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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1951
Page
1
AEC head Dean argues for tactical atomic devices to halt aggression in battlefield moments while stressing moral responsibility. He says limited uses may reduce casualties, but warns against broad deployment and emphasizes defense only. He cites US restraint and Soviet fears, framing a new era of public safety warfare.
An elderly man from Vancouver heckles the royal party during Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth’s visit. The man, calling himself Mick O Rourke, claims to hold the Victoria Cross and recounts a 1917 battle where 49 men were killed.
A 38 year old man, Ervin, was charged today after a shooting incident. Witnesses described a fight near the site as the weapon discharged striking a person in the left elbow. Authorities reported the suspect fired the weapon during an altercation at the scene.
The Bulletins note Taft in Ohio says a decision will be announced soon on whether he will seek the 1952 presidential nomination with Wisconsin on April 1. Bill passes in Congress clearing defense measures with 358,837 and 980 defense funds, awaiting White House backing and final Senate action before Bent Triman signs.
Fragmented items mention Md residents on telephones and cards from June Town. Names such as Nolan, Ditta Allen Meister, Stallworth, Frank How baby two dozen, and University ties appear in a scatter of notes about people, events, and plans.
A Baytown man was arrested after a party incident escalated to robbery on a lone road near Chambers. Reports say he and several accomplices assaulted a victim with a knife, forced him into a car, and fled with valuables. Authorities continue investigations and have warrants for additional suspects.
The Humble Pioneers Oldtimers Club invites about 1200 members to a barbecue and dance at the Community House ballroom tomorrow. A large barbecue dinner will start at 5 p.m. with Bennie Brand’s String Band providing music, followed by a 12 p.m. dance featuring Bill Kovar and his Bayronians. Club president Banner L. Ward, a 30-year Humble employee, will address senior members such as M. G. Houston and Marie Moers. The club, founded February 1917, serves retirees and workers with 20 or more years of service. Will include a father-and-son pair G. L. Waddell and Willard Waddell.
Investigators traced a hat-band label from Joe's restaurant in Cliffside Park New Jersey to a Brooklyn store as the hunt for four swarthy gunmen in the Wil Moretti killing widens. Moretti, a New Jersey underworld boss, was shot after a handshake in a mob style hit. Al Anastasia was questioned, denying knowledge of the crime.
The New York Yankees defeated the New York Giants 3-1 in game two at the Polo Grounds. Mantle opened the scoring with a bunt single and scored after McDougald’s error, Collins followed with a homer in the second, and Lopat held the Giants to two hits through six-plus innings. Jansen relieved in the sixth, while Irvin led the Giants with three singles in four trips as the series moves to New York tomorrow.
Willard Kay 24 of 106 Travis Fort Worth died this morning in a Fort Worth hospital during a tonsillectomy. He attended a Cold Spring school and worked for Continental Airlines in Fort Worth. Survived by four Baytown siblings R R Kay and four sisters including Mrs BLE Hollasway Mrs HL Grant and Mrs Bert Pate.
The roundup reports UN Army gains in Korea and Bradley praising UN capability. British withdraw 300 oil technicians from Abadan refining city amid Iranian tensions. Berlin faceoffs as western sectors resist East German agitation with police using hoses. Russia reportedly detonated another atomic bomb, raising fears of progress since 1949. Communist offensives in Indochina press French forces and American equipment. Cease-fire talks near Kaesong show no clear path to ending negotiations.
About 60 people have paid poll taxes at 302 West DePee office. Taxes may be paid any time until January 31. Harris County counties prepare for large payments with 14,000 taxed paid last year and 20,000 expected this year. Exemption certificates for age must be secured by January 31. Local officials urge Baytown residents to settle poll taxes ahead of the deadline.
Baytown schools await construction kickoff as eight project additions valued at 647497 were awarded September 24 in eight sites La mar Ashbel Smith Alamo Horace Mann Baytown Junior High Highlands Burnet and San Jacinto only Horace Mann has priority allotment. Civil Education Requirements Division in Washington to decide October 10. architect Herbert Voelcker will travel to Washington to advocate at the meeting.
The Coast Guard said the trawler Orovaea was listing in heavy seas off the Texas coast early today while another vessel kept pumping to stay afloat. Officials in the Eighth District believed both ships could reach Port Isabel or Galveston without additional help.
Melvin Eugene Hewitt 26 of El Monte California was revived after surgeons cut his chest and massaged his heart following a 15 minute period when he was pronounced dead. He remained in critical condition with doctors fearing brain injury from the ordeal. The incident occurred after he fell and hit his head while entering a car and friends attempted revival before he was taken to El Monte Medical Center.
Cieva C Carlton 66 died at 2 58 am today at 2116 Louisiana Baytown He was 26 retired since September 2 1950 from Baytown refinery widow two daughters Mrs C R Davenport Miss Neva Carlton Baytown three granddaughters Karen Charia Jeanne Davenport one brother Will Carlton Huntsville services set for 10 am tomorrow at Paul A Lee Funeral Home officiated by Rev George P English and Rev Joan H Osten body to be shipped to Farris near Huntsville for burial 3 pm tomorrow pallbearers listed honorary pallbearers all Baytown Refinery Pumping and Gauging Dept employees.
Washington congressman George H. Mahon of Texas warned against expecting an easy win through fantastic weapons. In a House speech he urged quick passage of a 56.937 trillion dollar military bill, saying no magic road to victory exists and defense spending is a necessary price.
Humble Oil and Refining Company and Humble Pipeline face charges of conspiracy and falsifying records in a Hobbs trial. Attorneys contend crimes were by unfaithful employees without company knowledge. Witness R J Robertson admitted crediting surplus oil to a well in which he held a quiet interest and pled guilty to similar charges. The defense pressed for acquittal, arguing lack of evidence of conspiracy and lack of corporate authorization.
Norfolk crew of 24 aboard the cargo ship Southern Isle, an iron ore laden LST, disappeared after breaking in half amid a hurricane off the Atlantic coast. Six bodies recovered, six survivors treated aboard rescue ships, twelve missing including Captain George S. Sadler and Chief Engineer James Allen Pledger. Rescue efforts hampered by raging seas and high winds.
Five UN divisions along a 40 mile front smashed the Chinese winter line in West Korea on the third day of a 106,000 man offensive. Brigadier George Taylor said the Chinese broke and ran, leaving bunkers and winter gear behind as British and American units seized seven hills near Yonchon, Chorwon, and Yonchon area.
Representative Pat Sutton of Tennessee knocked out a holdup man in an alley near the capitol early today. Sutton, a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was attacked while walking to a late meal after a long day in Congress.
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