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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1949

Page

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Yankees Rally for Fifth Straight Victory in Series Lead

New York Yankees inch toward their fifth consecutive win in the series as Cliff Mapes drives in runs with a double and Bobby Brown adds a triple. Rizzuto and Henrich contribute singles in a tense scoring sequence, while mound work by Lopat Newcombe and relievers shapes the middle innings.

York U P New York Yankees Ding Cliff Mapes Bobby* Ai Gene Woodling Snore Mapez Bobby Brown Nc Ees Bideggio Ing Manes Brown Woodling Cote Olmo Mapes Steond Lopat Newcombe Rizzuto Pines Ers Mikers Robinson Hedges

2% Godfrey Heads Out for Morning Hunt at Bourne

Fragmentary notes describe 2% Godfrey heading out for a morning hunt near Bourne while Tommy Cook plans a family barbecue Monday night. Mentions of Roland Laird, Mary Ann Yount, and unknown “good rs” hint at community happenings, with scattered references to local sports and a downpour surrounding evening actions.

Godfrey Bourne Alon Tommy Cook Roland Lair Mary Ann Yount Margaret

Night Rain Produces Scoreless Tie For Lee And Lamar

In a steady downpour at Memorial Stadium the Robert E. Lee Ganders and the Lamar Redskings staged a 0-0 football tie. The rain covered the field, water overflowed the cinder track, and about 4000 fans watched a game decided by weather rather than play.

Lee Lamar Wallow Dan Shults Memorial Stadium Robert E. Lee Ganders Lamar Dryield Warren Edwards Marjorie Lamar High School Gander

Fans See More Rain Than Football At Tilt

Weather drenches the Lamar Gander game as 4000 fans endure a downpour. Kosse Johnson shines with 34 yard punting average on 11 kicks and 56 yard booms. Lamar’s Horton also stars with 14 carries and solid kicking, while fumbles favor the Ganders as rain dominates the field.

Johnson Lamars Kenneth Horton Eral Lee Ganders Jar Lamar Lemar Ganders -Patson

U S Hints Coal Strike Must End Soon Steel Walkouts

The government urged John L. Lewis and coal operators to end the 20 day old coal strike while CIO steelworkers plan broader walkouts into the aluminum industry. Federal Mediator Cy Rax Ching ordered direct negotiations and warned of possible stricter measures unless an agreement is reached soon. About 500000 in steel, 380000 in mines, with shortages threatening up to 2 million workers idle by month end. talks extend to nine Aluminum Company plants amid pension and welfare demand. Negotiations for steel, electrical, and rut maker unions follow parallel demands and Ford’s tentative agreement. Directors of striking railroad brotherhoods and Missouri Pacific will negotiate to end the day walkout.

John L. Lewis CIO Cyrax Ching Lewis United Stestworkers Aluminum Com. of America Ford Motors Missouri Pacific Railroad T. S

China Plans Evacuation From Canton To Changking

Reports from Canton indicate Nationalist leaders authorize evacuation of non essential staff to Chungking within two weeks as Hengyang falls and Communist forces close on Canton. About 500 in the first group, with possible further moves. 200,000 troops retreat toward the Kwango border while defense lines are strengthened near Yingtak.

Chungking Canton Changking China Foreign Office Hengyaeng East River Kukong Yingtak Hengyang Pai Chimg-hst Pai Ekwangsi-Bunan

Wooster Water Bond Vote Draws Light Turnout

In Wooster and Brownwood Addition Areas only 45 property owners voted by noon with 37 for the bond and 8 against. Fire and sewage improvements are planned under a $450,000 bond, including a station, truck, disposal plant, and line expansions. Annexation by Baytown strengthens the bond case as the city would assume the debt.

Wooster Brownwood Lee Tex Harris County Baytown

Harris County Probation Officers Selected

Harris County juvenile board named Howard G. Large as chief probation officer, succeeding Lo Belamy who resigns to lead community work for Development Outre. Large, 40, was among 13 applicants for the post with a $4,200 annual salary, expected to report by October 37.

Houston Howard G. Large Dallas ‘County Harris Large Lo Belamy Enthe Harria Job Malary Per Poers

Sun In Dark As Chester Gets Married

City Hall reporter Chester Bulgier wed Miss Jane Macfarlan last night and left on a brief wedding trip. The couple, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allan Macfarlan, will be away as Sam suiffers sigh their colleague’s long stretch of non news.

