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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

6

Editorial urges user taxes to finance federal state highways

The editorial argues a $51 billion federal state highway program should be financed entirely by user taxes on petroleum products tires and trucks with a 16 year funding span. It backs the plan as fair to motorists warning of veto threats while noting high traffic deaths and urging prompt passage.

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Pope Pius Xii health scare and printer humor in 1988

A memo recalls how in December 1988 press services sent Pope Pius XII life history to set in type amid reports of his critical condition and gradual recovery. The fragment also mentions local incidents, speeding on Texas Avenue, a rescue story, newspaper de-inking debates, and the cost and pace of papermaking amid shortages and industry efforts to boost capacity.

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Shivers Pushes Interposition Referendum in Texas

Gov. Allan Shivers asks the Democratic State Executive Committee to place a July ballot referendum on interposition to oppose Federal power in U S Supreme Court rulings and tidal jurisdiction. The measure would urge the Legislature to submit a constitutional amendment affirming state sovereignty and limiting federal authority. The move follows disputes over integration and federal control of gas, amid Texas political maneuvering for a potential fourth term.

Austin Allan Shivers Democratic State Executive Committee Shivers Texas

Insurance and political shifts hit Texas officials

Morris Brownlee of Houston will replace Garland Smith on the state insurance commission. Lloyds of London will pay an estimated 1.52 million in premium taxes though not admitted to Texas direct business. Surplus insurance lawsuits and staff shortages at state colleges are noted amid broader regulatory shakeups and resignations.

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Che Baytoum Sun Subscription Rates By Carrier

The notice lists subscription rates for Che Baytoum Sun by carrier with monthly and yearly options. Rates include $1.20 per month, $7 for several months, and a yearly figure of $74.05, with terms for 8 months and other durations. The notice appears in a public notice style with postal and advertising service references.

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Post Office Now Criers Drive-in Service

A chaotic early draft describes a post office drive-in service with references to an official figure, local figures, and a state exhibit. The piece references a man and a letter box, mentioning timing and duties, with unclear but active pursuit of a civic task.

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Fragmented OCR History Note Hidden Names and Dates

A garbled OCR passage lists multiple near-random historical names, places, and events, mentioning Bavarian ministers, Nuremberg education, Oswald the English saint, and opera figures. It weaves dates and roles with no coherent narrative, yielding a broken collage of historic references demanding cleanup.

Doctors Split On Ike Heath In Pearl Harbor Era Echoes

Washington column by Drew Pearson argues Eisenhower’s health history, including high blood pressure and a 1949 illness, should be public. It notes doctors’ varied views from Dr White to Harvard’s Dr Levine, and warns political leaders fear disclosure could affect the presidency and national policy.

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Did You Know Battle of New Orleans Facts

A fragmented note mentions the Battle of New Orleans as the War of 1812's last engagement occurring after peace. It incorrectly cites dates and figures about housing, population, and penguins in South Georgia, and references the Ray Scouts of America with a date of February 8, 1910.

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