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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1963
Page
6
The editorial urges support for public education as a cornerstone of democracy. It notes Texas public schools began in 1854 and calls for participation in Public Schools Week from March 4 through March 8 with open houses to experience a day back in school.
The Texas Cut Steak promises to keep beef production local by finishing cattle in Texas, reducing outbound shipments. Evidence suggests grain sorghum can finish cattle as well as corn, boosting beef output and aiding the state economy amidst oil downturns. Enlitor notes a preference for medium.
A Baytown reader endorses the editorial calling for abolishing the state ad valorem tax to fund local government. He notes Harris County could raise valuations without boosting state costs and warns against transferring tax power to counties. The letter references the Tax Policy Commission and an enclosed presentation by George L. Nichols. Signed by John G. Brendel, president of the Tax Research Association of Houston and Harris County.
About 200 parents of Channelview students approved displaying two films on general disease in Channelview schools. The films Innocent Pa and Dance Little Children were shown at a Channelview Junior-Senior High Parent-Teacher Association meeting in the Channelview High auditorium. Mrs. W. A. Strange presented the program. A sole by hand demonstrated unanimous parental approval for the films. The films will be shown to high school girls and boys in separate classes.
Barry Goldwater critiques executive branch moves on defense and disarmament. He questions troop reductions in Europe, base closures, and reliance on missiles, arguing unilateral disarmament risks and urging consideration of Soviet responses and treaty status. He highlights the need for transparency in military policy.
Try and Stop Me X MORGAN reports a yachtsman whose vessel foundered in the South Pacific. A giant wave cast him ashore on an uncharted island where he crept through brush and spied smoke. A voice then spoke, a woman crying out in disbelief at his trick and cards.
The Baytown Sun operates afternoons Monday through Sunday from Baytown Texas with editor Fred Martman and staff in charge. It notes postal service grounding, circulation rates and post office classifications, and lists staff roles and national representation. The text reflects standard newspaper masthead information and republication rights.
Central Press notes a Saston clergyman born in Grand Flords Michigan who rose from Grand Rapids to Cincinnati, married in 1945, and now in Newton Massachusetts. He studied at the University of Michigan earning a BA and ACA then a BD in 1934 from Episcopal Theological School. He became the first Negro Episcopalian bishop in the United States this winter.
Defense Secretary McNamara faced sharp questioning from Republicans and Democrats led by Sen Strom Thurmond over Nike Zeus and Nike X plans. Thurmond warned of a defensive gap while criticizing arms policy shifts toward nuclear parity and reduced space weaponry.
Bealls Department Stores observe the 40th anniversary of their founding with Baytown Bealls noting the 0th anniversary. Dave Sherron, manager and vice-president, cites Beall’s origin in Henderson Texas and a philosophy of low prices. The anniversary sale features enhanced offerings and expanded buyer activity across major markets.
The Chinese Defense Ministry charged India with stepping up war preparations along the Himalayan frontier. It said Chinese troops had completed their withdrawal and are now far behind the positions held in September 1962 after their large offensive began.
A cryptic style puzzle page lists clues for a daily crossword and a classified notice. Entries include terms for an arid region, a Chinese dynasty, nickel synonym, twelve months, long step, French bacteriologist, cattle roundup, and other cross references.
In the 1961 national women's pair championship in Denver, Mrs Woods and May Belle Long of El Paso won despite a sharp defensive mislead by West. South declared four spades and, with a two of clubs feeding, East-West found the only line of defense to beat the contract, resulting in a rare down-one score for North-South while East-West topped at their table.
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