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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1949

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New Panama President Forces Resignations Of His Police Chiefs

Panama's Arnulfo Arias forces the resignations of police chiefs Remon Vallarino and Saturnino after ultimatums linked to his disputed 1948 victory. The move follows a week of political upheaval including the firing of President Chanis and a court ruling declaring his resignation illegitimate. Chanis seeks refuge in the Canal Zone as Arias consolidates power amid U.S. recognition concerns.

Panama Arnulfo Arias Statis Arias Jose A. Remon Bolivar Vallarino Saturnino Remon Ner National Assembly Alles Washington United States State Department Chanis Canal Zone

Burglar Confesses Year Of Escapades Ended

HALAS Nov 26 Felix Aa Jr a meek bookkeeper confessed to a string of home burglaries terrorizing women for over four years. He admitted attempting advances, claimed motive was financial gain not sex. A shirt bearing his employer’s name led to capture. detectives planned further questioning after weapons and stolen items were found.

Halas Felix Aa Jr Move Hellas Yeast Adair Dalles Concrete Company Adai-sho Hir Adsir

Town Lotriers and Town Garb in Downtown Confab

A fractured local page notes residents and visitors in a busy downtown scene. Mentions include Hick Latham and Jones in discussion, Maxwell headed for the bank, and references to Houston visitors, Baylor and Rice fans in Central Texas, plus local families like the Burchetts and Edith of Temple. The jumble hints at social chatter, sports, and town movements around a 1950 timeframe.

Lotriers Hick Elmer Gray Darreil Tuck Milton C. S Ron Busch Deacon Bob Hemph Dante Ray Heinrich W. Burchett Chester Burchett Central ‘Texas Baylor-Rice

Bill Robinson Dies penniless after million fortunes

New York November 26 Bill Bojangles Robinson famed dancer died at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center after a two week illness. Broadway friends planned a December 3 benefit to cover his medical bills. He left almost nothing but memories and a wife Helen receiving countless condolence messages. He taught stars including Eleanor Powell Ruby Keeler and Shirley Temple. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery Brooklyn and had a history of spending and giving to the needy.

New York Bill “Bojangles Robinson Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Harlem Evergreen Cemetery Brooklyn Hleine Eleanor Powell Dorothy Stone Ruby Keeler Shirley’Tempite Lite Col Holywood Fannie Cook Chicago

Chinese commuists seize American consul in Mokden

Washington reports William X. Stokes, American vice consul at Mokden Mandaris, has been seized and held by Chinese Communists. The State Department was informed today.

Washington William X. Stokes Mokden Mandaris Todas

State Teachers Quarters Move To Austin Vote Passes

Texas State Teachers Association votes 198 to 181 to move its headquarters from Fort Worth to Austin immediately after a committee recommendation. Fort Worth officials warned the shift risks political scrutiny and higher costs while TSA seeks tidelands action and a Washington D.C. presence.

Fort Worth Texas State Teachers Association House of Delegates Austin W. T. Hanes Cameron Hanes Joe P. Moore Moore Terrell Ogg Freeport-school Texas Association Tidelands TSA Washington Congress

Kerensky says Soviet minds slipping from communism

Alexander Kerensky, former Russian prime minister, told refugees in London that the Soviet government is losing control of the minds of its people including those raised under communism. He said this is the most hopeful development in Europe, citing sources in Europe and Paris and noting silent opposition within Russia. He declined to predict outcomes and said Russia has atomic energy.

Europe Lenig-Stalin Kerensky Sears - Kerenske Russie Silenti R ‘Kerensky Lic Josef Stelin Russia

Coal Operators Urged To Let Lewis Call Off

Government experts held secret talks with John L. Lewis and northern coal producers to head off a strike set for next Thursday. They discussed inviting the United Mine Workers to resume negotiations for a new contract without strings, while Southern coal interests urged changes to the wage fund and contract clauses. Lewis reportedly would not accept the southern terms.

Lewis United Press Western Northern John L. Lewis Washington Federal Cyrus Ching United Mine Workers Titis Southern Cost Producers Association Aad Toe IMW Southern Group UMW BO “Lewis New York

France Expels Nine Poles For Espionage

Paris reports nine more Poles connected to economic and social sabotage were expelled by the Ministry of Interior. The action boosts the two day total to 26 expulsions in retaliation for Poland's arrest of a French diplomat and related espionage charges. The Poles belonged to groups including the National Council of Poles in France, Polish Youth Associations, OPO Patriotic Organization, Polis Boy Scouts, and the Women's Union.