City Hall Baytown Sun Chester Bulgier City ’Hall Jane Macfarlan Water Allan Macfarlan Sam Suiffers

East Harris Braces for Flood After Hurricane Rain

East Harris faces flooding as Cedar Bayou and San Jacinto River swell from a 9.38 inch total, with 122 inches in a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6.5 inches from 10 p.m. to midnight. Baytown streets and businesses report water intrusion. rice fields near Danubria Acres fear hurricane damage compounds. Roads become impassable, Cedar Bayou Road near the depot flooded. officials warn of more showers tonight and Sunday.

East Harris Cedar Bayou San Jacinto Harris County Baytown Roany US & Weather Chester Rogers East Baytown Mg Ranesota Wisconsin Cedar Eravel Danubria Acres

Baytown Reports 13th Polio Case In City Area

City officials traveled to Houston for a conference on Baytown polio. The latest case involves five year old James Edwin Bevel of 505 West Homan, in Bedgecroft Clinic in Houston, with the roid form of infantile paralysis. The focus remains the Stewart Weights Morrell Park area, where nine cases cluster within six to seven blocks.

Baytown Houston James Edwin Bevel Bir Gene’ Bevel West Homan Bouston Bedgecroft Bertown Stewart Weights-Morrell Park Irman W. Crossman C. “D. Middleton Odis Muennink Wilton Roper Infantile Paralysis Foundation National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Shamrock Hotel Stewart Boyle Hhad Bartown

Demos To Force DP Bill Out Of Committee

Democratic leaders rejected Senator Pat McCarrans plea to postpone action on the Democratic DP bill. The measure, approved by the House, remains bottled up in the Judiciary Committee. McCarran touring Europe sent a message arguing the present law is adequate and calling for a fresh start next year on hog price supports. The Senate Agriculture Committee, led by James Thomson, promised a new fight on farm price supports and a flexible parity proposal. Tidelands debate was set for the Senate Interior Committee.

Demos McCarran Washington Senate Pat McCarran Nevada Francis J.my House Judiciary Europe Germany Eimier ‘Thomas Senate Agriculture ‘Committee Sencmtor Clinton P. Anderson Tidelands Sommmitter

Drowning Follows Houston Flood After One Inch Rain

Floodwaters from a one inch rain forced evacuations across a 100 block area of lowlands in Houston. Tony Lock, 48, drowned at Sheldon Reservoir while attempting to save nets. Emergency crews evacuated six feet deep floodwaters and closed roads. Six nearby towns reported rising water as police and sheriff’s units conducted rescues.

Houston Tony Lock Sheldon Reservoir Here Hbesumont Baytown Emergency Corps Sheriff's Department Harris County Jacinto City Pasadena Galena Park U. S. Weather Bureau Galveston Gulf of Mexico

St Mark’s To Open New Sanctuary With Opening Service

St Mark’s Methodist Church celebrates a milestone with the completion of its new sanctuary at Oklahoma and Indiana. Rev Wayne H McCleskey, the ninth pastor, will preach on “We Are Beginning Not Finishing” at 10:40 pm tomorrow, following a 9:45 pm church school assembly. Open house for the new building runs 3 to 5 pm.

St Mark's Methodist Church Obreck Oklahoma Indiana Wayne H. McCreskey St. Mark’s St. Mark's Ernest L. Shult Houstes Ballo EF Suquire of Baytown

Navy Flier Challenges B 36 Test Would Show

Navy Captain Fred M Trapnell challenged the Air Force B 36 test of an atomic bomber and suggested it would reveal the navy's superiority. He spoke as Secretary Matthews warned that defense spending cuts could weaken national security amid House Armed Services Committee scrutiny of unification plans.

Navy Washington Get Francis P. Matthews Defense Louis Johnson Armed Sérvices Matthews House Air Force Fred M. Trapzell Naval Air Test Center Patuxent River Meryhead Cers Arthur Radfor Pacific Fleet“ Command Fis

Freak Sea Storm Hits Liner U S Solon

SOUTHAMPTON England Oct 3 Dutch liner Niese Amsterdam arrived 34 hours late after a freak storm tore through the ship. Passengers were injured and deckwork and furniture damaged as crewmen repaired damage through the day and night. Representative Abrehem Rabie was badly hurt and required stitches. Passengers described terrifying experiences as porthole covers tore away and a huge wave swept the deck. The voyage had about 3500 in toll.

Southampton England Amsterdam Gey Abrehem Rabiecol Connecticut Hner Jack Ta- Rue

County To Mat Tax Statements Monday

County official Smith announced today that tax statements will be mailed Monday. He said it will take time to process and urged residents to review notices for accurate details.

Smith

Snowstorm Traps Hunters as Rockies Hit With Heavy Snow

A severe snowstorm struck the northern Rocky Mountains early today trapping hundreds of hunters and families in the wilderness. Militia, rangers, and deputies searched canyons and forests for victims with food and shelter scarce as more snow fell.

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