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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1951
Page
7
A fragmented report notes an incident at Howard Orr’s office involving a request for cash and a new box. The text references a $40 cash amount and $13 in a new box, with a mention of a man divorced three times and a fourth marriage attempt. The OCR text is garbled.
Hollywood actress Lynn Bari sues ex husband Sid Luft for 2000 dollars in back alimony and support for their three year old son Joli. She claims Luft has failed to pay court-ordered alimony and bills totaling 3850 after their divorce and accuses him of evading payments since his Europe tour as Judy Garland’s business agent.
The article describes a bridge hand and the sting of being helpless as an able declarer executes a smother play. It details a deal where South cannot stop unbid hearts, East discards a heart signaling two losing tricks, and North’s 3 Club bid was to show a stopper and invite No Trump.
Central Press feature recounts a bridge hand where South, dealer, defends in five diamonds after West opens hearts. With spades and diamonds distribution from dummy, South executes ruffs and under-ruffs to force West into a losing sequence, prompting congratulations as the table weighs the best line.
Fort Worth taxpayers vote on a 28.9 million bond proposal for a one year civic improvement program. Early reports show light turnout as the bond fight reaches a climactic point with proponents warning defeat signals a loss of confidence in city administration amid rapid growth.
The Vatican newspaper L Osservatore Romano denounces a $56,000 Venice party by Spanish magnate Don Carlos de Bestegui as immoral. It cites money spent on frivolity amid widespread suffering and economic hardship. Attendees included Woolworth heiress Barbara Hut ton and the Aga Khan.
Rhubarb the fledgling feline movie star draws attention while being named honorary chair of National Cat Week from November 4 to 10. He allegedly exclaimed that promoting the cat’s cause has become his life's work.
Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Corp filed for price increases to raise showroom prices by 51 to 271 dollars, awaiting OPS approval. General Motors was expected to follow, with Chrysler and Ford moves potentially taking effect Saturday if approved. The changes affect wholesale and factory retail levels across several models including Plymouth and Saratoga.
J D Daniels a Pampa radio station owner and automobile dealer announced plans for a new semi weekly newspaper to start within 45 days with a goal of becoming daily within a year. He has purchased equipment and begun remodeling to house the paper. Daniels operates EPAP radio and auto agencies in Pampa and Shamrock and runs a clothing store.
Houston judge rules death of Vic E. Robertson former Harris County chief probation officer a death by own action. Robertson 48 was found unconscious in carbon monoxide filled station wagon near his summer home northwest of Houston. Wife discovered him as authorities say he ran a hose from exhaust into the vehicle.
Baytown School trustees agreed to grant Baytown Education Association a temporary office at Robert E Lee High School if space is available. Superintendent George Gentry said Lee College moving out may free space. Association president Edythe Musick noted the space is temporary and can be reclaimed for school use. The board also accepted the resignation of teacher Ronnie Dugst at Carver Schools.
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