Wider Bridges Save Lives in Texas Highway Program
Editorial lauds the Texas Highway Department for safety upgrades under the 1964 State Highway Safety and Betterment Program. A $20 million yearly installment funds about 345 projects across 150 counties, widening bridges, resurfacing roads, and upgrading drainage to reduce fatalities. The program covers 2,300 miles of U S and state highways, contributing to a over 25 percent drop in deaths on primary Texas highways in the past decade.
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Texas
Texas Highway Department
Texas Highway Commission
U.S
Highway Department
Washington Report on Rusk Gromyko Space Arms Talks
Report by Drew Pearson on Washington noting air force leaders urging a strong military space program, Russia’s satellite capability and fears of space dominance. Gromyko after three hour NY meeting signals possible agreement on banning weapons from space. Also mentions drug industry lobbying after Kefauver death to ease animal drug rules.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Gary
State Department
Dexh Rusk
Gromy- Kia
Space
Air Force
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Spe
Khrushchev
Russia
Cuba
United States
Gromykov
Gromyko
New York
Bible Verse and Drug Reforms Shape 1940s News Roundup
A mixed wrap of religious commentary and policy debates note Hebrews 2:17 alongside features on diethylstilbestrol in poultry and scrutiny of Justice Douglas’s retirement rumors. The piece also cites Izvestia’s take on American crime hearings and rising gangsterism in the U S.
JEK: The Man and the Myth redefines Kennedy election impact
A Washington column reviews Lasky’s JEK The Man and the Myth painting Kennedy as a central political figure. It compares its influence to Uncle Tom’s Cabin and details Lasky’s portrayal of Kennedy’s allies, rivals, and policy stances amid 1944 election context.
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Fulton Lewis Jr
Washington - Utrum
Aristotle
Johnitzgerald Kennedy
Jek
Lasky
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Kennedy
Macmillan Co
Lusky
Harvard
Ko B
McCarran
Joe McCarthy
Joe
Dean Acheson
Truman
Richard Nixon
John Kennedy
Nixon
Robert W. Richards
Washington
San Diego Union
Richard Revere
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers
Crossword page item listing clues such as Past 40 Dress up and Nonsense with entries including French cote and Right side abbr. The brief shows a themed grid row and puzzle progress as of the date not specified.
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Baterday
U S Rubber Proving Ground Opens In October
U S Rubber Co will start operations at a multi million dollar proving ground 12 miles north of Laredo along U S 81. The 6500 acre site is the companys largest US center and will move from Lancaster California after completion. The facility includes a five mile circular track for speeds up to 140 miles per hour and a mile long Belgian block cobblestone road for testing.
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Laredo
Briscoe
Laredo Proving Ground
Laredo Tire Proving Ground
Baltimore
Ss Controlled
Readers Clash Over Stop Signs and Gambling Policy
Baytown letters defend and attack police enforcement priorities, arguing whether major crimes or minor offenses deserve focus. Contributors discuss stop signs speed limits and gambling, with views on Chief Fordhe and the adequacy of law enforcement strategies in the community.
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the Sun
Baytown
Clifford M
Sparky) Bond
Bond
Fred Hartman
Tex
Hartman
Sparky Bond
Fordie
Fordhe
Indiana Supreme Court Creates First State Sales Tax
The Indiana Supreme Court issued a unanimous 5-0 ruling approving the 1957 General Assembly sales tax. The levy applies to all retail purchases including food and drugs, with exemptions for certain items and a $6 deduction per person from income tax. Rehearing is requested in the ongoing challenge.
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Indianapolis
State Supreme Court
Indiana
Trivia Grab Bag Prompts Auction For Answers
Puzzle style page item presents several quick questions and trivia prompts. It lists a series of riddle like queries about language, geography, and history, followed by a few light unrelated notes such as birthdays and chronicle notes about events and achievements.
The Public Relations Machine and Government Power
Barry Goldwater critiques modern public relations and government lobbying practices. He argues federal publicity, taxpayer funded campaigns, and coercive influence distort truth, inflate Medicare and agricultural control, while Congress and the judiciary fail to curb spending. He questions US strategy toward Cuba and Berlin, and warns of expanding state reach.
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Barry Goldwater
Washington
Hiss
Reed
U.S
Alwice
Treasury
Asenéy
Orville Freéean
Fidel Castry
Cuba
Vassa
Congress
Berlin Wall
West
West Berlin
Brose
Comance
Macory
French Bridge Team Loses Despite Grand Seven Bid
In a Buenos Aires World Championship warmup, the French North hand passed while the Brazilian West opened hearts. West then bid seven spades, and after Derry forced seven notrump doubled, the contract was defeated seven tricks. Brazil won seven hearts at another table, leaving France down 4,210 points on the deal. the episode underscores diplomatic notes.
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Buenos Aires
Brazil
Bacherich
France
Exat
Alvarenga
South Derny
Amaral
King
East
West
Dery
Derry
Baytown Sun Staff and Publication Details
The Baytown Sun lists Fred Hartman James Hy Hale and Preston Pendergrass Bevish Ma as editors with Robert K. Gilmore as editor and publisher and a general manager. Page shows managing editor office manager peepee John Wadley 2 .Resue ees tories. The paper is entered as second class matter in Baytown Texas and published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays from Pearce and Ashbei streets in Hewtown.
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Fred Hartman
James Hy Hale
Preston - Pendergrass Bevish Ma. Jackson
Robert K. Gilmore
Baytown
Texas
Poa
Congress
Baytown Sun
Ines
Pearce
Ashbei
Hsgtown
P.O. Box WE
Beytown
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Allegheny College
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Moscow
Izvestia
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Cosa Nostra
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McCarthy
Massachusetts
Joe Kennedy
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Egypt
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Diane Lynn
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