Editorial on poll tax as voting barrier in Texas history
The Baytown Sun editors argue the poll tax should be abolished only by constitutional amendment, tracing its origins from 1837 to present and noting repeated legislative attempts and evasion. The piece links tax payments to education funding and explains penalties and road work equivalents, then shifts to coverage of Gov. Allan Shivers’ inauguration and Texas gubernatorial history with portraits, living governors, and biographical notes on Shivers.
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Baytown Sun
Texas
Republic
Shivers
Austin
Allan Shivers
Ben Ramsey
Science
Muldoon
Baytown memories recall pioneer days and aging roads
Baytown's older residents recount pioneer times before modern highways, from muddy roads and jitneys to barges from Houston, a rail line to Dayton, and scarce autos. J B Muldoon recalls a driver training misadventure, while La Porte's early development and tax-record issues reflect old property ownership. Movie director Richard Thorpe emphasizes memo use for efficiency.
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Baytown
Houston
Gaillard’s Landing
Mississippi
1916
Dayton
Morgan’s Point
Morgen's Point
la Porte
Loere Fou
Southern Pacific
Bayshore Society
No Man Hath Seen God Verse Echoed in Love Text
A biblical couplet from John 4 12 13 is presented emphasizing that God dwells in believers and his love is perfected through mutual love among Christians. The excerpt invites reflection on divine presence and communal love within faith.
1088 Ice Cream Decline Sparks Free Show Announcement
In 1088 a statistics style note claims Americans consumed 747 743.0 gallons of ice cream and related products. A misspelled calendar entry causes a minor confusion as a Vansouver woman misfiles January into Turnage, avoiding a morning wash.
Texan Reporter Invited to Rayburn Party Secretly
Washington report recalls Sam Rayburn hosting a hoe-down over the weekend. A Texas-born press correspondent received a special delivery invite with a transparent cover, nearly missing the event on a side street. The humorous tone notes assorted political items, including aging veterans and proposed holidays, with multiple measures referred to committees.
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Warman We Nichols
Washington
Sam Rayburn
Wheels
Texas
Sian
Rayburn
Vou
Trivia Quiz Challenge from a Vintage Page
A mixed bag of questions and clues covering history, literature, and notable figures. Topics include national landmarks with 365 steps, Italian authors, biblical figures, Poe and Allan, and a 19th century ship of quizzes. Also hints at birthdays and biographical puzzles with several named individuals.
Washington Merry-Go-Round: FFC Chairman Concealed His Big Utilities Connections
Washington Merry Go Round reports Sen Bricker aims to push George McConnaughey confirms as FFC chairman despite questions on clients. McConnaughey admits representing Ohio Bell and Cincinnati area phones, denies wider telecom ties under oath, notes possible political entanglements. Also covers Pan American funding shifts in New Jersey and a Panama murder case tied to U S police help.
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Washington
FFC
Drew Pearson
John Bricker
Ohio
George McConnaughey
Federal Communications Commission
McConnaughey
Bricker
Monroney
Oklahoma
Pastore
Rhode Island
Commission
Sen. Pastore
American Telephone and Telegraph
Senator Monroney
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Ike
Ohio Bell Telephone
Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company
Telephone
American Tel and Tel
Iris
MecConnaughey
White House
White Hansa
Charley Willis
Tk World
McCannaughey
Sen. Bricker
United States
Pan American Nations
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Republican Party
Republican Senate
Clifford Case
New Jersey
Sen. Case
McCarthy
GOP
Ikei
Case
Latin America
Brazil
Fred Hartley
Senate
Pan American Coffee Bureau
James Selvage
Selvage
Panama
New York
Remon
Bob Heurtematte
Yale
Bridie Miller
Miller
Seth Wagner
State Department
Henry Holland
Pansma
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Thomas Mitchell Campbell
James BE. Furguson
William P. Hobby
Pat al Neff
Micial A. Ferguson
Dan Moddy
R. S. Sterling
James V. Alfred
Coke R. Stevenson
Jester
Capitol
Ferguson
Lufkin
Robert A. Shivers
Woodville
Port Arthur
University of Texas
Texas Senate
Marialice Shary
Sun
Bill Elliott
Robert W. Baker
Joe McLemore
Zunal SS
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J. BE. Muldoon
Bayton
Richard Thorne
Thorpe
Elmer Wheeler
Thrope
Hutchinson
Kan
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Hollywood
William Ritt
Wyell
Burneh
Brooklen
Noy
Monte Agriclture
Victor J. Anfuso
Bronk
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Augusta
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Wats
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Karz
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Corwin
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Jimmy Slavin
Ignaucio Fernandez
James Watts
New York City
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Podvsut
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Eddie Cantor
Rudy Vallee
Philadelphia
Germantown Academy
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
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National Association of Manufacture
Azure
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Giovanni Boccacio
Haman
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Ahasurris
Esther Vita
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