Your One Vote Matters in Historic Election Echoes
Sun Editorials examine pivotal close elections and margins of victory across U S history. From Kennedy Nixon 1960 to Truman Dewey 1948 and 1916 Hughes Wilson near misses, the piece notes margins per precinct, risk of House decisions, and memorable anecdotes including Marcus Morton’s one vote governor win and Zachary Taylor’s era attire. It also covers Lyndon Johnson and Peter Hurd’s Smithsonian portrait reception.
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Marcus Morton
Thomas E. Dewey
Charles Evans Hughes
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Jfk
Ninois
New Jersey
House of Representatives
Truman
Ohio
California
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Massachusetts
Youth power in 1968 campaign endures beyond voting day
Postmortems may mark the end of the tumult but not analysis of 1968. The under-30 generation contributed heavily to the political process, with students and young professionals knocking on doors, stuffing envelopes, and manning phones for candidates. Their efforts, though not as visible as street demonstrations, were pivotal to campaign work and voter outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Eugene MacCarthy
Young America
Debunking The National Debt And Government Management
A Sun letter argues national debt is not a major issue, noting GNP rose from 214 billion in 1945 to about 80 billion this year while debt moved from 253 to 275 billion. It cites inflation as the real concern and praises current management, urging Republicans to detail how they'd improve governance before promising changes. It condemns scare tactics and supports Nixon era leadership.
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the Sun
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Viet Nam
Nixon
T Dike
Wallace
Alabama
Birmingham
Washington D. C
Frank M. Yates
Barbs and Halloween Queen Votes Spark Local Buzz
Phil Pastoret notes a new salesman with a promising career if he proves himself. Voter interest centers on Halloween Queen selections seen at the shopping center featuring a woman in purple slacks and an orange blouse with curlers. A new Japanese highway import is also mentioned weighing in.
Baytown Sun staff and publication details
The Baytown Sun editorial and advertising staff are listed with roles from editor to managing editor and sales, along with office contact details. The paper operates from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with post office box and offers subscription and single copy pricing. The publication is a daily Pan‑Baytown newspaper and a member of the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Moody
Corrie Laughlin
Yee Natons
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O. Box
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Associated Press
Henn
Psalm 145 38 The Lord Near To Those Who Call In Truth
A biblical verse from Psalms affirms that the Lord is near to all who call upon him in truth. The line emphasizes intimate divine proximity for sincere prayer.
Goldwater Urges Vote Against Wallace in National Review
In a National Review article Barry Goldwater argues conservatives should not vote for George Wallace. He says a Wallace vote weakens Nixon and helps Humphrey, citing Clyde Pearce’s memo on Wallace’s possible Electoral College impact and potential bargaining or a House showdown if no candidate wins a majority.
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Barry Goldwater
National Review
George Wallace
Goldwater
Wallace
Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Clyde Pearce
Pearce
U.S
House of Representatives
New York
Arizona
House
Senate
Congress
Vietnam truce leaks cloud Paris talks and US stance
Washington column details how leaks from Saigon and allied sources disrupted stalled Vietnam peace efforts. The piece credits Soviet cooperation, notes North Vietnam's withdrawals, and reports Gen Creighton Abrams briefed Johnson on truce progress as five of seven North Vietnamese divisions pulled back across the DMZ.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Vietnam
Johnson
Owas
Nixon
Paris
Lord
White House
Humphrey
Demilitarized Zone
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
National Liberation Front
State Department
Gorton
Sauvanna Phouma
Laos
U.S
Souvanna Phouma
Saigon
Frank
Red China
Moscow
Richard Nixon
Creighton Abrams
Abrams
LBJ
United States
Abnormal rubber bridge hand sparks slam bids
Oswald and James Jacoby analyze a 90 point rubber bridge deal where North-South reach 4 diamonds while a grand slam would hinge on finesses. They discuss part score bidding, invite potential slam attempts, and outline three ways a responder can probe for a slam with a 90 on the table. The discussion notes 2-2 trumps and a club finesse, yet concludes six diamonds as the best contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald
North
South
Jim
Nostrump
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bridge bidding puzzle: four no trump and five hearts shows two aces
In this bridge problem you open with four no trump and your partner responds five hearts showing two aces. Decide the next line and the outcome. The article promises an answer tomorrow.
Enrich Your Vocabulary in NEA Feature
A puzzle page style word list and clues cover across and down entries. Includes varied hints for names, places, objects, and terms with apparent OCR errors and ambiguous spellings.
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Lyndon Johnson
Peter Hurd
Smithsonian Institution
New National Portrait Gallery
Norman Rockwell
Hurd
Charles Nagel
By Phil Pastoret
Che Baytoum Sun
Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
John Wadley
Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Preston Pendergrass
Johnella Boynton
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Wegen
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