This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1967
Page
6
Baytown Sun readers sample Mrs Rhodes fifth graders letters on Christmas meaning. The pieces reflect faith, family, Jesus birth and gifts, with sentiments about prayer, Advent, charity, and the joy of Christmas beyond toys or school holidays.
Editorial notes that the public remains broadly unsophisticated about scientific advances such as artificially recreating a virus core. It argues that only experts grasp the technical steps and implications while everyday life items like cameras or watches evoke wonder. nonetheless, society should learn to properly appreciate scientists and steer understanding as future worlds shape tomorrow for children.
A podiatrist cautions that heavy television viewing may harm children as they tuck their feet under themselves while watching. The claim mirrors broader concerns about TV’s effects on posture eyes and behavior, though experts must decide the true extent.
Puzzle style word association from a 1960s NEA feature listing various clues and answers. Includes slang, animal names, places like Des Moines Iowa, and various crosword style hints. The fragment shows multiple definitions and crossings pointing to a themed word power puzzle.
Editorial and management staff roles are listed for The Baytown Sun including editor publisher general manager business manager and department heads. Address and mailing information for The Baytown Sun in Baytown Texas are provided along with subscription rates and post office details.
Baytown holiday scenes include a downtown bank rumor about a man asking for the big cheese on a 205 pound display, a woman misreading a traffic signal amid decorations, a child with an electric train, a man stuck in a car trunk while shopping, a loud scream later ruled as a frightened girl at Santa’s lap, and shoppers startled by Christmas bustle.
Today is December 23, 1967 a Saturday marking the 35th day of the year with eight days left. Notable events include George Washington resigning as Army Commander in Chief in 1783 birth of Joseph Smith in 1805 Churchill's World War II remarks in 1940 Wake Island fell in 1941 a 1945 Moscow Big Three meeting Stalin Byrnes Bevill mention 1962 Cuban prisoners arriving in Miami a 1967 note on the Skate submarine launch and a 1962 Polaris submarine plan plus a 1967 Bethlehem Christmas observances event.
The work was titled Comedy because its story ends happily, matching the era’s naming custom. Appreciative readers later added the divine to honor the piece. The Democratic party’s first national nominating convention occurred in 1832 in Baltimore, nominating Andrew Jackson. Gen Tom Thumb stood 25 inches tall until adolescence, later reaching 40 inches and 70 pounds.
Washington debate over ethics codes continues as Congress adjourns without a universal standard. House expelled Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, while Sen. Tom Dodd was censured, marking historic steps but leaving divergent ethics rules for lawmakers and executives unresolved.
Nolan C. 29, railway worker, smoked two packs daily and avoided dentists until June 1967 when he lost most upper teeth and a lower set. After extraction and denture fitting, a mass grew in the upper jaw, diagnosed as osteogenic sarcoma. Surgery removed the upper jaw. prognosis poor with six months to two years left.
A biblical verse from Ezekiel 3 19 emphasizes that warning the wicked may not lead to repentance and their death will be in their guilt, while the speaker preserves their own soul through the act of warning.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Texas House of Representatives plan labeled one man one vote. Critics propose altering the rule to one man two votes, sparking debate over representation equity.
A devotional prayer asks for forgiveness for spiritual pride and urges correction by recognizing holiness as surrender and continual growth. It emphasizes that true holiness is not sinless perfection but being never without dependence on grace and guidance.
Oswald and James Jacoby discuss how rubber and duplicate bridge players value scoring. South, Roger Stern, and Paul Trent navigate six no trump versus six spade considerations, with North’s cautious bidding aiming to avoid dangerous spade leads and maximize equity in duplicate play.
A garbled card text shows a bridge bidding exchange with West North East South directions, a pass, and scattered phrases about cards and hearts. The fragment mentions four high card points and a question about what to do, reflecting a novice or corrupted note rather than a full hand. The source lacks clear names, scores, or a complete deal to summarize a specific outcome.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.