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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1965
Page
6
Editorial notes that U S auto makers seek a federal tax cut on new cars to deliver a price cut of about 200 dollars. If Congress approves, buyers gain, production and sales rise, profits stay strong, and tax revenue may still grow. Through 1962 to 1965 the industry shows year after year gains despite strikes, with 1965 output already up 22 percent on the 1935 benchmark.
A fragmented excerpt from Bennett Cerf’s Try and Stop Me features anecdotes about Houdini’s chained escape act, hospital humor, a hospital tour by Elizabeth Taylor, a witty exchange at Mt Sinai, and a child’s vacation question. The text preserves the author’s voice and era style with brief, punchy lines.
Spi-Jack Strickler, president of Harris County Federal Savings and Loan Association of Baytown, named to the United States Loan League's 1965 Committee on Federally Chartered Associations. The committee, created to study legislative proposals affecting federally chartered savings associations, is part of a national trade group representing over 35,100 such institutions.
Baytown Sun information lists editor and publisher, general and managing editors, and office managers. It records staff roles, address, mailing details, and subscription rates, noting afternoon daily and Sunday publication in Baytown Texas under The Baytown Sun Inc. It also mentions AP affiliation and republication rights.
Washington dispatch reports a national spice of amphetamine and barbiturate sales fueling crime and violence. Police chiefs in Dallas and St Louis link drugs to rape, robbery, and murders as Congress moves to crack down with stiff penalties and tighter federal controls.
A readers letter discusses sales pitches for home money making books about sideline jobs and riches. It cites several examples of people earning income from side ventures and contemplates which sideline to pursue, including selling crafts and baking bread for profit. The writer notes family plans and household improvements spurred by these ideas.
Washington profile of Nicholas Katzenbach, longtime Justice Department official, detailing his rise under Kennedy and Johnson, his restrained approach, and pivotal role in shaping a voting rights bill amid the Selma crisis. The piece notes his willingness to serve, the dinner invitation to stay on, and his influence on the administration’s civil rights strategy.
Questions cover ocean depths largest atoll U S assassination count state sizes and bee speed plus a birth list and a 1945 Iwo Jima end date. Historical column trivia and a cathedral spot of fame puzzle reference Ruth Ramsey. The piece blends trivia with personality notices and outlook forecasts.
South Texas crops show progress after cold, rain gave way to warm, clear weather. USDA report notes continued moisture needed for cotton and corn planting advances. vegetables recover, spinach and lettuce come up. Port Texas area sees steady Winter Garden activity with carloads of produce.
East West bidding suggests a seven card suit for East and a spade headed by A J for West. The article outlines how precise plays, not guessing, can secure five clubs or beat the contract, detailing carding from the heart lead through diamonds and clubs to force success or fail based on opponents’ hidden holdings.
Puzzle lists multiple clue fragments including Paradise the Inflgence, Becomes boring, Troutins, Portion, Cries, Im mature tro, Fireplace shelves, Malayan, Birthplace boar of Henry IV, Jacob's, Gloss, won, Dull, Devoured, Ripped, Line. Ambiguous OCR text presents incomplete entries and stray characters.
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