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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1952
Page
6
A field study compares insulated and uninsulated concrete slabs in Gulf South homes. Edge insulation significantly reduces temperature swings while interior slab areas on fill show minimal effect. Exterior edge insulation improves floor comfort, with condensate issues varying by wall and room.
Texas reports 5,301 fires burning 9,214 acres in 1951, up from 5,278 fires and 395,922 acres in 1950. Fifty seven percent of losses occurred on lands without organized protection. incendis tists and careless smokers remain major causes. Chief Forester James C. McClellan cites improved firefighting, radio use, and organized protection as key factors.
Chicago residents called police to stop a 2:15 a.m. phonograph hymn alarm at a church caused by a faulty time clock misfiring a playback of Ride On, Prince of Glory. Police escorted the device for repair after complaints.
United Press reports that almost 25 million Americans about one sixth live in city slums or substandard housing despite prosperity. Housing has improved slowly, with 67 million people living in their own homes and 27 million owning individuals. Government, Census, and builders estimate housing conditions better than in 1937, though slums persist. New England and the South have the worst areas, and rapid population growth challenges progress.
Galveston Oct 20 A University of Stockholm professor Dr Herbert Olivecrona will deliver the seventh annual James Greenwood lecture in neuro surgery Nov 24 at the University of Texas Medical Branch. The lecture honors the late Dr Greenvead UT alumnus and pioneer Southwestern neurosurgeon.
United Nations called failure and DeGaulle seen as strong French leader. Poultryless days debated by food group. Two boys stole 45 dollars from Frank Smith's service station. Elizabeth Fitzsimmons and Robert E Taylor married at Mrs Fisher's home. Roy Goodson announces birth of daughter Linda Ree. 1 year ago Albert Sidney Johnston Jr. graduates from Ft Monmouth and is commissioned. George W Morris family heads to war with sons en route to training and Pearl Harbor service. Red Cross nurse aide job noted.
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