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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1951

Page

2

British Say Russians Have 220 Divisions

British officials estimate Russia has well over 220 divisions ready for combat with about 60 in European Russia and satellites west of Moscow. The report notes Soviet forces near Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan, and cites limited data on Far East numbers.

Shackford London Moscow Russia Germany Sen Iran Turkey Afghanistan Far East Communist East

Telephone dictated news gadget speeds press copy

A New York Times test shows a voice activated device by Lampe and Michigan Bell enabling speedy prewritten stories to be read into a desk recording unit. It reduces delivery costs, with $2715 in test copies versus $101.04 by telegram or teletype.

Ratiny Lampe Michigan Bell Telephone Company Dictarhone

Red Attack Rams Enter Stone Wall in South Korea Front

Allied forces report a major clash as Chinese and North Korean units launched a heavy assault. U.S. and South Korean troops repelled with artillery and air strikes, inflicting heavy casualties while securing Ongchon highway positions. Soldiers described a large enemy buildup and the potential for a mass, orderly attack.

Seoul Adlerican Langnier Ongchon

President Urges Unity In Crisis Over Korea

President Truman spoke of a great crisis facing the country and urged unity at home and abroad. He said casualties in Korea are small in the larger effort to lead free peoples toward a peaceful settlement and defense of democratic values.

Korea Truman

Arthur May Likely Recalled for Questioning

E Fiander stated that there is no basis for withholding or delaying the recall, and MC Arthur may be summoned again for questioning as investigators pursue further leads.

MC Arthur Z E. Fiander

Fort Worth youths repair after wreck damages

In Fort Worth a car wreck damaged a wire fence, concrete steps, and a heavy ice house near Mrs Hearterbury’s home. Sheriffs report Jimmy Joe On, 28, and his 16 year old brother Marvin agreed to replace fence posts, mend the yard, mow weeds, and perform landscaping to repay the damage.

Fort Worth Bruno Fort Worth Yesterdist Marvin

Top US Swimmers in Carnival Tonight

The article lists 29 AAU stunt requirements for a water ballet act. It notes difficult moves like Catalina and Dolphin, with Mee performing underwater circles and synchronized routines. It mentions Candies’ four minute recline, cites university backgrounds, and quotes General Ferguson on admission fees. Wild Rice in Memphis is priced at $225 per sound.

Gnetes Hirl University of Pennsylvensia Corkette Roseland Noli Chai George Ferguson

Council Approves Election To Decide Charter Changes

The council votes to set an election on proposed charter amendments. Provisions grant the council power to appoint and remove the city manager, require notices and hearings, and give the council authority over tax questions and the Equalization Board.

Leest Weiting Misty Iiance Sydeent Council Irsef Equalization Board

Sun Spots Ready For Season At Roseland Park Pool

Mer and Mrs B W Baceus will run the pool concession at Roseland Park. Baceus won the contract with a bid of 365 per month and 10 percent of gross receipts at a City Council meeting last night.

Roseland Park Swimming Pool Mer B. W. Baceus Baceus

Tornado Strikes Small Town Slamming Power Lines and Streets

A tornado torn through a town of 3 753 leaving cars knocked over and power outages. National Guardsmen patrolled to deter looting while staff at the hospital labored under emergency lighting. Canteens fed rescue workers as darkness fell. In Buffalo, a 22 year old ring was returned to Herbert Thompson from a stranger who found it in Watkins Glen, 109 miles away.

Page One Buffalo N.Y Herbert T. Thompser Rom Watkins Glen

Texas Sees Record High Employment Prospects

Texas ends the year with optimistic forecasts from the Texas Employment Commission as business and industrial employment rise to 2,507,008 in April. Amid parallel reports, a separate Memphis item notes daily meals before a medical update on ostomy surgery.

Austin Texas Texas Employment Comnl

Sunday May 20 Event Schedule at Old Country Church Texas

The listing shows a Sunday program with prayer periods at 7:30 and 7:45 and various church services and radio program titles including A P News, Sunday Serenade, Freedom Story, Lutheran Hour, Memorial Baptist, AP News Swing and Sway, Boston Blackie, Bold Venture, and more. Monday May 21 continues with prayers, newsreels, church services, and musical programs through the day.

St. Francis Church of Christ A. P First Church of Ch. Scientist Memorial Baptist Boston Blackie Bold Venture National Guere St Charles BE Q—Triniy Tebernable Bing AP News Hayloft Stardust Road

Parade Honored Armed Forces as Truman Watches Washington

A Washington parade honored the US Armed Forces with top civilian and military leaders in attendance. Tanks, artillery, and 18 military bands roared past as President Truman received medals of honor for three Korean War heroes at the White House.

Truman Washington America Girl Training Corps Mar Pesture Army White House Carl B. Dodd Kenvir Kentucky Ernest R. Koures Dwight Nebraska John A. Pittman Talfuln Mississippi

Sunday Broadcast Schedule and Events Listing

Sunday May 25 schedule lists various shows and time slots including Fish Lamp Eats My Feet, United Nations Sports Scholar X Guest Hoon industry discussion, Pernce Arm Chair Theater, News 47135 Sut Ervin Show, Haleidoscose Sti Hinpalong Cassity, 6:00 Toast of the Town, Flaghouse at 0:00, Paul Witteman at 8:36, Showtine US 300 Ref Waris, and Front Row TV promotion for sales and service.

United Nations Pernce Arm Chair Theater Haleidoscose Hinpalong Cassity Paul Witteman

Radio Station KREL Program on 92.2 FM Schedule

Fragmented broadcast listing appears to show KREL program details with times on Sunday after 2 Presbyterian and Monday morning. The readable items include station dial 92.2 MHz and references to schedule blocks. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event or person names beyond the station identifiers.

Reed Triumphs in Madison Square Garden Title Fight

The Reed defeats Johnny Bratton by unanimous decision to claim the new crown at Madison Square Garden. Bratton, from Chicago, had been recognized as a champion by the National Boxing Association, and called the bout the easiest fight of his career.

New York Trply Cube Johnny Bratton Rocky Madison St. Garden Bratten Chicago

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