Texas libraries reach crisis in 28 counties
The editorial argues Texas has 28 counties without public libraries, leaving nearly one million Texans with minimal access. It contrasts Texas spending 84 cents per person on libraries with a national average of $1.50, and notes Gov. Connally's plan for a March 23 statewide libraries conference in Austin to boost services. Lincoln’s emblematic line is invoked to underscore the dire situation.
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Abraham Lincoln
Texas
Professional Association For Librarians
The
American Library Association
John Connally
Austin
Lincoln
Texas Library Service
How to Write Letters to the Editor for The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun offers readers a platform for letters on any subject. Tips emphasize concise reporting of ideas, short sentences, natural tone, and signing with an address while allowing possible withholding of a name.
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Baytown Sun
the Sun
Viet Cong Reds May Profit From Aid Bill Passage
White House lobbyists slipped HR 19563 through the House to fund a $200 million Asian Development Bank aid, potentially benefiting Communist aggressors including North Viet Nam. The measure passed 292-83 amid brief debate as lawmakers rushed to recess. critics called it a travesty.
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Washington
White House
House of Representatives
North Viet Nam
U.S
Asian Development Bank
H.R. Gross
Iowa
Crosswords and Cold War Aid Debate Echo in DC
The House bill under H. R. 12563 would send 200 million in U S funds to the Asian Development Bank with access for nations regardless of ideology, drawing opposition from Sen Strom Thurmond. The measure faces Senate action amid fears of loss of control over grants. Separately Ancher Nelson urges reversing U S aid to Cuba via UN channels, amid a controversial Havana project. Wives and mothers of U S GIs killed in South Viet Nam report anonymous letters praising the deaths, seen as morale undermining campaign.
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Asian Development Bank
Outer Mongolia
Burma
Cambodia
Red China
North Viet Nam
North Korea
United Nations
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
J. Willam Fulbright
R-Ark
Sen
Strom Thurmond
BR. -8.C
Thurmond
U.S
Ancher Nelson
R.minn
Johnson
Castro
Cuba
U.N. Development Fund
Recentry
School of Technology
University of Havana
U. S
Nelson
South Viet Nam
Dow Jones IEA Babson Right on DJA 1965 forecast
Babson Park mass recalls last June when the column predicted the Dow Jones Industrial Average would top 1,000 in 1965 and exceed May's 939 high by Christmas. The piece notes market emotion drives swings, fear over Viet Nam, inflation and war jitters, and predicts a new 1,000-level close soon while warning of future sudden breaks. Luke 18 16 quotes Jesus.
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Babson Park
Mass
Dow - Jones
Dow
London
Viet Nam
Russia
Earth
Foundations and congressmen tied to tax exempt groups
Washington column examines tax exempt private foundations and suspected influence on legislation. It details How ard Smith H Allen Smith and James Utt using committee roles to block reforms while involved with Irvine and Olmsted foundations and notes past bribery cases in union leadership.
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Washington
America
Wright Patman
D-Tex
Johnson
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Patmen
House Rules Committee
H. Allen Smith
R-Calif
James Utt
Howard Smith i
Alexandria National Bank
The
International Bank
George Olmsted
George Olmsted Foundation
James Irvine
Baytown Sun Advertising Staff and Paper Details
Baytown Sun newspaper masthead lists staff positions including editor publisher general manager managing editor assistant to the publisher office manager and several department managers. It notes publication days afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays from 1201 Memorial Drive and mailing box 208 Baytown Texas with subscription rates and national representation.
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Fred Hartman
James H_ Hale
Preston Pendergress
Beulah Mae Jackson
Bill Hartman
Ann
Pritchett
Joan Wadley Paul Putman
Corrie Laughlin
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Associated Press
Republiziica
On This Day and Born Today Highlights
On this day in 1861 Jefferson Davis was sworn in as president of the Confederate States of America. Adolphe Menjou, born 1890 in Pittsburgh, became a leading actor and appeared in significant early films including the first motion picture for Vitagraph and France’s first talking movie.
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Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Adolphe Menjou
Pittsburgh
Culver Military Academy
Cornall University
Vitagraph Company
Brooklyn
New York
France
U. S
Ambu
Entertainer Ruth Ramsey notes on wartime star power
Ruth Ramsey recalls France Service in Italy and World War II USO work. He performed in Stage Door Canteen, Hollywood and abroad, appearing in over 200 films, hosting a TV series, and writing a book before his 1963 death. Also mentions Dane Clark Jack Palance Paganini Segovia Martin Buber Bill Cullen.
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France
Italy
St. Michiel
Argonne-Meuse
U.S.O
Hollywood
Stage Door Canteen
Dane Clark
Jack Palance
Paganini
Andres Segovia
Martin Buber
Bill Cullen
Modern Trends Shocking By Henry McLemore
Henry McLemore rails at educators proposing extreme ideas for grammar school students. He questions professors pushing alcohol in schools and four letter words in books, asks about their upbringing and motives, and argues for sobriety and traditional reading over controversial methods.
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Henry McLemore
Harvard
Billingsgate
Letters To Editor Delicate Blasphemy And Academic Freedom
A reader questions Emory University professors teaching that God is dead. She argues academic freedom may be misused as blasphemy and signs the note as Mrs. W. Leavins.
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the Sun
Emory University
Leavins
Prudential Raises 1966 Economic Forecast in Newark
Prudential Insurance Co. boosted its 1966 forecast in Newark, raising the expected gross national product to 720 billion dollars from 714 billion predicted last November. The revision reflects potential growth from a buildup in armed forces strength, the company said.
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Newark
N.J
Prudential Insurance Co
Know Your Bridge B J Becker Know Your Bridge
South faces an, two vulnerable sides, five hands analyzed for best bid. Three clubs forces partner with a four club fit and potential game in clubs hearts or notrump depending on responder. Notrump shows 16 to 17 points, heart bid targets hearts, pass favors part score, four spades signals slam interest with 16 to 17 points.
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Siddin
L& Pass
Waqta
Kqio Hale
Bas
Wangs
KS Bks
Hearts
North
King Fen
Pame
Irea Syndicate, Inc
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Islands
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Atlas
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Merry-Go-Round House
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Drew Pearson
Capitol
Howard Smith
D-Va
Irviné
Utt
Irvine Foundation
Irvine Co
Utt Development Company
N. Loyall McLaren
Two Smiths
Capitol Dome
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
Robert Lowry
Lowry
L. M. Raftery
S. Frank Raftery
Young Raftery
Che Baytoum Sun
Marabeau
Ruth Ramsey
Central Press
Colombia
Professional Journalism Society
Nevada
Benjamin Franklin
B. Jay Becker
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