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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1964
Page
6
The editorial argues both Democratic and Republican platforms are excessively long and unreadable. It contrasts the parties' approaches to government, noting Goldwater’s conservatism sharpens the divide. It suggests voters heed ideas over personalities, with side by side headings illustrating party stances.
Sen. Barry Goldwater urges NATO unity and proposes allies connect to the Washington Moscow hot line. He argues the Johnson administration is weakening NATO and would empower allied access to a regional nuclear battlefield stockpile. He also notes private talks in New York with business leaders and lauds a visit to the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention. Airman Clifford M. Tatum Jr. of Channelview has graduated from a jet engine mechanics training at Amarillo AFB, Texas.
Baytown Sun staff roles listed including editor and publisher Che Baytoum Fred Hartman and James H Hale with managing editor office manager circulation director Beulah Mee Jackson and others. Publication information notes Baytown Texas second class matter under 1879 act and distribution daily afternoons with Sundays.
An editor and guest columnist recounts a recent surgical procedure at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. He describes the hospital routine, the two-person team approach, and the relief that comes with modern medical care, urging others not to fear surgery and noting a two-pill recovery plan for the upcoming months.
Ruth Ramsey recounts Warren Hastings, first governor general of India, finally cleared after a seven year trial amid denouncements by Burke, Fox, and Sheridan. The text also notes William II Rufus era fortifications and a vanished mystery about a famed site linked to a bed chamber quote and a later, fatal New Forest arrow.
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports a flood of virulent anti Johnson material from the John Birch Society and other right wing groups. Haley’s A Texan Looks at Lyndon tops best sellers as Life magazine condemned Haley and Texans for America. Kennedy moves to Glen Cove for New York Senate bid. Rain totals and political agitation noted.
Detroit report outlines a major shift to very low profile tires on 1965 cars, with a $20 million overhaul including new molds. Goodyear cites improved handling and fuel economy as profiles drop to 77, widening tires and extending tread over the shoulder for better cornering.
In Monroe Georgia a gun fight between a Black group and white individuals left four Black people with shotgun wounds. The crowd of several hundred vandalized a white operator’s service station damaging the building and two cars. A vehicle was shot at as it entered the station. Police chief Jack Morris cited no prior trouble and noted the incident occurred near a newly opened station.
The KING FEATURE Daily Crossword presents clue entries for 25, 38, and 42 across with terms such as Cautions and A0-Voided escutcheon. It also notes an entry for Even and a 44 for Swiss river, indicating a themed puzzle section and word fits.
South reaches six spades after a sequence ending with four clubs by West. The article analyzes the percentage play, noting that declarer misplayed by cashing the ace of hearts early and missing a path to dummy. Correct play leads to a heart finesse via the jack of spades to set up the late entry and improve the chances of winning the contract.
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