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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
1
Nations from France Belgium Luxembourg West Germany plan a 43 division European army under a joint defense council and European assembly. Signing aimed for May 29 amid unresolved funding and command questions as NATO allies weigh Western defense integration.
Jun Spots Bec Harman, 17, earns a gold medal and certificate for first in welding at Fort Worth tests. He studies at E. Lee and Lee College, with aims in the distributive occupation field. Local events include a Lee Brigade parade, a senior class concert, and a community exhibit.
Congress backs a four percent cost of living raise for all service members and a 14 percent boost in food and quarters allowances. Retroactive to May, the deal excludes the Senate’s proposed $40 extra for those in combat zones. Some lawmakers oppose combat pay and expect hearings and possible changes.
Cedar Bayou father Prentis Wright and his son and three relatives were rescued after their shrimp boat Sadie-02 sank 315 miles off Morgans Point in the ship channel. Wright, 22, and companions aged 35, 15, and 32 were found clinging to life jackets in rough water as the elder Wright swam to reach them.
Thelma Lois Epperson, 11, a Barbers Hill high student, suffered a broken back and skull fracture in a Tri City Beach Road crash. Taken to Hermann Hospital Houston, she is in extremely critical condition. The Epperson family of Mont Belvieu faces mounting bills as her father is disabled, her mother recently had surgery, and seven siblings cope. Community donations have begun, with $130 raised so far, and more help welcomed through Mrs E Smithermen or Rev James Farmer.
April 1840 posted as Baytown's slowest month for building since 1819, with $189340 in starts. Nine dwellings began at an estimated $117820, plus one garage apartment at 3900, three commercial buildings totaling 34100 and 29 garages with repairs costing 23710.
Bank Here reports a new car loan policy with 30 percent down and extended payment period. Hugh Echols Jr, president of Citizens National Bank and Trust, cites Bank of America policy as the model and notes Regulation W loosening enabled the change.
Humble Club gears up for Humble Day with 10,000 pounds of beef barbecuing and nightlong events. Activities include kiddie races tours of the Refinery softball and baseball games a sailboat race tournaments square and folk dancing and a big barbecue. General Chairman Lacy Lusk commends the organizing team with chairmen handling ticket sales entertainment children’s games athletics and finance. Mrs Jane Swayze will sing at 11 pm and 1 15 pm, Rob Sheehan's band performs in the Community House auditorium from 3 pm to late night.
Chairman Wey Lusk announced tomorrow's Humble Day events at the Community House. Activities begin at 8 a.m. with children's rides and early tennis, followed by women's casting, a community recital, junior and men's tennis, barbecue servings, musical performances, a sailboat race on Burnet Bar, square and folk dances, baseball and softball games, and ballroom dancing into the evening.
The Retail Merchants Committee asks Baytonians if weekly night shopping should be allowed. A one week ad campaign begins in The Baytown Sun with discount hours proposed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. to 12 noon to 9 p.m. Merchants will distribute questionnaires in stores and canvass results to decide if the change is justified.
The Senate Judiciary committee approved James P. McGranery’s nomination for attorney general 8 to 4. Senator Homer Ferguson, among the four voting against, warned of a fight on the Senate floor. McCarran declined to set a vote date, noting a minority report may be filed by the Republicans.
Gen James Van Fleet warned in Pusan that Communists holding Brig Gen Francis T Dodd have internal quarrels over his fate. He vowed force would be used at an early date to free Dodd if captors do not release him from the Rose Island prison camp. Dodd, held since Wednesday, reported by telephone that he was unharmed and in little danger. Van Fleet said his optimism rests on Dodd’s messages and that officials deny any bargaining.
Foreign analyst reports failure to reach peace in Korea as prisoners’ repatriation stalemate looms. In Germany Bonn coalition fears defeat on NATO command while Britain and U.S. clash over leadership. George Kennan arrives in Moscow to bolster containment policy. NATO streamlines to three main organs as Western Allies present a united front against Russia.
Democratic candidate Napier assails U S foreign policy claiming it widens Communist influence while rival Taft backers clash over delegations at the state GOP convention in Austin. District Judge Betts issues a restraining order affecting county chairmen and arguments for a temporary injunction set for May as party factions prepare for relevant proceedings.
Industrial executives from the south west gathered in Houston for the annual Southwest Conference of Industrial Relations a two day meeting to discuss management labor relations. Conference officials reported a turn away registration and the program opened with Hines H Baker president of Humble Oil Refining Co and planned remarks by Dr Bath C Planty executive counselor for Johnson and Johnson of New Brunswick New Jersey.
Baytown residents have raised about 980 dollars and 35 cents for the Red Cross disaster fund while Harris County reports a larger total. James E. Sherwood, Baytown disaster fund chairman, says further contributions are still welcome and may be sent to P O Box 150. The Baytown amount will be forwarded to the Harris County chapter which reports about 20 thousand 927 dollars raised to date. The Red Cross seeks more funds to aid Missouri Mississippi floods and Arkansas tornado victims.
Reported plan for a formal command transfer as Ridgway prepares to depart Tokyo for the United States and Paris. Clark to hold a joint press conference. Ridgway expected to leave Monday.
District Judge Sam Reams convened a grand jury in Duval County to probe political activities tied to George B. Parr known as the Duke of Duvel. Texas Rangers and two Attorney General aides were sent to assist after jurors alleged coercion and a hostile climate for cooperation.
In Tokyo, about 300 police clashed with 1,000 protesters at a university campus late Thursday. The confrontation left 54 students reportedly hurt as police moved to clear the area and dispersed the crowd after warnings of illegal assembly. Additional reinforcements arrived to restore order.
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