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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1952

Page

2

Big Fireworks Show Draws Thousands and Horse Show Results

Estimated 8,000 persons attended the fireworks display while a horse show awarded top prizes. Spunky Legs owned by Mrs Carolina Lippe of Sezorook placed second to Lind King owned by Frost of Sugarland. Dinfe Powers won reserve champion. Mr. Snapshot blue ribbon in class one. Savant owned by Mrs. W. FR. Beedle of Yon Ormy took a third. Class two awards went to Buck Blackburn owned by Mickey Colletta with Charcoal Joe owned by Vincent W. Hicks in second and Ace Bign owned by Robert Jird of Baytown in third.

Page Carolina Lippe Sezorook Lind King Frost Sugarland Baytown Buck Blackburn Mickey Colletta Charcoal Joe Vincent W. Hicks Highlands Ace Bign Robert Jird

Airman Loses Money To Wiley Trickster

A Shaw Air Force Base airman in Columbia reports giving $47 to a man who promised a quick trick and return after three minutes. The suspect never came back, and detectives are investigating the incident as a wallet loss scam.

Wiley Trickster Columbia, D.C Shaw Air Force Base

Baytown Notice to Bidders and Creditors

Legal notices announce bid deadlines for Baytown Texas projects and a creditors notice for Julius William Zingler estate. Details include bid submission, required guarantees, and contact offices. probate actions reference Augusta 26, 1957, in Herzis County Texas with executrix Elsie Zlesi.

Baytown Texas Teesday Ettica Grnytown Edra Oliver City Clark de Vier Julius Wiliam Zingler Coun Court Herzis Courty Pen Law Keytown

Detroit Police Chief Orders Weapons Loaded to Capacity

Police Commissioner Donald S. Leonard ordered Detroit officers to load six shots in six-shooters after finding officers had carried five bullets. He stated, A fully loaded revolver should fire six times, and urged the force to load to capacity. The remark comes amid a harsh critique of underloaded arms.

Detroit Ovi Donald S. Leonard Leonard Goda Suns

Highlands garbage disposal plan stirs mixed votes and protests

Residents of Highlands debate a proposed garbage disposal program, with many arguing taxes would rise to fund a sewerless system benefiting few. Critics call the plan costly and unfair while supporters insist on cleaner town services. Local residents cite current trash practices, costs, and potential land purchase for facilities. Doge the Gilra cost on all, a2 pay for it!

Igen W. A. Sullivan Magnolia Russia M. S. Greenwontt South Main

World Balance Sheet For Week in Cold Peace Wars

United Press summary contrasts early postwar U S and Soviet moves with Western Europe tensions. Japan’s free election shifts power away from Communists while UN refugees and foreign policy shifts unfold. Truman says guided missiles and warship gear enter service as Russia hints at peace moves. Conflicts linger in Korea China and Europe with alliances, rearmament, and diplomacy shaping the week.

Phil Newsom United Press GOD News Japan United States United Nations Ivan Ierno Czechoslovakia

TV Comedian Charles Farrell Heads Palm Springs Mayor

Hollywood reports Charles Farrell, famed matinee idol of the 1930s, serves as Palm Springs mayor while also running a private Racquet Club. He returned to TV last year in NBC’s My Little Margie, enjoying the informal medium and third-place ratings, and plans filming in Hollywood and Palm Springs as his club life continues.

Alsa Charles Farrell Palm Springs Aline Mosby Hollywood Janet Gaynor Farrell Gale Storm NBC Ha! Reach Studio MGM Europe Hal Roach Jr Farrel Hallywood

Britain claims first atomic bomb test in Australia

Great Britain announces its first atomic device detonated on Monte Bello Island off Western Australia. The test, mounted on a steel tower, produced a bright orange flash, a mile-wide smoke pillar, and ground and air tremors felt up to 150 miles away. Observers noted heat persisted after the blast, suggesting a highly efficient device. Televised coverage from the carrier Campania accompanied the test involving 16 ships and 5,000 personnel.

Ereath Australia Britain Monte Beilo ‘Islands Auswalia Sttain W. G. Penny Campania

Jets Hit Red Army School Jets Hit Red Army School

Seoul dispatch reports United Nations Sabrejets shot down two Communist MiG 15s and damaged five more while protecting allied bombers in an attack on a North Korean military academy 25 miles southeast of Pyongyang. Eighth Army says Big Nort hill was reoccupied after a bitter fight.

Warren Franklin Seoul Korea Jp— United Wesions Fifth Air Force Pyongyang Northwest Worea U. S

Clerk Fatigued By Job Sets Warehouse Blaze

In Winnipeg a 43 year old shipping clerk, George McLaren, pleaded guilty to arson. He admitted setting fire to his employer's warehouse saying he was fed up with the job and aimed to make it awkward for them. He was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison.

Winnipeg, Man George McLaren

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Thornton in Georgetown

Rites set for Sunday at Davis funeral home Georgetown for Mrs J Thornton who died Friday. Survivors include sister Mrs Maggie Smith of Baytown and many locals noting Baytown ties. Also noted is the death of Roger Q Watts with relatives attending in Palestine. Watts was a retired railroad man.

Arson Hoivell East Foyle Palestine Roger Q. Watts Watts

Livestock Market Roundup at Fort Worth Becomes Closed

Fort Worth October market notes show cattle price drops of 1.00 to 4.60 with steers yearlings and calves down, hogs generally steady with tops near 21.00. Due to a suspected vesicular exanthema case, Fort Worth hog and sheep markets close indefinitely for sanitation and yard cleaning.

Fort Worth Get Isda—Weskly

Jean Montgomery Wins State Department Pool Again

Tass correspondent Jean Montgomery wins the State Department press room pool for the second time after the Dodgers beat the Yankees in the third game of the 1952 World Series. The note questions the accuracy of Soviet propaganda about Beizool as a deadly game.

Washington Jean” Montgomery Tass Miss Montgomery State Department Dodgers Yankees

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