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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
2
Navy court testimony by Captain John G Crommelin suggests the B-36 memorandum indicates the plane manufacturer requested information to grasp why performance was as observed. The document discusses data gathering and analysis related to the B-36's development and testing.
A storm northeast of Puerto Rico strengthened toward hurricane force with winds near 60 mph and expected rapid intensification. Officials warned small craft and coastal interests to stay alert as advisories placed 100 miles southeast of St. Croix under warning and Virgin Islands on hurricane alert. San Juan reported the storm moving west northwest at about 22 mph along a likely hurricane track.
Paving of Main Street in Highlands begins under county supervision with work starting 790 feet north of the Main Wallisville traffic signal. The project runs through the business district to Battle Reed. a ready mixed concrete mix speeds completion and a storm sewer may be installed at Wallisville and Main. Traffic will shift with the east half paved first.
A mother attempted suicide by gas in a cottage using three gas jets and woke with her baby. She opened windows, extinguished the flame, but later a kitchen blast occurred as authorities say gas rose to the room tops. A fire marshal believed the occupants were saved by the escaping gas. A separate Belgian Luxembourg devaluation news item reports 12.3 percent currency devaluation, francs at 30 to the dollar.
Houston dispatch reports a chaotic scene around Dalz Marbles board storage amid raids as 70 allegedly illegal one shot machines are sought. Harold Horton’s operator firm claims ownership and vows to reclaim machines, while Bekins Storage faced suit for withholding them. Local politics and law enforcement ties blamed for broader gambling ties. Rotary luncheon guests listed amid ongoing county intrigue. District Judge Hunt reviews if Barris County probate judge Clem McClelland is truly a judge.
The article outlines friction between Rep Andrew Jacoba and Rep Joann Lesinski over an alleged suppression of a union racketeering inquiry. It notes Jacoba’s claim his subcommittee is just getting started and cites friction in labor committee actions. It also reports Senator Herbert O Connor criticizing Secretary Acheson over a bill on foreign diplomats and espionage, claiming no alternatives were offered. Government workers figures are mentioned by a senate committee.
Pass ing wee Silver Whitsett heads extension work in Texas from College Station. Committee includes Theo Wilburn Dr Ben F Aromous A M Tarburton and many others. After february expenses profits go to buy a national guard armory site. Stock exhibitor boundaries to be announced after a general fair meeting. Wilburn says committee roles will expand beyond present appointments toward a 200 member roster.
Baytown army reservists of the 274th Replacement Depot will meet at 7 30 pm Thursday in the Chamber of Commerce offices on North Ashbel. Colonel J Bryan Stratton commanding officer said the unit has 26 members including 17 commissioned officers and nine enlisted men though not yet a fully organized unit. Training schedules have been approved and veterans of any service are invited to join via Captain W Reber Jr at 2249 R or Box 3224.
In Houston on September 21, about 350 CIO oil workers at Crown Central Petroleum’s Deer Park refinery ended a two month strike. A contract through September 1930 was not filed. officials reported mutual pleasantries and several new points, including improved sick pay, seven guaranteed holidays, contract work provisions, and a retirement plan to begin in January.
United Press reports Fort Worth stockyard activity with cattle and hogs steady to higher. Slaughter cattle and feeders show strong demand. stocker calves and yearlings rise. good to choice slaughter calves bring 20.00 to 24.00, heavy weights 23.00-24.00. Bottom cattle and sows hold around 18.50 to 20.50 for midweights with feeder pigs at 18.00.
The report discusses international moves to end the Greek civil war and prevent broader conflict, with focus on U S policy, human rights in the Balkans, and church prosecutions in Hungary Bulgaria and Romania. It notes willingness to discuss international control of atomic energy but demands verifiable Soviet cooperation and enforceable prohibition. It also covers reduction of conventional armaments and conditions of confidence for arms regulation under safeguards.
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