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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1950
Page
1
Auditor criticized city departments drawing sharp rebuttals from officials. Finance Director Barber defended Wester Department bookkeeping denying overstatement by T. B. Trotter Company. Judge E. E. Hunter claimed records were complete except docketing. receipts available.
Baytown faces a high turnout for Saturday's school trustee election amid renewed interest since last February's liquor vote. Three tickets compete with women candidates Mrs Bridges and Mrs Elmer Gray leading the field in local sentiment, while past elections show volatile box-by-box results and strong Highlands participation.
Senator McCarthy accuses Owen Lattimore of communism and Soviet espionage as Lattimore testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee. Lattimore criticizes McCarthyism and says attacks through his wife are a new low in American politics while defending his anti Communist writings. McCarthy criticizes President Troumer and loyalty review boards for not removing perceived risks from government jobs.
Former U S senator O Daniel said in a Houston Press interview that he could win the governorship in the first primary if he runs. He noted strong campaign fundraising and plans to speak in about 100 towns, with supporters urging a bid for office.
Brigadiers of Baytown presented a Sunday afternoon tea hosted by parents and members of the SDA group. Local residents, including Adena and Mrs G K eer, admired the costumes and praised a grand week of events ending with officer installation on Sunday. A Western party, a Brigadier Ball, and a public show in Memorial Stadium highlighted the celebration with 200 attendees at Western party and a 7:30 p.m. Friday preview in the stadium.
Police Chief H E McKee introduced Patrolman Adkinson as the Baytown department’s newest officer. The man, described with ties to the old South, brings prior experience from the Lubbock police force.
Boston report says bandleader Xavier Cugat aged 50 announced plans to marry 18-year-old Abbe Lane of New York soon after his divorce. Lane confirmed engagement and said she would continue singing, with plans to live in Hollywood. Lane and mother travel with Cugat troupe and her legs are insured for 1 million dollars.
Detroit reports say separate exploratory talks between Chrysler and CIO United Auto Workers officials failed to progress the 99 day strike end. Federal conciliator E Marvin Sconyers held sessions with each side and planned a possible joint meeting if avenues open. The recess followed mutual accusations of bad faith and lack of technical progress amid the strike stalemate.
United Press reports Pepper loss in Florida primary weakens Truman backers as Alabama Democratic Executive Committee race stays tight. State races shift between pro and anti Truman blocs with one third vote uncounted. Smathers projected to influence Senate balance as Florida’s liberal nominee and GOP edge loom large.
Mrs Pearl Hollaway 62 a longtime Baytown resident died suddenly at 8 45 pm Tuesday at her daughter s home 501 Harvey after returning from an evening drive She lived at 419 Miriam Street and had driven to the Litton home to pick them up A physician was called but she could not be revived Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Central Baptist Church with Rev J E Osteen Rev E R Burns and Rev Lo E H Frazier officiating Burial in Cedar Crest Cemetery under Paul A Lee Funeral Home direction Survivors include two daughters three sons a brother and ten grandchildren Pallbearers named Ralph Reagan R L Hutson F C Cates A C Carlton Gus Langley and George Mayfield.
Altman well known clothing merchant will become Beytorn Lions Club president in June after election at a Grace Methodist Church luncheon. New officers include Gillette as first vice president Rogers second vice president Allen Rice third vice president Ammons secretary Allen treasurer Ray Sloan tamer and Sparky Bond tail twister. Bennett outgoing president. Also elected two new directors Ballard and Parker for two-year terms. A third director race ended in a tie between Jordan and Kannarr prompting a special election next Tuesday. Altman has served as Baytown Lions secretary for eight years and previously held offices at Mexia Lions Club. Donkey Baseball event May 12 to raise funds for Robert E. Lee Band. tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children. Guests at meeting included Pool Plowden Oglesby Block and Dittman.
First try-outs for the Baytown Community Chest film Every body Benefits will be at 9:20 a.m. Saturday at the Chest office. Mrs Igan O'Hagan chairs the casting committee and announced forty eight people have shown intent to participate. Nine principals will be cast with many supporting roles, and others are urged to attend Saturday. David M Amnett, who produced Chest films, volunteers to film the movie. his prior Chest productions earned praise across the state. Casting committee members include Alyers Griffin Lois Han ne MacGuffie Armett and Bob Herbert.
Top American observers evacuated from Communist China report that the country has been sold out to the Soviet Union lock stock and barrel. They arrived in Hong Kong aboard the General Gordon after months of harassment and exit permit problems. They claim the initiative came from the Chinese Reds and that Russia is eager to cement the deal with little in return.
Julius Jackson, an elderly Black man, filed a 57500 damage suit in Houston against G We and J G Laughlin doing business as Security Service Company. He alleges false arrest and improper handling of a mortgaged cement mixer sold for a $250 loan. Jackson testified he believed the instrument was a promissory note, owed $44 total after payments, and that he was unable to locate the mixer. He stated he and an employee paid part of the debt but were told more was due. The case was no-billed by Grand Jury after a preliminary hearing in Justice Roscoe Wierkin's court.
Federal authorities crack a $1,000,000 narcotics ring described as among the most important in years, with 28-inch charging conspiracy to violate narcotics laws. At least six arrested in New Jersey New York and Florida, many from North and South Carolina. Officials name several suspects including Danilel Graham Jr and Michel Reade among others, with operations tied to counterfeit revenue labels and cross-country trafficking.
J E Blackburn Baytowns Boy Scout leader sails May 8 to May 23 to direct two camps in Mexico City and meet local leaders. Appointed by Minor Huffman for Texas New Mexico Oklahoma district scope, he has led Baytown scouting since 1942 and sees the trip as an honor and learning experience.
Joe IL Myers Jr recalls fog lights being stolen from a father's car, glimpsed during a foggy scene near Cedar Bayou. A school friend may have driven the vehicle, which was parked by Archer, as the incident unfolded.
A logger named Hodge, employed by Cleves Be TM, was injured when a tree fell. He was struck on the back or head and shoulders and was transported for medical care. The incident occurred in a logging site, details on prognosis are unclear.
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