Red China Offensive Thwarted as UN Claims Victory Data
UN forces report halting a week-old Communist push in western Korea with greater territorial hold and heavy losses for Chinese troops. General Van Fleet said Reds suffered major defeats as three new UN counterattacks pushed back assaults. Air combat near the Manchurian border involved MIG15s and F-86 Sabres in a 20 minute dogfight over the Yalu River frontier.
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Korea
UPI
United Nations
Nave
James A. van Fleet
Nan Fleet
Pusan
United Nations Army
van Fleet
North Korea
Anju
Puyang
Sine
Yalu
Tree toppled in W H Brouss home yard after strong wind
A tree fell yesterday in the yard of W H Brouss at 1917 West Main, toppling onto the house while the Broussards dined inside. Neighbors noted the tree seemed healthy but rotted at the base. Mrs Broussard recalled a caller saying the children were in the house during the incident.
Baytown Hike Rate Increase Impacts Local Calls
The Southwestern Association region raises tolls from Highlands to Mont Belvieu with Belvieu station calls up to 45 cents, local calls up from 3 to 7 cents, and intercity rates increasing for Baytown area residents. Texas intra-state and federal tax implications noted. officials state interstate rates remain unchanged. Local social notes follow, including Baytown relatives visiting and community events amid the rate news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ff Ig
Belvieu
Holisien
Steushont Texas
Ieebis
Existress
Hane
of Southwestern
Burglar Uses Axe On Safe in Water Office Heist
A burglar used a fire axe and crowbar to break into the Mont Belvieu office of Chambers County Water Control and Improvement District No 1. About $250 in water receipts were taken from the safe after entry through an unlocked window between the fire station and water office. Bastown police fingerprinting helped by Carl Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers County Water Control and Improvement District
Mont Belvieu
Reputy
Arthur Barrow
Burrow
Carl Thompson
Bastown Police Department
Baytown Valuations Rise Sharply in 1947 48 Report
Baytown property values have nearly doubled since consolidation in 1947, the Tax Equalization Board reported for submission to the City Council. Total 1947 1948 valuations rose to 36 6 052 388 51 with increases across land improvements leased buildings oil leases utilities and personal property. The board projects a 92 percent collection on a 1 72 per $100 tax rate yielding about 484 734 in tax receipts, with Humble Oil and Refining Company contributing about 120 600 to the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Say Banes
Baytown
C.D. Middleton
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Middleton
Steele McDonald
H. E. Brutson
BH. G Corneil
Tax Equalization Board
Carl R. Mann
FE. W. Buelow
Two Hurricanes Threaten Shipping Lanes In Atlantic
Two Atlantic hurricanes, No 3 and No 6, churn toward northeast, packing winds near 75 mph. They menace shipping lanes as the Miami Weather Bureau tracks their positions and forecasts continued movement away from Bermuda. Hurricane No 5 weakens as it veers northeast sparing coastal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iebi
Bermeuda
British Playground
Miami Weather Bureau
Eurricane No. 3
Bermuda
Weather Bureau
Ati Nee
Kitude
No. 3
Pra
Lasury Isle
Reds Talk Only Of Truce Violations In Kaesong Probe
Allied officers investigating a Communist charge that an air attack occurred near the Kaesong cease-fire zone said they could not confirm the strike or UN plane involvement. No resumption of truce talks, as Reds leveled a new charge against the UN, marking the 12th in two months. The UN probe examined damage near stone houses, found bullets, and noted jets from several directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Air Force
Don O. Darraw
Tacoma
Washington
United Nations
Onel Chang
Red
Generei
Matthew B. Ridgway
C. Turner Joy
Darrow
Chang
Ridgsway
Priests On Trial As Spies In Romania Death Demanded
BUCAREST Romania ten men including bishops priests and officials are tried on high treason charges with the prosecution seeking the death penalty. they allegedly confessed to spying for a Vatican led network with operations in Timisoara and reports to the Vatican via Italian diplomats. among those named is American Catholic Bishop Patrick O Hara expelled from Romania after a prior spy trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romania
Bucarest
Tisl
United States
Vatican
Pat
Rick O'Hara
Timisoara
O'Hara
Augustin Pacha
Pietro Ernesto Clementine
Bucharest
Eralda Pintori
Joseph Schubert
Adalbert Boroz
Josef Wilenery
Timisoara Catholice Siphopela
Be Lavar
Stefanescu
George
Sandulascu
Sibiu
Petre Toba
Ion Heber
Drew Porter 72 Dies in Highlands
Drew Porter 72 of 118 Jones Road Highlands died at 3 30 a.m. Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services set for 3 0 p.m. Tuesday at Hughes Spring Baptist Church with burial in Hughes Spring Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters Exa Fisher Birmingham Madama Hobbs Beaumont J T Laminack Baytown M H Dabney Nederland and son J D Porter Beaumont plus three sisters Florence McMichael Rena Wilson Linden and Laura Blizzard Texarkana nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Porter
