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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1949
Page
1
Tax rolls report a rise in property valuations and a reduced tax rate. Increased values reflect boosts by Humble Oil and others, with total valuation climbing to over 1.9 million and revenue edging higher despite a lower rate. Bonds issued to refund schoolhouse financing are expected to save about 120 thousand dollars.
The item mixes scattered notes on Ernst traveling to Houston for an auction and a tepid start to football. Bits mention Bob Hemphill, Gene Muller, Vidrine, Perry Simmons, Gray, Truman Cox, SMU Rice, Gene Bauer, and a uptown shopping scene with a police car incident. The garbled text references remodelling and wardrobe notes around local figures.
Baytown school officials discuss a potential oil lease on school property at Sam Houston Elementary along the Causeway Road. Board President Theo Wilburn stated a proposal calls for a well to be drilled on an unused portion of the school tract, with trustees briefed last night.
United Press reports a hurricane strength storm caused 27 deaths across the Midwest and West as it moved into Canadian wilderness. Winds hit 100 miles an hour on plains and near the Great Lakes, while warm air collided with cold breeses. Rain fell heavily, temperatures fell from record highs, and the storm veered north toward Hudson Bay. The heat in the east persisted though relief arrived as thousands sought autumn swims at Coney Island.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nominations of James W. Allred and Ben C. Connally for U.S. district judgeships. Also approved were John C. Pickett for the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Western Circuit and Herbert L. Hinds as U.S. marshal for Eastern Oklahoma.
Congress moves to clear farm and displaced persons legislation and act on a nomination before adjourning for the year. Senate leaders expect an earlier adjournment, with key issues including a flexible farm price support system and DP admissions, while Truman urges unity.
Hard hit East Harris County rice farmers pin hopes on continuing good weather as forecasts predict showers. The nine inch rainfall and a hurricane have left many salvaging only a fraction of the crop with losses reaching up to seven to ten thousand dollars for some. FHA loan help may follow a federal disaster declaration, aiding low income farmers unable to secure credit.
W T Busch elected president succeeding Jack Saunders with first December board meeting. Alexander vice president, Kelley secretary treasurer, and 16 new directors named for three year terms. Baytown chamber expands leadership as new officers and directors take office and committee work continues into the next six weeks.
Wooster faces delays on a 425000 water bond improvement as bids came in above estimates while voters in Wooster Brownwood and Crystal Bay backed the bond Saturday. Officials report best bids in four categories were under estimates yet no contracts can be let until Attorney General Price Daniel approves the bonds. one contract is expected to go to an original bidder, with sewage disposal likely excluded.
Thomas Henry Schindorff, 26, confessed to shooting Vaughan Wilmott, 39, and his son John, 18, at a farm southeast of Pleasant Hill Missouri. He planned to kill his sister-in-law and the tavern owner. Schindorff and companion Farrell were arrested behind a Kansas City tavern. police found three bullets in the pistol. Farrell survived and said Schindorff considered killing Night City Marshal Roy Thurst and fled with Farrell in the Wilmott car. Schindorff had a lengthy police record but no convictions.
Gene Bevel and wife of 505 West Homen learned their five year old James Havin Bevel does not have polio though he is still ill. Physicians changed diagnosis from polio to a mild form after observation at Headagecroft Clinic and Str Josephs Infirmary Houston. Baytown reports 12 polio cases and one death with eight in Stewart Heights and Morvell Park. State health officials and local authorities plan inspection in Lee area this week.
Houston report says Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is being kept for safety by Marquis Donald D'Osley who claims to own the only genuine Da Vinci in the United States. He asserts it came from Switzerland a year ago and was in a New York vault.
Oslo reports the Norwegian Communist party appears likely to drop seven seats in the national election. Current figures show Liberals and other parties gaining ground while Communists trail behind, with several parties listed including Social Democratic Labor and Agrarians.
A new cold front moved into Texas today driving cooler air across the state. Skies cleared in western areas while eastern sections saw some clouds. The Weather Bureau reported generally fair conditions this afternoon and tonight with a cooler trend into Wednesday. low temperatures ranged from the upper 30s to mid 40s in various locales including Salt Flats and Dalhart.
The Baytown Sun announces a football contest change offering 32 dollars to the player making the worst selections each week. A premium of 10 dollars for the best and 8 dollars for the second best is also noted, with the scheme designed to reward accuracy differently.
Paris October 1 GPI-Tules Mech the tough Socialist minister of the Interior who crushed the 1947 communist strike wave was asked to form a new French government. Mech sought time to decide but faced bitter rightist opposition. He met with President Vincent Auriol and planned to push a coalition including former Premier Paul Reynaud to replace Queuille. Rightists oppose his plan to raise wages and cut prices to tackle the devaluation crisis, fearing inflation.
Olga Somatines is reported ill with unspecified foot ailments in a terse, local notice. The fragment mentions a Ton By Olga tag and hints at health concerns affecting a community member. No dates or locations are provided.
William Green was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor for a 26th consecutive term at the 68th convention in St Paul Minnesota. Delegates shouted approval as the 76 year old former coal miner and ex United Mine Workers leader won by acclamation. The board was authorized to pick next year’s convention site with Houston favored. A daily labor newspaper was discussed for a night session and a wage resolution to seek a 1 dollar per hour minimum was approved for Congress to consider.
Admiral Ralph Ofstie criticized air force strategic bombing as ruthless and barbaric, arguing it fails to meet vital minimum security needs. He testified before the armed services committee, urging emphasis on Western Europe defense, base protection, and early reductions, with fighters and bomber aircraft prioritized for Europe missions.
Community Chest hosts a three-site square dance in Beytown tonight to raise funds. Alvera Griffin, recreation director, notes rapid growth since early classes at Trinity Parish House and Community House. Local dancers recall pioneers Tommy Hawkins and others, with live bands now booked.
Canton dispatch notes Chiang Kai-shek returned to the city aboard a warship while Communist forces pressed within 40 miles. The article mentions the possibility of Canton being abandoned without a fight as nationalist and Communist forces maneuver.
Two men were seriously injured in an ordnance depot explosion at the San Jacinto plant yesterday. HL Saveli, 28, of Bastion, suffered severe burns to his face and head and shock. George A. Jennings, 81, of Boussou, a superintendent for the Girdler Corporation, treated for shock and wounds. Eight other workers received first aid.
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