Grand Jury Defends Houston Post Over Ticket Fixing Scandal
The Harris County Grand Jury praised the Houston Post for exposing a ticket fixing scheme in Houston's Corporation Court Warrant Office and for reporting misconduct in government. It asserted newspapers have a duty to uncover corruption and to provide information to authorities, even when paid informants are used, as long as methods are lawful. The jury said the Post deserves praise for its public service and its role in promoting transparency.
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Will planning urged to avoid heirs’ confusion and delays
Babson Park column advises readers to have a lawyer draft a will with a codicil option, keep originals in a safe deposit box, review periodically, and appoint a trusted executor to manage property, prevent delays, and ensure timely, fair distributions.
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Baytown Sun masthead and staff list in old clipping
A garbled Baytown Sun masthead shows names like Fred Harvoima James Hale Preston Leasdergrass Beulah Pas Jackson Rotarto Dilmore Bill Hartman and editors or managers. It includes designations such as General Manager Managing Editor Office Manager Promotion Manager Advertising Department and Retail Manager. The clipping notes postal details and publication info with odd interruptions and misspellings.
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James H. Hale
Preston Leasdergrass
Beulah Pas Jackson
Rotarto Dilmore
Bill Hartman
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Fulton Lewis Speaks Ex Nazis Attack U S
Former Nazis aiding Nasser's propaganda ministry attack the United States via Radio Cairo detailing UAR solidarity with the Viet Cong and criticizing American aid. The piece highlights Johnson's food shipments, U S aid totals, Tito's Moscow trip, Nkrumah's Ghana stance, and ongoing congressional scrutiny of aid programs amid censors and deleted testimony.
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House Foreign Operations Subcommittee
Killeen Junior College wins approval for funding
AP report from Killeen Texas notes a bond election approved funding for Killeen Junior College District with a second election date yet to be set. Voters in Killeen Copperas Cove and Nolanville Independent School Districts supported the measure. Trustees elected were Wallace Bay William S Bigham Dr W A Roach J A Darosett Marvin Mickan and Mrs Linus Frederick and Birt F Wilkerson.
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First foreign film seen by American fans in 1912 Queen Elizabeth
On this day in 1912 American moviegoers viewed their first foreign film French made Queen Elizabeth starring Sarah Bernhardt. Born today include Henry Thoreau George Eastman Kirsten Flagstad Van Cliburn Milton Berle and more.
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Abbey ruins and gatehouse linger in old monastery site
Ruth Ramsey notes that post dissolution remains include a fragment of an ancient abbey now part of a mansion used as a girls school. A 14th century Decorated style gatehouse is also visible. The piece asks readers to name the site of fame shown in the illustration.
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Patents fight over water cleanup pits Thompson vs Muskie
Washington story outlines Thompson opposition to a national water pollution standard, favoring state control. It contrasts Senate and House bills, notes Lake Erie and Lake Michigan pollution, cites Senator Nelson warnings, and mentions Howard safety car proposal and a tobacco health warning vote by Congress.
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Great Society
North Carolina
T. Ashton ‘Thompson
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Olin Mathieson Chemical Company
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HEW
Tony Celebrezze
Susquehanna
Lake Erie
Hudson
The Lighter Side Gap in America Over Tomatoes
Henry Clemore argues there is a growing gap as Russians reportedly graft tobacco leaves onto tomato plants to create a nicotine free substitute for cigarettes. He urges a large U S grafting program with tomato plants, computers, and a 1000 person committee to accelerate tobacco substitute research.
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Bible Verse and Calling to Follow Me
A fragmentary Bible verse notes Jesus inviting followers to come after him with a kiss referenced and a small amount of stray text including a price figure of 35 dollars. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear context or full sentences.
Know Your Bridge Hand Analysis by Decker
South dealer, North-South vulnerable. In a four spade contract West led queen of clubs and then a fifth club to force East to discard the ace of diamonds. East then led a club, South went down one, proving the ace of diamonds discard was the key to signaling a club return. The piece highlights Harry Fishbein's famed play and its tactical message to East.
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Daily Crossword Puzzle KING FEATURE Sun Classified Ads
The Sun runs a daily KING FEATURE crossword puzzle as a ready to solve activity in the classified section. Readers can enjoy a compact wordplay challenge with clues spanning general knowledge and common crossword terms.
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