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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1949

Page

2

Defendants Describe Plots On Hungary In Spy Case

Counselors from Budapest testified that a Yugoslav spy network operated in Soviet satellites and Moscow. Lieutenant General Gyorgy Palfy detailed a plan for a night attack on Budapest and the assassination of three top Communist leaders: Vice Premier Matyas Rakosi, Minister Erno Gero, and Minister Mihaly Farkas.

Legethom Budapest Gyorgy Palffy Marshal Tito Moscow Paltfy Matyak Rakeal Erno Gero Mihaly Farkas

Blind Woman Seeks Eye Surgery Funding Hopeful For Vision Return

Effie DuBose, a blind woman, pursues an operation to restore sight with plans to cover costs beyond hospital and surgeon fees. The Texas State Commission for the Blind will pay some expenses while the family may sell assets to fund others. She hopes to see her husband and care for herself without assistance, awaiting a final decision next week.

Ais DuBose Texas State Commission For the Blind Irs Effie Joe Hite

Bands Brigadiers Spark Grid Debut

The article notes the Bands and Brigadiers making a grid debut with the Lee cheerleaders watching. Connie Kraft, a twirler using crutches while recovering from a fractured leg, performs as a guest while Ruth Ann RicGary, a former band member and polio survivor, receives treatment at Hedgecroft Clinic in Houston.

Lee Comree Connie Kraft Ruth ‘Ann RicGary Hedgecroft Clinic Houston

Ganders Overpower Conroe In High-Scoring Opener

Ganders swarm Conroe 47 6 in a fast paced season opener. Lee Brundrett scored twice and Kevin Lounsberry added a 110 yard TD as Conroe’s punt block and miscues fueled the Ganders’ fast start. James Spencer broke loose for a 95 yard kickoff return while Doyle Huron and Malone also found the end zone as the Ganders dominated with a stingy defense and new starters delivering.

Conree Fortinberry Ager Lee Bil Majone Majone Malone Gonroe Conroe James Spencer Spencer Tiger Monse Fense Stallworth Brundlett Doyle Huron Kevin Lounsberry Lounsberry Tounsberry Wo Stout James Walmsley Wyoungeter Huron Ganders Sherwood Hershey Frank Bobsick Odl Gary Lanny Henninee Henninger Paul Parkinson Tall Boy Suicider Jenny Keen

Heroes and Cowards Aboard Fire Ship Tragedy

Survivors of the Noronic disaster describe heroism cowardice and calm amid panic. Detroiters Sylvia Carpenter and Wiss Carpenter recall a rope tossed to safety while others shoved forward. Ben Kosmen of Cleveland stayed aboard aiding passengers and later sheltered a burning woman, then searched for friends at St Michaels Hospital.

Toronto Noronic Digester Sylvia Carpenter Detroit Wiss Carpenter Misa Carpenter Jay Alberts Ageta Moronica C. K. Metcalf Columbus Chia Ben Kosmen Cleveland Buss- Resemmer Kosman Koamen St Mchset's Hospital Shomwting

Toronto Ship Fire Tragedy Claims US Tourists

Survivors perished on the shore as a blaze engulfed the vessel. Fire officials said crew delayed alarms while passengers crowded upper decks and lifeboats ferried people to safety. Authorities noted the disaster drew about 900000 spectators amid snarled search efforts and undetermined cause.

Hiram McCellum Cleveland Ohio Detroit Michigan Toronto United States al Lindgren Am Ff Et Eboata Hung Craziy Bm Their Oarits Napaswem

Baytown La Porte Tunnel Ceremony Honors Local Leaders

Baytown and La Porte officials including Mayor Jack A. Ward and Mayor Harold Pfeiffer joined in a tunneling ceremony to connect the two cities. Congressmen Albert Thames and other dignitaries spoke as the Robert E. Lee Band played.

W. T. Busch Hugh Echols, Jr Fred Hartmen Jack A. Ward Baytown Ward Harold Pfeiffer le Porte Albert Thames Hstex KREL KRCT Jim Douglas George Brown Brown and Root Jack Saunders Beytons Chamber of Commerce W. F. Heevey Port of Houston Pfeiffer la Porte Russell Shepherd la Porte Chamber of Commerce Glent Perry Hugh May A Lyons Mate Swamer W. C G. Swain Thad Felton Saunders RB. Hemphill Circle Spear Lowell Semmers Jack Jacobs Robert E. Lee J. G. Burkett Baytown Police Depesteneny Trath

Train wreck blocks Texas and Pacific line near Longview

A 27-car freight wreck on the Texas and Pacific line near Longview halted service and blocked the main line for miles. Emergency crews worked by searchlights to clear wreckage after an eastbound freight derailed two miles west of Longview. One car tore free and sparked, with several cars carrying distillate and explosives prompting police and highway patrol to establish a safety perimeter.

