Bank robber bluff foiled by quick bystander action
In Columbia South Carolina a masked man attempted a drive in bank robbery at the First National Bank on North Main Street. Teller Mrs Rose Morrison calmly questioned the assailant while Seawell brothers Jack and Darrell, diners nearby, rushed to subdue him until police arrived. The robber fled without a gun, left behind bystanders who chose to act.
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Columbia
Seawell
Brothers of Columbia
North’ Main Street
First ‘National Bank of South
Campus Protestors Add to Tuition Debate
A veteran figure criticizes student testers and demonstrators arguing that some students expect public attention to be worth rising tuition. He suggests a small but vocal minority uses campus protests to gain value for education funded by others. The remarks frame a broader view that the public picks up most tuition costs.
History of notable events across centuries
On this date in history several milestones are noted. Notable items include Marconi sending the first wireless telegraph signal in 1901 from the Netherlands to Britain, John Jay's birth in 1145, Abel Tasman discovering New Zealand in 1642, German occupation of Dieppe in 1870, and Japanese offensives in 1884. The Panay incident is dated 1937.
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Associated Press
Guglielmo Marcon
Atlantic
Nefourdhland
Britain
U.S
John Jay
New Zealand
Abel Tasman
Dieppe
Korea
Yangtze River
Nankig
Cuba
Baytown Sun staff and publication details
Baytown Sun staff roles including editor publisher and office manager listed. Publication info shows The Baytown Sun Inc publishes afternoons Monday through Friday and Sunday from 131 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with postal box 80 Baytown 77520. Subscription rates 1.75 per month 27.00 per year and 10 cents single copies.
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Eetryevee
Assistent
Aoy Ortising
Detent Moody
Corrie Laughlin
Ceeree
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
FP. O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Associated Freab
Frees
Speier
December Tomatoes Are Tops
An incidental tomato crop sprouted in a yard on Goose Creek Drive. The narrator notes a single sprawling vine, unexpected harvests in December, and neighborly talk about winter bloom. Rodents and cockroaches nibble leftovers, yet Providence sent the bounty for all to share.
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Goose Creek Drive
Jack Strickler
Providence
Darrell
Hoyai
Clarification Sought Over Shiloh Annexation By Baytown Residents
Mrs. R H Mering of Baytown Texas questions the creation of Shiloh township by General Telephore O and the lack of notification of their inclusion in Baytown directories and telephone listings. She asks where she and neighbors should be considered residents and how to reach them.
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General Telephore O
Shiloh
Baytown
Sterling High School
General Telephore
Ari
R.H. Mering
Tex
Shiloh, Tex
Why Good Friday is Named and Other Quick Quiz Qs
Quick quiz questions and answers explain Good Friday naming from fasting and penitence traditions, plus a 1949 nonstopp around-the-world flight by Lucky Lady and the sun outshining the full moon by 400000 times.
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Lucky Lady
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Light of Good Works Motivates Glory to Father
A brief biblical verse from Matthew 5 16 urges believers to let their light shine before others so that their good works may be seen and glorify the Father in heaven. The wording emphasizes visible virtue as a testimony to faith.
U S Largely Sidelined in OAS Secretary General Fight
Washington's behind the scenes lobbying for OAS Secretary General shows a shift from past practice. The United States backed Ecuadorian ex-president Galo Plaza Lasso as the most experienced diplomat, while Venezuela Panama and the Dominican Republic mounted a maximum effort for rival candidates. Betances was fired for threatening Dominican Ambassador Rosario over votes.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Hassling
Organization of the American States
United States
South America
Eucador
Otto Aresemena Gomez
Johnson
U.S
Wimberly Coerr
Coerr
Alliance For Progress
Ecuador
Galo Plaza
Lasso
Plaza
United Nations
Congo
Cyprus
Lebanon
Eisenhower
OAS
Lincoln Gordon
Brazil
Averell Harriman
Argentina
Tom Alann
Mexico
Venezuela
Panama
Dominican Republic
Enrique Tejera
Paris
Falcon Briceno
Betancourt
Naples
Falcon
Leaniro Mora
la Paz
BUI
Marco Robles
Barrientos
Bolivia
Alberto Boyd
Pananiz
Boyd
Eduardo Ritter
Aislan
Ritter
Nicaragua
Tachito Somoza
Panamanian Assembly
Luis Raul Betances
Betances
Enriquilla del Rosario
Balacver
Rosario
Western Hemisphere
One Formula For Gaining Weight
A newspaper mailbag column offers guidance on weight gain through higher calorie intake. It recommends margarine, cream, butter, eggs, half-cream and half-milk, and cheese, while advising against weight‑gain drugs. It also answers questions on premenstrual breast fullness, ovary removal, and moles, noting normal fluctuations and hereditary mole tendencies.
Republicans Plan Tactics For 1968 Campaign
Washington report notes GOP leaders and governors meeting in Palm Beach and Gettysburg to map campaign themes amid Vietnam discontent. It cites Dirksen and Ford on a post Johnson war stance, while Rockefeller studies issues. Romney and Nixon assist with strategy as Republicans face restrictions on Vietnam messaging.
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Washington
Hep
Bob Wilson
California
GOP
Congressional Campaign Committee
Palm Beach
Fla
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Gettysburg
Dwig
CBD
Eisenhower
Republican Task Force
Richard M. Nixon
Michigan
George Romney
Vietnam
Republcan
Congress
Everett M. Dirksen
Gerald R. Ford
Johnson
Ford
Jess
Dirksen
Lockett’s Grandson Wins Rubber Bridge Match at Sands
In a national rubber bridge tourney, Roger Lord and Norbert Kremer reached the semifinals at the Sands. A four hearts contract, sharp defense, and a key diamond opening by Norbert sealed the match as South failed to hold eight or more tricks in spades. South forfeited 500 points and the match.
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Charles Lockett
St. Lewis
Roger Lord
Norbert Kremer
the Sands
Roger
Norbert
South
North
West
Queen of Hearts
Entreprise Asia
Bridge bidding puzzle ends with four no trump option
In a four player bridge scenario after a sequence ending with 14 passes and a heart over one diamond, decide the best continuation. You consider A bid of four no trump, aiming for a slam if partner shows an ace. The problem asks what to bid after partner improves diamonds with a heart over one diamond.
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Tomorroy
Baptist critic replies to Ross on Campbellism and church history
Pete McWilliams of Inwood Drye Baytown argues against Bob L. Ross accusing bias in Campbellism defense. He cites World Book Encyclopedia statements on Church of Christ history tracing to Jerusalem and references Paul’s stance before governors to label sect claims. The letter asserts reliance on scripture and denounces Ross as biased.
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the Sun
Bob L. Ross
Clay
Ross
Jerusalem
Campbels
Christ
Paul
Pete McWilliams
Inwood Drye
Baytown
DAY UNTO DAY A Prayer
The text laments critics who focus on life’s blemishes and insist on shared misery. It urges a shift from merely examining to exalting life, calling for hopeful spiritual reflection over cynical judgment.
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