This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1951
Page
1
Several people were hurt in weekend automobile crashes in the Baytown area. A 609 pound drum of asphalt fell from a truck near the San Jacinto River, narrowly missing a Baytown couple en route to Pasadena.
Report details a multi-vehicle crash on highway 146 near Mont B with several seriously injured including Mrs. Jack Heard and Alvis M Smith. Michael Eugene and a baby received care at a doctor’s office then the infant was sent to Houston for X rays. Two drivers, Durren and Harold Boltoon, suffered extensive injuries. Police noted non serious drunken charges for some involved and a community meeting with 39 attendees.
Editorial urges Baytown to unite for the first United Fund One Drive raising 117 796 to support agencies including Welfare League Health Clinic Cerebral Palsy Clinic Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Recreation Council Thrift Exchange Veterans Service Center Community Chest and county and national health campaigns with a six percent increase over last year noting inflation and urging cheerful, on-the-spot giving.
A jagged OCR passage mentions Pact discussions and parliamentary actions, the Suez region, betting related items, and references to Texas venue and a story about a man whose wife’s death leads to an unusual detail about his ashes. The text mixes names, places, and ideas with unclear context and incomplete sentences.
Judge Charles Betts denied a permanent injunction against freight rate cuts proposed by the Railroad Commission heating last month. The ruling affects 232 railroads across 145 Texas counties and delays changes pending further action.
Special to The Witn notes Baytown residents spent more on groceries and durable goods in 1930. Food purchases reached 7.87 million dollars, auto equipment sales rose, and furniture and household goods sales totaled about 2.58 million. Net income after taxes stood at roughly 39.0 million dollars, fueling retail activity.
Washington reports a scramble to fill a key post with names including Senator Robert Kerr former Governor Turner and ex Navy Secretary Sullivan. James A. Farley described as a possible candidate if available. Boyle’s resignation was announced Saturday night amid allegations of influence to sway RFC loans.
FBI finds five month old Donna Marie van Erman with Robert Lee Gore 26 and Billie Delores Gore after a statewide hunt. Deputies spotted the pair along Highway 58 at Jacinto River and brought them in. The couple, arrested on a federal kidnapping charge, had earlier taken the infant from Chicago where Donna was left with friends in a hotel. The FBI noted Gore relatives in Houston and maintained a watch on their home.
The United Fund Drive opens tomorrow with divisions reporting progress. The Baytown Refinery Engineering Department reached sixty one percent of its goal while only six percent of employees contacted. James Everwood called a 7:30 p.m. training meeting at the Community Chest Center urging BPW AAUW and Jaycettes to attend. Over 30 volunteers prepare to start, as Thad Felton leads the drive with a goal of sixty thousand dollars, slated to conclude on October 31.
A fragmented byline and syndicate attribution appear in a clipped obituary style item. The readable elements place Olin Miller as author and identify a Suns Times Syndicate origin, suggesting a column or brief feature rather than a full article.
Humble Grand Reatining Company announces a 2 for 2 stock split approved by directors. Trading brisk, shares rise to 133 at noon while price is HI. Hurricane threat subsides as storm weakens off South Morida affecting American Legion guests. Moran indictment in New York accuses former fire official of conspiring to extort 50 dollars annually from fuel oil burner installers.
Washington ICP Representative Glenn Davis of Wisconsin proposed adding several titles to the Truman Memorial Library at Grandview Missouri. Books listed include Home Freezing for Everyone by L J Alkire How to Write Letters for All Occasions by Alexander F Sheff Great Grab by S Longstreet Mink Farming by J L Edwards Piano Fallacies of Today by XA Mathay Helping Boys in Trouble by M S Apple safe Handbook of Rigging by W E Ros s n agle Secrets for Sale by M V Hererden
Defense Secretary Robert A Lovett told the American Legion in AEZAME that the nation’s new super weapons are not ready for fighting. He cited Korea’s gains under General Ridgway while warning that until weapons prove reliable, national safety depends on proven orthodox arms and well trained forces. He noted substantial progress in atomic energy but stressed current weapons must prevail.
United Nations forces drive three miles north as tank units seize at least eight hills and push toward Kumsong on the east central front. In a four mile sector Chinese retreat, with more than 3000 enemy killed or wounded in three days. Riots reported in Pyongyang and nearby towns as refugees claim anti Communist protests and arrests continue. US 28th and South Korean Second Divisions advance six miles, 27 hills seized since launch of offensive below Kumsong.
Texas Attorney General Price Daniel announced a Supreme Court suit against New Mexico to enforce the Rio Grande compact. He said the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and state officials resisted and held more water than their share, harming El Paso and Hudspeth County. He noted regional support from Elephant Butte district and Michélo Rio Grande sources who also suffer from noncompliance.
Morgantown West Virginia seven men killed in gas explosion at the Bunker Mine section of Trotter Coal Company near Scott's Run. One worker missing and presumed dead. Company president James E. Trotter said blast occurred about two miles from the mine entrance as rescue teams struggled through rubble. seven bodies found within about three hours, eighth man remains unaccounted for. The section boss was found beside a telephone likely reporting a shift change when the blast hit.
President Truman launches a peace bid at Wake Forest College ground breaking urging the Soviet Union to abandon aggressive plans and propaganda and join in efforts to free the world from atomic warfare. He calls for stronger defenses and UN backed disarmament talks despite continued Soviet nuclear tests.
United Nations and Communist liaison teams failed to advance on a resumption of armistice talks in Panmunjom. The Reds refused to shrink the five mile neutral zone near Kaesong and insisted UN command bear responsibility for any partisan attacks, leaving no compromise proposal.
In Lausanne Switzerland a U S Negro testified that he and an agent of Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin had direct contact on espionage matters. He said he was telephoned from Washington and discussed espionage with the agent, asserting the allegations were part of smear tactics.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.