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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1952
Page
6
Washington reports the Communist party congress in Moscow opens in October with no press access and limited greetings. Delegates only admitted to celebrations while speeches extend long, reflecting a stark difference from U S political conventions.
Review discusses a windy session prospect for Russia’s advances since the last congress and the public’s access via official press. It also analyzes OPS powers, price controls, and the outlook for policy under Tighe Woods. In Korea, negotiations remain deadlocked with no signs of peace or prisoner repatriation progress.
Humble Oil and Refining Co sponsors Southwest Conference football broadcasts for its seventh year as G A Mabry explains how the deal began. A Rice-TEN era memory recalls the 1934 Rice championship game at Rice Stadium and the scramble for seats as Houston papers warned fans to stay home without tickets.
Fred Hartman recounts how Humble sponsorship nearly aired the Rice Texas game with Ty (Lioyd Gregory) broadcasting the 1940s thrillers. Rice won 20 to 9 on a late Ray Smith score and a key Wallace pass, amid Texas efforts and Fouke interception.
The writer recalls a Salt Lake City visit to the Mormon Temple and a long talk with a church leader. Readers asked for more about the Mormons, their faith, and experiences with good, modern people amid questions of religious truth. The piece argues that all religion has value and questions who can judge another faith.
A reflective column by Erich Brandeis discussing Mormonism's approach to self restraint and moral living. It contrasts avoidance of smoking and drinking with a faith based on practical well being and ethical ideals from the Articles of Faith and Paul. It argues these principles lead to honest, virtuous living and enduring beliefs.
The Lyons Den notes Truman and Stevenson not coordinating speeches. Details include Stevenson's Denver planned address on Time for a Change, and Truman administration actions. A retrial for William Remington is postponed for weeks. Jackie Gleason returns to TV and Doctors Hospital amid weight and health routines. Marilyn Monroe comments on her Roxy appearance and Venice-bound Wilder delegation.
Leonard Lyons chronicles gossip on John Steinbecks return from Europe Will Durant at Woodstock penning a Leonard da Vinci biography Anna Freud Beatrice Lillie and Gertrude Lawrence to London for Coronation week Margaret Truman plans a Los Angeles broadcast and a political kiss of friendship with the President DuMont TV show talks and Woollcott estate letters feature in a sprawling column of society news
A Bible verse from Matthew 24 44 urges readers to be ready for the Son of Man’s return, noting that this hour will come when least expected. The line emphasizes vigilance and preparedness as key spiritual duties.
The Baytown Sun lists staff roles including editor and publisher Syd S Gould and Beulah Mae Jackson as office manager. Subscription rates are given: by carrier 81.20 month or 1440 yearly, by mail 1.20 per month or 2.56 for 3 months, 7.00 for 6 months, and 14.00 for a year. Information notes in a period style with postal details and office addresses.
Washington dispatch notes that modern steel surpasses Damascus in strength, pliability, and edge retention. It explains Damascus Wootz origin from India via Damascus, hand wrought by medieval armorers, and contrasts ancient handcraft with today’s metal alloys and refined manufacturing.
Questions and answers cover bungalows term origins four adjoining states Utah Colorado Arizona New Mexico DSC versus DSM differences wartime and duty levels seven articles in the U S Constitution opening Declaration of Independence lines plus names Johnston Murray and Kenneth Royall appear in the column.
A fragment discusses early beliefs about birth and a son’s upbringing, then shifts to a Chicago report noting the National Safety Council found weather influenced only about one in six fatal auto accidents in 1951, with 4 percent of 32,300 deaths occurring in clear or cloudy conditions. The piece includes anecdotes about a boy and his family and ends with a weather-related statistic.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson notes the Army Navy and Air Force near unified purchasing after years of separate bids. Examples show wide price disparities in shoes nails blankets and boats. Civilian defense heads resisted cooperation but a unified plan may yield savings and curb waste. In politics the piece highlights voters ousting long-time GOP figures in Maine Mississippi Tennessee and Nevada, and Texas congressmen signaling support for Eisenhower with shifts in Philadelphia and San Antonio events.
A retrospective notes a Crosby man confessing to multiple burglaries and crimes to be solved, while European aid discussions and a local board decision on new teachers are mentioned amid assorted community notes. The fragmentary item lists various local names and events, including a birth announcement and weather-related anecdotes, reflecting a colorful but incomplete past record.
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