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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1951
Page
1
Voters in Town approve seven amendments at the polls despite light turnout. Amendment details show support for mayoral power shifts, council control of tax and operational matters, and retaining city attorney and clerk roles. Majority margins range from small to moderate across amendments. Strong interest accompanied the formal charter review.
Public Works director Franthasn announced tomorrow's meeting with officers to address spraying crews and citizen concerns. Residents complain about whines and the impact on daily life while officials warn of historic plague risks and potential weather delays.
A fragmented list references Pat Ruyte traffic notes, Edna, Leonard Day, Elliott back in two apes, and names like Mrs. Eadie and Ballard. The text mentions Sten corns traffic stow ine and other scattered items, with a small city context and beleaguered street chatter.
Baytenians' wicther died at Ars. Scout was a member of the church and a pier of the Daughters. Services were at 2 pm Sunday at Paul C. Lee Funeral Home. Rev. M. EB. McPaul, First Presbyterian officiating. Burial at Houston Cemetery. Survivors include heirs Mrs. McCune Mrs. Abbabeth Jahn, Kitts Fenner, Abzs. Alice S. Cal Way of Houston, Mrs. Jacqueline Beaumont Barkhail of Rouston, Hunevaie and Wit- Shick, 1 grandchild and 24 great-grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Authorities report two youths and a 13 year old boy visited a teenage girl and fed an infant beer. After a second drink the baby's hands turned purple and he gagged on soda before dying en route to a hospital. No charges announced as times and names are withheld.
Madison Uh Ri dir G Edmond Cankwee files a suit in Circuit Court claiming Doris Goughier suffered actual damages and punitive damages after one of her daughter’s pigtails was cut, describing the hair that reached to her back and the emotional distress caused.
Mrs. Reed, 77, died at home with Rev W. Co. officiating. She lived with daughter Jane Head. survivors include three sons WW Reed of Abilene and HL Reed of Houston, Joel Reed, three daughters, and siblings DeWees of Stamford and Jesse DelVees of Lanise. Seventy-eight descendants and six grandchildren noted.
Mrs Willian Cunningham witnessed a robbery at a Channelview barbecue stand as two men held her supplier at gunpoint. They took a cash register sack and about 302 dollars. witnesses saw a car leave east on Market Street Road. Deputies Ladish Rendie Fricks and Driver lead the investigation.
A short editorial opinion notes widespread troubles and assigns responsibility to people, reflecting a skeptical social view. The piece comments on contemporary issues and hints at collective accountability without specific events or facts.
Washington AP James B Olson, recently ousted as head of the Internet Revenue Bureau, testified he aided Lithefeld for pay. The inquiry by the Permanent Investigating Committee into William Boyle Jr and others seeks tax returns and funds connected to a Reconstruction Finance Corporation deal. Siskind’s payments for assets and goodwill are under scrutiny as part of the probe.
Government to crack down on rent gouging near bases after subcommittee reports abuse of service family housing. Findings cite deplorable conditions at Camp Lejeune and other installations, urging rollback provisions and a continuing Defense Department housing committee. Hearings to follow with armed services recommendations.
Marshal Tito accused Russia of bombing Yugoslav planes painted in Yugoslav colors and of Soviet satellites poised on Yugoslavia’s borders to attack the country. He urged citizens to topple their leaders, claiming the planes were hidden in Hungary and other satellites. The Belgrade broadcast marked a wartime anniversary as he criticized Kremlin aims.
United Nations and Communist liaison officers split over where to restart stalled Korean armistice talks. UN balks at Kaesong citing ongoing neutrality violation allegations, demanding new conditions. Communists insist on resuming talks immediately. Negotiators at Tokyo meeting aimed to restart within 24 to 48 hours, as Joy and other truce negotiators withheld plans to return to Korea.
London reports King George VI in semi coma after lung operation. A court bulletin warned three critical days ahead with doctors hoping for improvement. Princess Elizabeth remains near Buckingham Palace awaiting possible emergency call as Queen Elizabeth II visits. The Duke of Windsor arrived in London and stayed at Marlborough House.
The New Jersey opened 16 inch guns to support United Nations infantry fighting Communists near Yanggu. Four Americans seized Peak Heartbreak Em but were later forced to surrender after a brutal 13 day clash. Reinforcements arrived as Reds pressed a nightlong battle with machine gun and mortar fire.
Ethiopian UN troops report Chinese fear on a central front hill in Korea. Captain Ayalew Selassie says Ethiopians hope to take prisoners but some Chinese assume cannibalism. Troops stop firing to lure a bayonet assault, a tactic noted by an American officer.
In Dalhart Texas three boys discover a seven to eight year old brick shaped chunk of pure uranium weighing 33 pounds on a roadside. FBI and AEC confirm the material is processed uranium and investigate how it reached Dalhart near the New Mexico border. A second similar piece, weighing 64 pounds, was reported from a scrap heap and slated to be collected by Los Alamos officials.
In Colorado Springs eight youths led by Evelyn Gerry known as the Wildcat, a 17 year old, were arrested on suspicion in the bludgeon murder of a Le Mars man. Police say the gang, traveling from Montana to Texas, used stolen car plates and enticed men in cheap hotels for money. Gerry did not admit to episodes but did not deny them, while two companions, a 16 year old girl and Thomas Latave, were detained.
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