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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1951
Page
1
The text notes a petition linked to a school bond of 900,009 and mentions 20 names listed by the superintendent George H that must be present for voting. It references tax levy, emergency build, and bonded indebtedness in the district, along with annexation of an acre area and Market Street.
City and Lee College trustees remained at odds over a water line to the new plant. E W Buetow and H M Campbell debated with trustees two hours but found no settlement. Figures ranged from 1200 feet of pipe costing about 2000 to 2500 dollars, with variations on route and ownership.
A. F. Stark is named president of the Bartown School Board after acclamation by trustees. Theo Wilburn steps down after three years, praising the board and noting the honor belongs to others. Harry Hartman, Elmer Gray, and others are slated for reelected or sworn roles. Adams’ resolution passed with trustees approving the election votes and transitions.
Payers in Baytown grow nearer to full payment as five months remain to collect the balance. Tax totals show net collections across salaries and Bay population fees. Bids for a city project have been sent out and will be opened at the regular meeting Thursday night. A unit take is set for tomorrow with appearances at Goldfield and Humble Gate events.
Townsfolk and students engage in daily events with plans and chatter. Mrs. rare becomes a new member as Mrs. Herb Ash works the phone line while Bay High parents council debates safety. Local residents discuss schedules, social calls, and small town updates amid busy spring tones.
Fisherman LaFara, longtime Baytown resident and former mechanic who owned a fishing camp near Pickett's Bayou, died at a Baytown hospital. Funeral services were to be held today at Paul A. Lee Funeral Home with ministers officiating. He is survived by a daughter, a stepson, his mother, two brothers, a sister, and two granddaughters.
Dear Mr Burglar Scouts Are Broke reports Troop 96 facing three break ins at the Scout House behind Baytown Junior High School with no funds to replace damaged screens windows and glass. J P Scranton chairman says dues must cover costs as the Baytown Humble Club sponsors the troop.
Strong Gulf winds forced warblers migrating south from Central America to crash into Padre Island structures. Residents reported hundreds of birds killed by colliding with street lights poles and building sides as they fluttered near ground level. The scene prompted warnings and a note to see Winds page two for more.
Washington reports Rep Join Ker dies at 77, former House Foreign Affairs chair. Austin notes Senate approval of a 208 million dollar two year state operation budget. Daytor Ohio bomber crashes near a research site. five crew members unaccounted. Red Bank robbers flee in stolen car after first State Bank incident. pursuit ongoing.
Governor Allan Shivers halted administration plans for a gasoline tax increase and proposed a compromise to end the 52nd Legislature early. He urged a constitutional term and cited potential revenue shifts, while proposing adjustments to natural gas taxes and a broader omnibus bill. The House approved redistricting to add Harris County representatives, but failed to pass a constitutional amendment for women jurors.
The Bayou school board discussed Cedar Bayou High School gym remodeling plans and contract awards for equipment. A basketball scoreboard and football clock were bought from Geneva Electronics. football scoreboard hardware will be installed by the school on September 3. No basketball backstops were installed pending further investigation.
Baytown Ro Kina and Lions Clubs plan their annual joint dance this evening in the school cafeteria. Rev Clyde Verherder of the Methodist Church Houston will speak. Rev P Walter Heacker of Trinity Episcopal here will be toastmaster. Walter Jenkins of Houston, Rotary’s musical director, will present a program. The event is for members and guests. Lions Club hosts.
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce votes to buy 45 acres south of North Main for a permanent fairgrounds and armory, paying 6000 down and securing mineral rights. The five acres will be deeded to the US for an armory, with the rest mortgaged until paid.
Allied troops push deeper into Korea along multiple sectors near Seoul. South Korean forces lead a widening advance aided by warplanes and artillery, with a reported 2432 Reds killed or wounded on the Seoul front. UN troops reach near the 38th parallel as a new Red offensive looms. Lieutenant Van Fleet visited front lines and praised readiness.
President Arnulfo Arias and his cabinet seized dictatorial powers dissolving Parliament and scrapping the 1936 constitution. They announced rule by decree to quell a communist threat to the republic and the canal, restoring the 1933 constitution while preserving habeas rights.
A B 45 bomber exploded while circling Ellington Air Force Base killing three of four crew. Lone survivor Lieutenant Robert Hempen fell thousands of feet unconscious before his parachute opened. Majors Claude Cook, Robert Reece, and Jerome Rappaport died. Hempen survived after a long fall and failed parachute response, then regained consciousness.
Washington reports President Truman turned 67 amid ongoing war tensions and domestic strife. The White House said no birthday observance but a full schedule of callers, with public friction over his MacArthur dismissal and low poll ratings.
The Defense Ministry reported the 2:15 p.m. Sunday quake killed about 1000 people in the ruined town of Jucnapa as rescuers combed through debris across southeastern El Salvador. The disaster is described as the worst in the nation's history with thousands believed dead.
President Truman told the nation that atomic war with Russia is a real possibility but unlikely under General MacArthur’s Korea policy. He accused MacArthur of urging attacks on Manchuria, a China blockade, and Formosa troops, while outlining risks to allies and the need for collective security.
Van Nuys California Actress Mary Astor 45 attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills in her San Fernando Valley home library police reported she was rushed to Valley Receiving Hospital where Dr Ralph Harris pumped her stomach and said she would recover officers noted pills strewn about the library her husband Thomas Wheelock was away when authorities arrived a priest at St Cyril’s Church received a late night call from Miss Astor Tate asking for aid and the priest went to her home Revs Smith said he found the door ajar and Astor appeared hysterical indicating she was very ill
Defense Secretary Marshall testified before senators that US aims in Korea are to inflict heavy Chinese losses to force a negotiated peace while avoiding atomic war. He warned that pursuing Manchurian bombing or Soviet intervention could escalate into broader conflict, and stressed a policy to deprive aggressors of reward without widening hostilities.
New York dispatch reports General Douglas MacArthur disagrees with President Truman on extending the Korean War. Major General Courtney Whitney says MacArthur believes Soviet leaders fear atomic attack on their cities more than American targets, shaping war decisions by potential destruction.
Governor Alan Shivers hinted at possible Senate action after receiving about six petitions urging him to oppose Senator Tom Connally. He smiled when asked and said petitioners were being acknowledged, not discouraged.
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