15 May 1951
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1951
Page
1
Henderson aide Jeck Henderson, chief the General Tire, voices a testimonial about the need for an X ray. The item highlights the role of medical imaging in evaluating injuries and emphasizes caution before treatment decisions.
A Houston physician recalls the 1849 May incident and the mobile X ray unit in town. He describes hospital stay, reading a tuberculosis treatise, and the public misconceptions about TB while noting his wife and two young daughters.
Fragmented text reports on church event timing at 7 30 pm and Baytown traffic meter issues. Mentions Cedar Bayou Band sales, meters, and purchases of magazines and typewriters for a college or school program. No coherent story or clear dates.
Community highlights reflect a Mother's Day Review with Mrs TLa Young and Mrs Charles Buddy as guests of Harold, plus attendance by Mrs A B Nable and families. Other items mention home improvements on North Street, a 411 completion timeline, and local residents Debbie Mare, Lida Dommert, and Sean Cates continuing with daily services and visits.
Brown unit N-ray faced a breakdown delaying appearances across Baytown and Houston area. Missed events at DeZavala School Hunbie Rubber Plants Culpepper's with plans to resume later summer. Hundreds disappointed as Humble Bay picnic schedule shifts amid repairs and camera installs from Baltimore.
Residents weigh leasing a 4 acre Wynnewood tract on Highway 146 tied to Ashbel Smith Land Company deed covenants. Attorneys clash over a clause alleged to ban drilling, while city officials review title integrity. Potential new field growth could shift local oil royalties and activity.
A partially readable report describes North Korean top secret plans for Inchon and a trial of two Japanese suspects. The article cites Major Robert M. Murray as chief prosecutor and references an intelligence source on the alleged radio link to North Korea. It notes US Marines landing at Inchon and the rapid collapse of North Korean forces at Pusan.
The college board discusses the water line route on campus with a council study. It is recommended to place the line along the future Lee Drive route rather than across the campus, in contrast to city plans.
Norfolk VA four missing one dead and sixteen injured in collision cleanup continues as Navy workers reopen sealed compartments aboard the Valcour to search for sailors. Seaman Apprentice Eugen Caley of Riverton is identified as the known dead.
The Baytown Jaycees elected A S Bynum as president by acclamation while all other posts sparked a hot, contested race with runoffs in the second vice president and secretary posts. J W Ainsworth and J O Ward won top roles, with new directors named and events like the Terrapin Derby and water show scheduled.
The Sun Times Syndicate presents Finabor by Clin Miller One, a feature highlighting the author’s work and its publication context.
Allied tanks infantry and artillery attacked Chinese Communist forces amid the Korean spring offensive. Artillery exchanged across rain soiled front as Reds crossed rivers near Chunchon and Pukhan. US troops held mountain positions while units sought the enemy. aircraft were grounded by rain.
General Omar N Bradley told senators MacArthur’s plan to extend the Korea War into Red China would likely please the Kremlin more than any other action. He said the JCS viewed such expansion as the wrong war at the wrong time against the wrong enemy and that MacArthur's proposals—bombing bases in Manchuria and a blockade—were rejected. Bradley testified after MacArthur’s dismissal was ordered for publicly criticizing the administration.
The United States allows Japan to keep trading nonstrategic foods with Communist China and the Darien port area despite halting bilateral trade with the Reds. An Army spokesman noted that since the Korean War began June 25 authorities had not allowed exports deemed strategic to China. In late 1980 Japan banned some raw materials and semimanufactured goods from Hong Kong, and overall trade with Communist China has dwindled to an unimportant level, with Japan shipping iron and steel to China and exporting mining machinery and other items during late 1980.
Funeral services for 25 year old James Davia Ford will be held at Faith Temple at 10 30 a m tomorrow with Rev Milton Ford officiating. Burial will follow in White Oaks Cemetery Montgomery. He died after a long illness at his home on Neal. Survived by widow daughter Linda Frances and parents Mr and Mrs W B Ford and brothers Kenneth and Ellis, all of Baytown. He served in World War I and once ran a paint and body shop in South Baytown. He was a member of Faith Temple.
Tehran warned it would expel all British oil field workers who oppose the seizure of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company. Britain mobilized about 1,000 men of the 6th Parachute Brigade for possible overseas duty, possibly in the Persian Gulf. A Parliamentary Oil Committee official cautioned that British intervention could trigger World War III.
A blunt spoken foot soldier in the unification dispute clashes with General MacArthur over Korea policy. Bradley, chair of the Joint Chiefs, taunts admirals on team play and faces editorial contention about venturing into partisan politics. Support for administration aims noted. debate continues.
Police Chief H. F. McKee and Assistant Chief W. R. Montgomery reacted to a scene at the Pink Horse saloon last night where nine punch boards and tip-boards were found in a women’s room. Officer C. R. Arnold noted liquor law violations. McKee filed a charge of exhibiting a slot machine against Mrs. Letha Houchins, stating no machines were visible except at a private club on Texas Avenue.
Baytown school teachers urged the School Board for a 10 percent salary increase, presented by the Welfare Committee of the Baytown Education Association. The board delayed action, noting funding must be reviewed in summer budget sessions. Committee plans to show cost impacts and living expenses, with estimates suggesting a starting teacher would struggle to make ends meet on current pay.
Harry W Ferguson a Baytown area chemical engineer and UMich graduate was elevated to vice president of Humble Oil and Refining Company. Additional promotions followed for Rex G Baker and Morgan J Davis to vice presidents while Dr R J Gonzalez joined the board of directors. Stockholders noted higher operations and planned increased capital spending in 1951 dependent on steel supplies.
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