15 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1951
Page
1
Eu master councilor MOND CARRELL succeeds Bob Stein as top councilor amid a string of months of curing. The page blurs with child safety mentions, weather-related yard work, and social updates from Mrs Moore to Mrs Curtis on Seventh Street. Various personal notices and upcoming events fill the community rundown.
Houston police report Pere Vardas Aamits Boyd and a companion staged a $12,000 armed robbery at Safe Bank. FBI and Texas Rangers say cash totalling about $2939 found in Vardas’ car heater and $2911 recovered near Lubbock. Suspect led officers to loot, revealed accomplices in a statement, with later arrests and car purchases tying the Boyd heist to the Fort Worth area.
SPEIGNER Ala. A group of twelve inmates broke from Aravils life ferrier State Prison and fled into swamps and farms across South Alabama. Police blockades were set up as officials hunt the armed fugitives believed to be armed with shotguns pistols and a submachine gun. Warden Reeves and Superintendent McCullough announced disciplinary actions against guards for lax security.
Representative L Gary Clemente of New York urged a House Rules Committee investigation into television blackouts affecting college football boxing and other sports. The resolution seeks to determine if Americans are denied access to sporting events on TV or in motion pictures, potentially include baseball, football, boxing and more.
A brief blurb from the Thicaco Sun Times Indicate notes that a wise man should not attempt to alter a woman's opinion or probe what it truly is, reflecting a social adage.
Odessa Texas junior Billy Blaxwell shot into a 22 up lead over Jon Gage Hiardi of Mamaroneck New York at the end of the first round of their 36 hole US Amateur championship in Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
Severe flooding swamped Falfurrias with up to six feet of water in 60 percent of residential areas while nearby Alice suffered a similar flood. State guardsmen and police evacuated marooned residents by boat and digger. About 300 people sheltered in high ground buildings as rains lingered and crest forecasts remained uncertain. Waters rose from two bursting streams and cut highways. no drownings reported in the two towns.
The Robert Eite band played Dull Razor Blues for the Gander crowd but could not overcome the Lamar Redskins. A half time salute to Anna Ruth Vann and a cheer for Lee energized fans. The Brigadiers and ROTC band opened the show as warm weather prevailed.
In Ottawa Belgium's Paul van Zeeland kicks off the twelve nation NATO talks urging western allies to meet the formidable Communist military power before it is too late. He warns the scales of fate turn toward peace or war and stresses defense goals must be reached in time to deter new Red aggression.
In a late clash at Houston Lamar Redskins toppled Robert E. Lee Ganders 23-6 with a ground heavy attack. Senior tackle and sophomore back Ernst key in Ganders risk while Page Rogers return TD and a late pass set Lamar ahead. The Ganders forced fumbles and had passing trouble limiting a comeback.
The Sun's City Hall series examines Amendment No 2 on the September 22 ballot. It would grant the City Council full power to hire or fire city employees to benefit the city, shifting authority from the city manager. Proponents say it strengthens democracy while opponents warn it would politicize departments and create multiple bosses.
Hollywood report says Barbara Payton accused Tom Neal of throwing the first punch in a pre dawn brawl over her marriage. Tone was hospitalized with head trauma and facial injuries after the fight. Payton, nursing a black eye, backed Neal’s opponent while declaring she would visit Tone and issue a joint statement.
Police and locals chase a mysterious big cat after a 13 year old reports a tiger like creature badly injuring his German police dog. Deputies and a game warden track in brush along a creek on the city’s east edge, but lose the trail. Witnesses describe a savage leopard or panther, with tracks about a man’s hand size.
Tehran reports Vice Premier Hosein Fatemi said Russia offered to supply vital materials to Iran to offset British economic encirclement. He said Britain cannot force Iran into submission over the oil nationalization dispute and that the Soviet Union had offered help when Britain ordered a boycott. Fatemi noted Iran has stockpiles adequate for the present. A government spokesman said Iran might be forced to do more business with Iron Curtain countries.
Houston city residents report ongoing arson and vandalism as street lights and plate glass windows are damaged. Nineteen lights have been shot with 22 bullets in recent weeks. Cedar Bayou post office and Midway Garage windows also struck. police chase leads fade with reports of youths in an old stripped car.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology math professor Struik, 55, indicted on charges tied to statements in a 1948 speech advocating overthrow of the government. He has been suspended pending results of the case.
Major General Ira P. Swift on the front in Korea warned a Chinese Communist offensive may be imminent on the central front and that if launched it could be met with a strong response. He cited the full moon as a likely time for attacks and said the Reds have positions and maneuvers ready for a sustained strike. Allied forces reported heavy fighting on the eastern front with UN troops gaining on strategic hills while repelling multiple Red counter-attacks. The ceasefire stalemate remains, with Tokyo signaling the next moves to resume pressure on the Reds.
Peiping Radio accuses United States truce negotiators of shameless bad faith and demands General Ridgway apologize before armistice talks resume. U.S. Ridgway HQ says Reds claim a cold war over neutrality violations at Kaesong, with next move by Red command. World opinion on American perfidy referenced.
Gulf coast trawlers and sealers reach a tie-up agreement, with SL Sper reportedly agreeing to payment terms amid ongoing coastal fishing disputes. Local officials and industry spokespeople cite need for stable prices and orderly operations along the Gulf coast.
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