Baytown Triumphs In 1952 United Fund Drive
Baytown surpasses its quota with Humble Oil and Refining Co. workers leading the effort. Last minute and announced gifts push the drive to over the $119,186 target as volunteers across the city, refineries, and downtown areas rally. South Baytown employees raise over $2000. a local newspaper notes pride in community support and final results await official tallies.
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Baytown
United Fund
Harry Hartman
Wooster
Harris County
the Sun
South Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown Team Praised For Quiet Conduct After Island Game
An unsolicited letter from a Galveston case operator commends a Baytown Junior High team for their orderliness after a recent game with an Island team. The cafe owner notes Baytown was the most orderly group he fed this season, contrasting rugged play with civil conduct. Also highlighted is Studebaker’s 100 years on the road brochure and J B Holloway’s long association with the firm.
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Galveston
Baytown
Cafe
Covent
Studebaker
Studebaker Company
Studebaker history and Frank C. Smith recognized
A historical note tracks the Studebaker brothers and their early shop in South Bend. The piece also honors HON. FRANK C. Smith, elected president of the American Gas Association, praising his influence and Texas Gulf coast vision while noting Houston Natural Gas Corp as a smaller industry player.
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Baytown
Studebaker
Clement
Henry Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
Pennsylvania
Studebakers
Frank C. Smith
Harry Massey
American Gas Association
Smith
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Frank Smith
Harry
Texas Gulf Coast
Tallulah Bankhead on TV Sketch With Ethel Barrymore
A TV sketch features Tallulah Bankhead in a dressing room scene with her friend Ethel Barrymore. Ethel critiques Tallulah’s acting while Tallulah defends her performance. The exchange builds to a final, affectionate moment as Tallulah embraces Ethel after seeking truth.
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Tallulah Bankhead
Ethel Barrymore
Tallulah
Ethel
Daadling
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Truth and flattery in advice ethics by Erich Brandeis
A columnist argues honesty in critique is rare and costly. Many seek approval over truth, while few can stand blunt truth. True critics aim to help by owning flaws, whereas others relish belittling others.
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Daaahling
Beverly Hills dinner ends with a shock for Coote
British actor Bob Coote, dining at Louis Calhern's Beverly Hills home, receives a phone call with news of a breakup. Calhern consoles him while keeping dinner on hold, and Coote reveals he has just fired his agent. A separate item notes Adlai Stevenson's manager reacting to a Joe McCarthy broadcast, and Leon Leonidoff's bid to enlist Joe DiMaggio, who is said to be with Marilyn Monroe in California.
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Beverly Hills
Louis Calhern
Coote
Calhern
Darling
Jover
Wes
Tile Osijective
Adlai Stevenson
Wilson Watt
Joe McCarthy
Stevenson
Wyatt
McCarthy
Leon Leonidoff
Eisenhower
Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
Joe
California
Leonidoff
Leon
Califoria
Marilyn Monroe
New
Leonidott
Leonidott Rell
Baytown Sun Publication Details and Rates
The Baytown Sun lists staff roles including editor publisher Syd S Gould and advertising manager Betlah Mze Jackson. Subscription rates show carrier 1.20 monthly 14.40 yearly and mail options from 1.26 monthly to 14.00 yearly with armed services 0.75 monthly. Entry notes second-class matter and Texas Daily Press League affiliation.
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Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Syd S. Gould
Betlah Mze Jackson
Warren Edwards
Armed Services
Texas Daily Press League
Congress
Various Society Gossip and World News Tidbits
Leonard Lyons reports on a United Jewish Appeal rally plan and backstage refreshments, introduces quirky names, and notes legal matters in Provoo treason case with Fujita testimony. Also covers an art find of repetitive apple and coffee pot paintings, Clifton Webb on Broadway closing nights, Egypt's price cuts, a Swiss mountaineering push, Western students’ "hobo day," and a remark on women crowds at events.
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United Jewish Appeal
Madison Square Garden
UJA
Zion Kosher Meat Products Co
WIA
Kenneth MacLarin
Zion Kosher Meatman
James O'Rourke
New York
Barnes
New England
Tre Closin
Clifton Webb
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Webb
Marc Connelly
Howard Bistz
Connelly
Suuthery
Dr. Webb
Bible Verse: Whosoever Believeth in Christ Is Born of God
A daily Bible verse quotes First John five four about faith in Jesus Christ and the love of God. The line emphasizes belief in the Christ and loving both the Father and the begotten.
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Jesus
Christ
God
John
Drab Picture of Soviet East Germany in Red Zone
Wellington Long describes a bleak Soviet east zone from Berlin to Brandenburg, noting propaganda banners, Vopo patrols, scarce trains, unlit stations, boarded windows, and a dull, depopulated landscape. He observes few Red Army troops, exhausted locals, and contrasts with West German travelers enjoying coffee in the dining car.
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East Germany
Wellington Long
United Press
Berlin
Marien
Russia
Benin
Sanda
West Germany
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Werder
Berlin Lakes
Quick Pack Trivia From A Central Press Feature
A mixed extract of questions and answers covering topics from history and aviation to language and biographies. It includes a 1877 marriage, 1934 ocean flight, a spelling cue, a Shakespeare quote, and a Beirut political figure with a Lebanon career, plus a director’s name and cryptic trivia prompts.
Votes Set, Land Bids Opened in Jan. 2 Recall
Ten years ago Baytown readers saw a chatter vote scheduled for January 2 and school land bid outcomes. Harris County Federal Savings and Loan announced plans for a new office at North Gilliard and West DeFoe opposite the Post Office. Charles L. Ward became city attorney at a $400 monthly salary. Bad weather and low interest kept general election turnout low with 250 votes by 2 p.m. Notable items include H. I. Davis-SIT’s third birthday party and Sgt. John Morrow visiting his parents.
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Steet
Harris County
Baytown
Davis-Sit
Sgt
John Morrow
V. King
GOP Confidential Survey Aims 341 Electoral Votes
A confidential Eisenhower Dewey survey puts Republicans at 213 certain and 128 probable electoral votes totaling 341, with New York and Illinois in the probable column and Massachusetts and Maryland in favorable columns. It lists state by state where Democrats or Republicans lead and notes Michigan and Minnesota as probable, while Texas leans Democratic. The piece also covers a White House meeting where Truman joked about Eisenhower succeeding Taft if he dies, amid wage talks with John L. Lewis and coal operators.
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New York
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Aser
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Ad Moses
Yy. Frick and Co
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Effic
Britain
Europe
Lay
Font
Moses
Roger Putnam
Putnam
T. Man
Quotations From Great Near Great Reviewed on Anniversary
Critics doubted Up Tom's Cabin but 6,500,009 copies sat on shelves at the 100th anniversary of its publication. The piece reflects on the enduring impact and popularity as readers mark the milestone.
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Up Tom's Cabin
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