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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1968
Page
4
The piece laments post election cynicism and activist despair while critiquing the American political system. It examines the 1968 10 percent income tax surcharge and its varying impact on individuals and corporations, noting strategic tax planning amid shifting rules and party politics.
The total of 31 Republican governor ships is the highest for the GOP since 1923, with 69 percent of the population living in states with Republican governors. GOP gains since 1959 include eight in 1966, one in 1967, five in 1968, and surges in 1920, 1928, and 1952 histories.
The Baytown Sun publishes afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with staff including editor and public general Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Palmar Anna B. Pritchett Preston Pendergrass Johnella Boynton Dwight Moody Corrie Laughlin and other editorial and retail positions. It notes second class matter registration at the Baytown Texas post office and subscription rates of 1.98 per month by carrier and 10 cents per single copy with mail rates on request.
BO BYERS notes in Houston Chronicle that Paul Eggers’ strong gubernatorial showing unsettles Republicans and conservative Democrats while liberal Democrats may realign to back a liberal candidate like Jon Ford. Ralph Yarborough faces primaries and a tough general election as Democrats split. Wray Weddell comments from Austin Statesman warn UT SDS activity will prompt legal responses from the district attorney. George M. Cowden leaves Insurance Board for a better post, and Charles Wilson crafts a corporate profits tax proposal for the next legislature.
George Wallace carried five states and won 18 percent of the total vote, the best for any third party in half a century. Across the nation millions of conservatives who backed Wallace or Nixon may influence the GOP as Nixon seeks unity. Mississippi Governor Williams urges Democrats to realign with Jeffersonian principles or back the GOP, while Wallace’s support could grow if conservatives stay active and push for Supreme Court philosophy shaping America for generations.
Washington column reports House Ethics Committee may end up brushing off a scandal of discreet voting. Rep. Hob Wilson and Rep. Richard Schweiker tied to fake floor votes, with clerks Cooke and Kennedy likely to take the blame. Nixon era notes discuss GOP plans to adjust Great Society programs rather than repeal them.
A word puzzle list titled Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature. Clues span across and down entries with many entries including groups, actions, objects, and phrases. The puzzle references various crosswords terms, proper nouns, and abbreviations, structured as typical cryptic style.
A Bible verse notes that in Zion a chief corner stone is laid elect and precious and that believers in him shall not be confounded as cited in I Peter 2 6.
In a team match Tim Seres overcame an unfavorable spade position to make five diamonds. West discarded wisely under pressure, and Tim avoided the club finesse by trumping and discarding, eventually running trumps and keeping clubs. The outcome hinged on timing and solid defense reading.
In a four hearts path with a partner shifting to two diamonds over your one spade, decide the best contract or action. The scenario notes minimum values evolving toward slam potential and asks for the optimal continuation.
A dentist explains Hollywood splints thin veneer crowns placed over natural teeth to improve appearance for film and TV. They cover crooked or brown teeth, are cosmetic only, not durable, and should be removed before eating. Terror and freak teeth are noted as earlier, less subtle innovations.
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