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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
4
Chicago readers glimpse a 1950s social rank concept from Warner noting that a family’s standing relies on clubs and groups rather than wealth. A father’s job, neighborhood, and social connections shape a householder’s tier, with money helping little unless used to boost status.
A Texas resident, a 17 year old Mexican junior high student, was charged after allegedly firing a .22 rifle across the Rio Grande at youths on the Mexican shore. Javier Gelasio Lara was wounded in the back as authorities say the shooter claimed he acted while others shouted insults.
An early morning pursuit in Michigan ended with a bootlegger, Beck, speeding at 85 mph toward a plane when police fired on his pickup. Beck, later found unarmed, surrendered after a gun was seen under his coat. He paid a $20 speeding fine and hosted an apple juice party for the police.
A $5,000,000 sealed bid sale of veterans land program state bonds will be held on October 4. Alvis Vandygrift, executive secretary, announced more bonds would be offered as the sale proceeds. The program, approved as a constitutional amendment in 1946, offers loans to veterans at five percent down and three percent interest over ten years. Mandyshif said the program is progressing slowly and aims to avoid a disorderly rush by veterans. In Westmoreland, N. H., three recaptured escaped convicts said they tired of fried potatoes during their capture.
Rep Helen Gahagan Douglas California announces candidacy for the open California senate seat held by Sheridan Downey. She serves in the House from Los Angeles, wife of actor Melvyn Douglas, and has focused on housing and price issues while serving on the foreign affairs committee.
Tulsa federal court jury found Fort Worth contractor FLA. Smith not liable in a $50,000 alienation of affection lawsuit filed by former employee Sibley M. Vinson. Vinson alleged Smith dated his wife while employed by the contracting company.
The Baytown Sun advertises transfer pattern Wo 11220 and NG 2406 for sewing outfits. It notes sizes 10 12 14 18 20 26 and 16, with yardage and hot iron transfers for seven motifs suitable for applique or embroidery. Also promotes the Summer Pattern Book with 150 designs and a call to order patterns with address and style number.
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