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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1949

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Aid Debate Rages Over U S Arms Program for Europe

Senate and House leaders press for quick agreement on a proposed $2.224 billion foreign aid package tied to Western Europe defense. Conferees and committees plan later meetings as Truman’s announcement influences support. Debate covers atomic progress context and potential Western Alliance impact.

John Kee West Virginia House For A House Tom Connally Senate Foreign Re Senamuse Conference Truman Sen Connelly Cher Gurney South Dakota

British Labour to Seek Confidence Vote Over Devaluation

London Sept 26 The cabinet voted to ask Parliament for a confidence vote on its devaluation policy and refusal to back down on socialist programs. Churchill pressed for more information on Russia's atomic explosion while Attlee and Bevan backed the pledge to honor Washington accords and maintain social services amid the debate.

London Russia Winston Churchill Stefford Cripps Clement Attlee Aneurin Bevan Cripps Washington Labor Party Weshurton United States Canada United Kingdom Stafford Cripps Clement Atlee Churchill Tommortow Oeea Informa Commons

Tokyo Rose case jurors to decide treason linked broadcasts

A federal jury deliberates the Tokyo Rose treason case as jurors weigh the charges against Mrs. D Aquino who broadcast as Tokyo Rose. Prosecutors present 1,009,000 words of testimony from Radio Tokyo officials and soldiers while defense argues she acted under wartime risk and personal hardship.

Tokyo Toguri Michael J. Peche Sonal Tisks Martyme - Felipe Daguino Portugal Wit Thesses Radio Tokyo FBI Army

Saturday Sports Roundup Amid Busy Gridiron Weekend

Local notes report mixed fortunes from TCU Oklahoma and Missouri Ohio State games. Edwards family tensions referenced alongside late radio updates and early-morning sports chatter. Mentions of coaches Fearfield Rost Felkner and players McLemore, Floyd Ward, and Te kee noted in a fragmented weekend wrap.

Ralphamy Tcu-Oklahoma Aggie Esl Eliott TCU Edwards Husbend Alma Missouri Ohio Dee Rost McLemore Bob Fearfield Bob Onescutt Cor Ruedo George Felkner Gillette N. R Bat Floyd Tillebrandt Matt Senselyn Blanc

Rites Held for Mrs Hebel at First Presbyterian

Funeral services for Mrs Lara Virginia Frances Hebel of 3102 Obie were held at 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. M He McPhail and Rev. Wayne McCleskey officiated. Mrs Hebel, Baytown resident 24 years, died yesterday at City Hospital after a long illness. Survived by husband POW Heber, daughter Lara Virginia, four sisters in Baytown, three brothers, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. M G Talley.

Lara Virginia Frances Hebel First Presbyterian Church M. HE. McPhail Wayne McCleskey Hebel Baytown Statertown Pow. Heber

Bob Matherne’s Mother Dies in Beaumont

Mrs D R Hayes 70 mother of Baytown Sun publisher Bob Matherne died in a Beaumont hospital after a long illness. She lived in Beaumont 40 years and leaves a husband a former Beaumont Police detective four sisters and two brothers. Funeral set for 3 am tomorrow at St Anne’s Catholic Church Beaumont with Pastor Rev E A Holub officiating.

Mra D. R. Hayes Bob Matherne Baytown Sun Beaumont Sirs. Hayes Jacinton Memorial Hospital Fund St. Anne's Catholic Church E. A. Holub

Mrs Jennings Dies Suddenly in Baytown Hospital

Mrs Wille Mae Jennings 57 a longtime Baytown resident died suddenly at 9 am in Baytown hospital. She lived at Gulf Hill since 1918 and was born in Gonzales Texas. Survivors include husband Fred Jennings four sons Maurice Curtis Johnny Glen and Gene all of Baytown a daughter Gayle Purvis of Baytown a grandson Gordon Winfred Jennings two brothers John and Walter Cooley of Gonzales two sisters Ada Jackson of Houston and Hittie Jennings of Gonzales. Funeral services will be at a_p.m. Tuesday at Paull Funeral Home with Rev Archie Fleming officiating Burial will be in San Jacinto Memorial Park. Mrs Jennings was a member of St John's Church and past chief of Aquaria Temple 155 Pythian Sisters.

Wille Mae Jennings Baytown Baytown Hospital Jennings Gulf Hill Gonzales Texas Fred Jennings Maurice FE Curtis Johnny Glen Gene C. Jennings Gayle’ Purvis Gordon Winfred Jennings Aquaria Temple 155 Pythian Sisters

Millionaire Henry Blackmer Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

Denver dispatch reports Henry Al. Blackmer, a multimillionaire, pleaded guilty to four counts of income tax evasion. The government moved to dismiss two perjury charges. Judge Orie L. Phillips released Blackmer on bond and ordered full U.S. Attorney files, including a letter promising dismissal of perjury charges if he pleaded guilty.

