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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1961

Page

4

Thank You Uncle John Editorials Honor Humble Gas Co

Editorial lauds Humble Oil and Refining Co for civic deeds in East Harris County. Highlights a 30 acre Decker Drive right of way gift to Harris County and praises continued community support. Baytown officials and readers express gratitude as Decker Drive project progresses toward completion.

East Harris County Humble Oil and Refining Co Humble Decker Drive Bill Elliott V. V. Ramsey Gordon L H. H. Meier Baytown

Community thanks Baytown Sun for Lions Club bulb sale coverage

Baytown Lions Club Publicity Chairman William J. Strickler expresses gratitude for The Sun’s coverage of the annual light bulb sale and for photos of sales leaders. Lois Snead praises National Library Week coverage and Horace Helms photos. League of Women Voters thanks The Sun for candidate rally coverage and continued cooperation with Voters Service chair Mrs. Wynnemer.

the Sun Baytown Lions Club The Sun Helms Baytown Photos Lions Club Baytown William J. Strickler Sutpix Horace Helms Lois Snead National Library Week Librarians Committee South Circle Drive League of Women Voters League For Better Donald Wynnemrer

Try and Stop Me by Samuel Hopkins Adams

A fragmented spoof recounts Adams describing a July nudist party with overheard lines about a nude butler and a crowded elevator scene. The tale features invented names and quirky dialogue as a playful, satirical glimpse of social curiosities.

Amuel Hopkins Adams Aubwrm Sam Mads Mr. Adams

Baytown Sun details and masthead notes

The Baytown Sun publishes afternoons Monday through Sunday with staff and office locations in Baytown Texas. The notice lists editorial and advertising personnel, rates, and postal information, noting copyright and Associated Press affiliation with hazy OCR-era phrasing.

Baytown Sun, Inc Pearce and Ashbel Baytown Texas Cartier

CIA Missteps Dumfound In Bay of Pigs Debacle

Drew Pearson recounts CIA failures before the Bay of Pigs invasion, detailing a private navy built from unreliable mercenaries, drunken captains, and misaligned commands. The fleet faced engine trouble, leadership confusion, and misdrawn landing plans, leaving tanks and mines aboard the Rio Escondido and an ill-fated diversion in Camaguey.

Washington Central Intelligence Agency Bay of Pigs Cuba CIA G. C. Jullian Barbara J Santiago de Cuba Sergio Rodriguez Huston Garcia Lines Blagard Eduardo Zayaz Bazan Jesus Blanco

Alleghany Fight Still Undecided

In a proxy fight for Alleghany Corp, the Murchison interests say vote counts are incomplete and reconvening of the stockholders meeting in Baltimore is likely to be recessed. Steve Booth notes no surprises so far and remains optimistic while D. Murchison and Clint Murchison Jr. challenge Allan Kirby for control of the 56.7 billion holding company. The closing line about a honey bee dying after losing its stinger is unrelated to the corporate news.

Dallas Alleghany Corp Murchison Steve Booth Murchison Brothers Alleghany Baltimore Murchisons D. Murchison Clint Murchison Jr Allan Kirby

Hectic Miscellany Sparks Far-Flung Fanfare

A jumble of trivia from a 1960s era page includes questions about a famous Broadway show Flower Drum Song, a 1964 World’s Fair attendance estimate, painter Pietro Vannucci, and birthday notices for Orson Welles Gary Cooper and others. It features political notes on a Michigan congressman nicknamed Junie, a German plot explosion anniversary, and vintage quotes on language and prophecy.

Axl Roterto Chinti Pietro Vennucot

Theater review praises Advise and Consent on Senate duty

The piece argues the drama exposes the core fight between principle and expediency in the Senate. It lauds Allen Drury and Loring Mandel for dramatizing checks and balances amid subversive threats, while contrasting Mrs. Roosevelt’s fears with critical praise.

New York Eleanor Roosevelt Allen Drury Loring Mandel Senate United States William Huntington

Sermon Echoes Jesus Teaching on Prayer House

A biblical verse cites Jesus teaching that his house should be a house of prayer for all nations, but condemns it as a den of thieves. The reference marks Mark IV and emphasizes the clash between sacred use and profit in the temple context.

Mark

How Do You Stand Barry Goldwater RS Benster Anna

Ralph McGill urges belief in Americanism and condemns name calling by extremists. The column condemns labeling opponents as communists and urges logical, respectful debate, noting conservatives and liberals alike should avoid vilifying those with differing views. It ends with the question How do you stand sir.

Barry Goldwaterrs, Benster, Anna Washington Ralph McGill National Scene United States Supreme Court McGill

Planes near crowded airports face 250 knot limit

FAA chief Najeeh E Halaby says a 250 knot speed limit for all aircraft descending toward congested airports will be proposed soon. Public hearings will be held after the proposal is posted, with Halaby urging slower speeds in terminal areas unless strong opposition appears.

New York Federal Aviation Agency FAA Najeeh E. Halaby Halaby Aviation Space Writers Association

Know Your Bridge: Defensive Play and Card Placement

The article discusses standard bridge defense assumptions with two concealed hands. It explains why a defender should not credit declarer with key cards and shows how the return of the four of hearts after West leads the diamond can set up a defensive plan. If East leads a heart, defense aims to force the declarer down.

Wil Declarer West Haat East South

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