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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1968

Page

4

Editorials And Features GIs Dying At Record Rate As Peace Talked

A nationwide view notes rising U S casualties as Paris talks begin. Prominent figures warn against overvaluing negotiations, urging peace advocates to press Hanoi for a first step toward reduced fighting. They caution Americans not to equate talks with final victory.

LBJ Paris U.S Dwight Eisenhower Paul Douglas Ilinois James B. Conant Omar Bradley Lucius Clay Ho Chi Minh South Vietnam America Hanoi

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature

A puzzle style feature presents clues across and down for vocabulary enrichment. The grid includes definitions such as a celestial reference, fabric terms, demonyms, and common nouns with thematic wordplay, inviting solvers to fill in the crosswords.

Baytown Sun staff and contact details listed

The Baytown Sun publisher, editors, and advertising staff are named with roles such as Editor in Chief Prenton Pendergrass, Managing Editor Henry Holcomb, and Advertising Manager Dwight Moody. The paper operates from 1391 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 with postal mail at P O Box Baytown 77520 and offers carrier, monthly, and yearly subscription rates. Also noted is post office class and Associated Press affiliation.

Prenton Pendergrass Henry Holcomb Dwight Moody Cerne Laughlin Baytown Texas Baytown Sun, Inc Memorial Drive P.O Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc Associated Press Weecal News

Notable Texas leaders prove fame lacks political success

This Is Texas notes that history shows a famous name and strong leadership do not guarantee election. Stephen F. Austin, hailed as the father of Texas, sought office despite limited voter popularity. In 1936 the first Republican general election pitted Austin against Sam Houston and Henry Smith. Houston won 5,119 votes, Smith 743, Austin 587.

Stephen F. Austin Texas Republic Austin Sam Houston Henry Smith Houston Smith

The Electoral College How It Chooses the President

Mike Lonsford explains the electoral college as a constitutional compromise. He outlines the process from state elections to electors meeting, the 270 vote majority, and the House selecting a president if no candidate gains a majority.

Virginia Congress District of Columbia Electoral College US Senate House of Representatives

Reagan Out Front Leading And Leading By Example

Baytown columnist Paul Harvey assesses Ronald Reagan as a candid, decisive leader with specific policy stances. He praises Reagan’s clear language on issues from Paris talks to crime and Vietnam, arguing his blunt style could influence other candidates to be more specific and accountable.

Paul Harvey Baytown San California Ronald Reagan Reagan Vietnam Paris Washington Pentagon Asia Neville Chamberlain Winston Churchill

Mills Protects Arkansas Banks in Tax Loop Hole

Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Wilbur Mills quietly inserted a loop hole into the 10 percent surtax bill to keep municipal industrial bonds tax exempt in Arkansas. The move preserves Arkansas bond exemptions, aiding banks and insurers, at the cost of Northern industry and other taxpayers. The column also covers Johnson hosting Australia’s Holt, the Oregon primary fallout, intra Kennedy-Humphrey tensions, and criticism of corporate political slush funds.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Ways and Means Wilbur Mills D-Ark White House Arkansas Mills Treasury Department

Evergreen Christmas trees and royal title use in politics

A Q&A discusses the balsam fir as a preferred Christmas tree and the impact of locale and taste. The piece then notes Charles III upon accession would be styled with a numeral, and covers Chrysler employees' political contributions, funneling through Detroit and state chairmen, plus an Oregon primary report with Bobby Kennedy’s campaign setbacks and a Los Angeles Negro leader’s claims of apartheid links.

Oregon Louis Lomax Mervin Dymally Los Angeles Kennedy Lomax Bobby Sen Bymally South Africa

Complex no trump slam bid in bridge Tips

North should have bid three notrump to avoid a Blackwood misstep. South's pursuit of slam hinged on club and heart finesses, with East ducking to conceal strength. South inferred distribution 2-2-3-6 and navigated clubs and hearts as the hand unfolded.

South North Hearts East

Bridge bidding query for one club response

Player asks about next bid after opening one club and partner responds one diamond. Given not strong enough to open two clubs, consider options to progress toward game. The question asks for the recommended action in this Monday context.

Yuvayrs Pervner

Bible Verse on Baptism and New Life

Romans 6 4 states we are buried with Christ through baptism into death so that as he was raised by the Father’s glory we may walk in newness of life. This verse emphasizes spiritual renewal and the promise of resurrection through faith.

Christ

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