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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1951
Page
2
President Truman argued the United States Constitution protects against tyranny and allows progress. He cited reforms for labor, farmers, the needy, health, education, housing, and national resource development as possible under constitutional procedure.
The passage argues that no matter how virtuous, individuals cannot be trusted with absolute power. It highlights the need for American government to balance authority with checks and balances. The text reflects concerns about governance and the rule of law.
A deadly disaster unfolded when a theatre roof collapsed in West ge Janeiro killing 15 children and injuring many others. Police and rescue teams searched the wreckage as the crowd of about 220 people mostly children, gathered for a performance, waited for news on survivors.
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico delegates meet to draft a constitution for Puerto Rico marking the 1777 anniversary of adopting the US constitution in Philadelphia The plan would give Puerto Rico control over internal affairs but not affect its status as a US possession The six week drafting period will proceed as armed forces recruiters visit 14 South Ashbel Street tomorrow from 10 30 am to 4 pm Featuring WAVE Chief Martha Douglas Marine Sergeant Nora Stephens and WAF Sergeant Gra Durey
Rosa and Rodriguez, both 21, were cited in Baytown for reckless driving, speeding, and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. Rosa paid 25 90 and 100 dollars respectively, while Rodriguez remained detained. Patrolman A L Bryan pursued Rosa at 50 mph to Decker Drive where traffic halted the chase. Rodriguez admitted illegal immigrant status and was held for immigration officers.
Fort Worth market notes cattle and calf prices with mixed movements. Cows uneven to higher, steers and heifers mostly steady to higher, beef cows and stockers showing varied gains, calves steady to firmer with some prime and butcher demand. Hogs higher, choice and heavier hogs notably up from Friday.
In Quincy California a 22 year old Los Angeles burglar Howard James LeCompte slept near the prison camp and disappeared after dinner. Statewide bullitins went out two hours later as he wandered back to the creek area. He was jailed for safekeeping while officials investigated the escape.
Visiting hours are limited to 10 to 11 am 2 to 4 pm and 5 pm with a list of patients including James Armstrong Crosby Mrs Edward Surrey Sheldon Rufus Wright 1116 Cherry Mrs Leonard DeMasters 2401 East James Clarence Simmons 719 Oak Louise Burrell 1175 Johnson Mrs Henry C Stefani 3210 Nebraska Elmore Dedley Baytown Mrs Amos Reams Baytown Mrs Joe Johnston Baytown Mrs Willie B Talley 1600 Youpan Elgon Farmer Highlands Mrs Edward Hixleben SIS Avenue D Mrs Clarence Flack 1300 You Ban Mrs Roy E Williams Bar Town Carl Liles De West Adone Herry Smits La Porte continuous patient list.
A thief stole the groom's tuxedo, his best man, and three ushers at a wedding. The crime forced an informal ceremony while the wedding party improvised. A separate note mentions a sponge product by a Canadian company made in Montreal in May 1951.
A flash fire sparked by a firecracker killed fourteen people and injured ninety at the Can-Can nightclub in Mexico City during Independence Day celebrations. An American, E Read Goodridge of Baltimore, was among the victims. Patrons were crushed at the inward opening exit as panic surged, blocking escape while firemen forced entry.
At Chicago Midway Airport a C46 airliner lost one engine shortly after takeoff. Captain B. J. Mountain of Miami steered the aircraft to a wheels-up landing in a pasture near a busy intersection. Forty-two aboard were injured. 38 hospitalized, 23 released after a few hours, 45 reported still in hospital in good condition.
Admiral Nomura, former Japanese ambassador to the United States, cites independence of military leaders from civilian control as the cause of Pearl Harbor and Japan’s war policy. He states he opposed the war and did not know of the attack until it occurred.
Frank Fields, senior productions assistant for Humble Oil and Refining Company, is elected chairman of the Gulf Coast chapter of the Society of Associated Industrial Editors. The chapter includes 3957 members across 40 Gulf Coast publications and aligns with national editors groups.
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