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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1968
Page
4
Editorial reflects on positive signs amid conflict and unrest. Marine rescue at Khe Sanh lifted siege and veterans’ courage inspires hope. Baseball season begins with competitive spirit, spring renews life, and MLK memories rally unity. Encourages recognizing good news even in hard eras.
The Baytown Sun urges Judge Sears McGee of Houston for the Texas State Supreme Court seat to be filled May 4. He built a long public service record from Harris County Judge of the County Court-at-Law to district court, gaining extensive courtroom experience and a reputation as a capable jurist.
Judge Tom Reaviey of Travis County has offered himself for a vacancy on the State Supreme Court in Austin. The article praises his capability as a jurist and urges support, urging readers to back his promotion for the good of the state.
The Baytown Sun recommends Judge Beavley for the May 4 Democratic Primary. A native East Texan and former county attorney, Texas secretary of state, and respected Baytown figure, he stands for integrity and fair play. The paper urges readers to vote for Tom Beavley.
The article discusses a nationwide land boom driven by expected continued price declines, industrial growth, and population rise. It notes land as an inflation hedge, cites Texas A&M economist Dr. Tyrus Timm, and describes demand from developers, and shifting holdings like International Paper Co. divesting forest land for pulp wood in Canada. It covers tax implications, swaps in kind, and the long-running bull market in raw land over decades.
A biblical citation from 1 Corinthians 6 9 warns that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God and lists behaviors considered sins such as fornication idolatry adultery and effeminacy as part of the admonition against abusing themselves with mankind
In Greenville Mississippi amid rising Black Belt restlessness after civil rights gains, officials warn of trouble while local leaders push a job training plan. Graflex and federal funding propose converting empty Air Force barracks for Negro training, but Governor Williams opposes conditions citing fear of communism and civil rights demonstrations.
In the Metropolitan championships Carol Leib and Jane Kerr won the women’s pairs. Carol used an insurance policy on a four spade contract by dropping the king after East showed the ace of diamonds. The play avoided an overtrick and kept the contract safe.
East doubles after partner opens spades and you hold AK BTGE4 WK 10532 O54 &3. Decide the best action for South given the auction 7 Dble Hdble in Pass Pass 2a 3m Pass Pass and the preference for a pass is suggested.
Baytown notes fill Marinell Roberson and Ed Roberson headed to California with Baytown charm and religion as they visit new groups. The article highlights local women exploring new sewing methods and garden clubs, plus West Point memories, bridge clubs, and community stage gear improvements. It also mentions residents visiting HemisFair, a hospital update, and local horse events.
A quiz explains cashmere comes from a small fleece per goat, about three ounces, mostly from Tibet and India. It notes California raisin industry origins tied to priests and mission padres who planted fruit trees and vines to feed settlements.
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