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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

4

Policy toward Yugoslavia draws critique in editorial

An editorial argues Kennedy’s policy toward Yugoslavia is naive and unwise. It notes eight Yugoslav airmen trained in the United States at Perrin AFB, a 1957-ongoing sale of jets and scrap metal, and Tito’s independent stance amid Cold War pressures. The piece questions aims and potential outcomes if East and West clash, urging reflection rather than blame.

John F. Kennedy U.S Yugoslavia Perrin Air Force Base Sherman Air National State Defense Departments Defense Department Perrin Pentagon Marshall Tito Kremlin Russia Tito Soviet Union United States Houston West Belgrade Berlin Congress Moscow Washington Eisenhower

Pike supplies opponents with Pike kit for campaigns

Representative Otis G. Pike of New York jokes about giving Republican newspapers in his district an anti Pike kit. The kit allegedly includes his voting record in Congress and suggested losing votes to emphasize. He proposed a line for opponents: There’s something fishy about Pike.

Washington (Ap Otis G. Pike Dn.y Pike A & Weekly Republican Newspa Pers Congress

Baytown

Publisher and editor details list roles and rates for subscriptions and carrier deliveries. A small note references postal matter at the Baytown Texas post office under a historical act. The text shows mis-typed names and incomplete lines but centers on newspaper staffing and circulation pricing.

Baytown Texas Congress

Khrushchev Faces Chinese Challenge at Soviet Congress

Drew Pearson reports the 2nd Communist Party Congress will test Khrushchev's coexistence policy amid growing Chinese opposition. He notes Khrushchev courting satellites and outlines four friction points from past meetings, including Chinese criticism of war inevitability and pressure for tangible West benefits.

Washington Khrushchev Communist Party Stalin Gomulka Poland Kadar Hungary Gheorghiu-Dej Romania East Germany Mao Tae-Tung Moscow Lenin Berlin North Vietnam Peiping Chou En-Lai Chou Kennedy Oiece

Wise Man Builds On Rock Verse Quote

A Bible verse from Matthew 7 24 to 25 states that hearing and doing Jesus sayings makes one like a wise man who builds his house on a rock, ensuring stability amid floods.

Honeymoon Couple in Everglades Alligator Tale

A Florida Everglades excursion ends in a comic danger as the bride slips into a murky pond while her husband, a Harvard man, quips about which alligator bit her. The tale blends humorous dialogue with a string of quirky details about relatives and a songwriter slogan linked to Gretchen Wyler.

Florida Everglades

Daily Puzzle and Snippet Quiz Amid War Era Nostalgia

Readers answer five quick questions about presidents, cities, and terms. The page recalls historic figures and opera stars with brief notes on Rita Hayworth, Marsha Hunt, and Jean Arthur, then puzzles conclude with a playful riddle and a fitness tip.

Wake Up America on Communists and UN influence

A reader letter blasts the United Nations as a propaganda forum for Communists and spies. The author urges breaking ties with Communist nations, expelling their diplomats, seizing the UN, and rejecting aid to uphold democracy amid Cold War tensions. The letter criticizes U.S. diplomacy from Castro to Khrushchev and calls for NATO and free nations action.

America United Nations United States U.N Senate NATO Common Market U.S Castro Trujillo Khrushchev Korea Cuba Laos Belgrade

Nominations For Oil Purchases Up In November

The Railroad Commission reported November Texas crude oil nominations at 2,511,131 barrels daily, up 53,566 from October. The Bureau of Mines forecast demand at 2,495,000 bpd, up 39,000 from October, with increases across most districts. The data will inform the proration hearing to set November allowances. October total was 2,457,569 bpd.

Commission Texas Gulf Coast Southwest Texas East Texas West Central Texas West Texas North Texas East Central Texas Panhandle

Men Of 49th Prepare For Fort Polk Duty

The 4th Armored Division of Texas begins active duty preparations for a year at Fort Polk Louisiana with about 10 000 men from 747 cities reporting home stations for medical exams processing records and issuing equipment An advance Dallas party departs at 6 30 am Wednesday October 23 the main Dallas contingent leaves for Polk Earlier nationwide 70 percent of reservists and National Guardsmen reported for active duty as part of US military buildup The 42nd Division Wisconsin and 249 reserve and guard units are included in the callup Secretary McNamara indicated stays on active duty may occur if conditions worsen and Congress placed a 12 month limit on this reserve emergency duty.

Associated Press Texas 4Th Armored Division Fy. Polk Dallas Ft. Polk Polk United States Wisconsin 249 Robert McNamara Congress

How Do You Stand

A letter from Washington critiques the overuse of political labels and urges relying on specific actions and statements rather than broad labels. The author discusses conservatives and liberals, media shortcuts, and the need for careful judgment in a complex society. The piece ends with a direct question: How do you stand, sir?

Congress

First Reckless Diving Ticket Handed Out

Harod L. Dunnigan near Santa Monica faced a citation for reckless diving after operating a two person miniature submarine. He submerged for about fifteen minutes and surfaced near a harbor patrol boat at the entrance, despite prior warnings from Officer Robert E. Pierce.

Redondo Beach Calif Harod L. Dunnigan Dunnigan Santa Monica Robert E. Pierce

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Crossword puzzle entries list multiple across and down clues with errors and typos such as Coffee Mop Treacherou Lily 12 Choose 13 Medieval helmet 14 Tidy 15 To entangh 16 Brussela in Corapam po abbr 29 Inlet 20 Sharp 22 A braid as of hair 35 Crew Members naut 26 Tibetan priest 27 Hot crose 28 Type measure 28 Budapest location 33 Dam builder 38 Wild ox 37 Come in 38 To search a suspect along 39 Booth 40 Small quantities 41 Mineral Springs 42 Feather neckpieces. Down clues start with Mint.

Priest Budapest

South Should Have Made Contract In Club Lead Hand

In a bridge problem from Know Your Bridge South on a three club lead faced West’s hopeful six club threat and East’s clever defense. Declarer erred by ruffing and discarding options. correct play would have preserved a winning line by managing trumps and discards, ensuring the contract despite East and West against strong defense.

West East South Declarer Kime Trump Busines Mast Lrick

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