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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1961

Page

4

Street bond issue eyed for Baytown streets

Editorial discusses a possible bond financed street improvement program for Baytown, with 20 cross city thoroughfares under study for cost estimates. It notes past participation costs, property revaluations, tax concerns, and calls residents to tell council their preference on a bond issue.

Baytown City Engineering Department Advisory Board Tax Equalization Board W. L Dub) Ward al Clayton

McNamara Says Nuclear Power Could Be Useful

Washington AP Defense Secretary McNamara says the current U.S. emphasis is on conventional forces but notes that nuclear power would be used if necessary to face Soviet aggression in Western Europe. He told the House Armed Services Committee that a Berlin crisis could prompt nuclear use if needed.

Washington Robert S. McNamara U.S Europe McNamara House Armed Services Committee Berlin United States West Berlin England Wth Pentagon Khrushchev Soviet Union

Baytown Sun Publication Details and Advertising Dept Notes

The Baytown Sun printed in Baytown Texas lists staff roles editor publisher circulation manager and advertising department details. It notes publication frequency weekdays and advertising representation by a national service and provides subscription rates and mailing acknowledgment as second class matter under federal law.

Ternoons Baytown Sun, Inc Ashbe Baytown Texas Seepeapees Teneteehan Cibculation Manager Congress

The Age of Miracle and the Kennedy Legacy

By Jack Anderson Washington Kennedy struggles with family legend and fate as Joe Kennedy’s death redirects Jack into politics. The piece traces early choices that led to his rise, noting a dramatic upbringing in Boston politics and a gamble that shaped the White House era. It also mentions McClellan subpoenas to top gamblers and Cuban underground tensions with Manuel Ray.

Joe Jack Boston 1 Joe Kennedy Joe Jr Papa Joe Congress Kennedy Boston Washington Jack Kennedy White House Robert Kennedy Ersestcan Senate John McClellan Arkansas Castro Havana Manuel Ray U.S CIA Cuba

Try and Stop Me Dreamer and the tough Dodgers pitcher

A Los Angeles sports writer recalls a frustrated youth who dreams of being kissed by many women but pushes them away and begs to have his arms broken. The piece shifts to a Dodgers pitcher, described as a hard-boiled figure who challenges a reporter, then defends his temper after his mother batted 297 at Sacramento last season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Sacramento

Parliament Q and A Opens with Churchill Present

In the West Gallery session, MPs grill ministers on naval ensigns, Russian maneuvers, road safety fumes, and a US Britain waste system. Sir Winston Churchill attends, while Mrs Barbara Castle moves to abolish public lavatory turnstiles for women, delivering a sharp, televised style speech.

London House of Commons Admiralty War Air Defense Loughborough Royal Yacht Squadron Royal Navy Ipswich M.P Winston Churchill Barbara Castle Blackburn

Barber Will Swap For Some More Chompers

Dale Gasper, a 24 year old barber in Kansas City, offers two years of barbering service to a dentist in exchange for an upper dental plate. He estimates his 52 haircuts 52 tonic massages and 26 shampoos cover part of the cost, noting four sons to feed and high food bills make $150 hard to scrape up.

Kansas. City Dale Gasper Gasper Tye

Texas battle over sales tax pits Daniel against Wilson

Memo from the News Desk notes Texas Atty. Gen. Will Wilson seeks the governorship and uses attacks on Gov. Price Daniel over a sales tax to propel candidacy. Daniel defends a nonpolitical tax stance while urging legislature to find revenue, amid stalled progress and looming special session costs. Also reports Edwards and LeBron jewelry firm in Chattanooga closing after alleged unfair competition, with auctioning of high end items.

Texas Will Wilson Ju Price Daniel Becaus Wilson U.S. Senate Will Wilson Gov Daniel Times Gov. Daniel Ists Tennessee Chattanooga Edwards and LeBron

Sisters Try To Burn House And Themselves

In Boulogne sur Mer France Helene Hingre z 67 and Blanche Hin grez 77 attempted to burn their home for money. They sprinkled accelerant and lit a match as neighbors burst in and saved them. Police consider arson charges.

Boulogne-Sur-Mer France Helene Blanche Hingrez

Defending Against a Spade Queen Finesse in Notrump

A bridge problem discusses whether to win the ace of spades or duck, given partner’s leads and declarer’s three spades. By signaling in spades with high low and normal plays, East and West reveal counts to avert unnecessary slips. The correct defense yields the hand going down one for declarer, with careful signaling guiding the outcome.

de Slater West Declarer South East

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