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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
2
Baytown Chamber of Commerce merchants committee invites entries for the Christmas parade floats. Prize money totaling 50 dollars will be awarded to the best floats. Submit entrant names and final tote to W. S. Bease Jewelry Camper as details follow.
Lilienthal announces resignation from his position overseeing atomic energy matters amid debates over the TVA and political influence. He had planned retirement in the spring but postponed it after criticism from Bourke B. Hickenlooper and ensuing congressional interrogation, which led to his formal vindication.
A Portland filed report says a ground search party reached Soda Peak in southwestern Washington to locate a missing air force C-54 with six crewmen. Breachard Field rescue teams, after an explosion heard near the crash site, renewed efforts as 27 men search Soda Peak and Davis Peak areas near Woodland and Kelso.
A fragmentary report outlines church directives for priests including defending church property, obtaining permission for vacations, protecting sacred articles from government control, and preparing for the holy year 1956. It notes a new law making civil marriages binding and references Catholic Action condemned by church authorities. A separate line reports a British soldier in Afghanistan dying from sun stroke and another from freezing within 224 hours.
Channel schedule spans multiple days with films and stars including Alan Ladd Donna Reed Dan Dailey Arlene DeCarlo Scott Brady and Johnny Weissmuller. Also features Gene Autry Cary Grant Errol Flynn and Clark Gable era titles across Arcadia Channelview sanga and nearby markets. Christmas seals note confirms long running U.S. sale since 1980s.
Pasadena officials review a traffic survey for a new tunnel link to Galena Park. Proposals include Shaver Street traffic circle, two four lane approaches, widening Federal Road, and bridges over Vince baysous with underpasses. Total cost about 1431 dollars with bond funding and rights of way to be pursued. County court to consider recommendations.
United States pressed Chinese Communists to speed departure for American Consul General Angus Ward and staff from the consulate in Manchuria. A Manchurian court convicted Ward and four aides on a claim of posting a consulate emergency appeal, with orders to leave immediately or face jail again.
Notice announces the death of a Pioneer Texas family member with survivors including her father three daughters Mrs Frances Mc Manus Edward Hazel Heaslett all of Baytown and two brothers Eddie Martin LaPorte and Raymond Martin Baytown.
New York reports Benjamin Feldman, a 41 year old pharmacist, acquitted of first degree murder in his third trial over the 1923 poisoning death of his pregnant wife. Jury convicted previously but appeals overturned. Feldman expressed gratitude for the fair trial and embraced his lawyer amid relieved relatives.
President Aleman defends Mexico against U S veto power seen as biased toward small nations and outlines steps to boost development. He says increased American credit could accelerate Mexican industry while noting Mexico is repaying prior GBS loans and that U S investors remain confident in Mexico’s security.
Funeral services for George Alford Cravey 61 Houston father of two Baytown women will be at 1 pm Friday at Heights Funeral Home Houston with Rev H R Burts officiating Survivors include three daughters Mrs T J Brown Mrs Ted Eimms of Baytown and Mrs Ben F Morrow of Houston and a son G A Cravey of Everett Washington A second item notes discovery of a new Mexican oil field 13 miles east of Coatzacoalcos by Mexican American Independent Oil Company sands bearing oil at a depth of 4690 feet
The note reflects on appreciation for life and the environment we inhabit in America. It emphasizes gratitude for living conditions, surroundings, and the quality of life that defines daily existence.
Texas highway accidents claim 1507 lives in 1949 through October, about 10 percent under the prior year but officials warn the 1949 total is incomplete. October alone saw 14 fatalities, marking the worst month of the year.
Armour and Company reached a tentative contract with CIO packinghouse workers in 21 plants, after 25 000 members approved. The agreement awaits ratification by the union. The Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union reportedly reached a similar deal for its 12 008 Armour employees, but offered no comment.
A fragmented schedule lists Thursday evening programs including Heman Side of Be pod, 80S-Forwars With Baytowr, Melodies at Svenrd, Blue Barron, and Night Weather with Sign Off. Friday morning features Reveille and Morning Devotional with various news and clock specials, followed by a time clock segment.
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