Editorial urges full state funding for University of Houston
The editorial commends Sen. Robert Baker and Harris County legislators for backing full state support for the University of Houston. It argues state funding would reduce tuition, boost enrollment, and aid national Cold War needs by producing engineers. It cites UH enrollment, plant value, and regional tax contributions, urging swift legislative action in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W
Bob) Baker
Houston
Harris County
Texas
A. D. Bruce
University of Houston
Texas Commission On Higher Education
Sen. Baker
Senate
Baytown Society of Professional Engineers
Greater
America
University of Texas
Texas A and M
United States
Russia
U. S
Greater Houston
University
the Sun
Know Your Bridge: Forcing bids and responses in a three-level sequence
Four hands analyze options after an opening bid and a one notrump response. South considers three clubs, three notrump, pass, and three diamonds, outlining why each choice may force or concede game, with emphasis on responder naming a new suit and exceptions when opener signs off in one notrump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
North
South
King Feau
Booth
Moat
Letters To The Editor on Nixon Derogation
A Baytown reader questions how someone can be a Democratic for Nixon arguing that longtime Democrats supported Republican leaders like Eisenhower and Dewey. The letter critiques party loyalty and mocks the idea of aligning with Nixon, calling it an impossible paradox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Dicky
Lemoersts
Nowon
Bienhower
Dewey
London
Eisenhower entertains top leaders as era ends for a new stay
Drew Pearson reviews President Eisenhower’s White House diplomacy and lavish entertainment as foreign leaders from Africa and Asia attend receptions in New York and Washington. The piece notes the state department’s concern, Nkrumah’s Lincoln University ties, and details Ike’s growing White House expenses and staff, including cooks, stewards, and drivers across Camp David and the presidential fleet.
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Washington
Eisenhower
America
Pei Syeloat Tao
White House
State Department
7 Department
New York
Delior
Te Qar
Persnadlerphan
Penngylvania
Ghana
Durima
Glyas
Amein Asia
Othe Whit House
Anghoned
Nkrumih
Lincoln University
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Ike
Siri
Truynan
Viwet
Jobin Maines
Arr
Negy
Ayhast
Gettysburg
Navy
Camp David
Air Force
Farmer stuck with empty wagon after fertilizer spills
A farmer hauling fertilizer loses the tailgate and spills the load as his wagon jolts along a rough road. He crawls into the wagon to lighten it, then realizes it is already empty and laments he has nothing to unload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dewey
Battle answers and trivia from a 1950s grab bag
A vintage style page delivers quick quizzes and trivia. It lists familiar items like the Battle of New Orleans and a Mecca by Mohammed, plus notes on Nixon’s rise and birthday shout outs, with playful sections on fame and future forecasts.
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New Orleans
Mecca
Mohammed
TV campaigns modernize take on Nixon Kennedy debate
The Nixon Kennedy joint session in Los Angeles and New York showcased careful, well prepared candidates and a smooth TV presentation. ABC focused on speaker timing while NAB unveiled a 288 page guide on public affairs programs to boost broadcasters image and ideas. Cooke will replace Walch as NBCs Hour of Great Mysteries and preface Tuesdays inn with a memorial for the late lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
New York
Questoners
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Quemoy
Matsu
Kennerly
Madison Avenue
Viuné
National Association of Broadcasters
Television Information Office
NAB
Atlante
Publisffairs
Uit Cooke
Joseph N. Walch
Robert Saudek
Friday Night TV Schedule Highlights and Sports
The listing details a Friday night lineup with Whirlybirds World at Large news and sports segments, followed by Dan Raven, Twilight Zone, and Combat wrestling. It notes weather updates, then late evening programming including The Detectives and News, plus Saturday morning cartoons and football score summaries.
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Whirlybirds
John Daly
Dan Raven
Funnies
Rawhide
Harrigat and Son
Bold Venture
Flintstones
Sunset Strip
Johnny Midnight
Michael Shane
Twilight Zone
the Detectives
Witness
Baytown council actions include rate talks and bond work
The Baytown council approved a Pfeiffer Electric Co bid to connect water pumping with storage tanks and accepted paving on Fast Wright Blvd. They discussed a Houston Lighting and Power rate increase, planned a regional rate hearing, and moved to annex limits while considering a 10 percent annual cap. They also funded maintenance on Phimiwood ditch, bought a graph machine, and reassigned a sergeant to the city jail to fill a vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
R.h.cred Prucett
Houston Lighting and Power Co
Baytown
Houston
Pruell
Harris County
HSPCO
Pruett
Annexation Committee
Texas League of Municipalities
Texas Leguslture
Harris County Commissioners Court
Phimiwood Ditch
Enon
Ety Tax Department
Muletigraph Corp
Thouston
Ray Montgomery
Jnvenue Department
TLC
Piekerstaff
Herorme
Deer Park
Bible Verse Look Unto Me Verse Variant
The fragment presents a devotional line urging faith and guidance with old style phrasing. It appears as a brief religious text urging readers to look unto divine aid and guidance in times of need. The source lacks full context or attribution.
Library site debate stalls as bids reviewed
Council weighs bids for a future library site while library board resists locating the library in a civic center. Advocates urge a larger tract and center placement. no action taken pending study of 15 bids. City officials say bond funds could fund land for other buildings if part of the library issue proceeds.
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Altogethe
Gray
Library Board
Howard
Lee College
J. Ok
Potter
Baytown Hoard
C.ty
Jitary Advisory Board
W. L
Bob) Wind
Roy Hughes
Pruett
Ernest L. Brown
Houston
Tidelands Leasing Program Set In Texas
Austin AP reports a tidelands leasing program in Texas aims to monetize submerged lands for school funding. The Land Bank will hold a sale in December as part of the first phase, clearing the way for future revenue. Local official Will Wilson calls the move a historic, nonpartisan step with broad potential impact.
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Tidelands
Texas
Austin (Ap
Will
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Reveal Puzzle Grid
A compact listing of crossword clues is presented for across and down entries with numbered positions and partial answers. Notable items include Harangue, Solar disc, Brazilian river, Father in French, and various theme phrases. The puzzle prompts likely accompany grid instructions and potential fill patterns.
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Rome
Baytown Sun Print Details and Staff Listings
The Baytown Sun published afternoons on weekdays and Sundays from Pearce and Azridel in Baytown Texas with Editor and Publisher Fred Hartman and Jim Boone. Other staff include Business Manager Preston Pendergrass Managing Editor Beulsh Mae Jackson Office Manager J.T. Bowling Advertising department and circulation roles by Roger Amdall John Wadley Corrie Laughlin. Subscriptions offered by carrier are 1.45 per month or 17.40 per year. A second class matter entry is noted at Baytown Texas Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce and Azridel
Baytown
Texas
Fred Hartman
Jim Boone
Preston Pendergrass
Beulsh Mae Jackson
J.T. Bowling
Roger Amdall
John Wadley
Corrie Laughlin
Sun
Houston
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
P.O
Baxtown
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