Jones Road
Highlands
Atlanta
Pauli A. Lee
Baytown
M. H. Dabney
Nederland
J.D. Porter
Beaumont
Florence McMichael
Rena ‘Wilson
Linden J
Laura Blizzard
Texarkana
Ong
Final Tunnel Contract Bids To Be Opened In Austin
The State Highway Commission will open bids tomorrow in Austin on the second and final part of the Beytown La Port tunnel project. Brown and Root holds the first contract and is bidding again with several major southwestern firms expected to enter. Total cost is projected around 10 million dollars with completion likely in early to mid 1953 after 515 calendar days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Austin
Beytown
Baytown
Goose Creek
Beline
Educators Defend Teaching Facts Against Censorship
Washington NEA officials urge that fear of subversive ideas should not limit school subjects. They warn extremist pressure to withhold information on Communism UN or income tax endangers intelligent understanding. The report calls for teachers to present facts despite Red-baiting and notes low salaries push teachers to other jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Educational Association
Wilflesd EB Givens
NBA
United Nations
America
Givens
Ens
Glenn E. Snow
NEA
Grudge Race Tests Gasoline Versus Steam Power
Two Chicago men from the Museum of Science and Industry stage a formal grudge race to compare the efficiency of the internal combustion gasoline engine with the steam engine. DeLaimty and Brause, master craftsmen, argue modern cars are too complex while reviving an early 1918 model race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Chicago, Museum of ‘Science and Industry
End of Four Day Walkout Clears Sheffield Steel Plant
About 3200 workers at the Sheffield Steel Company plant ended a four day strike after 122 hours of negotiations. The agreement requires returning workers with no prejudice, the electric furnace to operate as a separate department, and initial furnace crew to be chosen by seniority from the open hearth crew. The stoppage centered on the operation and seniority of workers transferring to the new electric furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulton
Sheffield Steel Company
James Dickerson
United Steelworkers of America
CSO
BR. L Grar
Sheffield
R McFarland
EE Oc
Revenues For Year To Top Million Mark
Baytown's 1951 52 budget projects total expenditures of 949 805 with water and traffic funds combined. Water expenses total 229 036 including water works bonds and transfers. General fund revenue and appropriations total 710 734 with 629 568 for operations and 211 555 for total public safety and other departments.
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Baytown
TS General Sunda
Water Department
Swater
General Fund
Water Fund
Thre City
He Police Department
Fire Department
Sanitatio
Baytown Fair Closes After Four Day Show
The Baytown Fair ended with about 10 000 attendees over four days, weather reducing turnout on two days. Shrine events featured a steer auction with proceeds aiding the Arabia Temple clinic in Houston and crippled children's program, while other bids supported Baytown Shrine Club barbecue fundraisers. The Sumner Foundation awards were postponed pending further review by local officials.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fairgrounds
Baytown
Shriners
Charles Camp
Arabia Temple i
Houston
Albert N. Nelson
A. 4X
Wihorn
R. McLaughlin
Charles Seligaman
Bayshore Motors
Seligman
Baytown Shrine
Ben Reynolds
Southern Warehouse Company of
Edward Gunn
Baytown Shrine Club
Sumner Foundation
Dan Clinton
Theo Wilburn
Flt
Kerx
Three Cars Wrecked In Driving Spree Report
Clarence Andrew Allen and Charlie Milton were spoken of after a Saturday night spree left three vehicles damaged. Police traced wrecked cars to Allen and Allen claimed guilt while noting debts and fines. Station wagon ownership was confirmed by Michael Chrehli and another car by Sam Levin in West Baytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Andrew Allen
Allen
Charlie Milton
Alen
Nelie
Clarence Alien
Michael Chrehli
Sam Levin
West Baytown
Palsy Center Extends Therapy to All Crippled Kids
The cerebral palsy treatment center announces it will treat all crippled children, not only cerebral palsy victims. Mrs A Johnson, board chair of the Society for Crippled Children, says a meeting with parents is set for 7 pm to revise the by laws. Easter Seal drive funds will run to 1952 with a budget of 5200, aiming to treat at least 200 children weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aday
A. Johnson
Society For Crippled Children
Parents
Johnson
At Parents
Srinity. Chest Agency
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Lalis
Eighth Army
Earea
Wun
Neers Te Fley
Humble
Glab
Albert
S. Baytown
Een Bartown
Associated Teleme Company
Highlands and Ton
Sion
Round Town
Lonel Senry Dittman
Alabama
Broussard
H& Fine Tittle
Barney
Taytow
Lars
On Fair
Rae Club
VFW
Decker Drive
Nyatte Busch
Ger
Walter
Harvey
Godfrey
Evlyn Horton
Evlin
Secretary of Treasury
John Y W. Snider
John E. Horton
Kaesong
Rube Delaunty
Stoddard
Jack
Stanley
Sheffield Steel
Thad Felton
HI Nabor
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