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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1950

Page

4

GOP Claims Victory In Appropriations Bill

The House passed the omni bus appropriation bill 362 to 21, cutting about $1 billion from the measure through two amendments by Rep. Taber and Rep. Jensen. Democrats dispute the impact. the bill totals roughly $29.09 billion and funds most federal agencies except Defense. Senate action awaits, with hearings continuing.

GOP Washington John Taber Frew York Ben F. Jensen House Rcent Ber Jensen Taber Armed Forces Atomic Energy Commission Appropriations Committee Clarence Cannon Missouri Truman Senate

Notable North South Bridge Play Sparks Slam Debate

In a North East South West deal where North-South are vulnerable, two table plays divided players. Table 1 North forces with diamonds to become declarer, Table 2 North forces clubs to deter a club lead. outcomes show one trap and a safe contract, provoking West to decide on a response after South opens 1 Heart.

Clarrm North South Hearts Giamonds West East Baliily

Lutheran Denounces Scouts Denounces Edict of Minister

In Princeton Wisconsin a Lutheran pastor forbids church children from joining Boy or Girl Scouts, spurring a split at St John’s Lutheran. Rev Walter Strohschein defends a church only training, while congregants deny the edict as false doctrine. The Milwaukee synod leader would not judge the anti Scout stance.

St John’s Iutheran Walter Strobschein Strobschein Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church Strohschein Phi Leahkrer Leehner Strokschein Alfred Giese Milwaukee Synod John Brenner

Ballard backs raise for postal workers in Texas

Baytown postmaster Ballard voiced support for a pay raise for postal employees as proposed by Burris C. Jackson president of the National Association of Postmasters. Jackson cited efforts to pass regulations to adjust salaries for postmasters supervisors and inspectors. Ballard noted recent service curtailment brought fewer complaints and pledged Baytown post office efforts to provide best service despite delays. The Texas Association of Postmasters elected J Ralph Kilgore as president succeeding Russell M. Chaney with Opel Robertson named secretary treasurer and other officers including L C Alexander Judson Pryor James R Pipes Pearl B Monke and R J Phinney.

Baytown Mlb Ballard Hillsboro Burris C. Jackson National Association of Postmasters U. S Jackson Fort Worth Bellard Bay Texerkene James R. Pipes Crystal City Pearl B. Monke Weinert R. J. Phinney Astin

Elevator Girl Plunges To Death Before Crowd

Pittsburg reports 2 year old elevator operator Jean Williams leaped from a seventh floor ledge amid pleas from bystanders and sirens. She fell onto a car hood as a man in a distant window reached out but could not save her. The piece notes the Ku Klux Klan's 1865 establishment in Pulaski, Tennessee.

Pittsburg Downton Jean Williams

Baytown Sun Pattern Catalog Ad Seeks Mail Orders

An old Baytown Sun advertisement promotes pattern No. 2881 in sizes 28 to 23 with fabric yardage and a 25 inch width. It urges readers to send name address style number and payment to Pattern Bureau, New York, for first class mail handling and an extra 5 cents per pattern, touting a Book of Fashion with new season styles and affordable prices and cotton sheets.

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Hobo Sues Railroad Over Harsh Treatment on Train

A hobo filed a $50,000 damage suit against the New York Central Railroad alleging rough handling while using the rods and claiming kitched car workers poured scalding water on him through a trap door after he refused to exit. He says injuries prevent him from working. The passage also notes a dubious line about the laundry industry's origin and the detectable collar.

Pontiac Mick Hobo New Yorik Central Railroad Today Joseph Knight Anywhere USA

Americans Win Top Honors In Pan American Stock Car Race

Four American drivers swept the podium in the Pan American stock car race from Ciudad Juarez to El Ocotal Mexico with Hershel McGriff of Portland winning in 27 hours 34 minutes and 25 seconds. Thomas Deal and Roy Pat Connor followed with strong showings as Americans dominated a field of 132 entrants while 56 cars finished and one driver was killed.

EL Ocotal Mexico United States Hershel McGriff Portland Oregon Ciudad Juarez Thamas Desk el Paso McGriff Deels Roy Pat Connor Corsicane al Rogers Colorado Springs Colorado Connor Advantaes U. S Enrique Hachmeister Guatemala Gaid Tommy Francis Jimmy Crum San Gabriel California Communications Ministry I Hershel McGriff Oldsmobile Thomas Deal HI Paso Cadillac Rey Pat Connor Corsicana Nash Bonello Felice Milan Italy Romeo Bud Sennett Los Angeles Joe Littlejohn Spartanburg South Carolina

Beaumont Rites Held Today For L D Goza

Funeral services for I. D. Goze, father of Mrs. Marion Clegg of Cedar Bayou, were held at 2 pm today at Williams Funeral Home in Beaumont. Goze, a longtime Beaumont resident, died at midnight Tuesday at a local hospital after a long siege of heart trouble.

I. D. Goze Airs Marion Clegg Cedar Bayou Williams Beaumont Goze

Four Subsidiaries Agree With Steelworkers on Pay Equity

Pittsburgh reports that four Steel Corporation subsidiaries reached agreements with the United Steelworkers on key points of a program to eliminate plant salary inequities.

Pittsburgh —Gy Vs. Steel Corporation United Steelworkers CSO

Man Bites Self In Throat In Oakland Jail

Felix Wheaton, a one year inmate in an Oakland county jail, allegedly bit his own throat while yawning. His bridge of five false teeth slipped into his esophagus and became lodged, doctors later prying them out to prevent injury while predicting a sore throat for days.

Oakland Calif Felix Wheaton Wheaton

Texans Jobs Rise Reflects Higher Employment Paces

An Austin based employment commission reports a 39 005 total employment rise since October with a 23 percent jump in placements from March to April. The report notes strong gains across sectors as veterans and civilians secure jobs, reflecting continued demand and program effectiveness.

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