWELL.
A fragment discusses a renowned technologist defining human progress as moving toward an unattainable ideal. The quote cites Herbert and references a council on industry, noting constant movement without reaching perfection.
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