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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1949
Page
2
A fragment discusses a world currency crisis plan tied to a dollar shortage. Governors and international bodies evaluate a scheme to reshape world trade and raise living standards, with strong hints it targets Britain amid its ongoing economic crisis.
United Press notes cattle totals at 3700 with broad stocker demand and higher prices for beef cattle. Hogs 900 head active with feeders steady. sow prices mostly 18.50 to 39.00, light weights 19.01 to 21.75. Calves and stockers show varied but firmer ranges across classes.
Radio schedule notes a Wednesday lineup with time stamps and program titles including Behind the Headlines and various local segments. Entry shows station branding and mentions sports scores such as Brooklyn Dodgers versus Cincinnati.
The fragment lists numerous company names with erratic symbols and numbers. It mentions Alley Lud Steel, Allis Chal, Dow Chem, Du Pont Chem, Gen Electric, Gen Motors, Goodyear, Greyhound, Gulf Oil, Gulf Star, HL&P, Humble, and others with unclear values indicating a volatile or incomplete stock summary.
The report notes pending proceedings in Bell County with Mason’s July 29 death. Smithwick, described by authorities as connected to Rancho Alegre club, pleaded innocent at arraignment. Sheriff H. T. Lein and Ranger Ben Kreeger escorted him to Belton jail for processing.
New York dispatch reports English born Sam Higginbottom founder of the Abhabed Agricultural Institute presents his autobiography asserting India can rise through modern farming machinery and production methods. He rejects idle talk of inexorable hunger, argues floods of poverty can be alleviated by utilizing land water and resources with cooperative effort.
After Sarah Quist exited her kitchen a 15 ton tractor trailer veered out of control sending 20 tons of dirt downhill and crashing into the kitchen injuring involved parties at an unspecified Worcester location.
Baytown schools report a peak enrollment of over 5800 with students shifting between Anson Jones and Ashbel Smith. Principal changes include adding classrooms and possibly a new bus and driver. First grade numbers are rising by about 200 annually toward 1952, prompting new staffing plans and temporary transfers to ease crowding amid race-based enrollment shifts.
Funeral services were held for Brenda Rhoden infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rhoden at Harthman chapel with Rev. W. H. McGlesity officiating. Burial followed at San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. The baby was one of twins born at Begions hospital to the Rhodens. Belinda is reported doing well. The Rhodens have a son, Larry, and grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dortman and Mrs. Bertha Rhoden.
Mrs Mildred Lyons Dees editor of Citizens newspapers of Houston and lecturer for the forthcoming KREL cooking school announces a one week postponement for the Baytown class. The event is set for Brunson Theatre next week with arrangements completed and an invitation extended to every Baytown woman.
Humble officials clash over annexation with Councilman Pruett accusing Mayor Ward of pressuring for action. Godfrey denies complicity as Ward says he merely sought talks with Humble leaders. A special meeting plan is set to gauge Humble officials before Thursday's vote.
At about 4 a.m. today a car and a gasoline truck collided on Highway 1144 near Cedar Bayou Road. The car driver Sweeney Duhon, 38, of Mont Belvieu, escaped with a scratched arm and minor injuries. the truck driver B. D. Read of Triple A Transport Company was unhurt. Duhon and Read drove to Baytown W Hospital, where Duhon received arm treatment.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, 16 year old Maurice Cheadle raises bees to fund his education, balancing school with apiary work as a student beekeeper.
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