Mixed U S reaction to bombing halt in Vietnam
The Associated Press reports mixed U S reaction to President Johnson's pause in bombing North Vietnam. Doves see opening for peace talks while hawks demand proof of reciprocal North Vietnamese action. Notable politicians Nixon, Humphrey, Wallace react variably. Senate leaders call it a beginning and caution against overinterpretation. In Vietnam, U S Command muzzled GIs, saying the halt is political, not military, prompting adverse views among soldiers.
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Funeral services held for Carl R. Lemke in Waco
Funeral services were held in Waco Friday for Carl R. Lemke a state official of the Improved Order of Redmen of Texas. He died Thursday morning in Waco. The page also notes several local events including a Crusade for Christ at Baytown Junior School a car wash fundraiser by ST. JOSEPH Junior School basketball team and a 42 party for Parents Without Partners. Deer hides drive supports Baytown Opportunity School. Weather forecast: continued warm clear to partly cloudy with highs near 85 and slight rain chances through Saturday.
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Local Community Notes Include Art Show Plans and Birthday Wishes
Ricky Alcorn greets friends while William Budd explains an aquarium accident. Volunteers led by Fred Buckels prep for an art show at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday. Other items include Jimmy Martin abandoning his car and Claude Peoples busy at home. Birthday greetings go to Emmitt Waugh Sr. and Dexter Jordan. Edwina Hughes outsmarts Liza Watmaley and Marian Orgain, former Lee College librarian, visits the University of Houston library.
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Wanda Burch
Mike Burch
Carl Espinosa
Harold Bomhoff
Fred Buckels
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Jimmy Martin
Claude Peoples
Vernon Martindale Jr
Emmitt Waugh Sr
Dexter Jordan
Edwina Hughes
Liza Watmaley
Marian Orgain
Lee College
University of Houston
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Heavy turnout seen in Baytown area election drive
Baytown supporters for the three presidential candidates push hard in the home stretch with telephones television appearances and voter appeals predicting a near record turnout at the polls next Tuesday. Republican Ben Rhodes says transport can be provided and believes Nixon is strong on Vietnam while noting a potential reaction to the bombing halt. American Party chair Frank Abbey reports Wallace backers plan street rallies and a November 2 barbecue with a rally also planned in Winnie-Stowell area.
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Be Sure To Vote Early Editorial Sample Ballot
The Sun urges voters to study the sample ballot on Page 10 for the upcoming general election. It highlights 14 proposed amendments with 13 seen as progressive and Amendment No. 6 favoring tax exemption for pollution control equipment. The editors push early voting to reduce congestion and speed results, noting fewer machines and weekend study time.
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Republican Party
Trick Not Treat Night Report From Pittsburgh Police
On trick or treat night in Pittsburgh an unusual radio transmission described a car sprayed with apples. Officers noted the vehicle looked like a fruit melted after the incident.
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Campaign moves and global tensions cross Texas headlines
American Airlines and Delta win permission to serve Fort Worth Love Field. Nixon campaigns Texas for 25 electoral votes as war, peace, and Greek politics stir. Israeli raids into Egypt prompt new orders. Humphrey and Wallace comment on bombing pause and peace. Papandreou dies, Liu Shao chi ousted, and Lucey faces priestly dissent in Texas.
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Bomb Halt May Give HHH Campaign Lift
The bombing halt on North Vietnam drew mixed reactions. Hanoi officials hailed it as a peace step, while Saigon leaders called it unilateral and urged continued action. Thailand held emergency talks with no statement, and Korea voiced guarded support through President Park, hoping the halt leads to lasting peace without weakening allied troops.
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Boost in Time Enough for Humphrey Victory?
AP report notes private Democratic and Republican strategists see Johnson’s bombing halt boosting Humphrey. They differ on whether the lift will push him past Nixon this Tuesday amid the nationwide TV and radio address and progress in Paris peace talks. Senator McCarthy sees gains against antiwar candidates, while Fulbright applauds the move.
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Radio Hanoi vows to continue fight despite halt pledge
A Hong Kong AP bulletin reports Radio Hanoi promising to persist in the struggle against the United States until all invading forces are expelled, while not commenting on President Johnson's decision to halt bombing.
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Baytown Brings Humphrey-Muskie Rally Caravan
Baytown supporters of the Humphrey-Muskie ticket plan a Sunday caravan from Sears to the Astrodome to hear Hubert Humphrey. Celebrities listed include Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra with possible appearances by Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin. Seats are first come, first served and overflow will view via closed circuit in the Exhibition Hall.
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Trini Lopez
Edie Adams
Allen
Sammy Davis Jr
Dean Martin
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Long-Time Nurse Is Honored For Service
Baytown honors long-time nurse Bessie C. Alexander of 2 W serling with the Baytown Community Service Award. The George C. Adams Order of Eastern Star Chapter No presided the presentation. The widow of Dr M S Alexander, one of Baytown's first doctors, she began nursing at Baytown Hospital in 1929 and retired in July. She is an active member of the First Christian Church.
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