Dissent as Strategy in McCarthy Campaign
Editorial notes Senator Eugene McCarthy plans to enter Democratic primaries as a peace candidate to energize dissent within the party and push a de escalation dialogue on Vietnam. It notes Johnson remains favored for the nomination, while Republicans will watch the primaries to gauge peace sentiment versus support for the war.
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Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Johnson
McCarthy
White House
Vietnam
Maine
Pecan Standards Set After Intensive Study
The Agriculture Department has produced four pages of standards with charts to classify pecans in the shell by quality. The U S Standards Institute notes the work is of multimillion dollar importance to growers and packers.
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Agriculture Department
United States of America Standards Institute
Wees
Word Power puzzle clues mirrored in NEA feature
A scrambled list of crossword style clues appears as a playful NEA feature titled Try Your Word Power. The item includes definitions for words such as Jewel and Insect among others, with entries like Watchful and Abstract being hinted.
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India
United States
Letter to the Editor on Campbellite label and Webster
A Baytown minister objects to an ad on What is a Campellite citing Webster’s definitions. The letter discusses Campbell, Campbellite terminology, and questions the minister’s understanding of relief between Churches of Christ and Campbellites. The writer defends Webster as a reference work of repute.
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Edom
Church of Christ
Baytown
Be Ross
Disciples of Christ
Churches of Christ
Webster
Campbell
Harbiger
Churches of ‘Christ
Campnell
This Day In History December 8, 1967 highlights
Feb 8, 1967 marks a day of diverse events. The United States and Britain are noted for a historical misunderstanding. Notable moments include Whitney inventing the cotton gin and Washington crossing the Delaware.
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Associated Press
United States
Britain
Japan
EN Whitney
George Washington
New Jersey
Delaware River
Trenton
Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Columbus
Ohio
Adolph Hitler
China
Taipei
Formosa
Los Angeles
California
Philadelphia
Argentina
New York City
Soviet Union
Space
Day Unto Day Prayer Amid Wartime Struggles
A prayer amid adversity pleads for divine presence in life's battlefield. The speaker seeks strength to endure failures and defeats, insisting that faith tested in hardship remains true faith. The fragment reflects wartime sentiment and the call for spiritual solidarity.
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on mistakes and cheerfulness
The columnist jokes that claiming never to err invites exaggeration about other things. He quips that staying cheerful costs nothing to smile, but a wide mouth and loose upper plate can complicate matters.
Bible Verse Polo and Croquet For Horse Owners
A brief note promotes Bible Verse Polo described as croquet for people who have horses. It references 1 Peter 1 3 and the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the basis of hope.
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Jesus Christ
Peter
Johnsons Life Beneath the White House Spotlight
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson discusses raising daughters in public life and the pressures of the presidency in an interview with Der Stern. She describes a gradual public entry for Lynda and Luci, the impact of constant attention, schooling across Texas and Washington, and the role of close staff in shaping her children's world.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Senate
White House
Lyndon B. Johnson
Anneliese Friedman
der Stern
Johnson
Lynda
House of Representatives
Luci
Anda Bird
Texas
Doctors Mailbag Glaucoma Advice and Personal Notes
Glaucoma should be treated promptly if provocative tests confirm the diagnosis to prevent retinal damage. The column also covers pancreatitis diet, neurasthenia causes, weight gain for a tall young man, and a Johnson family interview about handling criticism, with an editor's note promising continuation tomorrow.
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Qin July
Strange time in Washington on Vietnam policy
James Marlow argues this era shows Congress performing half baked tasks with a national commission studying Vietnam while the country faces war and rising crime. He notes hawks and doves split on how to end or win the conflict and predicts domestic priorities lag as Congress defers action until later years.
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Washington
Congress
America
United States
Southeast Asia
Johnson
Vietnam
Asia
Adjudicating a Bridge Hand Bid Debate in 3 Spades
A Bridge World magazine hand prompts debate over bidding by North and South. The piece notes North is overstrong for a single raise yet seeks spade play, while South overbids to a slam, with commentary on preferable bids like hearts and clubs. It highlights systemic flaws and partner dependence.
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Bridge World
North
Bridge inquiry on bidding after spade over one diamond
In a seven card Serica Q riff, West opens Pass then 2 clubs bid, East passes. South with MAQIOTE holds two and QIOTES HF. Reader must deduce read Ace of diamonds as the answer, with a second choice being the singleton trump. Today’s question asks what to bid after West shifts to spade and partner overcalls two diamonds. Tomorrow’s answer.
Baytown Sun masthead and staff listings from 19th century clipping
The Baytown Sun masthead lists editor publisher general manager and department heads including Fred Hartman Bill Hertenan John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman and Ann B. Pritchett. It shows editorial advertising and office staff and notes the paper is published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with postal and mailing details. The notice also cites subscription rates and the paper’s Associated Press and Texas Newspaper Representatives affiliations.
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Serene
Fred Hartman
Bill Hertenan
John Wadley
Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Dwight Moody
Corrie Lauchlin
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Associated Prebe
Associated ‘Prana
Tin Piper
Heceic
Mehta
Miter Berlin
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
M.D
Dr. Brandstadt
Advocate
Mia
James Marlow
Jacoby
South
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Che Baytown Sun
Preaten Pendergrass
Henry Holcomb
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