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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1949

Page

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Lee Ganders Rally Beats Pasadena 19 6 For District Win

Robert E. Lee Ganders overcome a stubborn Pasadena Eagles defense on a wet night to secure their second District 32-AA victory. Key plays include clutch goal line stands in the fourth quarter and a 25 yard TD pass from Clifton Price to Beauchamp. The defense stopped Pasadena four downs at the one yard line twice, preserving the lead. Beauchamp, Price, and Gary anchored the late drive as Lee moved ahead.

Pany Robert E. Lee Ganders Eagles of Pasadena Ganders Pesadena Ech Ime Roger Gary Iz Sherwood Hensley Kobatik Syerd Frank Shinn E Leon Seften Lee Clifton Price Toeauchamp

Truman freezes 615 million for air force expansion

President Truman signed a 15.59 billion military spending bill but froze 615 million earmarked by Congress to expand the air force to 58 groups. He argued increasing air force size beyond the 48 groups in the 1950 budget would upset budget balance and national security plans. The move followed a long debate among defense officials and lawmakers.

Washington Oct Truman Congress Mrr Senate House Fruman Air Force Earee Army Navy Oos Eism Defense Secur

Secretary of Navy Won't Rescind Denfeld Ouster

Navy Secretary Francis P. Matthews insists he will not retract the decision to remove Admiral Louis E. Denfeld as chief of naval operations. He said a successor will be recommended to President Truman soon, though unlikely this weekend, and denied the move as retaliation despite congressional protests.

Washington U.P Navy Francis P. Matthews Louis E. Denfeld Naval Operations Matthews Defense Louis Johnsid Bay wEnpang Csee Wemmems Ae Ynoval Carl Vinson House Armed Services Committee Denfeld Vinson Pre Truman Johnson Capitol Merday Forrest E. Sherman Mediterranean Sherman House Committee Navy Air Force Beirut Lebanon Des Moines Qveries Amaide

Scouts to Get Awards Part of Honor Tomorrow

About twenty four Boy Scouts from the Baytown area will be recognized in East Harris District Court of Honor at 2 30 p m tomorrow at the Baytown Community House Executive J E Blackburn today Minct Huffman chief Scout executive for the Sam Houston Area will present Eagle awards to several scouts in the highlight Jimmz Thomas Troop 96 Jim FF Tyrez Troop 98 Eugene Case and others in the ceremony

Brew East Harris Baytown

Round Town Parade At Baytown Fair Draws Riders And Notices

Community bulletin notes riders for the Baytown fair parade and lists local police contact Constable Busch for participation. It reports injuries from a kitchen accident, a circus post, and a student event in Pasadena, plus details on Troop 101 to 255, court awards, and Eagle Scouts ceremonies led by the Order of the Arrow with various merit badges and ranks awarded.

Baytown Fair Constable Busch Tommy Sanders Tommy Benny Auburn Dorris Pasadena Arnett Jackson Ray Tower Sherwood Hensley Joseph Holsemieck Floyd C. Saxon Himbal Strangmeir W. C. Jackson Order of the Arrow All Eagle Scouts Albert Costley Jerry Fleischman James Strangmeier Sidney Fitch Jack Banta Billy Davidson Edward Banta John Strangmeir Kenneth Conway Bruce Woods Glen Woods Allen Potka Robert Gunn John Kresky Bill Martin John Strangmeier Pat Mann Eagle Billy Andrus

Scout Circus Postponed By Rain To Next Saturday

The annual Boy Scout Circus is postponed to next Saturday night as rain softened the Oiler Park field. General Chairman George H. Gentry announced the delay and noted the show was originally set for 7 pm today.

George H. Gentry Oiler Park Gentry

Hungary Fires Night Barrage Across Slavic Frontier

Belgrade report says Hungarian troops and frontier guards launched an all-night barrage along the border, prompting alert on the Slav side. The comm unique stated firing began Thursday night and lasted until 3 am, described as insolent and aimed at straining relations. In Czechoslovakia, 127 Catholic priests were freed from prison after pledging loyalty to the Communist regime and seeking pardons.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Ministry of Interior Yusoslav Fridey Et Czechoslovakia Klement Gootwsid

Baytown Man Dies In Arabia In Car Wreck

Baytown resident Bomer L. Lively aged 54 died last night in an automobile collision in Arabia less than three weeks after vacationing with his family. A toolpusher for Kuwait Oil Company, he had worked for Gulf Oil since 1927 with long ties to Baytown. Surviving relatives include his wife Carrie and eight children across Houston and Baytown, plus two University of Texas students. Further details were awaited.

