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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1952
Page
1
Two female residents, aged 24 and 16, escaped from Busile State School for Girls in Houston. Authorities seek to return them to the facility while a legal fight unfolds. A mother urges action to reclaim her daughter as child welfare officials report harsh conditions and limited supervision.
Fragmented OCR notes mention urging early action on Highway 73 and a Department of Commerce post office project. Amid scattered lines, references include Hous and Port Arthur, a $173,060 addition, and delays by the General Service Administration. Also noted: license deadlines, a 1952 plate scheme, and assorted town chatter about local events and residents.
Editor notes this third article in a Baytown bond issue series details a $525,000 water system upgrade and a $484,000 sewer collection project. Health officials say Baytown’s sewage woes grow with new homes straining a failing system. Community leaders debate funding options and phased work to avoid debt.
Federal prosecutors plan to try Sheriff Sully Montgomery and Deputy Wardlaw along with former Assistant District Attorney AeL Wanikew in Dallas on May 3 for income tax evasion totaling multiple thousands of dollars. Montgomery, earning about $9,500 yearly, and Wardlaw, about $5,700, pleaded innocent and posted bonds of $3,000 each. The trio surrendered and await trial with U. S. Attorney Frank Potter leading the case and defense lawyers Mays prepared.
Washington reports President Truman opens the Democratic party campaign with a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner speech televised and broadcast nationwide. About 6201 Democrats are expected, with some southern delegates wavering on a summer walkout as questions swirl over Truman's potential run and rivals for the GOP nomination claim momentum in Maine.
Dr. T. S. Painter stepped down as president to remain on the faculty as a distinguished professor of biology. The Board of Regents accepted the resignation effective August 21 at a morning meeting, with no immediate successor named. Painter, who joined UT in 2016 and had been acting head since 1944, was praised for rebuilding the university’s standing in education and genetics.
A fragmented passage cites Dr. Robert om Felix of the National Health Service warning that vernal ailments feel pervasive. It notes spring brings a believed improvement in mood but also hints at occupational strain and a tendency to view other places as better.
C Dutch Ptacek, candidate from District One, was left off the ballot due to a $39.70 delinquent tax bill, under a city charter rule barring taxed owed. He criticized the move as arbitrary and said courts may decide the issue while noting past disqualification for mayoral runs. He questioned the city manager’s reading of the charter.
The First Armored Division mounted a swift counterattack at Pitcoke, reclaiming five miles and signaling the first real American advance in Exercise Long Horn. Airborne units struck from the gic, weather favored operations, and U S planes hit Bey City, San Marcos, and New Braunfels in Texas as ground forces moved in. Rations dropped for the Dixie division as weather allowed resupply. The Army eyed heavy atomic artillery units while Gov Bull declined details citing national security.
A chaotic mock battle paused as a refreshment-laden Army canteen arrived near the battlefield. Atomic artillery claims and AWOL airmen dominate the tale, while Houston enforces a "goo goo eyes" ordinance targeting leering peddlers and impropriety toward women.
United Nations pilots claim destruction of four MiG‑15 fighters over North Korea in the past week while losing nine of their own aircraft. Five of the nine losses were American jets. two F-56 Sabrejets and three F-84 Thunderjets were downed in combat or by ground fire. Ground fighting intensifies along the front with UN patrols engaging Communist trenches near Mundung-ni valley. Communist truce negotiators remain deadlocked as talks stall over key issues.
A mass of handbills distributed by a group opposing a 1,005,000 bond issue attack higher city taxes. They claim last year’s request was enough and note a previous failed vote. Printed by Boyer Printing Co, the leaflets urge voting against the bond and call the city machinery a threat to the purse.
The State Highway Commission approved eight projects including two tunnel jobs in Baytown area. Spur 201 will run west of Goose Creek to connect Highway 146 with West Main near St Paul’s Lutheran Church, featuring a two level underpass at the Spur 201 end. A bridge across Goose Creek is planned on Highway 1465 with underpass work already done. The Baytown tunnel and approaches join a $387,060 package for the overall plan to route Highway 146 south of Baytown toward Black Duck Bay and the ship channel. Gill and bridge over Black Duck Bay already constructed.
Robert Tucker won an appeal in Suffolk Superior Court after Judge John E B Swift ordered a verdict of innocent on charges of contributing to the delinquency of his son Anthony by giving him liquor. The judge ruled the delinquency statute covers ages seven to seventeen only.
Partly cloudy to cloudy with mild tonight and tomorrow. Showers possible tonight. Widely scattered light precipitation. Southeast to south winds moderate to fresh. Low near 50s.
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Officials discuss a $206000 buildup and a $5000 machine purchase cited as misused funds. The mayor notes potential savings for residents if replacements cost about $15000. A county bid review questions the necessity of a new car as cheaper options exist.
Defense mobilization officials indicate steel price increases are needed to offset rising costs. Wage board recommendations for pay raises are cited as part of the broader plan to support the industry and maintain production.
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