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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1961

Page

4

City County Plan Facelift For Jail Inches Toward Reality

Editorial notes that joint city county remodeling may revamp Harris County jail in Baytown. Proposals include removing steel cell frames, adding light and air, replacing with lattice, creating a juvenile ward, restrooms for Negroes, a drunk tank, and improved plumbing. Work hinges on engineering study and budget after Jan 1 1962.

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Titov’s Earth hop turns time inside out on flight

Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov logged a 23 hour orbit that bent calendar days as he circled the globe. The International Date Line and the Midnight Meridian shifted his local time, making Sunday become Saturday then Monday before landing in Moscow on Monday.

Washington Gherman Titov Titov Soviet Union Im.p.h Moscowov Ina Wellman Chamberlin Anal Geographic Society Troy Une Teynati Moscow Pacific Ocean Hawali Davis Strait South Pacific South America Antarctic Palmer Peninsula

Baytown Sun Staff and Publication Details

The Baytown Sun lists staff positions including editor publisher business manager managing editor and office manager with names and roles. It notes publication practices as a daily and Sunday newspaper based in Baytown Texas and printer and Associated Press affiliations.

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Unification myth flags German peace and war risks

Drew Pearson reports from Berlin on Germany's split state and the Berlin crisis. He argues unification is a myth and unlikely to occur, citing religious divides, Western and Eastern systems, and political constraints. He assesses future militarism risk across three generations, noting the uncertain stance of youths toward Nazism and democracy.

Drew Pearson Berlin East Germany West Germany Germany Poland Czechoslovakia England Belgium Netherlands France Wehrmacht Hitler Les Pearson

Referee Uses Sonic Whistle To Deter Aggressive Soccer Squad

In an Australian match, referee Eric Ilk faced a heated Polish squad threatening him. He produced an ultrasonic whistle, triggering a German police dog to appear and menace the players, forcing the team back to their dugout.

Australia Eric Ilk

Today’s grab bag and famous births and careers

A jumble of trivia and quick questions about citizenship age, country native names, Malta location, and Morro Castle, followed by a horoscope style note for Sunday and a celebrity roll call. It also highlights a Latin American affairs specialist, a Texas banker turned diplomat, and a 1950s state department career path with key awards and roles.

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Argentine envoy to the United States and economics minister

The text presents two questions about a figure named NAN JONES and a second specialist in economics and finance from Argentina. It notes a Buenos Aires born lawyer active in judiciary affairs from 1946, involvement in constitutional reform, ambassadorship to Russia from 1955 to 1958, and a later appointment as minister of economics before a current posting as Argentine ambassador to the United States.

Argentina U.S Buenos Aires Russia

Irish Countryside Reverence and Local Pioneers Near Glendalough

Irene Corbally Kuan describes Wicklow's sacred ruins and tranquil countryside where pilgrims roam St Kevin's monastic site and Lough Dan, owned by Archer of the Ford Agency. The piece praises Irish life, hospitality, and a cautious plan to manage industrial growth without losing the nation’s gentle character.

Glendalough Ireland Cos Monauts Ussr County Wicklow St. Kevin Trish Dells Lough Dan Ford Agency Archer Kathleen

McNamara Rejects European Troop Increase Plan

Washington AP says Defense Secretary McNamara rejected NATO and U.S. European command calls to add 38,000 ground troops in Europe. Instead, U S forces in Europe will total 3,000 to 4,000 more. Reasons include a smaller overall buildup and fears of Soviet escalation. NATO commander Gen Norstad proposed 18,000 more to the 7th Army and 20,000 for smaller units.

Washington Robert S. McNamara North Atlantic Treaty Organization U.S. Army Europe Army Navy Air Force Journal U. S NATO Defense Department Lauris Norstad Bruce €. Clarke Garrison H. Davidson 7Th Army McNamara Soviet Union

JFK approves call up of reserves for Berlin threat

President Kennedy issued an executive order granting the Pentagon authority to call reservists to active duty and extend enlistment periods for service members. Congress had approved this power to strengthen forces amid the Soviet Berlin threat. duty tours may be extended up to 12 months if ending before next July.

Washington Kennedy Pentagon Congress Srengthen Berlin

How Do You Stand

Washington writer questions Outer Mongolia admission to the UN linking it to broader Cold War strategy. He cites Lattimore, Amerasia ties, and a Kennedy administration critique, warning that recognizing Mongolia would bolster Soviet influence and weaken anti communism in world affairs. He urges care before voting on Red China and similar moves.

Washington Bob Caroline State Department Outer Mongolia Owen Lattimore Johns Hopkins University United Nations Lattimore Reda Red China House Republican Policy Committee Kennedy U.S Far East Berlin Rusk

Bible Verse Psalms 70 4 Phrase Let God Be Magnified

A biblical verse encourages joy for those who seek the Lord and love salvation. It calls believers to continually praise and magnify God. The quotation highlights faith, devotion, and reverence in a concise devotional framing.

Know Your Bridge Went dealer in world championship notes

The article discusses bidding and play errors in a 1954 France versus United States world championship match. It recounts a Ghestem opening left North-South in jeopardy and contrasts two spade challenges with a hearts lead, highlighting how even top players fail to reach the optimal contract often.

Ter Hearts France United States Ghestem Bacherich North

Daily Crossword Clues Puzzle Entry

Across and down hints reveal a themed grid. The clues include Down 1 and 2 with wordplay on Maori and a touch ending. The brief puzzle emphasizes social play and word connections for solvers.

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