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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1964
Page
4
Editorial notes President Johnson links broad pay raises for government workers to greater economy and productivity. Critics argue higher wages without elevating standards may boost costs without boosting output, while supporters say raises attract skilled staff needed for reform.
Federal civil defense officials scored a breakthrough as Congress included 6.2 million in an appropriations bill to construct a new Housing and Home Finance Agency headquarters with a fallout shelter for employees. The move, a first in Washington, aims to set a precedent for shelters in other government buildings and may widen congressional funding for protective structures.
A book review roundup discusses William S White's The Professional a Johnson biography and Barry Goldwater Conscience of a Conservative. The author notes White details Johnson's rise and policy victories while Goldwater argues conservative principles, with topics including civil rights tax and education.
Houston Armour and Co marks its third anniversary of a Rankin Road meat and food processing plant. Regional manager Bill Bass says in three years the facility processed $36 million worth of Texas cattle, spent $7.6 million on salaries, and $3 million on materials and supplies, boosting the local economy.
The text lists editorial and management staff including Che Baytoun Sim Fred Hartman James H. Hale Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson Robert K. Gilmore and others. It notes editor and publisher positions along with general manager managing editor and office manager. It states Corrie Laughin entered second class matter at the Baytown Texas Post Office under the act of March 3 1879. It also mentions retail and national managers.
William F. Buckley reports Atlantic City paid six hundred thousand dollars to the Democratic Party to land its convention, a deal approved by John Kennedy. The piece mocks LBJ involvement, the city’s vulgar tourism, and a costly convention hall, while noting restive delegates and a comatose press amid media attention.
Humble Oil will convert the Esso Chester, a 28 000 DWT tanker built in 1952, into what may be the world's largest asphalt carrier with capacity 170 600 barrels. The ship will haul hot asphalt from Bayway and Bayonne to Charleston Baltimore and Everett and will serve Gulf East Coast routes in winter carrying crude.
In Chicago a Winnebago Indian, Leon C. Mike, 20, was placed on two years probation for selling narcotics. Judge Joseph Sam Perry granted the probation after Mike said he would rather go to prison than remain on the reservation and that he had been offered a job as an athletic counselor at the American Indian Center in Chicago.
Central Press daily grab bag quizzes ask what "Manitou" means in American Indian usage who was Tiglath Pileser name that composer whose wife was related by cousinship and what is marabou. It also asks Colley Cibber and notes born today figures including Maeterlinck Lemnitzer Wilkins and actors. A Mayan site with Castillo temple and observatory is named as a fame visit spot with dates and history.
The 1964 Democratic National Convention saw a public clash over seating Mississippi Freedom delegates and a private compromise on a minority voting rights oath. Key figures Hubert Humphrey Walter Reuther David Lawrence Al Ullman Edward Weis led caucus talks with White House clearance and outreach to King Farmer, while Southern leaders warned against floor fights. The deal avoided a showdown and established a precedent barring states denying minority voting rights at future conventions.
A reader thanks Penney's for a $10 gift and enjoys the shop. Another letter questions August Baytoun Sun notes about city council plans to earmark funds to buy land for public buildings, asking for details on proposed property near Goose Creek and the city hall site.
Columbus AP report notes state Sen. Joan Rees, a Republican, weighing an invitation to a statewide Democratic seminar for legislative candidates. A letter from Democratic State Chairman Manfred Core said party books would be open for any information used in the campaign. Rees has two seats left in his term.
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