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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

4

A Salute To REL Grads At Robert E. Lee High School

The Sun congratulates 487 Robert E. Lee High School graduates on completing 12 years of preparation and facing a free choice about their futures. The editorial urges steady aims, moral growth, and reliance on family and teachers as they commence the next life phase. It praises Baytown schools and cautions against quitting.

Robert E. Lee High School Baytown Sun Ayrown Atill

Verdict in Ashley Lima murder case stains Houston with death

An all male jury convicts Leslie Ashley and Carolyn Lima of murdering real estateman Fred Tones. They are condemned to the electric chair after deliberation, with jurors citing duty to uphold laws and public safety. The piece notes regret at youth and condemns those heading toward crime, echoing the district attorney’s “whatsoever a man soweth” closing.

Leslie Ashley Carolyn Lima Houston Fred Tones Tones Ashley Miss Lima Ashley-Lime Frank Briscoe

Editor and Publisher Roles Change at Newspapers

The notice lists staff moves including Editor and Publisher, Business Manager, Managing Editor, Office Manager, Circulation Manager, and National Manager. It notes reorganizations and new roles as leadership shifts, with emphasis on the sequential titles and positions within the publication.

Vorces

President Kennedy dinner on juvenile delinquency visit

Drew Pearson recounts meeting with President Kennedy during a Big Brothers dinner in Washington DC. Judge Luther Youngdahl discusses pre sentencing reports and the link between broken homes and crime, noting high illegitimacy and racial factors in the District. Also present were Judge Bazelon and other Big Brothers figures, including the author’s grandfather.

Kennedy Big Brothers Ed Foley District of Columbia Youngdahl David Bazelon U. S. Court of Appeals F. Joseph Donahue Arthur Clarendon Smith

Trials of banning books spark late 19th century debate

A discussion of censorship contrasts D H Lawrence and Lady Chatterley's Lovers ban with Jane Eyre, and notes Thackeray's Browne King manuscript containing harlot words. It cites Fanny Hill’s notoriety versus Canterbury Tales many profane terms. A quip on perception of obscenity contrasts Mede and Persian.

CPE D.H. Lawrence Charlotte Bronte Lawrence Lady Chatterley Thackeray Cornhill Elizabeth Barrett Browne Kmg Fanny Hill Emma Chaucer George S. Kaufman

Folk of Fame Guess the Name Massachusetts Bay leader

In 1630 a wealthy English gentleman converted his estates to cash and became governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. He led for about 13 years, favored limited democracy with civil liberty, and opposed Anne Hutchinson's doctrines amid Puritan controversy. Who was he and who was his companion?

Massachusetts Bay Colony Anne Hutchlinson

Early settler founded Springfield Mass after secession

Nan Jones notes a learned colonist who left Roxbury to join the Connecticut‑territory group and establish what is now Springfield, Mass. His book The Meritorious Price of our Redemption was burned for heresy and he returned to England. The column also lists several birthday names and a quiz item.

Roxbury Masa Connecticut Territory Springfield Mass England

How Do You Stand Sir A Nation Facing Cold War Pressures

Washington notes the U S government spends about 50 billion dollars yearly on national defense and 8 billion overseas since World War II. It argues that 30 percent of earned income has been taken by the government in 15 years, with 60 percent for defense, and urges Americans to recognize the war against communism as ongoing since Russia seized power. It critiques détente and warns that renouncing armed conflict invites disaster, asserting Monroe Doctrine principles and the need to defend freedom through all resources. It concludes with a call to stand firm against communism, asking the titular question How do you stand, sir.

Youngdah Russia Stalin Geneva Eisenhower Kennedy Strausz Shupe Khrushchev Nover Free World Cuba United States of America

Cost Of Living Steady In April As Prices Stable

Washington AP cost of living remained unchanged in April for the second month with price stability expected into June or July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the consumer price index at 127.5 with offsets from lower gasoline and other items.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Robert J. Myers Labor Statistics

Did You Know AWM stem bell strikes the home for Big Ben

AWM stem bell milestone marks a noted sound associated with London’s iconic Big Ben, tied to Chock in a historic signaling context. The item hints at the ceremonial or mechanical use of a bell in a traditional timekeeping setting.

Big Ben

Straight Talk on Kennedy Khrushchev Trip

Irene Corbelly Kuhn argues the Kennedy Khrushchev meeting may be unnecessary for wartime conservation of resources but could be essential to test Soviet intentions. She critiques campaign pledges, Dulles era diplomacy, and Rusk’s role while forecasting potential surprises from Khrushchev and urging firm adherence to international obligations.

Kennedy Canada France de Gaulle Vienna Khrushchev Nikita

Bible Verse Ezekiel warning and accountability

The verse warns that if you warn the wicked and he does not turn from sin, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have delivered your soul. Ezekiel 3 19 reflects personal responsibility and prophetic urging.

Ezekiel

Know Your Bridge Opening Leads Challenge

Four hands ask which opening lead best defeats notrumps. 1 B Gakos leads six of hearts, aiming to disrupt declarer. 2 M943 BIT 07052 865 suggests jack of hearts to pursue partner’s long heart. 3 MTS 10 KIR02 HAg754 favors six of diamonds to establish partner’s suit. 4 82 998 Q7103 HAQTsZ leans four of clubs, weighing sequence and timing versus diamonds.

Declarer

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Reformulated

The page lists an extensive crosswords set with across and down clues, including entries like Fishing lure Alpacas Broadway production and other mixed language, with several garbled or misspelled items such as Teal and Yoom. The scan shows grid references and solution hints, reflecting a standard puzzle layout.

Mr. Hammarskjold

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