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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1952
Page
1
A brief poetic fragment evokes a somber scene of soldiers marching past life and death. It recalls a veteran’s tribute with lines about Fame’s eternal camping ground and silent tents spread by Glory. The piece centers on memory, sacrifice, and the fallen.
Fragmentary text mentions James Keeney, addresses, RSVP, and a 7 o clock start at a Crebn Building. References to college students, deposits, and Citizens National Trust Co. appear, but exact names, places, and dates are obscured. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a convoluted scene with mentions of Kaynes and Toran Sstea Curriculas, a 3009 reference, a ride with Rochelle, and a cryptic exchange among Ray Red, Jack, and Sampbel. No clear event or outcome established.
At Robert E Lee High School 24 seniors will receive special honors during the Memorial Stadium commencement on Friday. Principal R B Sparks notes this year’s scholarships are the largest in school history with 13 college scholarships, mainly to Lee College, to be awarded by Citizens National Bank and Trust Lions club and other groups. Individual awards include band and vocal music medals, home economics, two Society of Professional Chemists and Engineers slide Thiles, and several named scholarships from local organizations and educators.
A Russian soldier and an East German policeman fired warning shots to drive Western photographers from the Berlin border. Photographers including Carl Mydans and Thomas Lambert of Time and Life magazines and Martin Badekow attempted near barricades. a Communist policeman fired once as shots were exchanged. Two Russian soldiers fired warning shots. Badekow’s camera was seized by a German then returned by the other side. Western Allies protested Russian interference with West Berlin access, urging free movement and press rights.
On May 19 at Koje Island in Korea, American and South Korean guards killed four North Korean war prisoners during rioting at a work detail in Rear Compound 35. Two prisoners died of wounds, two were killed outright, and three others were wounded. The guards involved were taken for questioning by Brig. Gen. Haydon L. (Bull) Bortner. Earlier, at Fongchon camp, rioting killed three civilian internees and injured 13.
College graduates plan a baccalaureate service in the college auditorium Sunday with Rabbi Robert I Kahn of Congregation Emenual Houston delivering the sermon. Murphy Melvurty to give the invocation and Mary Lou Hirkpat will offer the benediction. President George H. Gentry will make announcements as the choir performs pieces including Man's Desiring Pilgrim's Chorus and the choral benediction. Processional and recessional to be played by Landa Pierce. Commencement and dedication services set for June in the college auditorium with Dr C C Calvert delivering the principal address. A. R. Stark and Dr Hen F Alamon of the Lee college advisory council named. Dean Walter Randell to award honors and diplomas. Harold Bruce Mills to offer the invocation and Barry Detiles to give the benediction. Lee college choir to sing Brother James Air and the choral benediction. Members of the school board and advisory council and their wives will be platform guests.
Three members and an alternate were appointed Friday to the City Tax Equalization Board. The organizational meeting is slated for Monday. Members: MM Bond, C M Mann, H G Corneil. alternate: G Vai Daniel. The board will hear reviews to determine property values and assessments in the city and accept complaints from those who feel assessments are too high. The board can raise or lower valuations with no recourse except court action.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower announced he would wear civilian clothes next Tuesday and could speak on politics freely. He did not fully reverse his stance on campaigning for the presidency unless formally nominated by the Republican National Convention, leaving open the possibility of active candidacy after next Tuesday. In a farewell press conference, Eisenhower discussed his two years of achievements and hinted at possible cuts in foreign aid, warning against undermining European defense against the Soviet threat. He dodged direct political questions and declined to comment on quasi isolationist forces associated with Senator Taft.
Vice President Alben W Barkley announces entry into the Democratic presidential race as the party fields multiple candidates. Analysts foresee a crowded first ballot with split votes and a possible deadlock while Barkley hints he would accept the nomination if offered, though he will not campaign actively.
A patrolman on Texas Avenue began issuing tickets but realized it was a holiday. He saw meters showing red flags and halted as he remembered the day’s holiday, avoiding penalties on patrol.
Holiday crowds fill highways as Memorial Day statistics show 310 accidental deaths nationwide, including 82 in traffic and 56 in other incidents. Sunny weather across most areas spurred travel while many visited cemeteries and picnic sites. Military cemeteries from Africa to Hawaii hosted solemn services honoring fallen service members.
City council approves a comprehensive waterworks and sewer program with a total cost of 466,137 dollars. Waterworks costs total 7,160,009 dollars and sewer improvements 306,128 dollars. Water project completion target is March 1054 and sewer work to be called for by September. Engineers warn water supply issues are more serious than sanitary sewers and predict a project cost of 24,830 dollars with completion by November 1952.
A preacher, an Humble employee, and an insurance man Friday were named to the Civil Service Commission. Rev. Ewin McPhail, Ian Oyan, and Chad Dick of Chad Dick Insurance Agency received two and three year terms. The commission will set up employee classifications for police and fire departments and may establish rules for personnel. Hiring, firing, and promotions in both city departments will be controlled by the commissioners.
The city council rejected an immediate telephone rate increase and set a hearing for June 17. Attorney Gl Clinton Owsley stated the company cannot sustain the requested revenue and pledged to oppose the rate hike while considering court action if needed.
City officials return to debate a pay policy mixup affecting about 40 workers with proposed increases totaling $830.56 monthly. Firemen would rise from 256 to 270, policemen from 200 to 220. foremen, operators, and mechanics receive varied raises.
A fragment notes an opening pool event at Roseland for members. Details are incomplete but indicate a communal activity at the Roseland venue with a ceremonial or social component. Further readable facts are not present.
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