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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1968

Page

4

Bringing Troops Home Could Boost U S Economy

Editorial argues that withdrawing or rotating U S troops from Europe could cut the balance of payments deficit and reduce the budget gap. It cites Sen James Pearson Kansas and other congressmen noting Europe’s troop costs and comparable levels to Cold War highs, urging spending relief and renewed focus on wallet over peace of mind.

Southeast Asia Europe Kremlin Sen James Pearson Western

Fulbright Switch Shows Caution In War News Timing

The Arkansas senator J William Fulbright praised the presidents bombing halt then criticized it as ineffective and predicted no peace talks. Hanoi later responded, and Fulbright admitted he spoke too soon, advised restraint during diplomatic maneuvering. His wife reminded him You talk too much.

Hanoi Fulbright

Nimbus II a global amateur space watcher story

The May 15 1966 Nimbus I satellite inspires worldwide amateur meteorologists and radio hobbyists who build home equipment to receive weather pictures. Enthusiasts from Scotland to developing nations send letters and photos, celebrating Nimbus II as a teacher and friend and highlighting NASA support and published construction manuals.

Nimbus I Nimbus General Mtectic Valley Forge Pa.t Space Technology Center Scotland National Aeronautics and Space Administration Nimbus II

Watts Name Change Suggested For King

Watts community leader proposes renaming Watts to Kingstown in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ben Peery of the Watts Community Symphony Association cites Watts as linked with disorder and violence and says the district should reflect King’s ideals.

Watts King Los Angeles Riois Martin Luther King Jr Ben Peery Watts Community Symphony Dr. King Kingstown

Baytown Sun staff and publication details

The Baytown Sun editors and managers are listed including Che Baytoun Sun Editor and Publisher, General Manager, and Editorial and Advertising department heads. The paper is published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays at 1301 B Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with mail and subscription options and state post office filing. It notes second class matter, addresses, rates, and national representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc.

Baytown Texas Congress Baytown Sun, Inc Memorial Drive P.O Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc Associated Press Associated Drugs Jear

Quick Quiz Q D Did Russia Once Main Tain A Colony

Russia did maintain a colony in what is now the continental United States. In 1812 fur traders set Fort Ross just north of San Francisco. The land was sold in 1841 and Russians left the area. Venus can be seen at midday only at its brightest conjunction with the sun. The muskrat name comes from its strong musk like odor.

Russia Continental United States Fort Ross San Francisco Venus

Slingers Of Dirt At Work In Philadelphia Controversy

Baytown Sun columnist warns actors may harm campaigns with offhand remarks citing Tony Randall incident in Philadelphia. He argues applause tempts overstepping boundaries and urges private discipline to avoid public embarrassment. He notes temptation from alcohol and quotes Luke 9 23 on self denial.

Paul Harvey Baytown Sun Philadelphia Tony Randall Eugene McCarthy Johnson Joe McCarthy Tony Randal Tulsa Okla

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature

NEA feature presents a vocabulary puzzle with clues spanning topics from geography and daily life to history and language. Readers match terms to definitions, uncovering connections among plants, foods, places, and concepts while testing word knowledge and recall.

Rockefeller Declares Run for President Amid Race Debates

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller plans a vigorous Republican bid for the presidency following family talks and King death fallout. The article notes his ties to race relations work, fundraising for the Negro College Fund, and a brain trust headed by Emmett Hughes as he lines up Thruston Morton and other aides for a likely late entry.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Nelson Rockefeller U.S Martin Luther King Rockefeller Negro College Fund Rocckefeller Johnson Vietnam Nixon Sen Thruston Morton Kentucky Republican National Committee Emmett Hughes Newsweek King Urban Rehabilitation Corporation Seventh Street H and T Streets Morton Gerber Ber Humphrey Drug Fair Milton Elsberg Giant Food Stores Joe Danzansky

Johnson's Vietnam War Divisions Sparked Political Fallout

The North Vietnamese bombing in August 1964 set off a wave of domestic and international troubles that pushed Lyndon B. Johnson from active politics. Protests, accusations of fraud, credibility gaps, and opposition to U.S. involvement grew as the Tonkin Resolution and war momentum shaped national debates. Senators Morse Gruening and Fulbright challenged policy, while McCarthy and Kennedy turned the war into a central campaign issue.

Washington North Vietnam Lyndon B. Johnson U.S Gul of Tonkin Senate Wayne Morse Dore Ernest Gruening BD Adjaska United States Vietnam Johnson J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eugene J McCarthy Robert F. Kennedy

Bridge Tips By Oswald and James Jacoby

A North ad es column discusses a Rubber Bridge hand from England. West queries Rixi Marcus about sacrifices at seven spades and a later double. The piece defends South six hearts, criticizes East doubles, and endorses North seven hearts with spade play ideas.

Tad England West Rixi Marcus X Marcus South East Mrs. Marcus

Unclear excerpt from bridge confrontation card

Fragmentary text describes a bridge hand situation with a partner pushing for a slam and decision being left to the opponent. Details are obscured by garbled OCR.

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