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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
4
Readings note that today’s verse for the law was given by Moses while grace and truth came through Jesus Christ as recorded in St John 1 17. The late date suggests a devotional reference.
The GOP enters the Midwest farm policy debate with plans to discuss the Brannan Plan at Sioux City on September 23. President Truman, in Des Moines on Labor Day, argues it would lower city food costs while protecting small farmers. Both parties delay the Aiken act, as the House bans its January 1 start, seeking a compromise via Anderson between Aiken and current policy. The 1948 loss is linked to farm votes in the Midwest, notably Nebraska Kansas North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Illinois.
Dr. David Harold Fink discusses a golfer who failed due to self belief and mental attitude. The story contrasts a technically skilled player who never won major titles with his lack of confidence shaped by social origins. The book argues mindset governs achievement and urges readers to reject limiting identities.
Washington reports political experts foresee former Gov. Herbert Lehman of New York entering the Senate race and prompting Senator John Foster Talies to oppose him. They say Dulles, favored for a possible seat on the foreign relations committee, may benefit as Dewey and the Republican machine rally behind Lehman. The contest is expected to be close with strong New York stake.
In a district court circuit across counties, lawyers followed the judge on his rounds. A country visitor sparked a joking exchange by recalling a vivid dream, prompting playful questions among the assembled attorneys. The scene at the hotel lobby stove reveals a light, informal mood amid serious legal duty.
The Baytown Fun appears published by the Daily Lan Company in Baytown Texas at Pearce and Ashbel. Dated under the ok Congress on March 4 1878 this post office listing reflects local publication.
Fragmented column highlights oddities from Virginia Michigan and Indiana clippings. It mentions a judge requiring a husband to kiss his wife daily and a Rotary Club gift, plus a tale of synthetic horsehair and a Munice Indiana iron lung project. It ends with praise for modern police radio service and a note to criminals.
Actress Merle Oberon mourns deeply after Italian Count Giorgio Cini crashes while taking off from Cannes Airport to say goodbye. The two had spent months together and were seen as couple material, with reports of an impending marriage. The piece reflects on life, death, and coping through grief, urging hope, faith, and resilience despite loss.
Florence reports on a new art guide business teaching tour leaders what to say when faced with famed paintings sculptures and tapestries. The piece notes the challenge of articulating appreciation and the missteps that follow.
A collage of quiz answers and travel notes mixes questions about fish size sweat glands and pig perspiration with a Florence art tour anecdote. It shares birthdays, a famous circuses impresario, and reflections on how to describe Michelangelo and Renaissance paintings to tourists.
The piece recounts a joke exchange among Al Jolson George Jessel and Ed Cantor about Jolson’s medicine bottles and a quip from Russel Crouse. Crouse attempts the last row ticket gag at a two day-old play, learning Row D is the last row.
Five years ago today headlines report Hitler directing German armies and Soviet forces near Riga, with 29 Japanese ships sunk and advancing American troops. Private first class Gredy Williford and his brother Dain Williford died 48 hours apart in France after lifelong service together. Sergeant Mor rie Mor rie, a prisoner of war in Germany, wrote friends he was in good spirits and hoped to be home soon. Mrs EM Gardner became Cedar Bayou Wome n's Methodist Union president, and Mr and Mrs Hefner celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner at home.
Texas hens produced an all time August egg total of 207 006 600 eggs despite 2 percent fewer layers than a year ago. Hatchery production also rose, with DSDA reporting 23 percent above last August and well above the average. Disabled American Veterans state convention to meet in Wells on June 30 and July 12, 1950 drawing thousands.
In a team bridge game, timing of actions changes outcomes. Two declarers faced similar contracts. one succeeded by prioritizing the right sequence, the other failed due to misordered plays. The article highlights choosing the right events to execute first to secure contracts and avoid losses.
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A Houston Chronicle letter questions why civil rights protections seem uneven amid labor disputes. It cites the Peekskill protest against Paul Robeson and the Buffalo Bell Aircraft riot, arguing rights to work and assembly need equal protection and condemning lack of enforcement and indignation from authorities.
A radio remark references Ed Fitzgerald on a tax issue, noting a “dollar a year man” phrase and debate over his tax handling. The item reflects political rhetoric around taxation and public duty.
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