14 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1951
Page
1
Baytown fans expect a decisive Robert E. Lee versus Lamar Redskins showdown as heavy rain leaves Memorial field soggy. With seven inches of rain in nine days the game faces weather challenges yet remains a likely feature of the day.
Lamar’s veteran squad visits Lee High in a Houston district showdown. Lee’s lines push a 368-pound weight advantage at multiple positions, but Lamar counters with tough defense and a 18-letterman reliance. Historical clashes hint at tight margins, with recent scores leaning toward a close finish.
Unclear report describes rain affecting plans for a sidewalk on city property near Ashdel Smith Elementary. Mention of school event cancellation and postponed work, with reference to city council approval, a 120 day contract, and contractor delays due to drizzle.
Fragmentary notes mention Town Dattling and Ames Carrell aiming for a game tonight with references to rain, a main stem, Augusting gn, and various names including Davis, Morse, and Rogers. The garbled lines hint at a local sports event with players eyeing action and a press box context.
A Baytown election edition debates Amendment No 1 posing salaries for mayor and council. Proponents argue pay aids candidacy and rewards service, estimating up to 4500 a year for seven officials, while opponents say council members knew no pay when elected and cite other city needs.
The United States Britain and France announced a peace pact to make Western Germany a full partner in European defense. They support a European army, back the Schuman plan, and instruct Allied High Commissioners to negotiate with Bonn to end occupation and integrate Germany into Western defense, with safeguards against aggression.
Two Texas Rangers seized 105 slot machines valued at 303000 from a Galveston warehouse in the largest such seizure since a new law made possession of parts a felony. Ranger Eddie Over and Ranger Harvey Phillips filed charges. The machines, tied to several companies, were found at Wiley and Nichols Company Warehouse with warrants from County Attorney Raymond Magee.
Olin Willer argues that paying two lots is a necessary price to safeguard independence, insisting the expense is worthwhile despite the cost. The Sun-Times Syndicate attribution appears in the text.
Harris County Waller Control and Improvement District No. 8 cuts its tax rate to 1.42 per 100 valuation from 1.44. Valuations total 1,823,523. Peter Coone protested valuations at board hearings. C M Floyd elected secretary. G B Thaxton fills vacancy. District buys tank truck for grass fires. Wooster Volunteer Fire Department aims to lower fire insurance rate. Inspections planned soon.
Fort Worth area police pursued two bank robbery suspects from Boyd after a $12,000 hold up at Continental State Bank. Pete Var das, 19, escaped capture on a country road chase while Carl William Powers was arrested in Lubbock on suspicion.
A Foreign News roundup reports UN forces in Korea still advancing despite cease-fire talk with Lieutenant General James A. Van Fleet warning of a possible Communists offensive. Britain and France back Eisenhower to unify Europe with West German troops. The US Air Force unveils a jet guided missile and a new squadron to deploy it. A UN plane bombed Kaesong by mistake drawing Communist propaganda. Tensions rise in Yugoslavia and Moscow satellites risking World War III. Russia seeks revenge after San Francisco peace talks, with Berlin tensions likely.
North Korean front action sees UN forces push deeper into North Korea with Marines leading a heavy advance on the eastern sector. Red attacks are repelled by barbed wire and concentrated fire as UN planes and artillery target Russian tanks and self propelled guns. Casualties are described as light for Marines, with enemy dead running into dozens and numerous wounded and captured.
In court today six gamblers and three traffic violators blamed the rain for their actions while police noted weather may have influenced behavior. Fines ranged from 2 to 25 dollars for traffic violators, dice players paid 10 dollars each, and others were fined up to 325 dollars.
Cloudy to partly cloudy with occasional rain and little temperature change this afternoon tonight and tomorrow. Lowest tonight around 72 with moderate to fresh northeast to east winds.
A Peoria County Grand Jury indicted Bradley University and American Gene Melchiorre along with six New York players on charges of fixing the Bradley Oregon State basketball game last December. The case accuses coordinated actions to influence the outcome, reflecting a major college basketball scandal.
County Sanitary Engineer Frank Metyko blames the City of La Porte and private septic tanks for pollution that killed thousands of fish in Burnett and Galveston Bays. He submitted a written report to Commissioners Court summarizing a stream pollution survey and clearing industries of responsibility. The bays suffered odor and fish kills at times during the summer, though the San Jacinto River’s cleansing action moderated the impact.
Eugene S and Hayes, a te inery worker, remained unconscious at Veterans Administration Hospital with a head injury after being struck by a car on Decker Drive. Hayes suffered a compound fracture to the left leg and possible internal injuries. Deputy Sheriff Paul Andersen said Hayes and Beonata Owens, 25, Mont Belieu, were walking in the north lane during rain when struck by George J. Barrett 35 of Houston. Owens unhurt and missing, later located at home. Barrett swerved left to avoid them, hitting a trailer truck driven by Eugene H. Prizer of Baytown. Hayes taken to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital by ambulance.
City saves over $100,000 this year with a capital improvement setup. Funds include a $33,391.49 time deposit at Citizens National Bank and Trust, a $30,000 unappropriated surplus, and transfers totaling $559.20 to a special council fund. Additional appropriations of $70,604.82 cover purchases previously agreed, including street and sewer work, land for a fire station, street maintenance, a new roller, traffic lights, and a Towbay trailer. Deposits accrue at two percent, with funds becoming available October 13 under City Controller Gordon Lewis.
Heavy rains flood South Texas town of Alice driving 200 from homes and submerging San Diego Creek. One man found dead in floodwaters. water five feet deep in San Felipe area. Navy sent amphibious ducks for evacuations. rail and road routes disrupted. Shivers declares emergency.
City council members will study removing parking meters from the business districts of South Baytown and West Baytown. At the last meeting Councilman H M Campbell urged meters be removed, noting red flagged meters and limited city car use. A trial period of free parking was discussed, with a decision planned for the September 20 session.
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