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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1951

Page

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Free Chest X Rays Begin At Sears And Clockhouse Gate

Mrs Dudley and Mrs Davis of the Women s Service League led a drive for tuberculosis awareness as Robert Lee Rich School students joined the effort. The House Anti Tuberculosis League unveiled its mobile X ray unit today offering free chest X rays in two locations Sears from 9 30 am to 1 noon and Humble Clockhouse Gate from 2 to 5 pm.

Dudley Davis Women’s Service Leacur Vant Miss Edwards Robert Lee Rich School Anti-Tuberculosis League New Mobile M-rey Mongar Sears Humble Clockhouse Ita Diagcees B. Jaesbs

Local School Plans Public Welfare Focus on Monday

Middleton says the Bay City school will cover disinie t chemistry cleanliness sessiong and public relations while Harris attends. Reports of poker game disturbances end with no arrests as court dates loom next week. Weather remains mild with 72 today and 63 overnight as weekend forecasts promise continued fair, warm conditions. Police warn muffler violations will bring heavy fines amid town drive noise complaints.

Bay Harris If Middleton

Unclear Local News Fragment From Baytown Area

Readable phrases mention Kentucky Derby, school election, voting for Mom, and Baytown figures Krothers Dar Grady Watson Knox Beavers and Jayceeing. The text is garbled with mis-spellings and nonsensical joins, making a coherent event unclear. The likely item is a scattered local notes column with political hints and social chatter.

Pe Hiber Doc Sey Mom Krothers Dar- Grady The Watson Baytown Sitlanes Knox Beavers

Humbie Day Plans Highlight Community Celebrations

Plans for Humbie Days next Saturday are nearly complete with rides for children and a tennis match featuring Leo LaBarce and Robert Brice. The Humble Club hosts games against Bay n Humble Club and Houston Club with 9 am starts, prizes for winners, and a Burnet Bar setting race at 9 20 am.

George Tuiton Humbls Dey Prois Imp. Ai Fred Heder Talera Sein Giaved Sour Spmiortais F Bay N Humble Club Houston Humble Burnet Bar Leves Jack Rebels Humbie

Cancer Drive Nears Goal in Bartown 1951

Bartown community canvass to raise funds for a cancer drive reached $201 as it aims for a $3200 total. Chairman R C Stephenson Jr said volunteers had collected most of the money and that citywide solicitation plus KRCT radio efforts should push the drive to completion. Residents without addresses will receive letters with return envelopes by early next week.

Bartown Crusade Isiter R. C. Stephenson Jr Stephenson KRCT Sand Stephenson Ieac

Three oil wells completed and seven new began in Goose Creek Field

Three wells were completed in Goose Creek Field yesterday with two rigs active. Hankomer Investment Company’s Petrucha No 1 and J J Broadus Drilling’s Darrel Tuck No 1 were mentioned alongside Amelia Jones Estate No 2 and O A Dyer No 1 preparations. Staking included a location on Travis Street and a pending test near Grady Tuck No 1.

Goose Creek Travis Street Gilliger Driling Company H. R. Burden Grads Tack J. J. Broadus Drilling Company Burden Tuck Brothers Hankomer Investment Company Hankomer

Boy Drowns in Clear Creek Near League City

A 55 year old man, Bullard, of League, drowned at dawn in Clear Creek near the new superhighway bridge about 30 feet from shore while a party at Baytown was interrupted by the accident. Four other youths from Lee County were with him. two other boys, aged around 15, drowned after a boat capsized.

Ek Bullard League Clear Creek Guivestim Bridas Baytown Ioustex Baytown Humble OH Company Houston Humble Chat Galveston County Houston Himility Company Bullard South Otto Aedt S Vinunnng Hugh Rigsby Billy LeFour Jyde Siathensen Leeox

Troops Push North of Seoul Area Amid North Korean Push

Allied forces advanced northwest of Seoul and west central fronts pushing lines several miles nearer the capital. In the hills north of Seoul, Chinese and Communist forces resisted with artillery as Allied teams probed the central and eastern fronts seeking gaps.

Con Ne-Mats-Land Il Niles Seoul

MacArthur says Far East plan fits current forces

General Douglas MacArthur testified before the Senate committee on his Far East recommendations. He argued existing forces could carry out his program with only small ground-force increases and no prejudice to other operations. He noted air and naval strengths in the Far East would likely need modest growth. He dismissed predicting exact force sizes and warned against expanding commitments beyond planned levels. The exchange touched on sustaining Korean War efforts and UN participation.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Far East America Senate Ming MacArthur Saltonstall United Nations Korea

MacArthur Outlines Strategy to End Korean War

United Press reports General MacArthur outlined a plan to win the Korean War by destroying Communist bases in Manchuria and blockading China while keeping Chiang Kai-Shek's Nationalists on Formosa for a broader anti Communist front. He said the current preparedness program could conclude the conflict in about two years with use of U S air and sea power and projected joint Chiefs of staff plans for a 1952 buildup. He noted evacuation contingency plans in Korea as a possible fallback if UN forces were compelled to withdraw.

