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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1954

Page

4

Shivers Endorses Texas Tideland Stand in Editorial

The Sun endorses Gov. Allan Shivers in his bid for re election, praising his stand against a Stevenson backed plan to cede tidelands to the states and condemning Ralph Yarborough’s past votes. The piece argues Shivers acted in Texans best interests and urges Baytown readers to vote for him.

Texas Allan Shivers Adlai Stevenson United States Stevenson Gov. Shivers Springfield Gov. Stevenson Shivers Congress Gov Tidelands Truman Ralph Yarborough Yarborough Texas Tidelands Illinois Baytown Stevensor Baytow Shiven The Sun

Grandfather Mountain Attraction and its Philosopher Owner

A reader muses on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina owned by Hugh Morton who turned it into a tourist site with a two lane road a mile high observation point and a gift shop. He built a two promontory bridge to test daring and frame life’s problems as bridges to cross or ignore.

North Carolina Hugh Morton Haugh Morton Merton Grandfather Mortof Morton Wyer Grandfather Mountain

Jack Linkletter joins show business as Crosby’s and Linkletter’s son

Hollywood dateline reports Gary Crosby backing Bing and Art Linkletter launching his son Jack into the family business. The 16 year old Beverly Hills junior works two days on CBS radio’s Houseparty and the TV show People Are Funny while studying and planning a college finish before full time work. He admires his father’s role and aims to perform with family loyalty, recalling his first public moment selling his dad’s autograph at eight.

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Success Secrets By Elmer Wheeler Nightclub greeting style draws guests to visit again

Steve Knowlton owner of The Golden Horn in Aspen uses name announcements for guests and friendly banter to create a welcoming vibe. He invites visitors to join in performances and bids them farewell by name, encouraging repeat attendance while urging spiritual focus in Jude 1 21.

Steve Knowlton Golden Horn Aspen Colo Knowlton

Mars Younger Than Earth Says New Theory

A witty column riffs on a new astronomical theory claiming Mars is younger than Earth. It pokes fun at old ideas, puns on weight loss from a Philadelphia medic, and notes rivalries between Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. The piece closes with a joke about urban bragging.

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Backstairs at the White House Ike reads funnies to grands

Merriman Smith reports on Sundays at the White House where President Eisenhower reads the funny papers to his three grandchildren visiting the compound. A noted TV commentator pursues a documentary while GOP officials praise special counsel Bernard Shanley as press attention blends with public letters praising the President's golf and prayer routines.

Ike Merriman Smith Washington Uly White House Hollywood Finn Ferlage Eisenhower GOP Bernard M. Shanley

Civil War Start Date and Key Facts Snapshot

Answers cover the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861 with the bombardment of Fort Sumter, the right to vote guaranteed by the Nineteenth Amendment, and Texas A. and M. located in College Station Texas. Also notes Promontory Point meeting of the transcontinental railroad on May 10 1868 and references to Petrarch and other historical figures.

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Reconciling McCarthy Doubts Through Senate Censure Precedents

Senate researchers survey past censure and expulsion cases, noting Senator Newberry’s 1920s seat amid vast campaign spending, and recalling other disciplinary actions including Smith and Vare. The piece links these history lessons to current Flanders and McCarthy scrutiny, with broader reflections on party impact and foreign policy echoes.

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Arid Stop Me A City Editor Misuses Words

A city editor on a large metropolitan paper misuses phrases and micro governs staff with odd policy quips. He jokes about half a paragraph for fire coverage and enforces a casual do it if possible rule while noting mandatory duties. His big yearly goal is to replace old platitudes with new ones.

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