Editorials Question Voting Critics In Harris County
A Harris County election dispute over voting machines is examined. The piece notes critics including County Judge Bill Elliott and the Houston Chronicle push for more machines, while voters previously rejected funds for them. It argues for uniform machines and highlights voters' prior ballot choice. The Baytown Sun endorses more machines but rejects pressure from out of town interests.
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Harris County
Commissioners’ Court
Bill Elliott
Anvil
The
Houston Chronicle
the Chronicle
Chronicle
Elliott
Baytown Sun
Sun
Tulsa
Rugged Individualism and Civic Duty in Modern America
Babson Park essay argues that maintaining rugged individuality is essential amid rising group pressure from politicians and labor leaders. It contrasts Soviet collective farming with historical American independence rooted in the Little Red School House, chores, and self reliance, urging more personal responsibility and gardening to build character.
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Babson Park
Mass
Soviet Union
America
Little Red School
Little Red
Little Red School House
Red School House
Letter urges unity for 1966 governor race and 1969 bid
The writer thanks supporters for reelecting as Democratic Precinct Committeeman and commends opponents for courtesy. He urges all 2217 precinct voters in Precinct 96 to unite behind Governor Connally in the November general election and explains delegate strength at the county convention. He notes future influence grows in 1967 for the 1969 presidential nomination. Wallis Hunt cites a Bible verse.
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Connally
United States
Wallis Hunt
Baytown Sun Publisher and staff listing notices
The Baytown Sun, Inc. prints a staff and office roster listing editor publisher general manager managing editor office manager advertisement department and retail manager positions. Includes address, post office notation and subscription rates of 1.45 monthly 31.40 yearly.
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Veveesss
Feulation
Harrells Escaped Hunt Highlights Cold War Fears
Wealthy self styled religious prophet John Robert Harrell remains at large after a long FBI manhunt. He founded the Christian Conservative Church and sheltered a Marine deserter, triggering a high profile case with troops and state police involvement. Federal agents doubt the kidnap claim and warn of ongoing danger while followers seek funds. A California congressman protests Commerce export of sulfur to Communist countries amid East West trade tensions.
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Fulton Lewis SR
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
John Robert Harrell
Christian Conservative Church
Harrell
Marine Corps
Dion Davis
Davis
Camp Lejeune
Vernon
FBI
Tlinois
Illinois
Springfield
Louisville
Harril
California
Department of Commerce
Czech Slovakia
Glenn Lipscomb
Congress
Department
Casiro
Cuba
Rumania
Try and Stop Me humorous misadventures on romance
A housewife at a Catskill resort vents about failing to please her husband with endless rabbit dishes while a Detroit bride recounts marital disillusionment. The bride says her fiancé claimed love until marriage revealed his affection for fried eggs and bacon.
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Catskill
Harvey Campbell
Detroit Athletic Club
World War I Lusitania sinking and trivia bag
On this date in 1817 the submarine torpedoed the Cunard liner Lusitania off Ireland, prompting American entry into WWI. Born today notes Archibald Wacleieh poet, Simon Ramo scientist, Teresa Brewer mayor. spot of fame in Blue Ridge area with rail junction history and Civil War links.
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Cunard
Ireland
America
Archibald Wacleieh
Simon Ramo
Teresa Brewer
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Meryland
Potomac
Sheramdoah
US. Arsenal and Armory
Petilers
Winchester and Potomac Railroad
Baltimore and Iome
National Park Service
John Brown
Kansas
Brown raid and arrest end in hangings and pursuit
Ruth Ramsey reports that 21 followers seized a federal arsenal and armory while slaves received arms from the captured stock. U.S. Marines led by Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee retook the armory, killed 11 raiders, and captured John Brown and remaining followers who hid in the town fire engine house. On December 2 Brown and several companions were hanged for treason.
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Federal
U.S
Cal
Robert BE. Lee
Brown
Ave
Lottom
Wallace and Clergy and Cops Show Shifting Political Ground
Washington- The Wallace campaign gains odd allies among police and clergy while Civil Rights debates split Democrats. Wallaces appeal spans union with lawmen and bishops, highlighting opposition to court rulings on school prayer and civil rights.
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Holmes Alexander Washington
George*Wallace
Metropolitan Police Forces
Wallace
New York
Washington
Fulton J. Sheen
House Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Alabama
Kennedy
Johnson
Rusk
Senate Commerce Committee
America
George Wallace
Horace Mann Junior High Banquet Appreciation Note
Letter from Horace Mann Junior High faculty expressing thanks to the parents council for organizing the ninth grade banquet. The message commends parents for sacrificing time from busy schedules and acknowledges the extensive planning and effort behind the successful event.
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Parents Council
Faculty of
Horace Mana
Know Your Bridge By B. JAY BECKER
In a rubber bridge game two expert bidders clash over a thin hand. East opens hearts, South overcalls, North cues, and a sequence leads to a six clubs contract that makes despite a diamond lead, showing how mismatch in tactical bidding can yield a costly overtrick. The column notes the unpredictable outcomes and calls out the tactics used.
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East South
West North
East
South
North
Clobe
Wess
Spport
West
Declerer
Tew Syndicate. Inc
Crossword Puzzle Snippets From King Feature Daily Page
Readable fragments show clues and partial entries across many numbers. Items include language style and scattered word prompts such as capital Eng, private, cleave, and various thematic hints, indicating a standard daily puzzle layout with evolving rows and across clues.
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Preaton Pendergrass
Beulah Mae Jackson
Robert K. Gilmore
Advertising Department
John Wadley
Paul Putman
Air Corrin
Toeee
Baytown, Texas
Baytown Sim, Inc
Pearce and Ashbe
Baytown
Texas
Texas Newspapers Representatives, Inc
Associated Preee Tee
Cewe
Elo
Teese
Fulton Lewis
Bennett Cerf
Lucerne
Wall Street
Pame
Ruth Ramsey
Central Press
Anow
Albert
B. Thorvaldsen
Hetty R. Green
Missouri
Sam Mugeed
Washington Report
Drew Pearson
White House
LBJ
Ken O'Donnell
Ken
Robert Wagner
Lyndon Johnson
J.willard Marriott
GOP National Committee
Washington Coliseum
Harold Stassen
Barry
China
Kremlin
Henry Cabot Lodge
Saigon
Nguyen Khanh
Lodge
the Treasury
Anderson
Panama
Republicas Issues Council
B. Jay Becker
EAS
Kesc
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