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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1965
Page
4
The Harris County Commissioners Court faced criticism in a Houston newspaper for approving the second high bid for floor wax supplies. They defended their choice, citing safety, longevity, and coverage savings of the higher grade wax, arguing that a low bid is not always best. They warned a strict low bid policy could hurt taxpayers.
Britain escalates its crackdown on gun violence after a spike in London associated incidents. Parliament imposes harsher penalties for gun offenses, police gain search powers, and dealers must register. Sawed off shotguns common among criminals. licensed owners may face limits on self defense.
CHICAGO AP The National Safety Council warns 560 to 660 people may die in traffic crashes over the three day Christmas weekend as motorists are projected to drive about 13 billion miles from Thursday evening to Sunday midnight.
Nancy Jane Silva thanks Baytown police and a Baytown citizen for returning her lost billfold at Kmart. The Women of Trinity Episcopal Church thank The Baytown Sun for Christmas Pilgrimage publicity and Martha Hemphill for reporting and photos that boosted the event.
North dealer, both sides vulnerable. South makes six spades after diamonds split 5-1, with careful play marking the end of the diamonds and clubs. South discards hearts to trump control and forces West into conceding the last tricks in a sound contract.
Washington AP report quotes Hale Boggs of Louisiana, House Ways and Means member, saying a Viet Nam war tax hike is unlikely soon. He suggests if needed, an excess profits or excise levy is most plausible and expects more Asia war related issues in Jan session. He doubts domestic cuts below last year. New Delhi AP item notes Bombay port customs delays on 1958 diesel tractors and crates.
Henry McLemore presents a darkly humorous tale of neighbor envy in a Christmas setting. A narrator obsessed with outdoing Lovett, a successful neighbor and broker, contemplates drastic actions after a exchange about decorations ends with a violent fantasy and a shocking climax.
Baytown finances reveal more than 30000 of interest on customer water and sewer deposits held by the city. Deposits total 388290.50 with 70000 on time deposits at 5 percent. Deposits protect against unpaid bills and are not refunded until service is disconnected. City reports deposits differ from private utilities which pay interest. Public notices detail deposit amounts by customer type and implications for city finances.
Central Press’s Ruth Ramsey presents a puzzle about a hidden “spot of fame” in a church. A tale recalls Father Tapis teaching music to an Indian choir with colored notes, then locking them backstage to keep them sober for Sunday services.
A brief biblical note cites first Timothy chapter four verse eight, contrasting bodily exercise with godliness as profitable for this life and the life to come, emphasizing spiritual discipline over physical fitness.
AP News Analyst Jameer Marlow notes the 1964 GOP collapse left Republicans speechless and factional, with little policy beyond Viet Nam. In 1965 leaders struggled to unite splinter groups under Ray Bliss while avoiding Birch Society extremists, as 1966 candidates remained unclear.
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