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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1967
Page
6
An editorial lauds a Baytown group led by George Perkins at Carver High that aims to curb indecent literature at newsstands and in magazines. It urges citizens to lobby lawmakers, join the committee, and maintain vigilance to protect youth, noting constitutional limits and the need for public awareness.
In a 1956 to 1967 span, Americans joined 6,433 protest marches averaging four miles each, totaling 25,732 miles. Marchers carried 3,256 banners, 2,310 placards, and some walked empty handed. The tally notes 4,148 protest topics, 487 comma misuses on banners, and 358,000 aspirin consumed. An off Broadway play based on these statistics is being considered.
The question notes Congress impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson ended with 35 Senators voting for conviction and 19 for acquittal, falling short of the two thirds needed, leading to Johnson’s acquittal by one vote. It also mentions Panama’s 1903 secession from Colombia and the boundary as a South to Central America division.
A short humor column argues good human relations and charity start at home. It notes an optimist husband who lets his wife speak first and expects his own turn later. The light tone reflects domestic wisdom and wit.
The text traces the Arabian Nights from Arabic origins through Persian and Indian influences. It notes European introduction in the 18th century via the French translator Galland. It also contains unrelated flippant remarks about television and eye makeup.
A Washington dispatch cites alarming teen crime data. It notes 15-year-olds dominate arrests, youths 11 to 16 commit half of property offenses, and under 25 account for 8 percent of car thefts. The piece links juvenile crime to costs and politics, naming Sen. Tom Dodd and ongoing hearings.
Wayne G Brandstadt M D urges careful use of insecticides in combating crop and disease threats. He notes risks of poisoning from skin inhalation or ingestion, stresses reading labels, keeping containers closed and out of reach, avoiding spray paths and freshly treated areas, and contacting a doctor if accidents occur. He notes alternative methods exist but poisons remain necessary with caution.
The column assails Senator Dodd for using the juvenile delinquency subcommittee to pursue politics and vacations, citing staff misallocation and limited real inquiry. It recalls a TV tribute to Truman with humorous exchanges about aging and time. The piece also notes Kennedy and Hoover declining to sign letters praising Dodd's conduct.
Rep Emanuel Celler predicts the Supreme Court would refuse to hear Adam Clayton Powell Jr appeal, as Congress asserts its own authority on seating and seniority. Powell controversy intensifies, highlighting clashes between the legislative branch and the judiciary.
James Marlow argues 1960s war drags on with slow Congress action and limited presidential leadership. He notes Johnson’s quiet, cautious approach, wary of provoking Red China, while public attention shifts to figures like Kennedy and potential 1960s rivals.
Helen Sobel Smith, a renowned bridge player, is profiled in this piece noting her many titles and strategic approach. The article describes a hand where Sobel as East uses point count and dummy signals to infer partner’s likely cards, guiding defense against a no trump opening and a spade lead to force a down one.
In a bridge bidding sequence East South West North pass three clubs pass four spades pass you hold solid A T I O G S Y2 R12 B A Q S E What now Find the best line after partner supports hearts with two aces and responds five hearts to show two aces The puzzle asks for the next move and promises the answer tomorrow.
The Baytown newspaper announces a management reshuffle with positions including Managing Editor and Office Manager. The notice states the paper is published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays from 2301 Memorial Drive in Baytown Texas under the Act of Congress of March 8 1972.
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