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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1955

Page

12

Texas Supreme Court clears path for school integration

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that state funds may be used for integrated public schools and that state laws enforcing segregation are unconstitutional, effectively removing barriers to desegregation in Texas. The decision states the U S Constitution supersedes state provisions and confirms integration is governed by federal ruling, not local statutes.

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Slot Machine Age and Political Reminiscence Musings

A fragmented Sun News Desk column reflects on the Slot Machine Age offering a coin driven meal gadget, Truman era press critiques, a Highlands Rotary Club chat with Prof. Sparks, Tennessee scenery memories, Texas boastful tall tales, and Orval Faubus’s political rise in Arkansas. The piece blends pop culture tech envy with local opinion and wartime pasts.

Moses plan for Central Park split sparks bird watchers row

A New York column portrays Robert Moses and a petting of Central Park for an aged recreation center, facing strong opposition from bird watchers who fear fencing and loss of a sanctuary. The piece mixes satire with strong character sketches of Moses, bird life, pigeons, and public space ideals.

New York Robert Moses Mr. Monex Jones Beach Moses Central Park Immubie Masey the Rample Tig Haven

Viet Nam Referendum Set as Diem Seen Winning

Charles McCann analyzes Viet Nam's political scene as Ngo Dinh Diem is poised to win the October 23 referendum on leadership. Bao Dai’s past alliances and Diem’s rapid consolidation are outlined, with Diem expected to be proclaimed president by month’s end amid U.S. involvement and Bao Dai’s exile from the Riviera.

Bay Day Vietnam Indo-China Ngo Dinh Diem Viet Nam Bao Dal Diem Saigon Idiem Fao Tiwi French Riviera Paris Ban Dai Bao Dai Bai Daj Bao Ho Chi Minh Riviera Dien Ray United States Baa France Dior Maryknoll Lakewood N. J Parle Garret

Baytown Sun Classified Rates and Publication Details

The Baytown Sun lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, with prices per month, 3 months, 6 months, and yearly options. It notes publication offices at Pearce and Ashby, declares second class matter status, and lists staff roles including editor publisher and advertising director.

Baytown Sun, Inc Pearce and Ashby Baytown Texas Fred Hartman Ov D B. Gould Beulah Mae Jackson Armed Services Congress Jones

Presidents Did It There’s Big Future In Peddling Newspapers

Harman W. Nichols reflects on Newspaper Boys Day and a long career as a paper peddler. He notes presidents like Truman and Eisenhower once delivered papers, shares memories of routes, ladders, rooftops, and morning and evening papers in Bloomington and Champaign, and cups of coffee after long rounds.

Harman W. Nichols Washington Harry 3. Truman Kansas City Star Eisenhower Down Mevie Mater Farmer City Nichols Peddie Bloomington Pantograph Champaign News Gazette Sandy Bert Wheeler Fred Allen Wheeler

Unreconstructed rebel and jokes at a social season

William Faulkner, noted as a Nobel Prize winner, is described amid a satirical scene with a rebel persona and humorous exchanges. A lighthearted interaction involving a Charleston related joke unfolds at a casual gathering as the era's social events face disruption. The report shifts to news from Washington as President Eisenhower cancels the White House social schedule for the winter due to illness.

William Faulkner Yonkers Sandy Ed & Group Capital Washington Eisenhower Wmness White House

Quick Knowledge Grab Bag And Celebrity Clues

A mixed set of trivia prompts and clues spans mythology classical lines and film stars. It features questions on mythic capturable animals, obscure flower names, musical tonics and dominants, Julius Caesar’s die quote, and a celebrity quiz with Chelsea births and 1930s Chicago roots.

Eden Refusal To Talk Cyprus Sparks Long History Look

DREW PEARSON surveys Cyprus as a microcosm of British, Greek, and American policy from the Napoleonic era through the Truman Doctrine. He traces Eden's prior refusals, Greek-Turkish tensions, and shifting alliances, noting how postwar moves shaped NATO, U.S. aid, and regional power dynamics in the Mediterranean.

Drew Pearson Washington Anthony Fiden England Greece Marshal Fapagos USA Great Britain Cyprus Cypus Eden Papago Mediterranean Africa Guar Alexander Wes Metternich Winston Churchill Harry Truman Yugoslavia Russia Czars Bosporus United States Turkey Marshal Papagon NATO John Foster Dulles U. S Jack Peurifoy Peurifoy Volos Moscow Greree Constantine Karamanlis Egpyt King Saud Saudi Arabia North Africa

Unclear fragmentary historical notes on wars and figures

Fragmented text mentions ambulances in 1792 and the guillotine named after Dr Joseph Guillotin, plus various disjointed items about budgets Cyprus crisis UN and Dulles. No coherent report or single event established.

Cyprus Papagos Eden Nim Dulles Keven Thea United Nations

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Editorial Sun News Desk By Preston Pendergrass Harry S. ‘Truman Harry Roosevelts Highlands Rotary Club R. B Sparks Robert B. Lee High School George Peabody College Nashville Tennessee Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Chickamsugs Park Chickamauga Chattanoogs Sparks Peabody Union Florida Morgans Point Orvel Faubdus Arkansas Neigier Jesus Saz Mel Heimer Birg Manhattan By Charles McCann The Baytown Sun Ueno Community Fund W. Green Street Dad Will Hammer Bennett Central Press Chelsea Mass Baltimore Beverly Hills Phil Chicago Ives Studio Club Hollywood Volcom Colimp Dwight D. Eisenhower Idan Gish Winifred Black Frank Conroy Wanpened Feliu Willam_ the Conqueror Socrates Viola Win Elliot Kim Novak China Istanbul John Foster Tilies Nartis Colton Rn.h Joseph E. White Ohio White Asights Sam Poor Pan American Airways Grandfathers Club Lowell Thomas Jr Inlaw Sam Pryor Jr Dr. Joseph Guillotine Willie
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