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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1961

Page

8

Editorials Rough Time In Congress Predictions

Washington chatter predicts a rough time for John F Kennedy with Congress despite Democratic control. Key disputes include rules changes to curb filibusters, Dillon’s Senate confirmation amid alleged conflicts of interest, and curbing the powerful House Rules Committee to advance education and civil rights legislation.

Washington John F. Kennedy Congress Senate Kennedy Mike Mansfield Montana C. Douglas Dillon Dillon House Rules Committee House

Was Israel Arms Race Hint in Press Disclosures?

A press disclosure debate suggests Israel secretly pursues atomic weapons, provoking regional fears as Egypt’s Nasser vows access to any Israeli bomb, amid global power dynamics and a looming test by Red China. The piece echoes Neville Shute’s On the Beach warning of nuclear devastation and calls for broad international arms control talks.

Israel Neville Shute Middle East Egypt International Atomic Agency Nasser Soviet Union France England United States Red China

Appointment fever reaches every corner of life

Americans demand faster service in all spheres and increasingly schedule time slots for tasks from driving tests to hair appointments and even holiday mail at Charlotte post offices. The piece critiques modern impatience and warns that youth fitness and readiness for hard work are lagging in a wealthy, industrial society.

United States Charlotte Jong Hines Jong Santa

Baytown Sun Publisher and staff listing

The Baytown Sun lists staff positions including Fred Hartmantor as Publisher Jim Boone as Managing Editor Beulah Mae Jackson as Managing Editor and Beulah Mae Jackson in the masthead. Office details show department heads and circulation staff with mentions of circulation manager and advertising department contacts.

Jon Sun, Inc Pearce and Ashbel Baytown Texs Fred Hartmantor Jim Boone Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson T. Bowling Sereeereee

Two Cabinet Rift and Senate Row Define Ike Era

Washington column notes two Eisenhower Cabinet figures, Labor Secretary Jim Mitchell and Vice President Nixon, rarely speak. It recounts Mitchell’s overture to Nixon during a strike, his brief Nixon slate consideration, and Eisenhower's favor then Nixon’s veto. It also covers Barry Goldwater’s campaign tie, Senator Kerr on water pollution, and Morse’s seniority clash with Knowland and Johnson during the 1952 ticket struggles.

Washington Eisenhower Jim Mitchell Nixon Mitche Labor Department Mitchell Kennedy Chicago Mitchel Eisenower New Jersey Barry Goldwater Mickey Arizona Golde Water Ater Senate Jearne Ingie Bolum Sen Wayne Morse Oregon Adlai Stevenson Morse Bill Knowland Lyndon Johnson

Luxurious whiskers mark Robert St John in Milwaukee

Noted author Robert St John shows off a famous beard while traveling and lecturing. He reports the welcoming committees missed him as he rode a parlor car with a group of fifty be whiskered Orthodox rabbis in Milwaukee, staying undercover until the last rabbi disappeared.

Robert St. John

Island group containing Viti Levu and Fiji

A compact trivia item asks: On which island group is Viti Levu the largest? It also includes a jumble of historical notes about generals, admirals and birthdays, plus a fragmented account of a British admiralty trial and a rescue at Minorca.

Viti Levu Port Arthur Beethoven

Old Naval Hero Sought in a Dreadnaught Tale

A cryptic Central Press piece asks readers to name a famed 18th century admiral known for port obelo Cape Finisterre Cape Breton victory and a major battle at Ligas Bay while noting his lineage to a viscount and his nickname Old Wreadnaught. The column blends wordplay and trivia anchors.

Portobelo Cape Finisterre

Washington by Ralph de Toledano Assignment

Washington column calls for abolishing the House Un-American Activities Committee. Signers include Harry Bridges Reinhold Niehr and Helen L Buttenwieser, tying Hiss perjury cases to the committee. The piece critiques anti communists and notes a pattern of sensationalism and weak specifics in the debate.

Washington Washington Post New Congress House UN- American Activities Committee Harry Bridges Reinhold Niehr Lawrence Ferlinghetti Pasc Helen L. Butten- Wieser Alger Hiss Mrs. Buttenwieser New York Foley Square John John J. McCloy Germany Alger Priscilla Hiss East Side Hisses Law Inn Priscilla Hill Greenwich Village Buttenwieser House UN - American Activities Committee Slvr Crimnes State Department Hiss Trojan Administration Justice Department FBI Federal Un-American Activities Committee White House Eisenhower Coud San Francisco Commentary American Jewish Committee

Capitol Building Contract Awarded

The State Capitol Building expansion project near Austin awards contracts totaling $2076.12 for the State Office Building No. 2 to Painsworth and Chambers Construction Co of Houston for general work, Way Engineering Co to handle mechanical tasks, Porter Plumbing Co of Austin for plumbing, C H Cummins of Austin for electrical, and Huntley-Hayes Elevator Co of Ballas for elevator installation.

Austin State Britting Commission Cantel Welfare Department Game and File Commission State Banking Commission State Board of Plumbing Examiners Siate Board Oay Painsworth and Chambers Construction Co Houston Way Engineering Co Porter Plumbing Co C. H. Cummins Huntey-Hayes Elevator Co Ballas

Kennedy and Eisenhower in contrasting outlooks

Washington reports outline Kennedy’s pessimistic but sober view of the economy while Eisenhower remains optimistic about growth. AP wires note economic concerns, Planning Association support for Kennedy, and a looming budget from Eisenhower as the recession lingers.

Washington Eisenhower Kennedy Associated Press Isenhower National Planning Associatioes Congress

Communists Not Barred From MSU Campus Speeches

Michigan State University President John A Hannah said communist speakers would not be barred from campus while lecturing on academic subjects. He warned objections only if student audiences are turned into forums for communist propaganda. The remarks respond to controversy sparked by Wayne State University hosting a Soviet chemist last fall and reflect broader national debate on campus speech during the transition to Kennedy’s administration.

Kennedy Morse Wayne Labor Subcommittee Jimmy Hoogevilt House Congress McNamara Michigan Nich Tinees McNamara Afl-Cio P. Means Aly Afl Senate MrNamara Byrd Virginia Strom Thurmond South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana Dix Socrats East Lansing Mich Michigan State University John A. Hannah MSU United States

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Fragment

Readable crossword clue list includes across and down items with numbers and partial theme notes. Entries cover names, objects, directions, colors, and misc. The text appears as an OCR dump of a puzzle page with broken formatting and several garbled segments.

Delicate defense seals four spades contract

Bridge club notes North South reach four spades after a tough opening by West. West leads queen of hearts and, by signals, establishes diamonds. Declarer wins, draws trumps, then clubs, with West choosing diamond play and East signaling heart. West finally defeats the contract with a precise diamond return.

North St South Queenhearts Sorth West Queen of Hearts Neo Oh King East South Werthel Declarer Hawk Wrest Burt

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