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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1964
Page
4
Editorial urges Baytown motorists to slow for school zones and obey crossing and bus laws. It cites police crackdown before the 1964 65 term, warns of stiff fines for speeders, and appeals to parents and drivers to protect children's lives and health.
The 1964 Democratic National Convention opens Monday in Atlantic City with Lyndon Johnson likely to be nominated. Hubert Humphrey appears favored as running mate, while Goldwater’s well organized campaign looms for the opposition. The piece notes the convention’s drama, media coverage gaps, and the delegates’ pivotal role.
Babson Park Massachusetts notes a nationwide surge in collecting coins, furniture, stamps, glassware, books and more. He cites inflation fears driving hoarding, advises intelligence and restraint, highlights antiques with value, warns against low quality items, and suggests consulting experts for doubtful glassware and furniture.
The piece describes the recurring anticipation in Austin as LBJ’s movements prompt rapid coordination among hotels, car services, newspapers, and photographers. It notes the rush to deploy reporters to the LBJ Ranch, and mentions last minute trip changes and the rarity of more trips to Texas. It shifts to advice on inflation hedges, recommending hard assets and rare collectibles like historic coins and stamps.
Washington reports beef imports for the first half of 1963 declined 11 percent from the prior year, totaling 431 million pounds versus 483 million. Cattlemen blame imports for the drop as Australia New Zealand Mexico and Ireland agree to cut shipments to the United States. Total red meat imports for the period fell 12 percent to 568 million pounds.
Multiple historical notes recount a site connected to William the Conqueror and Battle Abbey, once a Cinque Port naval hub, whose prosperity waned under Tudor sea defenses and revived with 19th century railway tourism. The prompt also mentions Trotsky’s death in 1940 and assorted trivia lines from the column.
President Johnson weighs possible running mates amid a field including Hubert Humphrey, Mike Mansfield, Gene McCarthy, and others. He notes Bobby Kennedy and McNamara shaped expectations, with Connally doubting Texas odds if Kennedy is on the ticket. He envisions a vice president near the White House to aid foreign policy and administration duties.
A Cornwal, New York letter polls the school board on closing Walker Elementary at Cedar Bayou. The writer questions $10,000 savings and whether small schools hinder opportunities, praising principal Mrs Walker and urging public board evaluation.
Crossword clues listed for the King Feature daily puzzle. Entries include cougar indigo source Great Lake move sideways Celtic goddess tree and other themed terms with answers like blunders wager jellylike substance and fencer's foil.
The article explains play methods for two bridge hands. It weighs heart finesse versus 3-3 spade splits, emphasizing a 50 percent chance of holding king hearts and 36 percent for 3-3 spade division. It favors the heart finesse and outlines steps to establish diamonds before hearts, with detailed line choices and risk considerations.
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