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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1966

Page

4

Gun lobby to Fight Kennedy Era Gun Control Push

Editorial notes Kennedy murder sparked a nationwide poll showing 78 percent favor police permits for gun purchases. Congress has stalled on firearm regulation for years while the NRA led gun lobby argues laws should target unlawful shooters, favors local rules, and warns registration could lead to dictatorship. Proponents say tougher controls lack comparable organization.

Kennedy Gallup Congress National Rifle Association NRA Senate Judiciary Committee

Pronunciation puzzle leaves critics debating common words

The piece argues about how people mispronounce familiar terms like route Caribbean and Viet Nam. It notes dictionaries pick standard pronunciations but public figures often ignore them, prompting questions about linguistic decadence and consistency in speech.

U.S Minnie Viet Nam Caribbean Nam

Rising crime rate fuels citizen outrage across parties

Fulton Lewis notes furious letters to Hartke Bayh and other lawmakers as crime stats frighten voters. FBI data show burglary every 28 seconds and rape every 26 minutes while personal stories from Chicago New York and San Francisco illustrate the fear. Republicans prepare to push crime as a top 1966 issue with targeted campaigning efforts.

Washington Indiana Vance Hartke Birch Bayh Congress FBI J. Edgar Hoover Chicago New York San Francisco Fee Sen Robert Kennedy DNX GOP Congressional Committee

Try Your Word Power NEA FEATURE a

The feature blends word puzzles with clues and a large paraphrased passage, including a long block of text on Supreme Court rulings, crime policy debates, and political figures like Abe Fortas Ronald Reagan and Ed Brown, concluding with a biblical verse.

Supreme Court New York Howard Leary Abe Fortas Washington John Layton Charles E. Moylan Jr Baltimore United States California Ronald Reagan Edmund Pat} Brown Golden State Los Angeles Sam Yorty Brown State Supreme Court Philadelphia GOP Arlen Specter Specter

Soldiers Need Full Backing

Henry McLemore reflects on the Vietnam War, arguing the U.S. should deploy full power and provide complete support to soldiers. He wrestles with guilt and duty, noting a personal connection to a parademic friend and his belief that a half-hearted effort endangers lives. He concedes opposition to the war but says backing troops fully is essential.

Henry McLemore New York Johnson Hubert Humphrey Defense McNamara Gen. Westmoreland Viet Nam Tme U.S China Russia

Klein Heads For U S Senate Probe Session

Washington leaders report Maj. Gen. Julius Klein, a retired Illinois National Guard officer and lobbyist for West German interests, sails to the United States to face Senate Ethics Committee hearings. He hints at defiance, refuses to name other contributors, and predicts fireworks amid investigations of Russo German arms deals and restitution issues tied to Rheinmetall.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Julius Klein Illinois National Guard United States Senate Ethics Committee Europe Senate Charles Collingwood CBS Klein Senate Committee Tom Dodd Gen. Klein Gen Wein Sen Jacob Javits New York Javits Rheinmetail Sen. Javits U. S. State and Defense Departments Rheinmetall Ben Kein White House Sen. Dodd Germany Hang Globke Hitler Bonn Gen. Hiein Globke Dr. Globke Dodd

Doctors Mailbag Anemia from nosebleeds and more

A medical Q and A column covers recurring nosebleeds in a woman pointing to possible anemia, ozena, septal deviation, postnasal drip, laryngeal paralysis, and goiter removal risks. Also discusses quinine versus quinidine, abdominal epilepsy, and treatments for chronic rhinitis and related symptoms.

Letter to the Editor from a District 3 councilman

A Baytown newspaper reader writes Mr Fred Hartman asserting he attended a Missouri Pacific meeting on July 6 with city officials. He urges accurate reporting of attendees to inform District 3 residents and correct perceived omissions about council members' presence.

Fred Hartman Baytown Sun Baytown Tex Mr. Hartman Missouri Pacific Railroad

Baytown Sun Masthead and Staff Credits

The Baytown Sun announces staff positions and publication details for its Baytown Texas edition. It lists editors, managers, and office staff, the newspaper’s address, mailing information, and subscription rates, noting its status as a daily paper and AP member.

Johny Wadley Paul Punnan Corrie Laughlin Baytown Texas Baytown Sun, Inc Memorial Drive P. O Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc Associated Press 2d Press

Wolff Convention Guides Strong Bridge Partnership

North and South apply Rondy Wolff bids to reach a grand slam in clubs then spades. South's three notrump shows potential over two clubs, guiding North to a four clubs check and five clubs, leading to a six level slam. The players, expert partners, leverage the Wolff method to push toward seven if spades split.

Rondy Wolff South Wolff Norths North

Sign off in hearts after partner opens clubs

In a bridge problem, with West Pass, North Pass, East bids 2 and South 3, you hold five hearts and second round spade control. Your partner aims for slam. with full strength shown, you should sign off in hearts now rather than continuing.

Barbs By Walter C. Parkes Memorial Day Traffic Note

Column laments narrow thinking as Memorial Day weekend sets a traffic fatality record. Writer notes danger of complacency and hints July Fourth as upcoming risk and reminder to stay vigilant on the roads. Includes شخصية Walter C. Parkes reference.

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