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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1960

Page

4

Editorial backs Port of Houston bid for San Jacinto Works

The piece defends Port of Houston’s $8 million bid on the San Jacinto Ordnance Works, notes other bids exist, and recalls Rep. Albert Thomas’s long push to privatize or develop the depot. It warns critics and urges balance between support for the port and fair consideration of past negotiations and federal actions.

Port of Houston San Jacinto Ordnance Works Port of Houston Washington Harris County Albert Thomas U.S Department of Defense K. Washington Lyndon Johnson Ralpharborough Congress Texas Tidelands Thomas Conor Franklin A. Flocte General Service Administration General Tire and Rubber Co Baytown Rep. Thomas Ordnance Depot Jerry Turner Turner

Shakeup Might Occur In China FORYO

Marshal Lin Piao, 52, China’s defense minister and leading military thinker, receives unusual praise and may soon be promoted. The article by Chu Teh, 74, committee chair and veteran party elder, appears in a piece by Cha Teh, chairman of the National People’s Congress standing committee.

Foryo Lin Piao China Communist Party Chou Cha Teh National People's Congress Chu Ing Committee Mao Tze-Tung Repute

Did You Know Hong Kong Harbor Naval Hub

Hong Kong harbor stands as a premier British naval station and a major transshipment port, recognized as one of the finest in the East and a key global maritime hub.

Hong Kong

Baytown Sun publication note and staff listings

Fragmentary Baytown Sun boilerplate shows publication schedule and staff roles. Text mentions editors and publishers, business manager, and printing details, but most lines are incomplete and unreadable.

Ike's critics seize on business ties and perks

In a column by Jack Anderson filling in for Drew Pearson, Eisenhower faces scrutiny over links to Colorado entrepreneur Axel Nielsen and other financiers. The piece details Moore and Allen connections, government contracts, a pricey Washington farm, and lavish presidential amenities during Newport stay, framing a portrait of perceived excess.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Senate Dwight Eisenhower Chicago L — Ike Aksel Nielsen Colorado Nielsen Tice White House Denver Title Guaranty Co Nielson Republican Party Rafael Trujillo United States Moora Washington, D. C Eisenhower Gettysburg Texas All Clint Murchison Billy Byars Wofford Cain Tke Moore Charles Town W. Va George Allen Avco General Dynamics Atlas Corporation Allen Ike Besa Triman Ned General Electric Newport R. I. Pleasant Marine Corps Army

Try and Stop Me From the Apevine to a Laughing Ledger

Varied animals gossip at an African water hole when a monkey bursts in warning of white hunters. Hippo mocks the tale, while the monkey hints the report came via the apevine. A Grasa Valley correspondent promotes Navads County Nugret with quirky town spellings and a fading midwestern pulse.

Hippo Sam Fioopar Grasa Valley Navads County Nugret Red Dog Walloopa Sebastopol Alpha Omega Mr. Hooper Alpha and Omega

Actor famed for looks and cello studies identified

Clues point to a 23 year old Manhattan born actor, son of an advertising executive, who grew up globally, posed for ads, did TV commercials and later gained fame for looks before acting. The piece hints at Arlington Brough, New Orleans origin, amateur cellist, with notable film credits including Magnificent Obsession and Waters edge, and links to a Drake date on this day in 1588.

Arlington Brough New Oraska Cent Obecerion Tranhoe Qfanca Fale Manhattan Mme Taropa As &Rewsl Corneil Te Freeleeeed Ade

Johnson Demands Power as Kennedy Chooses VP

The piece recounts Lyndon Johnson pressing to keep full majority leader powers in a Kennedy Johnson ticket. It details ultimatums at the Los Angeles convention, Kennedy's capitulation, and Johnson’s insistence on secret future power guarantees, while noting risks to the Democratic ticket.

Washington Lyndon Johnson Senate Johnson Eisenhower Nixon White House John F. Kennedy Sen Kennedy Roosevelt John Nance Garner Sen. Johnson Senator Kennedy Los Angeles Sen. Kennedy Stuart Symingeton Missouri Mr.Kennedy Bolby Kennedy Sam Rayburn Mr. Kennedy Congress

Florida citrus magnate buys 4400 acre Sottile farm

Frostproof legislator Ben Hill Griffin Jr buys the 4,400 acre Sottile citrus property in one of Florida history’s largest citrus deals. The price reportedly totals eight million dollars or more. Griffin and James Sottile Jr. announce the financial arrangements today. Griffin already owns extensive groves and operates a frozen concentrate plant, two fresh fruit packing houses, a canning plant and a cattle ranch.

Frostproof Fla Ben Hill Griffin Jr Sottile Florida Griffin James Sottile Jr Miami

Just For Laughs a Amt Way Fe Ret Ywar Naam

The fragmentary note mentions a humorous event titled Just For Laughs and an unclear reference likely about a walk or arrival. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the piece reads as a light caption or teaser for a local entertainment item.

Television Log Local Schedule Highlights and Ads

A dense TV log lists day parts from morning through evening with numerous programs and ads. It names World At Large Conaway News Life Of Riley Weather Today In Sports John Daly News Twenty Six Men Cheyenne The Texan Bourbon Street Be Father Knows Best Wells Fargo Celebrity Talent Peter Gunn Spike Jones Alcoa Hour Victory At Sea Grand Jury Rather News Amateur Hour Chandler Weather Jack Paar MGM Theater Emmergency Daily Word Wanted By The F Sign Off and a Tuesday lineup including Devotional Today in Houston Tumbleweed Time Concentration Truth Or Consequence Love of Life Could Be You Search For Tomorrow Guiding Light House Party Secret Storm Adventure Theater Who Do You Trust American Bandstand People's Choice Quick Draw McGraw Almanac Newsreel and more.

Conaway Riley John Daly Cheyenne the Texan Bourbon Street Wells Fargo Peter Gunn Spike Jones Alcoa Hour Esther Williams Cypress Gardens Sea Grand Jury Jack Paar Mann Sport Bennett MGM Theater LS Conaway Guiding Light Bob Iolee Loretta Young

Bible Verse Reference Cast Into Lake of Fire

A religious citation notes Revelation 20 15 stating that whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire, a doctrinal line from the Bible.

Famous Bridge Hand From 1934 Olympics

The article discusses a famed bridge hand from the 1934 Olympics, detailing bidding by South West North East and the play that followed. It contrasts the difficult hands requiring foresight with run-of-the-mill errors and notes how East’s and West’s choices influenced the outcome, culminating in a declarer strategy analysis.

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