Bomer L. Lively Baytown Arabia Lively Kuwait Oil Company, Limited Gulf Oil Corporation Hsgh Carrie Lively Coy L Homer Granville Lively Houston Marvin L. Lively Truett Vivian Lively University of Texas Doris Mae Geraldine Lively

Port Houston Longshoremen Idle Amid Unclear Action

About 2000 International Longshoremen's Association workers did not report for duty at Port Houston, prompting officials to label it not a strike. The stoppage, described as a potential pressure tactic for contract talks, could affect Gulf Coast ports from Brownsville to Lake Charles if expanded.

J. E B. Davies The Maritime Association Harper Dan McGovern Clerks and Checkers Local 1351 RicGovern Davies Brownsville Texas Lake Charles Beaumont Port Arthur Houston Corpus Christi Orange Galveston Texas City

Ford To Idle 100000 Cars Amid Steel Shortage

A major automaker plans shutdowns at two plants next month due to steel shortages, idling about 32 000 at Detroit and Kenosha. Widespread effects include rising unemployment claims and potential coal mine seizures as labor disputes escalate nationwide. Civil and government leaders weigh emergency powers and action.

Ford NASH Oneeed New York Cyrus Truman Wash Motors Detroit Kenosha Wisconsin Foard. Motor Company W.P. Kennedy Trainmen's Brotherhood Thomas al “Lewis Kentucky State Agriculture Department Kentucky Washington Labor Department CGO Bureau of Iebor CIO Coteber L Hlllnois Fuel Merchants’ Association Indiana Thomas E. Dewey New York State Federal Reserve ‘Board

Circus Brings Shows to Baytown Amid Weather Woes

Daily Brothers Circus faced travel delays and muddy grounds as two Baytown performances at 3 pm and 8 pm clashed with another local act. Cast of 350 and five rings promoted to anxious youngsters, while forecasts warned of rain. Train wagons struggled to reach Port Arthur, delaying rest of tour through Lake Charles and beyond.

Dailey Brothess Circus Baytown Bastown Secord Sey Lake Charles Louisiana Port Arthur Circus Groumss Bay- Lown Deiley Brothers

Hinabor By Olin Miler Thefetter Trade Cited

A fragment notes a man swapped his wife for farming gains, calling farming a big gamble and a poor trade. The tale hints at a cautionary consequence of risky land deals and shifting domestic alliances amid rural life.

Endowment Deal Withheld Over White Supremacy Clause

NATCHEZ Miss Oct 29 Judge George W Armstrong withheld a multi million dollar endowment offered to Jefferson Military College. Trustees refused to accept terms granting Armstrong control via a family foundation and to stress white supremacy. The proposed endowment on land could have reached 50 million dollars. Publicity sparked strong criticism of the arrangement.

Mississippi College Natchez Miss iPi George W. Armstrong Jefferson Military College Armstrong On Land

Precinct 99 Voting Booth Moves to Ford Agency Site

A. J. Woods announced Precinct 99 voting will relocate to the Ford agency at 600 West Texas for the amendment election on Tuesday November 81. The move keeps Thad Felton connected to the precinct and signals a new polling place amid ongoing school board endowment disputes and governance tensions involving S. N. Murphy, J. A. Armstrong, and trustees over white supremacy terms.

Precinct 99 Thad A. J. Woods Thad Felton Ford Agency West Texas Woods State Board of Education Harris County

Searchers Find Lost Girl After Long Field Search

Barbara Ann Lusk nine year old girl was found sleeping in the oil field woods after more than 16 hours of searching by 200 volunteers including policemen neighbors and refinery workers. She had been missing overnight and was located in the early morning hours. The rescue involved a wide search in the field area around the oil field and surrounding woods.

Barbara Ann Lusk A.m. Todey

Chest Drive Extended Three Days in Baytown Campaign

Baytown Community Chest push extended to Wednesday next week after pledges reach 66 percent of goal 59 398. As of morning, collections stood at 39 520 with J E Futter urging volunteers to intensify effort Monday and Tuesday to close remaining duties and meet targets.

Baytown Community Crest J._E. Futter Mam Rutter Nes

Texas Baby Saved From Well After Three Hours Of Terror

Three year old Bobby Gow fell 14 feet into an abandoned irrigation well near Austin. Firefighters and workers used earth moving machines and bare hands to rescue him after three hours. He woke at Brackenridge General Hospital with only minor forehead abrasions.

Austin Bobby Gow Brackenridge General Hospital Keaihy Fiscus Sis Jimmy Peggy Gox Aestin

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Eagle March Secretary of Navy Round Town Scout Circus Hungary Port Houston McGrath Mutual Broadcasting System Hinabor By Olin Miler Jefferson S. N. Murphy Dallas Ampurey Lee Southern Methodist University Rong Murphy Sai Young Rom Joseph B. Brown Tormed ~ Murphy Gerald H. Branden Érating Murphy
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