Denver Henry AL. Blackmer Orie L. Phillips Blackmen U.S. Attorney’s Office U. S. Attorney General's Office Blackmer

Baytown Pharmacist Missing Husband Sought by Police

Mrs. L D Gunter of 408 West Defeet reports her husband, 44, owner of Gunter Prescription Pharmacy, missing since yesterday at 10:30 AM after leaving in a maroon 1947 DeSoto with Texas plate JA 1000. She fears foul play as search spreads by police.

Baytown Yesteray L. D.'Gunter West Defeet Gunter Prescription Pharmacy Gunter Ropmater Strethes

Oklahoma Drys See Election Victory

Oklahoma drys wrap up campaigns on eve of repeal vote. Antiliquor forces predict defeat for John Benneycorm and urge supporters that Oklahoma victory will spur prohibition efforts across Arkansas North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee and Texas. Temperance League leader Barton says nationwide dry areas rise and that less than a third of US counties remain dry with 20 percent of the population in dry regions.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Antiliquor John Benneycorm Arkansas North Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Texas Barton U. S

Truman Signs Reciprocal Trade Extension

President Truman extended the reciprocal trade agreement to June 2, noting it as the best U.S. bet for a peaceful future. He stressed reestablishment of world economic balance and the gradual elimination of wartime financial aid standards, in a formal White House statement amid ongoing monetary talks.

Truman U.S Washington Sept White House Hull

Storm Off Mexico Blowing Self Out

Veracruz Mexico Sept 26 A tropical hurricane stalled off the Mexican coast for two days and is reported blowing itself out in the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists expect the storm to break up before hitting the Tampico Vera Cruz coast. Coast residents near Tuxpan report strong winds but little damage as torrential rains subside and cloudiness persists. The US Weather Bureau confirms rapid intensity decrease in the last eight to 12 hours.

Veracruz Mexico Mexican Gulf of Mexico Tampico Vera Cruz Tuxpsh Gulf Port Gulf US Weather Sureau New Orleans

Clyde Beatty Circus Arrives for Two Baytown Shows

Clyde Beatty Circus lands in Baytown at East Texas and Highway 146 with a 3 PM start and an 8 PM second show. Train arrived at 10:30 AM, crowd gathers as crew set up tents and ringside acts prepare including Eva FOE rider and Dorothy Herbe. Full carnival and circus displays to entertain a large capacity audience.

Baytown Clyde Beatty East Texas Ccircus Beytown Crowley Louisiana Pacific Beaté Dorothy “Herbe Eva Ommnens

Canasta Tips Series by Charles Goren Starts Tomorrow

Tomorrow Baytown readers will see Charles Goren unveil a new canasta series. The bridge authority promises tested on hand building and discarding ideas to boost scores and speed, helping players imitate experts.

Charles Goren Goren Baytown

New Baytown Doctor Accepts Health Post

A Baytown doctor has accepted a health post after a city board meeting with officials last week. The discussion aimed to appoint a qualified medical professional to oversee city health initiatives and improve local services amid ongoing public concerns.

New Baytown Beslih

Highlands Mail Extension Due on October

Highlands announces a new mail delivery extension starting in October. Full time carrier service will cover Jones Road and Thompson Road sections linked to Battle Bell Road, Crosby Lynchburg Road to Four Corners, Market Street to A00 dock, Elm Street, and Harris Road blocks. Foot carriers will have two daily deliveries, with Saturday reduced to one.

Airs. Cc Lota. B Jones Road Thompson Road Battle Bell Road Crosby-Lynchburg Four Cormers Four Corners Market Street Elm Street Harris Road

Reds Ready V-2 Rocket Sites Points Toward Strategic Areas

FRANKFURT Germany sent 28 reports that Russians are building V-2 rocket launching bases pointed at strategic Western Europe. American and British intelligence confirm sites for V-bombs shown in England during the war are backed by radar installations to guide their courses. A German expert in the field, sent to Russia with other technicians, aided the project.

Frankfurt Germany Hurene England Russia

Mindhes Await Ban Settlement and UAW Strike Involving Chrysler Ford

The article reports on proposed pension and health program funding for workers, large UAW actions at Chrysler and Ford, and a looming strike. It notes negotiations stalled until Thursday, with executives using leverage amid internal disputes. Also cited: Edward Gray of UAW Local 502 alleging Bell Aircraft sought to provoke breakdowns to derail negotiations, as 34 union members faced trial on injunction violations at Belk plant.

Philip Murra CIO Chrysler Ford Motors UAW Ford Workers Ford-Caw Lewis Lockport Lockport,’ N XS Edward FL Gray Bell ‘Aircraft Corporation Gray Hete Belk

Secretary Grace Tully Reveals FDR Costs of Presidency

Grace Tully, former secretary to Franklin D. Roosevelt, details in her memoir how the president’s upkeep cost about 25,000 dollars annually. The book, published by Scribner's, covers his years from before his White House campaigns until his death in 1945, revealing private finances and wartime confidences.

Fdr Boss Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt F.D. R Grace Tully Charles. Scribner’s: Sons Tully Waa White House Warm St Georgia Petine Roosevelt

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