Doctors join fight to eradicate polio in Harris County
An editorial lauds the Harris County Medical Society for underwriting a mass polio immunization drive with optional 25 cent contributions from recipients. It notes anticipated costs may reach hundreds of thousands and praises the pooling of medical expertise to combat polio using the Sabin oral vaccine alongside Salk’s. The Sun urges Baytown residents and all Harris County to participate in the public health effort.
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Harris County Medical Society
Harris County
Texas
Jonas E. Salk
The
Sun
Baytown
Polio Drive Builds Momentum Across Houston Area
The largest community health campaign in Greater Houston is organized by the Harris County Medical Society and Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Thomas Royce chairs the society. Dr. Jack Hild directs Victory over Polio with co-director Dr. O A Fly. Immunization clinics operate at about 200 sites nationwide, supported by roughly 800 doctors. Type I Sabin vaccine used, volunteers urged. six to eight week intervals planned for subsequent doses. Donations of 25 cents per dose encouraged but not required. Volunteers can contact Victory over Polio, JA 6-3361 in Houston.
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Harris County Medical Society
Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Royce
Jack Hild
O. A. Fly
Gordon Mercer
Jerry Allen
Fulton Lewis
Washington
Defense
Robert McNamara
McNamara
Ford Motors
Delaware
John J. Williamss
Military
Philadelphia
General Accounting Office
Delaware Salon
Sen. Williams
Air Force
Defense Department
Sen. Willams
Army
Machines Define Modern Newsroom In Teletype Era
In a highly automated age we rely on machines to do much yet fear overdependence. The teletype and tape puncher share a circuit, feeding local Baytown news and AP wires to the daily paper. When components fail we slip into a shortage of feature material.
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Baytown News
Associated Press
No Easy Return to Fame as Machen Loses in Houston
The boxing card at the Houston Coliseum featured Eddie Machen vs Cleveland Williams with Machen dominating the early rounds but winning a disputed final decision. Two judges had it as a draw, while the referee favored Williams, prompting anger from local fans and calls for a rematch in another town. The piece reflects on how little the fight game has changed in twenty five years.
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Thomas ‘Wolfe
Sar Houston Coliseum
Eddie Machen
Cleveland Williams
Big Cat
Houston Fistiana
Off
Big Cleve
Houston
Machen
Cleve
Cleveland
Williams
Tyeah
Baytown Sun Staff and Rates Notice
The Baytown Sun lists staff roles including editor publisher Preston Pendergrass and managing editor Beulah Mae Jackson. Advertising and circulation details are provided with carrier and mail rates and an office in Baytown Texas. The paper is a second class matter and a member of the Associated Press.
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Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Estereeeness Ss
Preston Pendergrass
Suseasesso
Beulah Mae Jackson
James H. Hate
Robert K. Giimore
Peeseess
John Wadley
Aveetenseeeesena
Paul Putman
Corrie Laughlin
Otewees
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
P. O
Texas Press Asst
Thoes Sdaeerenvnwes
TODAY'S GRAB BAG AND QUIZ ANSWERS
A mixed pull of trivia and puzzles from a 20th century newspaper page. Topics include tea production in Africa, Ascension Island’s famous animal, Berengar’s doctrine attack, Greek Brenthecia festival, and a birthday/biography feature with clues to a political figure and a future ambassador.
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Africa
Island of
Ascension
Berengeriust
Brenthecia
Seven lawmakers blamed for stalling Congress
Washington column recounts seven lawmakers led by Senators Hayden and Mills blamed for blocking appropriations and major bills. It contrasts their tactics with Communist critique, notes delays on education aid and medical bills, and recalls a backstage Youth Conservation Corps discussion urging votes.
Scripture Fragment Reflects Grace Through Christ
A biblical verse notes that through the offences of one many are held, yet the grace of God and the gift by grace through Jesus Christ abound much more. The text emphasizes the superiority of divine grace over human transgression.
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God
Jesus Christ
Know Your Bridge: Bidding Responses With Four Hands
South bids after the sequence given. Hand 1 passes, as no extra values beyond six points exist. Hand 2 jumps to five clubs, citing support and controls to suggest game or better. favor notrump if partner has heart strength. Hand 3 bids six clubs, aiming for a slam with partner’s likely strength in hearts and diamonds. assume 17 points plus long suits. Hand 4 remains at six clubs, urging slam based on partner’s assumed strength. the path to twelve tricks relies on long diamonds and hearts.
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Apades
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