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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
4
Editorial urges careful tree selection and upkeep to prevent fires. Focus on fresh trees, water-filled stands, cooling placement away from heat, flameproof decorations, UL labeled lights, careful handling of wires, and supervision of lights and trains. Check needles for dryness and remove the tree if it dries out.
Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer faced a surprise reunion with his longtime critic Dr Edward Teller at a White House reception. Teller had played a key role in discrediting Oppenheimer during hearings led by AEC chair Admiral Strauss. The moment sparked talk of rehabilitating Oppenheimer’s reputation and touched on Kennedy era support.
A 1956 column discusses U S senators and representatives living modestly amid expenses. It notes gifts limits like $2.50, travel in tourist class, and reliance on outside income. It cites Sen Paul Douglas and Sen Spessard Holland as examples of frugal service and moonlighting to cover costs.
Bridge column discusses a Hollywood era game with North South bidding and a grand slam. The narrative notes Booth, the opening three no trump bid, and an unforgettable six notrump doubled line leading to a seven clubs beat. South’s heart play and crossruffing showcase dramatic hands and a lucky finish praised by observers.
A TED boxer and his ambitious manager plan a match against a highly retarded opponent. The bout lasts two minutes as the timid boxer is knocked down and quips he is useless in short fights. An overheard joke at a beauty parlor and a Quaker exam paper add to the humorous anecdotes collected by Bennett Cerf in 1963.
Washington report surveys Henry Cabot Lodge as a possible 1960 Republican vice presidential candidate. The piece references Dwight Eisenhower’s weight behind Lodge, Nixon’s support dynamics, and various reactions within party circles as the convention approaches.
A chaotic mix of trivia prompts and word puzzles. It hints at author pen names, fur types, awards, and a cryptic historical riddle about a king and a Baltic trade toll, with stray lines on birthdays, language, and a Danish fee tale.
The readable text blends names and stray phrases about a king purchasing cargo, a ship built in 1874, a museum, Shakespearean allusions, and random quotes. It appears to be a corrupted historical fragment with multiple misplaced sentences and improper capitalization.
SAM DAWSON reports from New York that tariff maneuvers on European goods could trigger renewed clashes in global trade. Analysts warn prompts may press U.S. duties and affect consumer pocketbooks, with bystander effects on prices and markets amid ongoing negotiations.
A Baytown reader describes civil defense drills, shelter planning, and a late night study of emergency response under fallout conditions with 4000 people lacking water. The letter also covers a tariff dispute between the United States and the European Common Market, focusing on poultry prices and potential future duties.
A scrambled crossword puzzle clued list with mismatched entries and partial answers. The grid presents across and down cues including terms like Wound main oriented above and other scattered fragments such as Milkfish overshoe and Be In harmony.
The Baytown Sun staff roles include Fred Hartman James H Hale Beulah Mac Jackson and others with positions such as General Manager Managing Editor Office Manager and Circulation Director. The paper notes second class mailing status at Baytown Texas and publication schedule afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays. Subscription rates shown at $14.30 per month and $17.40 per year with national representation by Texas Newspapers Representatives Inc.
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