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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1964
Page
6
Editorial notes LBJ frames himself as president for all voters while boasting strong economic data and cabinet changes. It compares his tempered stance to Coolidge, warns of potential fallout from missteps, and predicts rising confidence as months pass.
Paris bulletin reports President Charles de Gaulle 73 continues to recover satisfactorily from prostate operation at Cochin Hospital. Also in brief: Nuanced updates include Madrid visit by Paul Nie to Spain, Sukarno not to receive Manila University of the East honorary degree, Prince Edward named by Queen Elizabeth II, Nixon quips at a New York club, Philippine defense secretary under investigation, and Edie Adams birthday noted in Manhattan.
The Baytown Sun Inc publishes afternoon editions Monday through Friday and Sundays in Baytown Texas. The masthead lists editors managers and staff including Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson and Robert K Gilmore and notes circulation and advertising department roles. It states postal registration and subscription rates while noting AP affiliation and republication rights.
Fulton Lewis Jr reports Maryland senator hopeful Danny Brewster faces a tough May 29 primary against George Wallace. Wallace’s strength, Brewster’s campaign plans, district voting patterns, and urban rural support are outlined with commentary on potential crossover dynamics and regional demographics.
A brief fable about two poor laundrymen near a rich restaurant. One man sits by the shop, smelling the food daily, and when billed for the aroma he offers to pay with the sound of his money and his tin box. The tale ends with his clever but literal payment.
The page poses quick questions about geography science and literature with an historical note on Mark Twain’s death in 1910 and a quiz about world landmarks. It also recounts a dramatic spot of fame tied to a Spanish fort and a dungeon with skeletal remains.
Washington reports indicate Henry Cabot Lodge may dissociate from South Vietnam and seek a dramatic shift with the Johnson administration over the war. He faces Republican criticism at home while signaling ambition for the presidency. A private letter to Joel Martin hints at expanding the war into North Vietnam, recalling China and Korea era debates. Lodge also urges helicopter freedom to pursue Vietcong toward Cambodia, stirring controversy.
The fragment presents a religious declaration: The Lord is strength and salvation, a personal God. It echoes gratitude and commitment to worship, aligning with ancient hymn traditions.
A University of Texas bridge team victory draws mixed reaction in a column by AL MELINGER. The piece notes pride in the Longhorns achievement while playfully defending the game of bridge and mocking Aggie stereotypes, referencing Lang, Jim Reese, and college competition culture.
Delmar Junior College of Corpus Christi was elected to head the Texas Association of Junior Colleges at the convention held at Lee College. Temple Junior College was elected vice president and Howard County Junior College was chosen parliamentarian. The next convention will be in San Angelo with San Angelo Junior College as host. Menneth T. Welch of South Plains College, past president, led the election. Paul Sturtevant, NASA executive, spoke about America’s place in the space race and showed Gemini launch films. The event was regarded as a success with thanks given to Lee Callaze for organization and entertainment.
Puzzle text fragment shows Across clues with garbled names and misspellings, yesterday’s news, unclear grid references. Reads like a KING Feature daily crossword page with scattered entries and partial clue fragments.
South dealer vulnerability and a bridge problem unfold as West leads a heart and East signals. the expert compares third hand high rules vs practical play, arguing the six is the correct response and detailing how South should time diamond plays to maximize tricks while the suit locks.
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