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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1949

Page

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Senate investigator probes government influence in leaks

Senator Mundt says about 50 new leads and clues surfaced, connecting some government officials to the source of information. General Vaughan and others are tied to inquiries into press access and White House influence, with calls to recall Vaughan for further questioning as investigations widen.

Hington Senate Government Yes Karl EB. Mundt Dakota Nate Harry H. Vaughan Han Truman Niee The Star Iast Vaughan Joseph R. McCarthy Asin

Russians Delay Austrian Treaty Until Tito Is Gone

Washington dispatch reports highly placed diplomats say the Soviet Union aims to block a four-power Austrian peace treaty until Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia is liquidated. This stance shaped recent talks, with Moscow demanding concessions in Austria and opposing Tito, while Western diplomats expect a treaty before 1949 if troops are withdrawn. Other items note Pope Pius X’s criticism of Poland, and CIO leader Harry Bridges threatening global ship ties over Hawaiian picket lines.

Washington Lei Soviet Union Marshall Tito Yugoslavia London Russia Tito Austria Romania Hungary Yugoslav An. Aust -Tresty Kremlin State Department Vatican Pius Honolgle Harry Bridges

Townsends Juvenile Home Charges Found Unsubstantiated

Townsend faced the county Juvenile Board as witnesses praised current operations at the Mary Burnett School and EB Bayland Home for Boys. Judges indicated no action after a hearing that yielded little concrete evidence for mismanagement claims.

Mery Burnett Religire Townsend Glenn A. Perry Ebayland Home Mary Burnett School Ewing Boyd Jefferson Davis Hospi Tal Juvenile Board Commissioners Court Oo Townsend Laylord Home

Town Spot of the Day and Local Notes

The Baytown Sun reports a mix of town items including a hospital arrival for Baby Henderson and a plea to return a borrowed microphone to the police after a mislaid public address system. Moose returns from vacation as Hamlet Davis and Syd feature in local chatter.

Henderson Baytown Sun Jones Buck Morceps Felps Kelly Jay Shephard Lee Gordon Sherifflene Powell Travisney Sharp Edna Oliver Oy

Cedar Bayou Plans Ambitious New Course Offerings

Cedar Bayou schools launch next week with five new courses and a broader program. Superintendent R W Akridge says enrollment may reach 856, up about 100 from last year, aided by a budget increase of 222652 and a tax rate cut of five cents. The district will open Thursday with Wednesday registrations and bus service resumes. A major feature is the behind the wheel driver training course for freshmen through seniors, to eventually serve only freshmen and sophomores as a required course. Lewis G Davis full-time instructor. the course aims to provide driving safety and practical experience to reduce unlicensed drivers.

Cedar Bayou R. W. Akridge Akridge Lewis G. Davis Migs Rose Enceh Sam Houston State Colere Will

Labor Day Travel Jam Biggest Yet

The nation heads for the long weekend as roads fill with motorists, trains and air travelers. Baytown closes offices and shops for Labor Day. Baytown Sun not published Monday. Estimated 33 million cars expected on highways during the three day holiday as traffic death tolls mount.

Labor Day Baytown Gary Baytown Sun 7An Wationail Safety Council

C C Matthews Humble Refinery Worker Dies

C C Matthews 64 a Baytown refinery worker died at 8 45 am in a Baytown hospital after suffering a stroke weeks earlier. He had been convalescing at 324 Cherry when a relapse sent him back to the hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farthman s.

C.c. Matthews Baytown Cherry Farthman’s. Se

Buses Stop At Midnight Tomorrow

City officials say Gut Transit buses will be taken off the streets at midnight Sunday. City Manager Middleton reports a Buss Brothers representative in Houston assured cessation of service, with riders to learn by Monday if service resumes. C Q Alexander visited Houston to meet line owners.

Gut ‘Transit Company D. Middleton Middleton Buss Brothers Houston C. Q Alexander Bay Aiting and Shade Company

Pro-Red Concert Prompts Police Aid At Vet Road Block

Albany Sept 3 Governor Dewey ordered state police to Peekskill to avert violence at a large pro communist concert by Paul Robeson. Veterans plan a pro-American highway parade as Robeson’s crowd faces a blocking force. A federal judge declined an injunction to stop the vets, calling the filing cheeky.

Albany Thomas E. Dewey Peekskill Paul Roveson Dewey Robeson New York John Clancy Frederick ‘Gottleip Charles Rothenberg Eleanor Roosevelt

Dallas student kills woman over wedding plans

Keith Peterson a 21 year old Southern Methodist University journalism student confessed to shooting 20 year old Caroline Schoffield six times after she said she would wed another man. He fired additional rounds to ensure she was dead then called his parents and asked a stranger to notify police. He cited heartbreak from a past relationship and claimed he merely wanted to scare her.

