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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1960

Page

6

Editorials Oil Depletion Issue Raised

The Sun explains percentage depletion in oil taxes, its history from 1912, and the 1926 compromise of 27 1 2 percent, limited to 50 percent of net income per property. It discusses potential industry impacts, Texas drilling, and a possible 5 cent per gallon gasoline price increase to replace lost exploration funds.

Congress Texas Estill Heyser Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Cas Association Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association Independent Petroleum Association of America IPAA

Aluminum Seeks Bigger Role In Oil Equipment

Houston AP reports Reynolds Metals and other aluminum producers pushing to cut steel's dominance in oil field gear. A full aluminum drill pipe string passed commercial tests with favorable results on a DeWitt, Texas area rig, showing weight savings and potential cost benefits. Aluminum tests included joint engineering by Reed Roller Bit Co and earlier Marinea projects in Venezuela and Bolivia.

Houston Aluminum Reynolds Metals Co Weet Riynolds OW Co Dewiet Arie Dessa Herp Reynolds Shell Reed Roller Bit Co DeWitt Reynolly South America Bolivia

Baytown Sun Staff and contact details noted

The Baytown Sun masthead lists Fred Hartman Jim Boone Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson J T Bowling with roles including Publisher Managing Editor and Office Manager. Circulation and retail duties are shown along with a Houston phone number and representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives.

Fred Hartman Jim Boone Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson J.T. Bowling Baytown Sun, Inc Aghbbe Baytown Texas

Pearson Critique of Dems on election oversight and China Lobby

Drew Pearson argues Democrats failed to investigate campaign irregularities and contributions. He notes resignations and inaction in Senate committees, questions watchdog groups, and contends the China Lobby influences U S policy and elections, warning of war drives and hidden funding.

Washington Senate Elections Committee Theodore Francis Green Hhede Istead Senator Green Congress Carl Hayden Arizona Hayden Green Haw Albert Gore Tennes-see Vicw Nixon United States Hiie Johnson Truman Trumcan China Chiang Kai-shek USA Chiang

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf headline mash

A breezy, humorous item notes Bennett Cerf as a rising singing star in Miami, teasing a gag about a song haunting him and a punch line about murder. It includes a playful riddle about hair versus hairs and a misprinted puzzle line about a bomb and an alphabet pangram.

Bennett Cerf Miami

Famed Udell Kans events and a hodgepodge quiz

Today’s grab bag poses quirky questions about a snake, corrugated coins, a local Udell event, and wind speeds defining a hurricane. It notes 101 years since abolitionist Brown at Harper’s Ferry and mentions a Texas educator who rose to Senate leader before WWII service.

Guick L Udell Kan John Brows Harper's Ferry

King Ranch heir linked to congressman in wealth saga

Central Press writes that the congressman for the senator’s district is the brother of a wealthy man. Their father married the King ranch founder’s daughter, tying a family to the world’s largest ranch. He joined the business at age 20 after Wisconsin studies and now leads its global operations. The King ranch spans Texas, Pennsylvania, Austral, and Brazil.

Texas Southwest Texas State Teachers College Toro Sec Diason Abel Peon King Ranch University of Wisconsin Austral Brazil Pennsylvania

Washington G. Tipton on Nixon Kennedy Dissent and Dem Party

Washington writer Harold Tipton voices caution about Kennedy and Johnson while praising Nixon as a potential unifier. He argues Nixon would push civil rights firmly, resisting party platforms, and warns of a Democratic shift if Kennedy wins. Tipton reflects on internal party dynamics, anti Kennedy sentiment, and the possible impact on 1964 politics.

Washington Vis G. Tipton Gahacan Douglas Ives Tipton Jack Kennedy Lyndon John Richard Nixon Reine Dick Nixon Mt Tipton Marold Tipton Elewentf Tate Harley Sigore West Virginia Hugh B. Mitchell Wasington Bobby Jark Kennedy Johnson Renattor Hubert Humphrey Adtut Stevenson Ken i Wien Mtr Delibersiet Epathle Harold Tinton Theis

Fragmented Letter To The Editor Amid Confused Read

A garbled Letters To The Editor piece appears with scattered phrases about politics and editors. It shows illegible portions and missing context making the reader uncertain of the author, location, or clear argument.

How Do You Stand BY BARRY GOLDWATER OR Senator Ariz

Barry Goldwater argues conservatives support knowledge and freedom, contrasting liberal claims of progress. He frames constitutional foundation as limiting central power, endorsing popular sovereignty and separated powers while criticizing modern liberals as seeking greater state supremacy. He asks, How do you stand, sir?

Barry Goldwater Ariz Washington Ubher Beard Thomas Jefferson

Buses Outpace Cars And Trucks In Texas Speed Study

In Texas the Highway Department reported buses average higher speeds than passenger cars and trucks. Cars averaged 55.9 mph, trucks 51.2 mph, while buses reached 60.7 mph, based on a survey using radar checks.

Austin Texas Highway Department

Notrump Finesse Costs Declarer In Club Setup

Bridge discussion shows a three no trump contract failing after a misplayed finesse. West feeds clubs, declarer loses the king to a ruffing sequence, then stumbles on diamonds and spades. South’s goal is nine sure tricks. a club finesse is risky and may undermine the contract.

Declarer West Reed South Bast South Jess Area Syndicate, Inc

Daily Crossword Across Clues Messy OCR Entry

Fragmentary crossword clue list presents scattered entries for across items with partial numbers and letter hints. The OCR shows distorted words and missing portions, including several entry numbers and inconsistent spellings, suggesting an incomplete puzzle snippet from a daily newspaper.

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