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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1949

Page

2

Weather Talk Highlights Forecast Limits at Baytown Club

Baytown Kiwanis heard veteran weatherman Jimmy Sherwood discuss weather science and forecast limits. He urged that advances may enable weeks long accuracy, aiding business and farming. J A Wilkies was named to lead the committee for the Baytown Country Fair midway shows and officer nominations for next year will be announced. Balloting is set for October 27 with guests Judge Frank Witliford and Deputy Sheriff Charlie Treadway among luncheon attendees.

Jimmy Sherwood Baytown Kiwanis Club I Sherwood Sherwood J. A. Wilkies Baytown Country Baytown Community House Frank Witliford Charlie ‘Treadway Houston W. C. Jackson A J. Meek Hkiwenlen Wheeler

Fire claims seven Kansas City pensioners

A blaze engulfed a Kansas City old age home killing seven residents as firemen rushed to the scene. Neighbors described screams and a rapid spread, with victims found on the second floor. The fire origin remained undetermined as five others were hospitalized after the incident.

Kansas City Helen Mitchell Tom Cook

Unbeaten Lee High Meets Orange Here in Top Grid Game

Unbeaten Lee High ready to clash with Orange in a key grid contest. Tigers rely on a strong defense led by Owell Gauthier and Doyle Heron, while Orange counters with balanced backfield power and line strength. Weather cool and crowd around 6000 expected for the top battle.

Lee High Orange Tigers Owell Gauthier Lirehbacker Lee Holly AlcLemor Thomas Peacock Ganders Dan Stallworth Ha Iback Doyle Heron Tufkin Bill Fortinberry Saerwood Heusiey Roser Gary Ganatr Bal Luggins Johnson Larkin Joanson Goldos Hellege Bod Stout Ruumatit Brunatett Bil Malone Orang Tiger Perr Beauchamp Ray Lee Bil Fortinberg David Messinger Sherwood Hensley Fran Bohalik Roger Gary David Johnson Bob Stout Gordon Kellogs Tommy Brundeett Bill Malone Leon Parrish Revert Goodson Fackley Howard Willey John Troth Raymond Depne David van Pelt Jona Gasow Jimey Peltz Don Hermon Allen Burk Part Steve Kemble

State Demos In Two Day Policy Meet

LUFKIN September 30 Democratic party leaders gathered for a two day state executive committee meeting expected to be cordial. The Wright Morrow national committeeman dispute looms as anti-Morrow elements may press for a confidence vote in Washington decisions. Morrow is slated to speak. Byron Skelton of Temple may attend. Governor Alan Shivers attends first post-elevation meeting since Jester’s death and new secretary J. Wheat takes over for Tom Tyson.

Lufkin Democratic Party Xhayer Wright Morrow Texas National Committee Morrow Washington State Committee Byron Skelton Temple On the Nations Committee Skelton

No Steel Settlement As Deadline Nears

CIO President Philip Murray and economist Peter Seitz push for a company funded pension and welfare plan while steel firms demand worker contributions. About 500,000 members could strike, potentially idling over 1,000,000. Dewey watches Bell Aircraft strike. Detroit auto workers near showdown with Chrysler over pension terms. Longshore union claims victory blocking a hot Hawaiian pineapple shipment at The Dalles port due to union labor.

Golig Peter Seitz Steel CIO Philip Murray Murray Posrd Portsmouth Ohio, Steel Company Unies Thomas E. Dewey Bell Aircraft Ningere Fells New York Detroit Auto Chrysler Corporation Ford Motors Dalles Columbia River Honolulu

Scientist Accused of Supplying Bomb Data to Reds

A committee cites sworn testimonies alleging that Weinberg shared A bomb data with Soviet researchers. Names tied to the case include Bohm, Rossi Lomanitz, Irving Fox, and Max Friedman. Other figures listed are Nelson Doyie and Bernadette Doyie, with security officers from the Manhattan Project named in the probe.

Weinberg David Joseph Bohm Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz Irving David Fox Max Bernard Friedman Ken Max Menfred Ail Heve Welsom Nelson Bernadette Doyie James Sterling Murray Linéssy Light and Chemical Company West Chicago Linisis George J. Rathman William S. Wagener John T. Lonsdale, Jr

Wage Increase To Speed Work At Lee Building

Construction at the $225,000 Lee Building high school project speeds up as a wage raise is granted for five crafts including carpenters and cement finishers. Cement finishers return to work after nearly two months, with Tellepsen Construction Company aiming to complete the project in about 120 days.

