Editorial argues no national surge to Republicans in sight
The piece contends that voter behavior shows no grass-roots shift to the GOP but a drift toward the center as Americans rebalance after liberal and conservative excesses. It likens 1966 and 1968 dynamics to a balance of power, with future leadership to reflect historical necessity and the electorate’s need for both legs of progress.
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America
Nations curb mass killing as arms trade sustains balance
The era of large scale war is fading as major powers restrain conflicts while smaller states still crave bloodletting. Nations rely on arms sales and UN debates to manage tension in the nuclear age.
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India
Pakistan
Tle
United Nations
Things To Be Thankful For By HAL BOYLE
A compact list of simple joys and hopeful moments in anxious times. It recalls childhood sounds, festive foods, reunions, nature’s beauty, and the quiet mercy of daily comforts. The piece ends with a universal note of gratitude for all causes worth sacrifice and the mystery of life’s quiet power.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Encephalitis spread by mosquitoes and medical Q A
The article explains encephalitis a severe mosquito borne disease in Texas with over 100 cases and 11 deaths and notes it is viral not malaria. It discusses prevention by aerial insecticide spraying and mentions symptoms dizziness stiff neck convulsions and delirium. It also covers a medical Q and A column addressing neurofibromatosis and reactive hypoglycemia with treatment tips.
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Texas
HemisFair Space Fills Up Rapidly
HemisFair 1968 in Austin reports 80 percent of exhibit space booked with 45 percent by private exhibitors. Plans for the Texas Institute of Cultures were unveiled, featuring 26 Texas ethnic groups. International participation includes Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Peru, Bolivia, Panama, Canada, Philippines and Honduras. Expected attendance may top seven to eight million. The Institute, a 368 by 242 foot modern building, will sit over a pool with a bridge entry. construction uses concrete native limestone aggregate granite and glass. Governor Connally called HemisFair a major state United States undertaking and a showcase of Western civilizations.
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Frank Manupelli
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Canada
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Honduras
Institute of Texan Cultures
Texas
United States
Open The Door To No. 1 Job
WEXRY New York Americans lament the shortage of gifted young men entering politics and propose that the presidency attracts talent by offering abundant fringe benefits. The column recalls President Johnson’s hospital stay and the lavish care he received as a contrast to the heavy responsibility of the office.
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Washington
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Lyndon
London
Paris
Berlin
Fairbanks
South Georgia
China Dominates U S View as Key West Challenge
Washington columnist Drew Pearson argues China is America’s top problem, noting Beijing’s growing nuclear arsenal and missiles, the Red Guard upheaval, and U S policy failures. He urges a new two China approach within the UN and warns of potential Chinese moves into North Vietnam. The piece references State Department divisions, Ambassador Goldberg, and shifts in Cold War diplomacy.
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China
State Department
Washington
Viet Nam
North
U.S
South Vietnam
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
Mao Tse - Tung
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Mao
Communist Party
Arthur Goldberg
U.N
Gellberg
Johson
New York
United Nations
Formosa
Japan
Maryland
Bidding puzzle tests forcing partner to choose slam
Bridge problem where West North East South auctions 3a Dol Pass 4 BE Bese Pass Rebl T Pass You. Decide bid to pressure partner. Also notes on spades, no trump and seeking slam. Contains mixed unrelated items about football and hunger strikes.
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West North East
Baytown Sun Masthead and Contact Details
The Baytown Sun publishes afternoons weekday and Sunday editions from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77521. Subscription rates via carrier are 1.75 dollars per month 21.00 per year and single copies cost 10 cents. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with national representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives Inc.
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Memorial Drive
Baytown
Texas
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Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Associated Press
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Revealed in Jumbled Grid
The crossword poses a mix of definitions and wordplay across clues such as Crimson, blue, green listed with numbers, plus entries for a nibbling gadget, a legal point, a river barrier, and phrases for raising spirits. Down clues include Teutonic Walter sprite and Bryophytle January terms among others.
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Mariner
Greece
Teutonic
Walter Sprite
Word Puzzle Clues and Themed Answers
A compact listing of crossword style clues with numbered items and hinted solutions. Includes entries like Colors DOWN 1 Mate sheep and TiSea eagles, with several across and down clues pointing to related terms.
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TiSea
Preemptive jump overcall and five clubs defense in bridge
Fred Karpin's book illustrates a preemptive jump overcall with West bidding three clubs over South's spade opening. North forces into three spades, while East Roth jumps to five clubs to challenge. Edith Kemp West expected to hold five clubs, while South misread his partner's hand and declined to protect against nonvulnerable game. Roth aims for five spades, avoiding a double and seeking mismatch in a match point duplicate.
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Fred Karpin
West
South
North
al Roth
East
Edith Kemp
Roth
Duplicate bidding yields better scores when opponents hold voids
The text notes a principle of duplicate bidding in bridge. If you know the hand belongs to the opponents and push them up one level above normal, there is no need for a close double. If you pass undoubled, you achieve a favorable score, as in the example where a plus 100 is obtained.
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Autumin
Mlczart
South
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