This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1951
Page
6
A reading of Isaiah 56:1 urges steadfast judgment and justice as salvation and righteousness near. The piece frames divine expectation for fair governance and moral conduct, tying scripture to civic virtue and timely moral action.
The piece cites an AP story on future tax burdens for a 29 year old man, then shifts to Cold War era notes about Soviet troops in Korea and neutrality laws. It discusses federal spending, potential tax increases, inflation, and the idea that much spending could be trimmed without harming defense. It also covers historical limits on recruiting in neutral territory and US neutrality statutes.
The piece argues against repetitive campaign rhetoric and calls for fresh leadership, urging younger candidates to take over. It cites Bernard Barren on his SL birthday, critiques phonograph campaign records, and quotes William Cullen Bryant on aging in government while urging new enterprises and swift action.
A satiric column critiques pseudo scientific rainmaking schemes and outlines a scheme involving local actors Nelson McElroy Dan Stallworth and Fiobarr E Lee Ganders. It then shifts to Baytown Tunnel bids showing engineers and contractors at the state level, praising the Texas Highway Department and Brown and Root’s role while noting bid secrecy and project pressures.
A comic exchange swaps between a lieutenant and sergeant about a loud gamer in the barracks and a dollar limit that keeps the sergeant stationed. A rooming house guest quarrels with towel rules, while the proprietor notes the roller towel was in use before the law ban.
The Baytown Sun lists staff positions including editor Fred Hartman and publisher Syd Gould with office and advertising staff. Subscription rates show by carrier and by mail, all payable in advance, with terms for 1 month 1.00, 3 months 2.90, 6 months 5.75, and 12 months 11.50, plus Armed Services 0.75 per month. National representation by Tesag Daily Press League. Entered as second class matter at the Baytown Post Office under federal law.
Foreign editor argues that citizens can strengthen ties between the United States and Britain beyond official diplomacy. He cites Anglo American solidarity shown by a boxing bout, Margaret Truman’s European trip, and upcoming royal visits as forces to ease tensions amid divergent China policies and looming Cold War pressures.
Washington column exposes alleged Senate inaction on graft in selling American war supplies to Nationalist and Communist China. Names Fassoulis Aprahamian and Admiral Cooke, notes 62,000 navy shells moved after Korea began with 12 percent commission. Mentions Formosa advisers and related politics, plus insider intrigue on Eisenhower Taft Brewster and Moscow diplomacy.
A fragment quotes Henry Ward Beecher noting the rose and the thorn symbolizing linked sorrow and grace. It contrasts saints at meetings with sinners elsewhere, reflecting a moral theme.
The excerpt discusses the precarious nature of earning as a writer, noting many depend on part time work and only a few achieve full-time status. It cites figures on royalties, typical sales, and the contrast between famed authors and those who survive on secondary income such as newsroom jobs or magazine editing.
A garbled OCR style recap lists various items including Stalin era Russia, Jewish ground units raid, prison punishment claims, a 12 hour bayou rescue near Sanjac River, a death at Channelv, a wreck near Houston, and a railroad violation case. Names and places are unclear and may be misread.
A fragmented piece presents a dialogue on youth and philosophy with voices noting luck, serenity, and freedom from strain. The scene shifts to rabbis debating belief, legitimacy, and the world’s perception of the young. The garbled text implies a clash of generations and a search for meaning.
A scanned page poses trivia questions and partial answers from a bygone era. Topics include why small pocket knives were called pen knives, a line after Let me live in a house by the side of the road and its author, which U.S. president was reelected after a successor’s single term, Cuba’s government type, and the meaning of French leave, plus biographical notes and a sample dialogue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.