Paris ERI Ministry of Interior Poland Tyro National Council of Poles France Grund OPO’ -Patriotic Organization Polis Boy Scouts The Women’ Union

Miss Truman Chooses Career Over Marriage Plans

Washington November 26 President Truman still must wait for grandchildren as Margaret Truman says her singing career is her first love She told reporters she is not emotionally attached and will be a guest soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra at Constitution Hall Her father and mother will have seats courtesy of tickets Margaret plans to watch the Army Navy game on television with Helen Traubel as her voice coach and Blair House host Traubel will attend in the president's box while Margaret wore a navy blue suit with bracelets and a pearl choker she noted weight loss during her tour and hopes not to be a temperamental prima donna yet family might have different ideas about marriage

Washington Truman Arsuret Ross Truman Constitution Hall National Symphony Orchestra Margeret Planis Metropolitan’ Opera Helen’ Traubel Blair House Miss Truman Miss Traubel Miss Margaret

Texas Lil Darlin Broadway Show Satire Review

New York reviewers found the Broadway premiere of Texas Lil Darlin a mixed satire on Texas politics. The plot centers on Hominy Smith facing opposition from Trend magazine and a young war veteran in love with his daughter. Performances by Danny Scholl and composer Robert Emmet Dolan plus lyricist Johnny Mercer were noted, with the show regarded as an improvement over previous productions but still spotty overall.

Jack Gaver New York Texas Mark Hellinger John Whedon Sam ‘Moore Kenny Detmar Senator Claghorn Robert Emmet Dolan Johnny Mercer Danny Scholl Anthony Brady Farrell Albany Broadway an_engel Marik Helsinger Li'l Darlin Hom Iny Smith Trend .Magazine Smaker Hominy Jean Trend Delmar Smith

Cause of Gargantua's Death Probed

Gargantua the famous gorilla was to undergo an autopsy in Baltimore to determine the exact cause of death. Early reports cited tuberculosis, but Ringling Bros executive said the ape had long suffered lip cancer. The body was sent to Johns Hopkins Medical School for immediate dissection by Dr Adolph Schultz, then to be preserved for Yale's Peabody Museum.

Baltimore Gargantua Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus Johns Hopkins University Medical School Adolph ‘Schultz

Livestock Handlers Reject Settlement at St Louis Plant

About 400 striking members of the APL Livestock Handlers Local 325 voted to reject a settlement offer from St Louis National Stockyards. Negotiations were postponed as workers did not respond to the proposal.

Salt ST. Lous APL Loval St Louis National ‘Stockyards

Mad Dog Killer Walks To Death Claiming Innocence

Chicago today witnessed the execution of James Morelli known as “Mad Dog Killer” who proclaimed his innocence to the end. He died in the electric chair at 32 10 am CST after attempts by accomplices to aid his escape failed, with his death following hours after he rejected an eye transplant offer for his wife and child.

Chicago Willer James’ Morelli Ciphocent Morelli Cook County Erville Burdick Dominick J. Demaria Moreth Tese Ernest Kaufhold Caapisi Rudolph Tee Chester ¥ Ordy Lee Heimber George Buesis John Buesis Thomas Daley

Baytown dredge advances across Goose Creek for Hwy 146 bridge

Crews cite a $10 million channel crossing project advancing with the dredge named Miami Was Black Duck Bay working in Goose Creek. Engineers expect a Highway 146 bridge on the peninsula and mainland levies completed. Perfect weather aided dirt work as crews push the levee and peninsula work toward the bridge site.

Asco Baytown Goose’ Creek Miami Black Duck” Bay Ise Point

Investigation of Texas Jail Break Slated

Amril loo Amarillo Nov 26 Sheriff Paul Gaither refused to resign and said the fight had just begun as District Attorney Hoya Bing asked Judge Henry and Bishop to tell the grand jury to probe the escape from the county jail. Three felony suspects fled Tuesday night after a jailbreak that alarms local officials.

Ter Paul Gaither Hoya Bing Henry & Bishop Grand Jury Gaithers Tee Amarillo Hare Gaiter Teagé Dwisht Boskins

Time Here To Think Of Needy Goodfellows Christmas Drive

The Baytown Daily Sun urges readers to ring bells and donate for Goodfellows gifts for needy children ages up to 2. Donations of toys nuts fruits or candy go to the cause with no overhead. Toys must arrive by December 15. later gifts typically go to Welfare League for next year.

Goodfellows Coree The Baytown Daily Sun Sone - Goodfellows Catitelion

Jesse Jones Interests: To Erect New Building

Jesse Jones interests aim to erect a new building in Houston. Details mention an office building project in Houston with plans under interest. The effort centers on development and site selection for the structure in the city.

Jesse Jones

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