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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1951
Page
1
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Yankees hold a lead over the Giants at seven innings as Yogi Berra and Hank Bauer rally with a homer by Don DiMaggio to spark a seven inning drive. McDougald singles, Woodling advances and Stanky’s late throws create scoring chances. Yesterday’s rain postponement echoes 1921 World Series weather.
Washington area judges face federal charges for allegedly supplying dog meat labeled as dog food for export to Mexico through a Maverick County official. Judge J Bibb is accused of delivering meat with labels removed after customs clearance, with investigations urged by the Justice Department and Health, Food and Customs authorities.
U S Supreme Court refused to re hear the June decision upholding the conviction of 21 top Communists for conspiring to overthrow the government. Four were sentenced to five years or bonded. 17 remain jailed. Names include Eugene Dennis and John Gates. Gates rejected a separate rehearing. The case hinges on the era's broad free speech limits and anti communism laws.
Elizabeth May Lose Figure reports on royal tour dining logistics for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip aboard Canadian National Railway trains. McDonald, assistant general manager, says no special requests were made and menus were adjusted to suit last minute needs. Chef Jemieux, with 28 years of railroad cooking, leads the dining team catering to top-ranking appetites.
Police dispatcher Car Thompson offered humorous love advice this weekend. A crying caller complained her man ruined her clothes, and he advised to put them back on and fire on aim. Another caller described a boyfriend taunting her by leaving via her window.
In a Washington report Secretary Maurice Tobin warns of rising unemployment across major industrial regions amid a booming defense program. He cites substantial joblessness in 21 areas, though a new survey finds most employers plan to hire this fall. Detroit and other large labor markets show rising unemployment despite overall activity.
Fire destroyed five warehouses and a small apartment in El Paso on a grim Sunday. Four people died including three tenants and assistant fire chief R H Pennell who suffered a heart attack while aiding firefighters. two others perished in the apartment and a visiting soldier also died. Losses were estimated up to 322000 with 140000 in building damage.
UN forces push to gain a mile as Eighth Army reports renewed pressure along the central and eastern fronts in Korea. Chinese and North Korean troops are noted rushing reinforcements and suffering heavy losses, with fighting centered near Punchbow Valley and Heartbreak Ridge while U.S. forces hold and probe nearby ridges.
The murder trial of Raymond Donnell 37, accused of killing dentist Dr Clyde Creig in a San Antonio apartment, was postponed to 2 pm due to insufficient prospective jurors. Donnell claimed self defense and temporary insanity. The shooting occurred June 3 in the dentist’s residence shared with Mrs Donnell.
Major Robert Korez-iCPI reports a novel use for Army rations dropped by two transport planes to US troops on Heartbreak Ridge. Master Sergeant William G Lewis of Tower City Pennsylvania went to retrieve a 40 pound carton and it struck and killed two North Korean soldiers.
Washington reports Senator Nixon calls for the resignations of Democratic and Republican national chairmen over loan dealings with RFC linked figures. Boyle and Gabrielson face questions about influences, while Stassen accuses Acheson and Jessup of contradictory anti-Communist policy claims and testifies on U S policy toward China and Formosa.
Charles Windham, home on leave from the US Navy, was killed in an automobile accident between Highlands and Four Corners at noon today. He rode with Bobby Barnes, 23, who was seriously injured and taken to Baytown Hospital. Their car collided with a school bus driven by Mrs. E. V. Hillin. another bus occupant was faculty member Mrs. R. Le Hewett. Windham was a son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Windham of Highlands.
Baytonians face a chilly night with a forecast low around 39 in the East Harris area. Northeasterly winds and fair skies are expected as the first real cool spell of the season settles in. Overnight reports show 39 degrees locally, with 40s elsewhere and statewide variations in temperatures and conditions.
Final plans for the East Erris District Boy Scout Pageant set for October 20 in Humble Ball Park will be reviewed at 7 30 pm tomorrow in the Community House conference room. Program director E J Doize says last minute details will settle the event. John Baldwin will brief committee members and counselors to coordinate acts before the finale. The pageant aims to show citizenship in action focusing on youth training and character building. There will be 24 mystery prizes donated by local merchants and displayed in the Houston Light and Power window. Scouts are selling tickets house to house. Prizes will be awarded directly from donors at the pageant. EL F Gross and D M Haas are co chairmen. W C Jackson is vice chairman. Arrangements are led by F E Kelly with manual Ciruti handling tickets. Other committee members include G Adams publicity and Jim Loughridge.
Baytown Shrine Club posted 649 dollars from its fourth annual benefit steak supper at Trinity Bay club house. Judge Joe Reid led the event and said he recruited new blood to handle cooking and serving with about 60 attendees enjoying barbequed steak.
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