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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1962
Page
4
A Baytown editorial urges stricter enforcement of the dog control ordinance after a rise in dog poisonings. It warns of the dangers of strychnine and urges humane officials to target nuisance dogs and enforce leash and containment rules to protect children and pets.
Buck Wilson a Chambers County deputy recalls Houston 1928 Democratic National Convention with fond memories and big earnings from cab work during the event. He notes wages of 62 dollars a day and earning over 5000 that week, plus commentary on political figures and wariness about Kennedy remarks.
Milan police arrested four men who made religious medals by day and counterfeit money by night. The operation produced 30 to 80 cent pieces that were nearly perfect, hidden behind legitimate medal production.
A fragment suggests a note about the periwinkle plant and a hidden or garbled phrase. It mentions sine terms and mountains in a truncated form. No clear event or person is described.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson details relatives on congressional payrolls, citing numerous examples across parties. The piece notes Kennedy family influence and lists lawmakers who employ wives, children, and in laws with salaries ranging from about 4,700 to over 14,000 dollars, highlighting the recurring practice among Louisiana Democrats and others.
The Baytown Sun lists staff, offices, and rates with addresses in Baytown Texas. It outlines publishers editors circulation and office management roles along with mailing and carrier subscription details and a note about Associated Press content.
The prompt asks readers to guess a name linked to fame with a series of quirky trivia prompts. It hints at a puzzle format where clues about walk habits, independence signers, island capitals, and a mis-typed question about a country lead to a final name. The exact answer remains unresolved within the fragment.
A celebrity dancer born in Bombay rises to fame after moving to South Africa and Europe before a Hollywood breakthrough in Can Can. She meets her future husband Frank Sinatra after he spots her in Italy. The director behind her rise is a top Hollywood choreographer who won an Academy Award for Damsel in Distress and produced major films like Top Hat and Shall We Dance.
Texans Thomas H Miller and Mrs Miller long time neighbors of astronaut John H Glenn Jr and Mrs Glenn are described as close friends. The piece notes Miller set a world record 1216.72 mph for a 500 kilometer closed course and gives background on his Texas roots and wife Ids Giddings. It also mentions their children and social clubs. Around the capital recalls a Texas chili regulation about labeling con carne and its joke among lawmakers.
In a reflection on the Ranger I mission, Rep. George P. Miller argues space exploration drives knowledge and national progress. He notes the $7 million spent covered payloads, rocket costs, and widespread economic activity, asserting future benefits outweigh losses.
Texas Highway Department tabulated low bids for 1,213 miles of construction and seal coat work on highways and farm roads. Bids listed by counties include U S 385 near Levelland, 16.4 miles of asphalt concrete pavement. FM routes from near Sweetwater to Taylor, 42.2 miles. U S 81 north of Abernethy to near Mate Ceme ter, and multiple other projects with bids from John F Buckner Co and Berdw Reed Construction Co among others.
Babson Park Massachusetts column discusses Teamsters buys, Looks Magazine stake in General Development, and an expanding surplus of small homes. It notes financing options like FHA assistance, down payments, and rent comparisons, urging buyers to build credit, insure, and maintain honest payments. It warns of postwar housing stock shifts and the need for reliable reputation and budgeting.
A concise biblical verse notes that without faith it is impossible to please God. It asserts that approaching God requires belief in His existence and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him.
A compact crossword clue list presents several entries. The given clues include College officer, Splitting tal y, Discharge ST, Total bets, and Constel lation. The fragmented spelling suggests a puzzle page with cryptic style hints and partial words awaiting fill.
In a four-table team match the South West North East auction varied widely. At table one South finally settled in three spades and made ten tricks. Table two saw North open spades, then pass. ten tricks plus a lead helped equal the score. Table three featured a bold notrump over Stayman leading to 13 tricks. Table four had four clubs opened by North and 13 tricks after diamonds.
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