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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
1
UPI reports experts say Russia can start a second atomic test as it accelerates its A bomb program. The article notes pressure in Congress for billions in funding to expand US atomic production and to implement a civil defense program, aimed at mitigating the impact of a potential sneak nuclear attack.
A rough clipping notes a wounded serviceman in action, family notices, and a city council meeting. It mentions plans for a luncheon, real estate talks, and a debate about building types and safety measures. The text also references atomic blast themes and student events for September.
The White House and lawmakers react as Moscow reportedly detonates another atomic device. Representative Henry S. Maddux warns the Soviet Union could already be capable of starting a war, while Senator McMahon pushes for rapid expansion of atomic production. President Truman stresses enduring international controls amid UN debates.
Monte Irvin starred with a triple and three singles as the New York Giants defeated the New York Yankees 5 to 1 in the World Series opener at Yankee Stadium. Left fielder Irvin stole home for a second tally, Alvin Dark hit a three run homer, and Dave Rose held the Yankees to seven hits over six innings.
A Texas official predicts that in 1952 Senator Tom Connally will face either Governor Al Shivers or Attorney General Daniel in a likely bitter primary. The race hinges on who announces first. both men may delay, with options to run for other offices or retire. Daniel recently urged opposition to Truman while Shivers advocates an uninstructed Texas delegation to the Democratic convention.
Councilman F H M Campbell urged removing meter heads in South Baytown for a 30 day trial but the plan stalled again due to absences. Councilmen W D Reeves and B E W Buelow missed the special meeting, and Campbell warned the issue would return at the next regular session.
The term of Dr. W. Crostman as city health officer expired with no new appointment made. Since 1947 and 1949 changes, Baytown has lacked a health officer for the first time, while council members failed to attend a special meeting to decide on a successor.
A 22 year old Houston machinist, Janes Marion Denner, was charged with murder in the fatal beating of Leon Eddie Gryder a University of Houston student. Police said Gryder was found beaten near a water packing plant after witnesses reported a car collision.
General Benjamin Menendez, leader of a failed five hour revolt against President Juan D Peron, was sentenced to 135 years in prison. Supreme Armed Forces Council also handed prison terms to eight other officers in the uprising, with sentences from two to eight years. Seven more officers were dismissed and arrested for alleged participation.
President Truman urged publishers and radio reporters to withhold military secrets. He said 95 percent of the nation’s secret information is public and criticized maps of American cities and atomic-energy plant layouts. He defended a September order to withhold security data and noted a Yale survey finding 90 percent of secret information is public.
President Truman said the government will not decontrol meat and will mobilize every federal agency to enforce the current price control law. He stated at a news conference that meat controls would not be dropped, with the Office of Price Stabilization leading the effort against rule violators.
In San Jose a Model A Ford driven by Orin Andrews of San Francisco struck a stationary 70 car freight train at a Stade crossing yesterday. The car suffered minor bumper and fender damage while five Southern Pacific freight cars needed shop repairs.
In Houston two county jail inmates Salazar Gandara and Robert Selo fought with prison scissors after days of narcotics disputes. Gandara, 21, died Selo, 19, after a fatal chest stab. Gandara charged with murder. Selo died before hospital transfer. Authorities note the fight began when Selo offered blades during a haircut dispute.
Will ie Moretti a noted Bergen County crime kingpin and ally of Joe Adonis was found shot dead inside Joe s Restaurant in Cliffside Park New Jersey at 1128 am A state deputy attorney general cited an anonymous tip about the killing and Moretti long had ties to Frank Costello and Joe Adonis as fellow crime figures in the area
Tokyo dispatch reports Communists refuse to move the Korean armistice talks from Baesong Songhyon, with General Ridgway proposing a midway site between front lines. North Korea and China reject Songhyon. UN commander suggests a mutually acceptable site not under exclusive control to resume talks.
UN divisions pierced up to four miles from jump positions in Korea as the 2 40 mile western front saw heavy fighting. Canadian 25th Brigade seized hills west of Yonchon, advancing three to four miles north of prior positions. Chinese and North Korean forces counterattacked along a 10 mile sector west of Yonchon to Chorwon, fighting to the death in bunkers and cliffside positions as 53 ton British Centurions and flame throwers supported infantry in the western front. The offensive aimed from Korangpo to frontier near Onggang, with the Iron Triangle area ablaze.
Heat waves from Mexico push Texas to record October highs with Fort Worth peaking at 106.2 degrees, the city’s hottest October day. Dallas, Wichita Falls, Laredo and other spots report near record or hot readings while a cold front advances from Oklahoma. No rainfall statewide. Partly cloudy Baytown forecast with mild temps and southerly winds.
The Federal Trade Commission charged Hadacol makers with making false and deceptive claims about curing or relieving a long list of ailments including cancer and brittle nails. The FTC ordered a hearing for November 26 in Lafayette Louisiana and said the product has no proven value for serious diseases, warning it could cause harm if used instead of medical advice. Dudley J. LeBlanc and Richard N. Brown were named as defendants and were said to still direct Hadacol policies.
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