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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1952
Page
1
An incoherent OCR draft mentions Eisenhower Russia and Korea with references to Percy Fore, Jacob Floyd Jr., and General Fleet. Authorities contemplate relief and an 8th remander. The passage notes 1200 Russian troops in Korea and hints at a defense appeal. The text is partial and garbled.
In Edison the choir director at the Baptist church was named lad president of the Community Choir. Elected Monday were Pedr A R Padgett Beaty Lee R Tag secretary Miss Patsy Thrarian and Miss Jn Meldert assistant. Sale appointed director of the Prep History is to be reviewed.
Fragmentary OCR from a local page mentions towns, people like Darwin Middlee and Mrs ai, images of cows and boots, and several names including Patrick, Farrar, Padgett, Schuble, Meheeng. It references a Western-style Stetson and home seating, with scattered phrases about sport and community life.
George Prentice reports a La Porte de annexation dispute may move beyond local action as city officials and citizens pause for possible state supreme court review. Mayor Burgin notes a hypothetical court ruling could force a public vote while opinions split. Local businessmen seek legal counsel and donations for potential court action. Ernest Knipp, city defense attorney, cites need for city attorney input after boundary changes.
Humpy Massia a Bastown Sun carrier and Litt League player is in critical condition with bulbar polio. Son of F E Massia, he became ill around midnight and was rushed to Sar Zacints Memorial hospital then Hermann hospital. This is Baytown’s first polio case in weeks.
Private First Class John L. McCoy of Compton California, nicknamed killer by comrades, recounts a behind enemy lines raid that killed 43 Chinese. He describes crawling four hours, heavy combat, and the buddy system ensuring no one returns alone. The sergeant died after aiding McCoy’s group and a lieutenant was wounded as artillery support vanished.
Baytown prepares for the fourth annual fair with a mile long parade set for 6:20 p.m. Wednesday along Texas Avenue. The midway lights, expanded livestock displays, and commercial booths fill North Main and East Texas crowds. Officials forecast 10,000 spectators for the opening day as bands, pep squads, and horsemen join the parade. Wednesday schedule includes poultry, beef cattle, meat rabbit judging, and the Texas Avenue Parade at 4:30 p.m.
Two bargaining factions cannot settle present installations value delaying a water system upgrade for La Porte additions. BH. T. James, waterworks owner, says no definite purchase price and would need to start from scratch to serve area. Mrs. L. Sandel notes another offer and serious consideration.
Springfield, Sept. 30 The Democratic nominee Adlai E. Stevenson accused the Republican party and Dwight D. Eisenhower of waging an emotional campaign and delivering a solemn indictment of opponents. He defended presenting state employees with monetary gifts but urged talks on real issues. Stevenson, after a Chicago studio radio and TV address, returned to Springfield to work on speeches and state business.
Marvin Lee McKinney of Huffman, a retired farmer aged 74, died Monday in a Baytown hospital. Survivors include his son W. W. Schumacher of 129 Ashby, a sister Mrs. Carrie Taylor of 123 West Wright, widow Etta McKinney, three other sons Roy of Pasadena Jewel of Navasota and Melvin of Houston, two daughters Mrs Clifford Largent of Cypress and Mrs J C McGinty of Navasota, another sister Mrs Evie McWilliams of Houston, 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Pace Stancil Funeral Home chapel in Darton with graveside by Crosby Masons in Conroe Cemetery.
Dwight D. Eisenhower launches a four week presidential campaign trip starting in Columbia South Carolina on Tuesday speaking from the state capitol steps at the invitation of Governor James F. Byrnes. The move aims to energize his bid amid favorable signals after the Nixon fund controversy.
Southern and southwestern Democratic leaders met in Little Rock to express confidence that Adlai Stevenson will carry all southern and border states. The conference followed sharp attacks on Eisenhower by Democratic chairman Stephen A. Mitchell. Governors Allan Shivers of Texas and Robert Kennon of Louisiana opposed Stevenson, Kennon indicating support for Eisenhower and Shivers steering others toward the GOP.
Crosby school officials announce a public meeting this week to discuss a proposed bond issue. Superintendent Co Dusek says a letter to Crosby parents will invite questions from voters. The school board asks for $70,000 in bonds to finish the construction program.
On September 30 1950 fighting surged along the 155 mile Korea battlefront. UN infantry hit Big Nori crest in hand to hand combat while Chinese counterattacks forced a withdrawal. American planes mistakenly bombed Greek troops on Big Nori. Heavy artillery and air power checked four Chinese offensives on Tessie Hill and Bunker Hill. South Koreans pressed a dug in position on an unnamed hill east of the Reds captured from the ROK 3rd division. Four Chinese platoons with eight tanks attacked near Kumsong before retreating under UN defense. UN Sabrejets closed the month by destroying up to 80 Communist MiG 15s with several damaged. First Lt. Charles Gabriele of Oxford NC downed a MiG 15 as evaluative gun camera film showed three more MiGs damaged. Allied jets raided a Communist munitions site 25 miles from the Yalu River.
A Baytown community guide promotes Get Acquainted Week with daily themes. Tuesday urges family outings and gifts. Wednesday calls for parade participation and fair support. Thursday highlights local projects and Lee College. Friday encourages teacher and faculty contact and fireworks. Saturday focuses on shopper relations. Sundayrise church involvement and fellowship within East Harris County.
Dan Folln Smith of Whitewright regained his missing teeth Tuesday a mystery 32 years after they vanished. Neighbors cleaned the area and recovered the teeth which had shrunk so they no longer fit the owner.
M. W. Harper, Baytown businessman and president of Harper Gas, was confirmed Monday night to fill the unexpired term of Theo Wilburn on the Baytown ISD board. His term ends next May. Harper came to Baytown in 1942 via Humble, later entering business for himself, and has two children, Mignon and Marsha. He is a La. native and Centenary College graduate.
A dinner in Robert E. Lee cafeteria honored former Goose Creek Independent School District trustees for decades of service. R. Stark, board president, served as master of ceremonies as he traced district history since 1921. J. W. Riggs, a 1923 board member, was named senior member. AL. W. Harper received recognition as freshman appointee.
City Manager ALV Barber warns creditors have not sent in bills, urging firms to submit statements by Friday to close the current fiscal year. Officials aim to settle accounts quickly and begin the new budget, noting last year’s end lag.
Lee College reports a fall enrollment of 701 students, the highest in its history, announced by Dean Walter Rundell. The registrar closed Monday night, with significant gains in full time courses and a 26 percent rise in semester hours. Last-minute registrations were possible Tuesday before the 3:30 plan deadline.
Three American soldiers held hostage by the Communists for seven hours said they were not mistreated but found the experience uncomfortable. Ev erett E Salmons from Corbin Kentucky Joseph Collen from Cleveland and Cpl Andrew Herrera from San Antonio were seized near Panmunjom while volunteering to drive UN security officers into the zone to investigate a complaint about artillery. They were interrogated at a Korean house and a Communist headquarters before being released after a protest by McCarthy.
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