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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

4

Editorial on the children of God and the devil

An editorial markets a biblical moral frame citing John 3 10 to claim that those who do not practice righteousness are not of God and to contrast divine love with fraternal neglect, reflecting a churchly stance on ethical behavior and spiritual belonging.

God Devil John House Interstate Commerce Committee H. B. Jones American Coin Machines Manufacturing Company Chicago Charles Wolverton New Jersey John Heselton Massachusetts Jones

Mail delivery cuts prompt Congress action and old post office debate

Congress may direct or request the Postmaster General to end twice or thrice daily home deliveries by July 1 amid a large deficit and proposed cuts. The House Appropriations committee seeks reduced daily deliveries, reorganized city service, and avoids widespread rate increases for cards and second class mail. The piece also notes historic postal changes and a reaction to recent politics surrounding NLRB and FTC leadership as well as light items about mustache trends and a fish bite incident.

Congress Post Office Department House Appropriations Committee Hoover Commission Benjamin Franklin Boston New Orleans Truman Robert N. Denham National Labor Relations‘ “Board NLRB Denham Senate Hike Denham Wilson Frank S. Myers Portland Oregon Supreme Court William B. Humphrey Federal Trade Commission FTC Roosevelt Humphrey

Sun Slants By Fred Harman on Foot Health Week

The column jokes about foot care during Foot Health Week in May 2027 and notes seven of ten Americans need professional care. It mentions chiropodists, the term kneeled by Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and humor about feet. The piece segues into language history and a note on a dictionary project at the University of Chicago. It also covers local political chatter about W J Mills, Sam Hoover, Bob Casey, and a possible lieutenant governorship for W Reed, with mentions of Harris County politics and the Baytown Sun connection.

White House Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Woodrow Wilson Mells W. J. Mills Marihell Stewart-Mills Hugh May William A Miller Mills Amlilis Harris County J. W. Mills Sam Hoover Bob Casey Casey

Lincoln’s Letter On an Attorney’s Finances and Birth Dates

A humorous anecdote recalls Abraham Lincoln evaluating a young attorney’s worth for a letter. He notes a wife and baby, a modest office with cheap furniture, and a rathole corner. The piece shifts to a political question about notable Americans born on holidays and a February birthday.

Lincoln Springfield Dore Washington

Poems of Edwin Markham and the art of poetry

A professor’s letter reviews a new volume Poems of Edwin Markham praising the poet’s art as the heart’s power to move, not strict technical perfection. The author contrasts Markham with Schubert and a ukulele scene, arguing art is felt emotion over form, and ends with a brief, cited quip about art and desire.

Charles L. Wallis Kevke College Upper New York State Edwin Markham Man With the Bee Weakiss Fetter Edwin Merkham Wallis Markham

GOP Will Make Communism Issue Central in 1950 Campaign

Washington Dispatch reports top Republicans plan a national anti-Communist drive to attack Democratic rivals using materials from Senator McCarthy and Smathers. Key figures include Gabrielson Brewster Hall Wherry Bridges Towns end Coleman and Lodge criticized for resisting McCarthy probes. Economic, slot machine, and public concerns follow as the party seeks unity and electoral advantage ahead of the election.

Robert & Allen Washington Joe M McCarthy South GOP George Smathers Florida Claude Pepper Smathers Mrong Guy Gabrielson Owen Brewster Maine Senate Republian Leonard Hall New York House Republican Joe Martin Massachusetts Kenneth Wherry Nebraska Styles Bridges New Hampshire Hugh Butler John Townsend Delewere Senate Wisconsin Thomas Coleman McCarthy Coleman B. B. Hickenrooper Town Cnarges Brewster Gabrielson Staathers Truman Henry Cabot Lodge MicCarby Lodge Republican Party

Reviewing Stand Longest Fight On Record Husband Vs Wife

A humorous column recounts a near legendary quarrel between Henry McLemore and his wife Jean over a three month trip’s packing. The faux dispute escalates from clothing weights to wardrobe choices, with mock threats of jail and court appearances as they argue which bags and outfits to take for Asia and Europe. The piece plays on public fascination with extreme bouts and family banter.

Henry Miclemore Almanac Johnny Kieran Andy Bowen Jack Burke New Orleans Louisiana McLemore Jean Idlewild Egypt Asia Europe Sahara

Quotations From Great Near Great Dialog Fragment

Fractured text echoes phrases about dames and human dynamo ideas with unclear attribution. The snippet hints at quotes discussing women and humanity, but the meaning and context are obscured by garbled OCR. The article fragment lacks concrete events, persons, or dates to summarize definitively.

Treacher talks decline of the butler in films at New York pub

Arthur Treacher visits Show Bar on West 41st Street and laments the fading role of butlers in cinema. He recalls autograph pressures, early career moments, and shifts since prewar drawing rooms, noting Hollywood’s shift away from servant scenes while praising old theater days.

Earl Wilson New York Arthur Treacher West 41St Street Wilson Dava and Jules Hill Genevieve MacDonnell Treacher Bud Artozur Shaw Hollywood Butler

Quick Knowledge Quiz Pack Answers

Trivia prompts cover Indian tribe counts Benedict Arnold betrayal location chukkers game and birthplace of independence documents. Also lists birthdays, historical events, and a biographical clue about a French statesman with Underground activity and de Gaulle links.

United States Benedict Arnold

Five Years Ago Headlines From The Sun Files

Looking Backward From The Sun Files recalls five years ago with items on Yask taking Vitel Okinawa Hil and a May 26 bond election plus a note on British units entering Flensburg. Benny Pruett a 75 year old Cedar Bayou pioneer died at 8 40 am after a long illness. Girl Scout event at Baywr Community House drew over 600 people from Tri Cities area. Tri Cities Junior Chamber voted to clean up Hos Island to restore a safe bathing beach and playground for summer outings. Peter Hechler died at his Crosby home 4 pm Monday. Ten years ago German forces pushed ten miles into France near the Maginot Line under General Winkleman command. Boy Scouts program was launched last night at Mt V.

Yask Vitel Okinawa Hil Flensburg Benny Pruett Cedar Bayou Nisich Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Junior Chamber of Commerce Hos Island Peter ML Hechler Crosby Mondey France Maginot Hne Winkleman Detenerive

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