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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
6
Editorial note reflects on scripture from Revelation urging readers to heed prophecy and words within the text as timely guidance. The piece emphasizes reading and hearing the prophecy, presenting a faith-centered reminder of imminent lessons.
The article notes a proposed $750 million cut in non-defense spending tied to a defense budget increase. Congressman Albert Thomas argues Russia threats justify higher defense spending, while supporters in Southeast Texas back his stance. Critics warn of fiscal strain and pork-barrel politics as the amendment draws attention in the Appropriations Bill discussions.
A barber recounts a conversation about aging and progress in Hartford Connecticut. He debates old vs new values with a letter carrier and a dentist, noting factory closures and the rise of advertising. Though tempted to agree with the barber, the narrator resists full surrender to age while weighing progress and jobs.
Fred Hartman recalls 20 Years Ago column about Carey Selph Joel Hunt and George Binder from the Houston Buffs and Texas League. He praises Selph as an athlete and man, recounts Hunt in college football days and Binder as Baytown Oiler and dockside figure. The piece weaves memory, rivalry, and pride through Baytown sports lore.
Mark Twain joked with a preacher and sent a dictionary after a quip about a sermon. The exchange wraps humor around a wordplay moment in a light anecdote.
A terse item notes the Baptown Sun publication tied to a sea company at Pearce, with publisher credits indicated. The readable fragment implies a small local notice about the newspaper’s origin or ownership, mentioning Pearce and a publishing partner.
Larry Kelly, the Yele football star from 1924 to 1938, built a reputation as the luckiest man to handle a football. He recovered fumbles and won games after bad bounces, leading sports writers to credit a mindset that expected breaks. The piece notes a “success attitude” beyond confidence, comparing it to a salesman’s poise and a player who acts as if he owns the joint. It mentions government scrutiny and the Browns’ response, linking psychology to early success perception.
Henry McLemore recalls spring housecleaning at his tavern, confessing how attic litter, mismatched keepsakes, and inherited clutter test his temper. He jokes about past roles with Sells Floto, vows to become a “man of steel” this year, and describes the emotional toll of deciding what to keep or discard.
Washington dispatch reports the 610 Steelworkers convention in Atlantic City faces a vote on reopening wage demands. Phill Murray will push to reopen talks citing rising profits and a Labour Board recommendation. Pensions stay out of contention as contracts hold for five years. Senator Vandenberg remains ill but intends to serve until 1952 or until Williams replacement. House committee approves federal education aid bill but blocks the Sensie-passed version.
British set VE Day tomorrow as Victory in Europe Day. President Truman delayed surrender remarks until synchronized statements in London and Moscow. Local funds and civic actions noted including a hospital donation and Paine Brothers taking over a Houston department store. City curfew for under 18s imposed. Ten years ago grand jurors listed from Tri-Cities. Oil fever and Highlands farm notes appear amid ageold regional business and political discussions. Big Steel inquiry looms with debate over publishing a twovolume FBI-style summary and possible Commerce Undersecretary shifts. Industrial output and German export campaigns referenced along with Southern clothing union activity and legal challenges.
New York column by Earl Syhlson reflects on Sid Caesar and other TV stars shaping youth ambitions toward comedy. It examines Slugger, a seven year old, studying Caesar and Berle, and muses on how television influences child humor, family dynamics, and future show business dreams. The piece includes jokes and references to Caesar, Berle, Imogene Coca, and the changing appeal of entertainers.
A jumble of trivia items and historical notes from a vintage page. It covers questions about state nicknames, body parts, impeachment, Plymouth Colony leader William Bradford, polar flight, and political figures including Nehru and Gandhi.
A fragmented quotation discusses the danger of a government that owns the citizen rather than the citizen owning the government. It argues that without freedom from administration, society risks obeisance to the state, with references to Marion, Texas, and a church context noted amid unclear text.
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