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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1951

Page

8

Editorial Reflection on Godliness and Power

A compact editorial cites Second Timothy's warning about form without power. It urges readers to reject such pretense and seek genuine virtue and spiritual strength.

Women at work en masse as war effort expands

A government report notes nearly 1.5 million more women are employed outside the home than a year earlier, with 825,060 added in March alone in factories or stores. Salaries for public school teachers rise, while federal spending and money supply fuel inflation. officials urge restraint at all levels to conserve resources.

US Women’s Bureau National Education Association PTA US Bureau of Labor Statistics Charles Wilson Maust

Tax Tales and Baytown Governance in Texas

A reader laments Louisiana taxes and recounts price discrepancies due to levies. The column defends Baytown’s fiscal management, credits ex-manager Bill Taylor for growth, and analyzes Governor Allan Shivers' possible 1952 run while praising his leadership and the state’s need for steady governance.

Louisiana Baytown New Orleans Canal Street Ther Texas Addlewon Bill Taylor Taylor Perry Middleton Prin Ple Shivers Allan Shivers Tom Connally Austin Texas Highway Department Commissioners Courts of Texas Senate

Success Secrets By Elmer Wheeler

Learn to ask for what you want to improve chances in any venture. Don t fear rejection, use clear requests, and show you expect action. A tale illustrates a suitor who never asked, while a stranger marries a widow after asking. Be proactive and direct.

Grey Sranger

Baytown Sun Masthead and Billing Details

The Baytown Sun masthead lists editor and publisher S Gould and staff roles including Advertising Manager Mae Jackson and Office Manager Ken Fiiwards. Subscription rates show 1 month carrier or 12 year by mail, with in advance payments required. notice indicates Texas Daily Press League affiliation and second class matter status at Baytown post office.

Bagtown Sun Pearce and Ashbel Baytown Texas Red Hartmen S. Gould Ulsh Mae Jackson Ken Fiiwards Inal Texas Daily Press League Bartown Congress

Reading Between the Lines in Everyday News

Looking at Life by Erich Brandeis notes Shakespearean folly in readers and urges parsing headlines for humor and insight. He jokes about royal weddings, Unity of nations, and odd items like a Farouk wedding gift armored tank while mocking wartime spending and UN contests.

Faronk Egypt Hing Ibn Saad Farouk

Have A Laugh By Boyce House

Little Johnny tried selling his dog for 1000 dollars but soon revealed he traded the dog for two cats valued at 500 dollars each. His uncle asked if he got the lofty price, and Johnny confirmed the swap, noting the two cats effectively earned the same total. The anecdote highlights a humorous example of a boy’s misunderstanding of value and barter.

Johnny

Washington Dispatch MacArthur in Dark About Atomic Weapons

Washington column reports Gen MacArthur denied knowledge of new atomic artillery and a bomb more powerful than the A-bomb, amid Senate McMahon questioning. The piece notes classified info, Truman remarks, and price administrator DiSalle quips. It also covers Stefan’s Iran note and Kee's VOA ties.

Washington MacArthur Senate Allen Brien MacMehon Connecticut Joint Committee On Somic Energy McMahon McMehon Ian” McMahon BicMahon

Jealous Envy Of Men Loving Rough Vacations

Henry McLemore vents envy for men who rough it on vacations sleeping in tents and paddling canoes. He dismisses fussier comforts, admits not joining the roamers, and jokes about a brochure offering a two week sailing trip with chores aboard. He jokes about nurse talks and hospital beds if he tried such a trip.

Stan Henry McLemore Canada New Orleans Tam

Try And Stop Me THE ASSISTANT Hat Checker Tale

The assistant at a New Year’s Eve club notices the growing din as a seasoned supervisor dismisses it. A new Broadway handshake called the ager or Plugsers grip is described, involving one onlooker’s glance beyond to spot others for potential introductions.

Thore Savage

Mammoth Cave National Park Granted by Congress

This Day In History marks May 25 1926 when Mammoth Cave in Kentucky was approved as a national park. The vast cavern system remains largely unexplored with about 450 miles of passages known. Early fame came from its nitre used for gunpowder in the War of 1812.

Mammoth Cave Kentucky Congress

Along Broadway Gossip and TV Be Natural Advice

Earl Wilson reports on Broadway and television trends urging performers to appear natural even when artificial. The column covers Joe Frisco's New York return, high pay for Berle show appearances, plans for Greta Garbo MGM comeback, Harold and Abbott family ties, and other show business chatter with humor and anecdotes.

Earl Wilson Bill Stern Joe Frisco New York Hollywood Milton Berle Bette Willet Joe Grace Hartman Nevada Paul Hartman Gian Norman Abbott Bud Abbott Greta Garbo MGM John Guntherll Capitol Theatre Frank Costello

President Answers Questions After Senate Session

A fragmented account suggests the president answered many questions the senators had, discussing his journey and understanding. The remarks touched on altitude and letters, with references to South Carolina and a press conference.

Brad Tion South Carolina

Quotes on image of col inefficiency waste and tea

Melvin E. Thompson acting governor of Gee condemns bureaucratic waste and mismanagement tied to tea handling. He calls for reform, transparency, and accountability within state operations, citing public funds and procurement practices. He urges swift action from agencies.

Melvin E. Thompson Gee

Quick Knowledge Grab Bag Items and Questions

A jumble of trivia prompts and historical hints asking for names and facts. Includes biblical figures, WWI leadership, medieval plagues, identifications by body measurements, and various biographical clues with scattered errors and garbled phrases.

Rail leaders press for strike action amid stalled trains

The article reports rail leaders urging action as train movement remains limited and workers threaten to quit. It notes warnings from FF and references President Truman on potential strike laws, with scattered details about personnel and events.

Truman Maud Richardson Donald Brunson Newton Gradyain Cathrinet

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