Lee Bartown Apl Lchcols George H. Gentry Tellepsen Construction Company

Berserk Brakeman Killed In Fight With Train Crew

Portland dispatch reports a berserk railroad brakeman attacked the engine crew with lighted signal flares and a hammer during a speeding freight run. Kenneth W. Hopkins, 35, of Portland, died at Salem hospital from injuries in the struggle. Also reported, Frank B Johnson, 24, a geologist for Humble Oil Refinery, died in Houston after a yearlong illness. Johnson was Austin native and Texas graduate, in Houston ten years.

Portland Gre Milroad Kenneth W. Hopkins Salem Oregon Humble Houston Frank B Johnson Humble Oil Johnson Austin University, of Texas

Truman Keeps Sclons At Desks In Campaign Speech

President Truman urged focus and labor to win future programs, praising a free press and noting Republican criticisms. He humorously teased Alban W. W. Barkley about citizenship in Missouri while highlighting Democratic strength from last November and asserting reporters and editors cannot fool the public.

Bretty St Louis Barkley Missouri

Swindle Suspect Also Art Lover Details

The swindle suspect posed as an old master to swindle jeweler Glenn Lewis for 1600 dollars and was linked to San Francisco officers. He faced California pursuit, a possible wife in California, and two marriages since arriving here. He refused to comment from jail, saying he would speak with his attorney, though no lawyer had yet appeared.

Paget Norris Tulare California Glenn Lewis San Francisco Baytown Bia

Assault Charge Against Bogart Thrown Out

New York court dismisses assault charges by Robin Roberts against Humphrey Bogart after magistrate rules the actor acted to protect his own property in a nightclub incident over a toy panda. Bogart arrives smiling, denying any wrongdoing as details unfold in court.

New York Humphrey Bogart John Sharkey Bogart Robin Roberts Sharkey Bogie Bogie Hed Miss Roberts Toy Panda

Hungary Breaks Friendship Pact With Tito Ally

Hungary ends its friendship pact with Tito following a trial of Rajk and seven co-defendants on charges of treason and other crimes against the state. Rajk and others were sentenced to death, with prosecutors accusing plots with Tito and the United States to topple the Budapest government. The note asserts that Yugoslav interior minister Alexander Rankovic came to Hungary illegally and negotiated with Rajk.

Paxe 1 Hungery Rajk Tresson Rak Tito United States Budapest Todey Alexander Rankovic Hungary

Fire death probe in Baytown area after shack blaze

Investigators pressed a fire death probe in Baytown area after a blaze at Mitchell's shack. A license number was obtained from the car owner, with Captain Nix noting a chin gash and eye bruise. Deputies said no nearby witnesses were found. The alarm came from Morris Shancon at 2:50 pm. Mitchell, a World War II veteran, was rescued, with funeral arrangements to be set by Earthman Funeral Home.

Farge 1 Zeiriein Nix Brown Mitchell Baytown Morris Shancon 2 Veteran’s Hospital Houston Sheriff's Department Earthtan Funeral Home

Navy Declines to Protect U.S. Freighters Off Shanghai

Washington reports the Navy will not intervene to free three U.S. freighters halted by Chinese Nationalist warships near Shanghai. Admiral Louis E. Denfeld cited government policy and sent a telegram to Isbrandtsen Company clarifying the stance.

Washington Shanghai Louis E. Denfeld Secord Navy Ishranat Iime New ‘York I. Z U.S Isbrandtsan State Department Soncuza

Livestock Prices Report From Fort Worth Market

United Press reports Fort Worth livestock totals with cattle at 450 head, steady trading. Slaughter yearlings and heifers largely 16.00 to 20.00, beef cows around 34.00 to 15.50. Canners and cutters 27.160 to 14.90, odd bulls 14.00 to 17.00. Calves steady 15.00 to 20.00, few 22.60. Hogs 300 head, butcher hogs and sows steady, pigs scarce. Goods and choice 200 to 270 pounds, 20.00 to 20.25, good to choice 18.00 to 19.75. Lows 16.06 to 18.50.

Fort Worth

Shivers Plans and Festival Schedule Amid Texas Tour

Morey Shivers outlines travel across Tyler and Jofkin for the Texas Rose and Forest festivals. He heads to Woodville for Sun-Gay prison rodeo opening in Huntsville, returns to Austin for his wedding anniversary and 42nd birthday.

Tyler Jofkin Woodville Huntsville Austin

Legion Social at Half Monday by Tri-Cities Post 323

American Legion Post 323 and its Auxiliary sponsor a social at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall with Commander Z Warren announcing the event. Bingo games will be played and refreshments served after the social.

Legion Tri-Cities American Legion Z. ¥. Warren

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