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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1962

Page

6

Two Primaries Set Saturday in Baytown East Harris

Voters in Feritorials Baytown and East Harris County face separate Republican and Democratic primaries this Saturday. Elections will occur in many shared venues with distinct polling areas and machines for each party. Officials urge clear signs to prevent confusion as turnout rises and both parties aim to broaden Republican participation.

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Voters face long ballot on primary day

Voters will choose in the Democratic or Republican primaries on Saturday while deciding national, state, and county offices and a parimutuel betting question. Both parties push for constitutional amendments or laws to legalize wagering on horse races with defined state and county shares, and a poll tax repeal is also in play. If approved, a two‑thirds legislature vote and a statewide referendum would be needed, likely delaying final action to 1964.

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Baytown Sun Publication Details and Rates

The Baytown Sun lists editor and publisher roles with various department heads and offices. Advertising, circulation, and subscription rates are shown, including national representation and box address in Baytown Texas. The text references arson matter at the Baytown office under a historical act and credits the Associated Press for content.

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Letter urging voters to vote early and question candidates

A Sun letter from E A Woody Rose and editor urges Precinct 165 voters to cast ballots early on May 5. It asks readers to elect conservative candidates, attend the precinct convention, and consider machine usage and office-by-office voting. It also includes a call to question representatives about government power, taxes, debt, and policy.

Try and Stop Me By Bennett Cerf

An anecdote about General MacArthur during World War II pressuring an Army engineer to hasten a bridge project. The engineer jokes that blueprints are delayed by Graftszmen and timing improves once they skip fantasy delays, claiming the bridge could be usable immediately.

Bennett Cerf MacArthur

Questionable Daily Quiz Rumors and Famous Names

A scrambled grab bag of trivia asks about water in the old U S flag before 1859 the cast of One Eyed Jacks and whether a minor can join Britain’s Parliament. It hints at a famous Italian countess famed for chastity vows and a Mother Goose like puzzle with Brando Crosby and Byrnes named among the famed.

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Seven Points to Fight Communism From Washington Report

Washington columnist outlines seven steps to blunt communism, arguing poverty drives radicalism and citing high level corruption as a danger. He cautions government honesty, respect for officials, and religious liberty, while profiling 10,000 hard-core Communist Party members and unions under Communist influence.

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Conservatives Urged To Vote In GOP Primary

Houston Texans quoted James McBride a Bel laire Republican city councilman and Bellaire High School teacher urging conservatives to vote in the Republican Primary Saturday. He cited rising GOP strength in Harris County and praised conservative control of the Texas Senate as key to a broad based tax program and pro growth, pro enterprise governance.

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Religious Teachings and Miracles From the Gospels

The passage recalls Jesus inviting followers to deny themselves and take up their cross. It notes Jesus casting out devils and healing the sick as evening neared, with Mark 8 34 and Matthew 8 16 as references.

West's sharp seven edges five clubs defense

In a bridge postmortem West faced a delicate challenge after South opened four hearts and North passed. West missteps could have allowed five clubs to fail, but a precise sequence—feeding the nine spade and later maneuvering the seven to trap East's queen—secured the defense, preventing declarer from making.

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