United Press MacArthur Bunth Manchuria Chins Chiang Kai-Shek Formosa Korea Far East Ior Joint Chiefs Joint Chiefs of Fi

Packer Urges Hands Off Prices Amid Beef Strike Talk

Washington sources report the National Independent Packers Association warns against price controls as beef supply fears mount. Packer Chris Finkbinder predicts a sit down strike could remove beef from shelves and push prices up to nine to eleven cents a pound by October 1, signaling broader industry disruption.

Washington Chris Finksinder National Independents Association Little Reek Washigton Finkbinder

Splash Day Galveston Prep Amid Huge Visitor Rush

Galveston prepares for Splash Day as an expected 160000 visitors from across the Southwest fill the Pleasure Isle. A 10 hour program features a parade along the Boulevard, King Neptune at Stewart Beach, two bathing beauty contests Miss Photo Flash and Miss Splash Day, the Ideal Man contest, and a free dance with prize showers at Murdoch's Pier.

Galveston Treasure Isle Southwest Greater Galveston Beach Association Buccaneer Milady

Syrians Repelled After New Border Clash Near Lake Tiberias

Israeli spokesmen said Syrian forces crossed into Israel territory by about one kilometer near Tel Moniila Hill, launching two attacks within hours. Israel and Syria renewed heavy artillery and mortars after a UN cease-fire agreement, with UN observers delayed.

Tel Aviv Israel UPI Tiva Lake Tiberias Sea of Galilee United Nations David Landner Tel Moniila

Oklahoma athletes refuse oath. OU faculty seek law change

Norman Okla local university reports say University of Oklahoma president George Cross announced that scholarship athletes and part time workers must sign the anti Communist loyalty oath by May 4 or lose aid. National wrestling champion Smith calls the oath an attack on civil liberties and plans not to sign. Faculty urge legislature to amend the oath law with a bill from Senator Smalley while awaiting a key decision from Attorney General Williamson on enforcement.

Norman Okla QIP— Univer of Oklahoma George l.Cross Board of Regents Tleetballee Aniabeaal Om Club Oach Smith Neville Price Joe Smalley Senate Wee V. Bee England US Justice Department Mac Q. Williamson

Highlands May Decide School Vote

Early returns show Cedar Bayou school board race tight with W. Wilson and H. Singleton leading the five man field for two seats. Kellogg and Adams trailing as precinct results from Highlands and East Baytown areas indicate Mrs. Edna Gray may influence the outcome, with Gray’s gains in some boxes offset by losses elsewhere.

Edna Gray L L. Kellogg Clifton Adams Gray Wilson Singleton W. G. Wilson H. M. Singleton Cedar Bayou Capps Sherry Grady Lenamend Ceco Kellogg Adama Highlands

Britain Rejects Eisenhower Demand for More Atlantic Troops

London informed sources report Britain refused General Dwight Eisenhower's repeated requests for a larger share of forces to support his Atlantic command. Britain would send five divisions and build a reserve of about 22 Territorial National Guard divisions, with officials saying the reserve could not be ready for five to three months and would not boost deterrence beyond the existing forces.

London Britain Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower United Kingdom Hisenhower

Oilman Must Pay Damages In McCarthy Suit

Promoter Larry Rummans won $55,000 in damages against oilman Glenn McCarthy after a Houston hotel brawl. The jury awarded $30,000 general and special damages and $2,508 exemplary damages for humiliation, plus $15,000 for services in arranging a charity game. McCarthy was cleared on one claim alleging 8 hour imprisonment.

McCarthy Los Angeles D H Larry Rummans Texas Glenn McCarthy Brey Mel Rixmans Oi! Millionaire Eummans Ini Shamrock Houston Rummans

Auto License Tags To Be Smaller In 1952

The Texas State Highway Department will issue pint sized vehicle tags instead of yearly plates. Governor Allan Shivers signed the bill into law, effective 0 days after adjournment. He also signed a second law allowing a spoonful of flexibility in adoption hearings for armed forces couples serving abroad.

Austin Teaxs State Highway Department Allan Shivers United States

Many Horses Run For Roses Track Fast

Louisville race notes the Derby field reduced to 21 after scratches Bernwood and The Gink leaving the record 22 starters unbroken. Forecast earlier predicted rain then cleared. crowds flood Churchill Downs as Brown Hotel Stables enters both horses The Gink and Snuzzle amid a warm, clear morning.

Louisville Bernwood America Churchill Downs Brown Hotel Stables Baytown

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