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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1966
Page
4
Editorial urges action against rising murders in Houston as 12 killed in 1966, warning against police state measures. It notes most killings are unplanned acts of anger and urges citizens and groups to reduce contributing conditions to violence. It cites Kennedy on assassination and calls for continued community efforts to curb violence.
The Bayshore Rod, Reel and Gun Club promoted Baytown at the Houston Boat Show by distributing about 2,000 recreation maps and 5,000 copies of its Conservationist newspaper. Exhibits featured an aquarium and marine life, highlighting the oystering and fishing industry as an economic lifeline and urging conservation. Club members invited 4,000 sportsmen to visit Bayshore and enjoy regional recreational facilities.
Washington notes Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana, newly named Senate Finance Chairman, vows to curb interest rates and inequitable taxes while probing NIH drug patents linked to Merck. He favors simplifying tax forms, raises on tobacco and alcohol to fund treatment, and fights the banking lobby over rate policy, signaling potential Johnson administration embarrassment.
South makes nine tricks after a club lead as West overhauls the queen. The West overtake idea is urged to avoid letting South win the contract. Also included is a political commentary on Sargent Shriver's war on poverty and investigations into the program.
Scientist discussions on a memory pill note it could jog memories when swallowed, with speculation on wanting to recall or forget. The columnist recalls personal memories from wartime to childhood, humorously imagining dual pills to recall cherished moments and bury painful ones. In Beaumont, Texas, Dewey Bandeaux, 6, Arlington construction worker, died from gunshot wounds, with officials ruling the death personal safety related.
Senority leader Everett Dirksen joins in warning that the poverty drive will shape the campaign. Polls warn of fading enthusiasm, while COP scandal topics, budget strains, and internal mismanagement threaten anti poverty efforts. Violence at Job Corps centers and missing funds surface amid broad anti poverty scrutiny.
The Baytown Sun announces its staffing and office details including editors managers and department heads. It lists contact addresses in Baytown Texas and outlines subscription rates, carrier and mail pricing, and national representation.
Quiz style page lists Phidias as the Parthenon sculptor, the Elgin Marbles, and Iolanthe by Sullivan. Onward Christian Soldiers is by Arthur Sullivan. Born today: Daniel Webster Kenneth Boulding Danny Kaye Gary Grant. Garfield born November 19 1831 in Orange Township Ohio. details of his Mentor Ohio farm and Victorian house built by James Dickey.
The 26 room white mansion, added with rooms at the back, is preserved as a Garfield memorial and was donated to the Wester Reserve Historical Society by his heirs. Open to the public as a museum since 1936, it is known as a famed historic site.
A reader criticizes The Baytown Sun for framing a Houston school issue as majority minority while praising Houston coverage. The letter urges balanced reporting on local bond elections and chides Bayway Drive delays, calling on the Baytown Sun and Chamber of Commerce to advocate for residents.
New York measured the 1 day subway and bus stoppage at about 1 billion dollars with under 9 percent recovery anticipated. The cost of new five year contracts between the Transit Authority and unions is projected between 52 million and 370 million, urging fare hikes to cover settlements.
A brief biblical quotation notes that salvation comes not by deeds but by mercy through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, citing Titus 3:7-3.13 with archaic scripture phrasing.
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