Texas and Pacific Railway Longview Ging Fort Worth Texerkana_rive Hone

Oil Import Curb Fails in Senate

Independent oilmen lost the first bid to curb foreign petroleum imports. The Senate by 241 to 40 rejected the Thomas amendment that would have limited imports to five percent of domestic consumption. Senator Elmer Thames of Oklahoma sponsored the failed measure as trade pacts with other nations were set for presidential action.

Flashington Senate Thomas Elmer Thames Oklahoma

Diver Probes Lake For Plane Victims

Fort Worth scene reports a diver, Melvin Bett, plumbs Lake Worth at sunrise to recover bodies from a B 36 bomber wreck. He has already retrieved Maj Joseph Le Leming of Dayton Ohio and Tech Sergeant William G Seymaeus of Fort Worth, as two more airmen remain submerged. The six engine aircraft crashed Thursday night with five deaths confirmed. In Los Angeles a separate divorce case ends as Mrs Ernestine Macias, 40, wins decree from Alejandro Macias, 88, citing desire for more children and stating enough is enough.

Fort Worth Lake Worth Melvin Bett Best Joseph le Lemming Dayton Ohio William G. Seymaeus Los Angeles Ernestine Macais Weat Whittier California Alejandro Macias Oll Deen Bes

Red Tainted Negro May Get Court Job

Washington report suggests President Truman may nominate William H Hastie a black jurist as a potential federal circuit court judge for the third district including New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware and the Virgin Islands Hastie who served as a district judge in the Islands 1987 to 1989 has long been a governor there and is listed as vice president of the National Lawyer Guild The House Committee in 1944 labeled the Guild a Communist front and named Hastie as a guild official The piece notes civil rights pledges and the potential political advantage of nominating Black judges to newly created seats

Washington Wiliam H. Hastie Trumar New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware The Virgin Islands Fiastie Islands National Lawyer Guild House Un-American Activities Committee Lawyers Guild Communist Party United States Hastie Democratic Congress

Ships Race To Help Grounded Freighter

Miami dispatch reports two ships racing through the Caribbean toward two stricken freighters aground off Salos coast. About 30 crew aboard the 2734 ton Brabant sent SOS signals picked up in Chicago and Seattle. Coast Guard cites poor reception. another American freighter, 600 ton Verazus, moves to assist from 73 miles west of Veracruz.

Miami Fie Caribbean Sea Salos S. S. Brabant Chicago Seattle Miami Coast Guard Yerel

Eats Games And Dance To Highlight Bazaar

A St Joseph's Catholic Church bazaar will be held on parochial school grounds with meals and entertainment. Barbecued sausage, beef and chicken will be served from 11:30 am to 1 pm and 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Games and activities fill the afternoon, culminating in a big dance from 2:00 to midnight by the Knights of Columbus.

St Joseph’s Catholic Church Rchool Knights of Gobenlue

Missouri Governor Won't Intervene in Rail Strike

Missouri Governor Forrest Smith refused to meet with executives from affected states and declined intervention in the Missouri Pacific strike. The walkout has cost the railroad and its 5,000 workers millions, with Arkansas Governor Sid McMath urging action amid disrupted progress and proposed arbitration by a presidential board.

ST_ LOUIS Forrest Smith Missouri-Pacific Smith Arksneas Sid McMath Missouri MicMath Arkansas Mo-Pec

Jerome Licari Dies in Houston at 77

Jerome Licari of Wooster died Friday in a Houston hospital at age 77. Funeral services were set for 2:30 pm at Earthmsa’s chapel in Houston and 3 pm at Holy Name Catholic Church. Burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery. Contact Sunstified Ads at phone 2-300.

Jerome Licari Wooster Houston A. Licari Earthmsa’s Chapel Holy Neme Cathode St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Car Owner Vents Feeling After It Fails To Start

In Los Angeles on September 17 Tom Freenmen tried to start his stalled 1936 car at a busy San Fernando Valley intersection. After striking the vehicle with a sledge hammer and failing to restart it, he set fire to it with coal. He pleaded guilty to burning combustible rubbish without permit and paid a $50 fine before Van Nuys Municipal Judge Welter Renno.

Los Angeles Tom Freenmen San Fernando Valley Itv van Nuys Aunicipal Welter C. Ren

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