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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1968

Page

4

Study Ballot Ahead Of Saturday Primary In Baytown

Editorial urges voters to study the long ballot before Saturday's Democrat primary to avoid delays. It notes morning lines, the need for a registration certificate, and the importance of voting early due to a heavy Harris County turnout with key issues on liquor by the drink and parimutuel betting.

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Campaign Slogans Say Little

BENRY HOLCOMB argues Texas voters will face a key ballot issue this Saturday. He contends slogans mislead voters, political debts influence outcomes, and that genuine statesmanship is rare as campaigns demand cash and work. He cites Wallace and Connally era efforts to illustrate sacrifice and cynicism in politics.

Texas United States of America George Wallace Wallace Eugene Locke John Connally

Political awakening as a new America urged in editorial

An editorial laments public political illiteracy in Texas and the U.S. It argues for upgrading civic education, better understanding of local government, and reduced reliance on clichés and special interests while urging responsible leadership and law and order. It envisions a nation of educated citizens active in democracy and politics.

Texas U.S America United States of America

Bible Verse Passages Mention God and Wisdom

Fragmentary OCR reads Bible verse reference CH be God and words of wisdom. The exact book and verse are unclear, with garbled words surrounding devotion and praise.

Baytown Sun Staff and Publication Details

The Baytown Sun lists Fred Hartman Bill Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman and others as Key personnel with Publisher General Manager and Editorial staff. It reports publication as afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with mail and subscription details and AP affiliation terms.

Fred Hartman Bill Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B. Pritchett Baytown Texas Baytown Sun, Inc Memorial Drive P.O Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc Associated Press

Nixon Opposition to Hand Outs Spurs Black Self Help

The piece notes Republican candidate Richard Nixon’s call for whites to help develop black capitalism, aligning a growing faction of Negro leaders who oppose welfare handouts. It highlights Dr. Thomas Matthew of the NEGRO organization promoting self help bonds, funding hospitals and factories with welfare replacement aims, and signals cross-campaign outreach to Kennedy and Nixon camps.

Washington Richard M. Nixon America Factiuon United States Thomas Matthew Queens N.Y New York Watts Non Matthew Matihere Robert F. Kennedy Nixon Dr. Matthew Booker T. Washington Kansas City Journal

Militants Plan Campus Takeovers Spark Rounds of Sit-Ins

Washington round up notes a militant student faction linked to Students for a Democratic Society planning to seize colleges by campus strikes and sit ins at Howard University Columbia University and other campuses. The piece details Charter Day disruptions and the broader push for power with ties to Black Power and Cold War era politics.

Washington Columbia Howard University College Park Students For A Democratic Society National Student Association Student Power Howard Therater James M. Nebrit Nebrit Federal Courts of Appeals Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall University Morningside Park Harlem Pentagon Grayson Kirk Nabrit Lindsay Pew Poland University of Krakow University of Warsaw Ocober Bolivia University of la Faz Rene Barrientos Barrientos

Barbs by Phil Pastoret on drums and neighbors

Barbs by Phil Pastoret mocks kettle drums as the only pure tones and notes a neighbor who bangs on the wall all evening. An old-timer recalls a beard once worn to mask bare feet, a playful local column remark.

Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Bridge Tips From Oswald Jacoby and James Jacoby at Vanderbilt 1933

A vintage bridge hand from Fred Karpin on the 1933 Vanderbilt shows Oswald Jacoby and David Bruce in a near modern play. Dave wins opening, finesses spades, and safeties with a 10 of clubs to reach a slam. If spade finesse fails, trump safety remains and a 63 percent success outlook is noted as the slam becomes certain.

Fred Karpin North Oswald Jacoby South David Bruce Vanderbilt Dave West Declarer

Bridge bidding puzzle with partner support and doubles

In a four spade sequence with dealer West and South holding AR STG4 WRIOS32 654 and SASTOS PRUNSS2 O54, decide whether to pass, double, or bid. The question notes a slight preference for pass but openness to double. Tomorrow asks what to do when East doubles partner’s opening bid and you hold SASTOS PRUNSS2 O54.

East Sastos

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEAF Feature

Crossword style puzzle chunk with partial clues and mixed letters. Contains many fragmented entries such as names, roles, and items across multiple clues. Names like Noah, Apostles, and ancient terms appear amid garbled words and misprints, suggesting a vintage educational puzzle segment.

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