Editorial calls for college law change over district de annexing
The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees argues there is no legal basis to strip Channelview from the newly formed college district. The piece questions majority rule versus district autonomy, noting Channelview joined via a 10 percent signatures petition despite a 3 to 1 vote against inclusion. The Sun supports the district as a educational advancement for East Harris County and cites Lee College as a model for another local junior college.
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Channelview
Seton
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Sun
East Harris County
Lee College
East Harris College
Which Path Highlands Should Take Incorporation or Annexation
Editor Jim Brazzil argues Highlands must choose between incorporation and annexation in an upcoming July 30 election. The Star endorses incorporation, citing local control over fire, water, law enforcement, parks, youth facilities, and river development, while warning against municipal bargains. The final decision rests with Highlands residents.
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Highlands Star
Highlands
Baytown
Star
Texas
the Star
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San Jacinto
Kennedy Victory Tactics at Democratic Convention Revealed
Drew Pearson reports Nixon used Eddie McGinnis as an observer to gauge backstage and frontstage convention developments. He notes Kennedy’s meticulous planning, including a liaison for every delegation, preemptive pressure on labor groups, and a strong press relations push that misled delegates about solid support. Kennedy’s early, decisive strategy kept the nomination within reach before ballots began.
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Los Angeles
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Battle Monuments Commission
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White House
Bill Green
Philadelphia
Terry Sanford
North Carolina
George Docking
Kansas
Herschel Loveless
J. H. Belmondson
Oklahoma
Okla
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Lincoln's Birthday bookseller draws crowds in New Jersey
An enterprising New Jersey bookseller celebrated Lincoln's Birthday with a window display of Great Emancipator volumes and a lanky model at a desk. The attraction drew large crowds and even prompted a man to demand to meet "Abraham Lincoln" in person claiming a ten dollar debt. Marcellus Cox defends the enduring value of conversation over television, while parents struggle with kid-friendly programming.
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New Jersey
Abraham Lincoln
Today’s Grab Bag and History Quiz Snapshot
A collage of trivia prompts and social tidbits asks who owned Virginia’s Natural Bridge, which French minister was banished for life, how the Four Hundred defined U S society, where the Fourier series appears, and what is the capital of Guinea Conakry. Also features a fashionably dressed royal-tinged profile, Today’s historical note on FDR, and a mini quiz linking Jefferson and Fouquet to American society.
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Louie XIV
U. S
Thomas Jefferson
George OT
Nicolas Fouquet
William Astor
New York
Conakry
How Do You Stand Sir By Barry Goldwater
Barry Goldwater argues that disarmament talks mislead, warning the West risks strategic nuclear neutralization and Communist superiority in conventional forces. He contends the United States must maintain and test nuclear arsenals, develop tactical weapons, and avoid hysteria over fallout to win the Cold War.
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Barry Goldwater
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Strategic Air Command
America
Taxpayers Pay 1000 For State Prisoners
Taxpayers across Texas faced average costs for inmates with about 102 prisoners counted on January 1. The fragment mentions the International Court of Justice as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
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Tex
Texas
Xoster Jatt
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International Court of Justice
United Nadine
Television Log Compiled Schedule Highlights and Airs
A dense listing of TV time slots and programs for a day includes multiple shows such as Father Knows Best Peter Gunn Danny Thomas The Goodyear Theater Adventures In Part Hennesey The Innocent Yea June Allyson Sho Victory At Sea and more. The guide also notes news Weather Sports and late afternoon evening programming with titles like The Naked Club Conaway News Pettier and Sign Off across morning and afternoon blocks.
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Danny Thomas
Goodyear Theater
Ann Sothern
Hennesey the Innocent
Grand Jury Rather
Jack Paar
Conaway
Mann
Spor Bennett
Daily Word
Naughty Marietta
FM3
SDAY
Topper
Restless Gun
Joyce Hayward
Mrs. North
Bob
Full Circle
Loretta Young
All Star Theater
Young Dr. Malone
Gale Storm
Kitlrck
San Francisco
McGraw
Chandler
Huntley
Know Your Bridge Battle in Great Staten Match
A bridge column recounts a high level match with detailed hands and bidding. The North players Ellenby and Rosen spar over diamonds and clubs, while the opposing table sees a bold six clubs bid by Moran with Konstam and Meredith aiming for a slam that yields a 200 point swing.
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King of Searts
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Reepe
Rosen
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Eant
Mathe
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Trump
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Meredith
Dows
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