Dallas Keith Peterson Southern Methodist University Caroline Schofield Pates Attractunette WCA Weavent Navy Parris Island South Carolina Caroline Phew Spien Agkea Peterson

Back to School Registration Begins Across Bay Town

Bay town schools begin back to school registrations next week with about 5709 students forecast. Cedar Bayou and Barbers Hill expect enrollments around 850 and 35 respectively, as Lee High, Baytown Junior High, Horace Menn and Roy Ho Rowland outline grade-specific registration and class start times.

Baytown Les Cedar Bayou Barbers Hill Sll Lee High Goose Creek Street Port Sebsol Horace Menn Goose Creek Stream Roy Ho Rowland

Anti-Gambling Drive Divides La Marque Ministers Fight Slot Machines

In La Marque Texas a split anti gambling feud pits three Protestant ministers against a local slot machine network. They filed charges of displaying gaming devices against three cafes with more complaints in Justice of the Peace court. The Rev Herry H Burch led the campaign while Rev Bernard Guy and Rev T J Roth joined, claiming 75 percent of residents back the crackdown to protect children from gambling.

la Marque Herry H Burch Pauls Union Church Bernard Guy First Baptist Church Bostick T. J. Roth Trinity Lutheran Church Smithy Burch Bill Wally Highway 75 Justice of the Peace G. P. Redell Texas City Rev. Burch Federal Bureau Austin Galveston County Frank EL. Biaggne Bursh Justice Court Galvestan la Marane

Two Fly To Death So Six May Live

FAIRFIELD-SUISUN AIR BASE California September 2 API An air force pilot and co pilot rode their C S2 flying boxcar to a fatal crash while six crewmen parachuted to safety The plane crashed and burned two bodies were recovered and brought to the base Names of the victims were withheld The two engined packet plane was attacked by the 37th troop carrier squadron based at Greenville South Carolina The crash occurred last night on a flight from Lowry Air Field Denver to Alameda Naval Air Station Those who escaped were the eight aboard

Fairfield-Suisun Air Base Cal API Air Force Collinsville California Greenville Carolinas Lowry Air Bietat Denver Alameda Naval “Air Station

California veteran accused as worse traitor than Tokyo Rose

United States Justice Department officials charged John David Provo, a 33 year old San Francisco Army veteran, with traitorous acts alleging he volunteered to spread Japanese propaganda. FBI agents arrested him at Governor's Island after eight years of service. He was arraigned and ordered held without bail ahead of a Friday hearing.

New. York California Tokyo Rose John F. xX. McGahey John David Proveo San Francisco Ywade Tahishuig FBI Governor's Island Tokyo McGahey

Weekend Swims Return After School Opens at Roseland Park

Roseland Park pool resumes weekend hours after school starts Wednesday. Manager W W Brawn notes pool will operate 1:30 to 9 p m Saturdays for adults and children with restrictions. Details unclear due to incomplete OCR text.

Roseland ‘Park Anager W.W. Brawn Brawn Becau

Air Force Jet Sets California to Cleveland Record

Major Ford leads a Bendix jet race finish in 3 hours 45 minutes 13 seconds at 529.614 mph, first California to Cleveland crossing under four hours. Newman follows, Laird wins the Bendix jet division with 548.287 mph in 47 minutes 12.9 seconds amid headwinds and refueling stops.

Ford Middleton Nia Tod Tzy California Salina Kansas D. BE. Newman Mason City Nebraska Navy Bss. Laird Hiyang Wu B.bigeéisarith P.'S. Sedeker Bsg.us Aph 2. A. Bim

Humble Lineman Dies Of Burns In Baytown Refinery

Casey Nelson Spence a 34 year old Humble Oi and Refining Co lineman died after being burned by a live 13 000 volt line damaged by a storm while repairing refinery lines near Baytown He suffered burns to hands hips and face and died at 6 30 am at a Baytown hospital Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Sunday at Paul A Lee Funeral Home with Rev C D Henley officiating Burial at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery He resided at 1113 Parkway Drive Wynnewood Addition survived by wife Margaret Ann Spence and son Jimmy both of Baytown He was a Turney native and had lived in Baytown 11 years prior to joining the Humble plant crew.

Casey Nelson Spence Baytown St A Baytown Paul A. Lee C. D. “Henley Second Baptist Church San Jacinto Memorial Park Spence Hnemen Turney Humble’ Oi and Retiming Company West Republic Parkway Drive Wynnewood Addition Margeret Ann Spence Jimmy Humble Lineman

Chest Urges Payroll Plan Letters Mailed To Business Firms

Baytown booster Hugh Echols Jr reports 140 local firms received letters promoting payroll deduction for the Community Chest drive. He notes over 99 percent of pledged funds have been paid and urges employees to spread gifts over several months to support seven health and welfare groups.

Chest Seyroll Baytown Hugh Echols, Jr Gee Echals Echols Community Chest

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