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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1952
Page
1
In Brie Washington Texas politics surface as Gov Shivers faces tax questions and a write in candidate for district judge appears. Buckshot Seannour announces resignation to join a track line dispute while others discuss labor actions and terminal work stoppages. Ke sabinnine signals a push for change amid party tensions.
The Pythian group met at 7 36 p m Thursday in the city hall lodge. The city council voted to change the timing this week. The publisher notes the ban and license issue, with signature in the insert as needed.
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5600 red prisoners faced a thwarted mass breakout on Cheju Island as UN and American forces repelled a plan to join Red guerrillas in the mountains. In a 15 minute close order battle, two dozen were killed or died later, with several wounded. Allied officers investigated the incident alongside Maj. Gen. Tomas Herren.
Panmunjom dispatch reports Communist armistice negotiators accusing the United Nations of a barbarous and cowardly massacre of Chinese Communist prisoners of war after a Cheju Island camp riot. North Korean Gen Nam Ti labeled the UN stance fraudulent and said the incident exposes efforts to derail the talks.
Drive Chairman Harry F. Hartman announced appointments of three new division heads for Baytown Drive. Mrs. Elmer Gray will lead the division for retired and unplaced individuals. Dr W. E. Sharp will head doctors and dentists. Robert Gillette will lead attorneys and legal firm staff.
Yankees dominate Dodgers 7-1 at Ebbetts Field in Game 2 of the World Series. Mantle drives a double and a bunt base-runner surge helps spark a five-run sixth inning. Berra, Woodling, McDougald, and Martin contribute key hits as Raschi withholds Dodgers offense.
In the public clash, Eisenhower plans to meet Adlai Stevenson as he campaigns in Illinois. Stevenson focuses on speeches at the mansion while Truman tours the Pacific Coast. Nixon denounces Truman’s attacks as vicious, urging Stevenson to repudiate the smear.
South Korean Third division troops advanced to within 50 yards of a mountain summit held by Chinese forces amid heavy Red artillery and mortar fire. First Lt. Francis A. Humphreys earned a MIG destroyed credit, while Maj. Bernie Bailey and Maj. Westwood Fletcher damaged Russian jet fighters. Eighth Army reported 376,826 mortar and artillery rounds fired in September, a Korean War record, with Reds fielding about 1,000 guns along the front.
A small black dog locked in an iron cage near the city jail causes concern as it paces, barks, and struggles for water. Residents say the humane officer relocated the dog early Wednesday, while the dogcatcher moved the cage later, but the animal remains imprisoned in the heat at noon.
The 1-year-old Coady schoolboy Tommy Kimmey nicknamed The Champ claimed the grand champion ribton in the junior market division with his 634-pound Hereford named Andy. Judges praised a close call while Cedar Bayou High student Leon McNulty’s 600-pound Hereford Big Real was reserve. The show also featured other divisions as Baytown Fair livestock judging proceeded at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with awards in dairy and lightweight classes and multiple Baytown entrants among top placers.
Baytown fireworks display under Mose Sumner's lead is set for a four day fair finale. Over 40 000 East Texans attended Galveston show and crowds from nearby areas are expected for Baytown. The 48 minute display costs 3000 dollars and features 21 demonstrations including aerial shells and a Niagara Falls replica. Tommie Rochelle narrates the show with Saturday concerts by Singing Bill Potter.
A large Baytown crowd watched the Baytown Fair Parade on a Thursday afternoon with about 15 000 spectators. The VFW float won first in the civic groups division, depicting a soldier receiving blood while the Cedar Bayou FPA chapter float took second and Bay town’s Gaon rs earned honorable mention. Reynolds Maying’s entry won first in the commercial float contest, with Pearl Brewery’s cowboy bulldogging a steer taking second. Edge thanked volunteers as sponsors planned 9 am Thursday ribbon ceremonies at the fairgrounds.
The East Harris County District of the Sam Houston Council announces the Cavalcade of Texas pageant to be held October 18 at Humble Ball Park. It will feature Texas history themes with authentic Indian dances by senior Order of the Arrow scouts, Mexican halldance by Kiwanis troops, a square dance by junior high groups, a Lee Brigadiers demonstration on the arrival of the Confederacy, and a tumbling exhibition. Pageants chairman is Dr. T. L. Satterwhite. production committee chairman is E. J. Doze. Mrs. J. I. Bradshaw serves as chief advisor on Texas historical data. Syd Gould is script and continuities writer.
Friday features Get acquainted events with Baytown schools faculty and a fireworks night at the Fair. Saturday invites merchants and clerks to engage with Baytown and Highlands stores, highlighting East Harris County commerce. Sunday urges churchgoers to meet fellow congregants and their ministers during Get Acquainted Week.
Chatham recruiting officer announced a new Military Affiliate Radio System program allowing civilians to send word and greetings to service members worldwide except war zones. The service trains MARS operators and boosts operational efficiency while encouraging civilian use for practical training. Messages must include name rank serial number APO and unit of the service member and go through Baytown recruiting station for processing.
The Robert K R Tuck VEW post earns praise for its blood bank plan. Texas VEW department commander John nye Foster commends the unit, calling it community service that strengthens the post and battles communism. Foster and Arm strong presided at a flag raising in Bartown and presented the Bay- line.
A mass meeting on air pollution will be held October 23 at Milby High School Houston to organize groups along the Houston Ship Channel. Stanley P. Flukinger co chair of Greens Sayou air abatement committee urged residents of Manchester Harrisburg Mason Fark Forest Hill and Pecan Park to join the effort. Also noted were citizenship citations for Baytown VFW blood donation volunteers Dr W T Jones and Miss Faye Burns for contributions to the Houston VA hospital blood bank program which has supplied 79 pints to patients. Carl Sears of the Houston VA office presented the first citation from the Houston VA hospital for community cooperation aiding veterans under treatment. Foster urged flag history and symbolism as part of unity and opportunity in these United States.
City Attorney Chester Bulgier reports that The General Telephone Co won a temporary injunction against Baytown. Judge W S Hunt granted the injunction after a Houston 55th Judicial District Court hearing. The move blocks city rate actions while the appeal proceeds and could shape future telecommunication pricing in the region. The Texas Court of Civil Appeals in Galveston will hear the case if the appellate court overturns.
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