Voter guide outlines six proposed Texas Constitution changes
Editorial urges Baytown voters to study six proposed constitutional amendments approved by the 60th Texas Legislature, covering police medical bills, parks bonds, veterans land financing, general funds, dual offices, and hospital district taxes. It also notes fourteen amendments from 1968 and calls for broader rewrite debate while affirming voter control over any final draft.
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Bastown
Texas
Veterans’ Land
U.S
Dallas County
University of Texas Permanent Fund
Texarkana
el Paso
Tarrant
Baytown
Quick Quiz Qs and A Aboard a World of Facts
A series of trivia questions and answers on commonwealths the atlas naming and the octopus. It covers which states are commonwealths Pennsylvania Massachusetts Virginia and Kentucky the reason atlas is used for map books the meaning of Ecuador and the absence of a shell in octopuses.
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Union
Commonwealths
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Virginia
Kentucky
Atlas
Looking Before Leaping
HAL Boyle humor column notes contrasts in modern life from marriage fatness and news reading habits to trains, beatnik minibards, and social quirks. It blends witty observations on money, grooming, dating, smoking, and gender dynamics with pointed jabs at vanity and consumer culture.
This Day In History July 7 1967 highlights
The date marks historic events across eras including the Sino Japanese War start near Marco Polo Bridge, King’s College opening in New York, Perry’s Japan arrival, Lincoln assassination confessions, U S annexation of Hawaii, Eisenhower Alaska statehood, Kennedy Algeria debate, a Nevada above ground test, and Indira Gandhi’s Geneva peace proposal for Vietnam.
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Associated Press
Marco Polo Bridge
Peking
King’s College
New York City
King George I of
England
Matthew Perry
Japan
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alaska
Algeria
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Nevada
India
Indira Gandhi
Vietnam
Did You Know Dollar Bills Live About A Year And A Half
A fact notes that in circulation a U.S. dollar bill averages roughly 18 months of life before replacement or withdrawal, reflecting currency turnover and wear in daily transactions.
McCormack Shields Congress From Ethics Probes
Washington roundtable reports Speaker John McCormack seeks to shield lawmakers from harsh ethics scrutiny. He blocks reforms on the House Ethics Committee, promotes allies like Mel Price and Charles Hallock, and cushions allies Powell Rivers and Dodd while pressuring reforms. Ramsey Clark backs Warren Christopher for No 2 at Justice, with past GM ties noted as a watch point.
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Drew Searson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
John McCormack
Adam Fowell
Tom Dodd
House
Ethics Committee
Mel Price
Mel
McCormack
Charles Halleck
R-Ind
Charlie
Powell
House Labor Committee
Massachusetts
Thomas Burke
Burke
Carl Perkins
D-Ky
Perkins
Sen
Jim Body
House Public Works Committee
George Fallon
Body
Dodd
Rep. L. Mendel Rivers
House Armed Services
Ramsey Clark
Warren Christopher
Los Angeles
Justice Department
Christopher
General Motors
Doctor's Mailbag on Colitis and Digestive Topics
A series of medical Q A discusses colitis symptoms including loose stools with mucus and gas, differentiates spastic from ulcerative colitis, and warns against routine use of laxatives. Azulfidine is noted for ulcerative colitis under supervision, with B12 not curing spastic colitis. Also mentions a grand jury probe into auto industry smog devices and antitrust actions, and U N debate mail volume favoring the American stance.
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Antitrust Division
General Motors
Chevrolet
Abe Ribicoff
D-Conn
Senate
Ralph Nader
Nader
Corvair
Vincent Gillen
Ribicoff
Justice Department
Bible Verses Emphasize Salvation and Renewal
A quoted Bible passage highlights Luke 19 verse 10 about the Son of Man seeking the lost and Titus 3 verse 5 on salvation not by works but through regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit.
Silence and Change in Egypt After the War
AP Special Report examines President Gamal Abdel Nasser's silence after the Arab-Israeli war, the new government’s belt-tightening, and rising domestic unrest. It notes diminishing public faith, shifting attitudes toward Israel, and reliance on Soviet arms while economic strains mount and population growth outpaces food production.
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Nasser
Cairo
Communist Party
Borba
Belgrade
Nassett
Moscow
Israel
Aswan
Bridge tale of Slaughter and a near double
In a Missouri Valley Regional match, Jerry Michaud of Wichita opened four hearts after East jumped to four hearts. North overcalled to four spades and Michaud doubled. Despite partner and defense, Michaud’s deceptive play yielded only two tricks for his side in the end, while his partner faced no complaint.
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Jerry Michaud
Wichita
North
Jerry
West
South
Bridge bidding puzzle with four no trump response
In a bridge hand with West North East South auction Pass Pass 2d Pass 2 4 Pass you hold AZ VAQ106 KISS RAQTA You bid four no trump You are willing to play five diamonds even if partner lacks an ace The partner now bids five diamonds showing one ace Your move
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le Pass
Kiss Raqta
Che Baytonm Sun Staff and Rates
The Che Baytonm Sun lists editor and publisher Che Baytonm, general manager, managing editor Beulah Mae Jackson, and assistants Paul Putman and Ann B. Pritchett with office and advertising staff including Joan Wadley and Preston Pendergrass. Subscription rates by carrier are $1.75 per month or $21.00 per year, single copy 10 cents. National representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc.
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Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Serseeeesneee-Ee Eseeese
Joan Wadley
Preston Pendergrass
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
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M.D. Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Goldberg
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