Price Daniel in runoff bid for Texas governorship
Washington argues overconfidence harms cinched races as Texans prepare for the August 25 runoff between Sen Price Daniel and Ralph Yarborough. The piece stresses Daniel’s primary margin of 164,900 votes, urges turnout, and warns that margins do not carry over to the runoff with three races on the ballot and 42 hours to vote.
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Horses and mules on Louisiana farms drop in 1954
From The Sun News Desk a statistical report notes that U S Department of Commerce data show 13.5 percent of horses and mules on Louisiana farms in 1954, with totals nationwide reaching 7.6 million horses and mules in 1959. The piece also recounts a personal nostalgic narrative about Rich Richardson and rural Texas cotton farming in earlier times.
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Voyage of a Lush Liner Creates Quiet Commotion
A reveler notes the luxury on a grand steamship voyage, describing first class lists and a social mix of countesses and well known travelers. The narrator imagines opulent suites, turquoise browns decor, and daily banquet offerings as a telegram summons interrupts with urgent work back on shore.
New Jersey Tinker Builds Repair Biz From Door to Door
A New Jersey man started with a $2600 total investment in tools and began by soliciting small repair jobs door to door. He found constant work from sharpening lawn mowers to wind repairs and soon earned a fair living as customers watched and asked for recommendations. He connected with plumbers carpenters painters and other tradespeople, expanding his network and offerings. Today's Bible Verse John 19 35 underscores truth.
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Early 20th Century Home Repairs Drill into the Market
Elmer Wheeler, cited as a model, founded a contracting business after advice to diversify. A Midwesterner fitted a street workshop truck to canvass for jobs, growing from a single truck to a fleet. He claims constant demand as people break things and need general repair work done promptly.
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Baytown Sun Staff and Rates Notice
The Baytown Sun lists staff roles including editor publisher and office manager and notes advertising and circulation details. Subscription rates appear at the end with monthly and yearly figures and mail rate requests.
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Who Should Rise First In The Morning Debate
A Memphis discussion about whether the husband or wife should get up first sparks sharp debate at a social gathering. A woman declares she will stay in bed after her husband rises, challenging traditional roles and provoking strong reactions. Local voices frame the conflict as a test of Southern traditions.
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Life Just A Game American In For Soviet Cab Drivers
United Press report from Washington chronicles Bob Loftus of the National Association of Home Builders recounting a trip behind the Iron Curtain. It highlights Russian cab drivers, alleyway hazards, and the perils of life in Moscow and Leningrad, with colorful anecdotes about housing, police, and a Hungarian hammer thrower.
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Fragmented trivia and biographical queries in a dated column
A jumble of questions and biographical notes cites current and historical figures. It asks for Georgia’s governor, Gregory Raspallin, the founder president tied to the Smithsonian, and a Wyoming university location, then shifts to composers, sculptors, and actors with scattered dates and works, ending with a list of names and clues.
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Capitol Dome Repaint Took 94 Men Over Three Months
Did you know facts reveal that repainting the Capitol dome in Washington required 94 workers for about three months. John and Samuel Adams, famed Revolutionary leaders, were second cousins. James A. Garfield, the 20th President, was left handed.
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Washington GOP Rethinks Nixon As Dwight Ike Pushes Paced Tally
Washington Merry-Go-Round surveys a GOP meeting where Eisenhower’s favor for Nixon collides with party bosses and wary delegates. The piece compares FDR’s old tactics with Ike’s approach, notes Wallace’s precarious renomination, and hints at internal party power struggles shaping the ticket.
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Letters To The Editor From Ros Daniel H Elis Galveston Tex
A Baytown reader thanks The Sun for its four week hospital stay at San Jacinta Memorial. He notes Mr is still in hospital recuperating and expresses gratitude to local citizens for their kindness during illness.
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