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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
12
A fragmented reminiscence describes a perilous water rescue near Port Washington during a Sesqui-Centenary event. Narration recalls learning to water ski, a risky boat ride, and relief as rescue arrived. Nancy aids in a rescue and later hands a booklet titled How To Water Ski, revealing lessons learned.
Central Press staff writer John Goette notes efforts by the Rations film committee of the Association to ensure fair and authentic portrayal of Indians in current feature productions. The piece discusses steps toward better representation and cautions against stale stereotypes.
US and German American officials warned that a Russian attack could force evacuation of civilians in Germany as nations worry over potential escalation. The piece notes publishers and editors discussing the precarious balance of power amid European and Asian tensions.
Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Texas Mazans dies after an assault while attending church. He was aged and died at a hospital. Burial planned in Columbus, Texas, this afternoon.
The four way AL pennant chase lifted attendance as four doubleheaders drew 152 201 fans, about 10 000 more than last year. NL turnout fell about 40 060 but some of that is explained by doubleheaders and holiday pricing. Across 17 tracks one million Americans watched sports on the holiday with 13 707 422 in bets.
Safety experts at a New York convention warned that the United States may see the millionth American killed in an automobile crash next year or early 1952. John Cruickshank, chief safety engineer for United States Guarantee, cited a 43 year rise in deaths totaling about 927,260 and urged motorists to remember they are effectively steering five cars on the road. He and other officials warned of the enormous cost of crashes, while noting the safety of elevators and other transport as a contrast. The likely victim age range was said to be 20 to 34, though the exact date and victim remain undiscussed.
Sergeant Taylor returned to Baytown after three weeks in Houston recruiting, noting 25 boys enlisted in the week of August. The Baytown office sits in the Texas Employment Center at 3417 Market. Brownwood Early highway project crowned Tay Day with a park celebration, while sales and daily pace figures were shared for New Only.
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