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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
5
Arts editor notes broad sales of new novels and popular works in 1960. Mentions various authors and publishers though text is fragmented and difficult to parse. Readers see emphasis on nonclassic fiction rather than established classics.
A long cautionary piece warns that a child’s curiosity leads to accidental poisonings from household cleaners and detergents kept within reach. It stresses safe storage, correct home remedies, and warns against unsafe DIY treatments that could worsen injuries. The article also reviews contemporary literature on parenting and child safety, noting how public figures and authors discuss moral responsibility and safer practices.
A Pier ad creates confusion for an actress as two husbands become entangled in a mistaken identity situation. The advertisement compounds the mix up, drawing attention to the actress’s personal life and public image amid the unusual scenario.
Oil and Gas Journal survey shows domestic output steady for the week ending Rec. 24. Crude and condensate averaged about 7,125 barrels daily, with Oklahoma at 518,300 bpd and Kansas down 8,065 bpd to 289,510. Arkansas rose to 74,600 bpd and Louisiana to 1,103,800 bpd.
Washington AP reports the Roman Catholic Church thanked Protestant and Jewish leaders who defended it during the 1960 presidential campaign. The National Catholic Welfare Conference notes the attacks were met with silence, later praised when leaders repudiated the attacks and urged that the candidate's policies, not his religion, decide the vote. The report covers the election of a Catholic as president and the church’s stance on vocal involvement in political controversy. Seaweed facts and unrelated notes follow, including tall species in the world and ocean growth off South America.
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