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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1949
Page
6
A brief verse from Matthew 11 29 invites readers to take on the yoke of Jesus and learn from him for rest and gentleness, promising rest for souls and a meek heart. The line emphasizes finding peace through Christ and aligning with his compassion.
Article notes an international conference in Stockholm ending recently, advocating a complete world government with veto subsuming sovereignty. It cites UWs and federal union groups in the United States and references the June 11 1942 Vandenberg resolution supporting limiting veto in some international matters.
Inside Washington reports opposition to President Truman's nomination of Carl A. Igenfritz as chairman of the munitions board at 14000 yearly. Critics say he would also draw salary from U S Steel, while he plans 370000 a year as VP in charge of purchases. The piece also notes Navy airship plans and looming tax debates signaling a looming five billion dollar deficit.
A brief opinion notes mountain climbing grows in popularity as a sport nearing its peak. Grandpappy Jenkins explores language use and home practice as a backdrop to the trend.
In Baytown Texas the Baytown Daily Son Company lists subscription pricing for various terms including 3 months 2.65 6 months 6.90 and 1 year with rates payable in advance. The notice appears dated March 3 1879 and references subscribers in military service with a 5 cent monthly rate.
Sun Slants by Fred Hartman reports on Morris Frank qualifying as a rice farmer and entertaining guests at the Citizens Nations Bank and Trust barbecue hosted at I. R Barber's Trinity Bay summer home. Bank staff, agents, and area rice farming families were teased with playful ribbing as Morris highlighted Nelsons, the Browns, and Wilburns while joking about borrowing money and an Army of the unemployed. The event ended with lively humor and a festive crowd.
In Madrid a hotel room hosts four telephones and a panel of 22 buttons with different scents and features. The author notes dramatic lighting outside the door, odd staff mixups, and dreamlike possibilities of turning a room into a self-contained transport hub while joking about selling the blueprint.
Elmer Wheeler promotes Monty Stratton as a model of resilience showing how a leg injury and artificial limb did not stop him from pitching again. He stresses that personal mindset matters, warning that giving into self pity or frustration is working against oneself.
A newly arrived Irishman in the United States dismisses a cuckoo clock as excessive to wind and feed the bird. Schultz in a conversation with friends recalls a party at his home where Red Flanigan drank and others mocked Irish fighters, highlighting local attitudes.
Tallulah Benkheid headlines tales of romance and turmoil as John Emery recalls a short, stormy marriage and a heated restaurant argument. He silenced an intoxicated guest at 2 Broadway, but Tallulah disapproved. She later met F D at the White House study and praised reformers for their work.
Five years back today featured Yanks driving into the Siegfried Line and a new Red drive threatening into Prussia. OU S Pliers wiped out a 52 ship Jep convoy as political shifts opened in Dallas with Mark McGee named temporary chair of the state Democratic convention. B B Elliott was reelected chief of the Pelly Volunteer Fire Department as five Tri Cities taxi drivers faced liquor selling charges. Lonnie Pittman, wounded in France, earned the Purple Heart and sent it to his Baytown brother Toramie Pittman.
Chicago reported a bold revenge robbery halted by a coordinated taxi fleet. William Hamilton, a fired restaurant counterman, planned the hold up and seized $90 before fleeing with police in pursuit. Christman Mandslin, another taxi driver, spotted the incident and relayed it through the radio network.
The passage quotes Jacques Bacal stating that most divorces occur within the first five years and that the foundation for divorce or unhappy marriage is laid in the early period. He notes a quarter of divorced couples in the United States end their marriages within the first two years and emphasizes early years as critical.
A wartime knitted gloves note travels from Dorchester to a Lithuanian refugee family in the United States. Mrs. Albert E. Pallon sent gloves with her name and address to a displaced persons camp, sparking correspondence and a final offer of a home aided by the National Sathone Welfare Conference.
West Berlin authorities appeal to allies for 20 million in credits to start rebuilding the bombed capital or at least demolish dangerous ruins. Four years after the war, reconstruction lags with 50 000 workers but funds short, and many workers already laid off. A police survey shows 11 injuries and 7 deaths from falling masonry in six months, with 35 245 buildings in danger zones and 10 000 more spots at risk from wind toppled chimneys. Housing officials note severe shortages and hazardous conditions in U S and Berlin sectors as unemployed await work.
Community Chest motion picture for 1949 finishes editing and heads to sound track processors. Produced by David Avnett, the Baytown Chest exes 16 mm color production features six of seven Red Feather services and local volunteers, aiming for showings by October 2 with a premiere planned at Daytown theatre.
Fragmentary notes discuss bidding strategies in bridge, noting that a jump bid from a player can signal strength or suit control. The passage debates whether a partner’s opening bid alters interpretation and mentions outcomes like game contracts and potential takes on spade or heart leads.
Across clues read like a puzzle list with several misread letters and misprints. The entry seems to request fills for 5 through 42 across with terms including baptismal fountain, river Austria, and god of war, though many clues are garbled.
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