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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1965
Page
4
The editorial argues that reducing federal excise taxes could substantially lift consumer spending and production despite a $4.7 billion rise in Social Security taxes. It notes potential benefits from lower prices on items like autos and consumer goods, plus related job gains, while acknowledging uncertainty over exact savings and pass through to retail prices.
The piece links Lewiston Maine to the Cassius Clay Sonny Liston boxing match rumor amid a sweeping, satirical critique of the city. It fashions Lewiston as an industrial hub on the Androscoggin with diverse trades and hints at a dark historical past, while tying the tale to national political satire and imagined routes for the fight.
The Baytomn Sun lists Fred Hariman James Hinsle Presta Feoian and Robert K Gilmer in key roles with Hariman as Editor and Publisher and Gilmer as General Manager. Roles include Managing Editor Office Manager Business Manager Promotion Manager Retail Manager National Manager.
Baytown advances its comprehensive planning program with work on the master plan ahead of schedule. Bernard Johnson Engineers reported progress to City Manager Fritz Lanham, detailing a $65,000 contract funded by federal sources and city funds. The plan includes the 5 and 20 year capital improvement programs, with final recommendations to be reviewed by the city council before printing.
A declaration of conscience presented to the White House by American leftists vows not to serve or assist in the Vietnam defense effort. Signers include Bayard Rustin, John Lewis, and other prominent left figures. Rev. A J Muste presented the petition. background notes cite prior Communist ties and radical activity among signers. The movement draws support from California and national groups, highlighting opposition to military involvement.
A garbled bundle of trivia and clues asks about Burne Jones Morris Rossettis schooling and the Sublime Porte, a small alpine goat antelope, a T square trade, and P AWA WPA acronyms. It mentions a fragile entity claimed as the Holy Grail, tied to Joseph of Arimathea and Glastonbury, later moved to Strata Florida Abbey before dissolution.
Ruth Ramsey notes a carved oak star from estate timber with a heart shaped table once linked to a pub. The piece recalls Lord Nemoro Lal Hamilton and tenant dues paid on quarter days. It also mentions a 1934 Supreme Court ruling that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Washington insiders reveal a closed Commerce Committee vote on cigarette labeling. Nine senators backed health warnings, eight opposed, amid a push for a Magnuson bill and FTC control. Key figures include Hartke Bartlett and Bass, while Magnuson and Joe Yates faced a divided panel during early May. The outcome shaped potential labeling requirements and regulatory reach.
A fragmentary plea urges action against communists with strained, garbled wording. Named figures and clear events are unreadable, but the piece repeatedly stresses duty to combat the Reds and references a chaotic protest or confrontation. The text remains largely incoherent and digressive.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated page with cryptic lines referring to verses and prayers. Readable items include scattered references to passages and names, suggesting a religious context without a clear event or dates.
Bridge column presents a cryptic session with scattered hands and commentary. Disjointed phrases mention players Robert N and James Jacoby, a herald, and various suits and tricks amid unclear bidding.
The daily KING FEATURE crossword puzzle page offers a themed challenge with a grid of clues across and down. Solvers pursue word fits, letter patterns, and puns, testing general knowledge and vocabulary as a regular syndicated feature.
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