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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1968

Page

4

Congress May Lower The Voting Age To 18

Editorial argues that extending suffrage to 18 may reflect historical patterns of enlarging rights. It notes growing political activism on campuses and claims that groups united for equal rights tend to win, while cautioning that youth may not yet fully grasp the proposal. It cites Senate support and argues change hinges on broader youth awareness.

Congress Republic Senate Mike Mansfield Georgia Kentucky America

Tight Money Gets Tighter and Rates Rise

The week's market activity shows tightening liquidity with higher interest rates and rising yields. Treasury bill auctions reflected sharper average returns, signaling ongoing pressure on borrowing and potential stock market softness amid tighter money conditions.

Ening Vise Treasury

New In Town Masterson Invites Help and Notices

A Baytown Texas notice from Citizens National Bank relocation service chief Masterson invites readers to write for questions and local information. The page includes letters about piano teachers, Texas property and wills, and a financial update on mortgage rates and FNMA prices amid federal policy concerns.

Mastersen Citizens National Bank PLC Baytown Tex San Jacinto Music Teachers Association David Radjar Mastersor Texas Pus Fux Tien Tage Voss

Baytown Notes Gather Local Summer Plans and Travels

The Baytown column catalogs families and individuals embarking on summer trips and moves. Glenna Smith will spend summer in Germany with her sister while Jerry Smith sails Galveston to Vera Cruz. Billie Cece and Bever y plan a June 4 flight to meet sailors in Mexico. Leon joins the cruise crew. Mattie Howard, Lee College librarian, plans a move to Kerrville with Julie to Dallas. Scott Mann visits Baytown, Doc rides, Doe recovers at home, and Bob Martin serves as host at the country club with manager Holloway noted.

Martita Ann Hemphill G. L. Smith Glenna Germany Jerry Galveston Vera Cruz Billie Cece Bevery Mexico Leon Mattie Howard Baytown J W. Nelson Kermille Daugher Julie Dallas Mattie Lee College Kerrville Scovtt Mann Doc Doe Dot Rosenz R. L Bob) Martin Bob J. W. Holloway Big Bend Penry Atkins Pat Anderson New Orleans Mildred Charley Thomas Don Brunson Austin Candy Shei Texas Ellis Pegey Atkins Caroline Jerrell Odie Roquemore Ola Krenick Emily Smith Kathleen Alpha Shreveport Sharon Mathenny Foxy Goose Creek Country Club Faust

Quick Quiz on Public Money Custodian and Name Meaning

The public moneys are held by the Treasurer of the United States, not the Secretary of the Treasury. The name Clare is Latin for bright and illustrious, as noted by the Surprise Association.

United States Secretary of the Treasury

Bible Verse Exchange Thwarted by Money Temptation

A biblical note cites Peter rebuking Simon, saying his money perishes with him for supposing the gift of God could be bought. The reference is Acts chapter 8 verse 20, highlighting the danger of bribery and misguided wealth in religious gifts.

Peter

Baytown Sun Masthead and staff listing

The Baytown Sun published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with staff including editor and publisher general manager and multiple department heads and writers. It is entered as second class matter and is a member of the Associated Press with a 1979 law reference and subscription rates listed.

Baytown Texas Baytown Sun, Inc Memorial Drive P.O Trexan Newspaper Representatives, Inc Associated Press

Kennedy Denies Ordering FBI Wiretaps in King Case

Washington Merry-Go-Round reports that Senator Robert F. Kennedy denies authorizing FBI wiretaps on Dr. Martin Luther King or other eavesdropping. The piece cites memos suggesting Kennedy knew of and approved some surveillance, including a 1961 memo on electronic surveillance and a July 7, 1961 note detailing approval of microphone surveillance in organized crime matters, with Kennedy asking for a current list of active technical surveillances.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Robert F. Kennedy Martin Luther King FBI Fred Black Sheraton- Carlton Kennedy Bobby Baker Senate Lyndon Johnson Baker Johnson LBJ Tft Justice Department Carlton Hotel PEI Mike Monreney Rep Carl Albert Oklahoma Gerald Ford Michigan President Johnson Congress General Dynamics Defense Black Tme Courtney Evans FRI Attorney General's Office PBS Bobby Kennedy Figis Oman Courtney Bobby Alan H. Belmens Bureau

May 27 history highlights from 1968 and earlier

On this date in history the British navy sank the German battleship Bismarck after a long pursuit. Other events include Garibaldi's forces invading Sicily, Japanese action against a Russian ship, Queen Mary maiden voyage, Golden Gate Bridge opening, Bennington explosion casualties, and Nehru's death in New Delhi.

Associated Press Ingul Giuseppe Garibaldi Sicily Patermo Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco Bennington Rhode Island Jawaharhil Nehni Delhi

Bridge Tips: South misbid and the crocodile coup

Oswald and James Jacoby discuss a rubber bridge hand where South misbid, protecting his swindle plan. The analysts quarrel with whether South should have bid differently after North’s two no trump and slam try. The dialogue highlights miscommunication and the perils of a forced positive response.

Oswald Jim South East West North Adt Assa

One Spade Opening With Partner Raising To Three Spades

The correct opening bid is one spade. You can bid hearts later. Opening one spade keeps options open for showing spades later. Partner raises to three spades. the best continuation depends on partnership agreement and tempo.

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature

A fragmented OCR list mixes vocabulary prompts with names and clues. It hints at a NEA feature on word enrichment, listing terms like war, native, women, appetite, and various ambiguous items such as John, Stalin, kimono sash, and fish sauce, all jumbled without coherent context.

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