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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1968

Page

4

Responsibility Gap In Presidency Reviewed By Historian

The piece notes the 20th Amendment reducing the lame duck period and discusses the dangers of the 10 week gap between election and inauguration. It cites Laurin Henry of the University of Virginia and suggests options from moving Election Day earlier to abolishing the Electoral College, urging public debate on reforms.

America Congress Laurin L. Henry University of Virginia Henry

Florida Senate Race Favored GOP Edge in Heated Campaign

In Florida the U S Senate contest shows the Republican edge for the first time this century as GOP Rep Edward Gurney faces former Gov LeRoy Collins. The race centers on Vietnam policy and ties to Johnson Humphrey era officials, with both candidates leveraging associations with Gov Claude Kirk and past roles in Washington. Smathers retirement opens the race for the seat.

Dennis Friel Associated Press Miami Fla Florida U.S. Senate South GOP Edward Gurney LeRoy Collins Vietnam Gurney Peninsula Collins Johnson-Humphrey Andyallins Clade Kirk Johnson Washington LBJ Bob Wilson San Diego Wilson House

Baytown Sun Masthead and staff listings

The Baytown Sun lists editors and managers including Fred Hartman, John Wadley, Beulah Mae Jackson, Paul Putman, Ann B. Pritchett, and editorial and advertising department leads. It announces publication details, address, subscription rates, and nationwide representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc.

Fred Hartman Bill Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B. Pritchett Dwight Moody Retell Carrie Laughlin Esee Baytown Texsa Act of Congress Baytown Bun, Inc Memorial Drive Texas P.O Fequent Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc

Life Among Columnists About Texas

Robert E Baskin and Margaret Mayer assess Hubert Humphrey's campaign tactics and risks of intemperate statements. They critique Humphrey's positions on law and order and Vietnam, Johnson's call for unified voice, and Texas reactions. Dallas Morning News writers note Houston visit, fundraising needs, and local attitudes toward campus protests and public order amid Columbia and DNC events.

Wick Flowler Austin Robert E. Baskin Dallas Morning News Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Nixon Humphrey Law and Order Vietnam Johnson North Vietnam Margaret Mayer Dallas Times Herald Chicago Texas Houston New Left Columbia University

Verse on Love Above Sacrifices from Mark Twelve Thirty Three

A biblical verse states that to love God with all heart understanding soul and strength and to love one's neighbor as oneself is greater than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. The quotation is from Mark 12 33.

Well Child Halloween Safety Tips For Parents

Preschool Halloweeners need adult supervision and safer costumes. Advise limiting area, group outings, reflective accents, and fireproof outfits. Use flashlights, avoid matches, and praise children’s costumes while encouraging kind behavior at doors.

Cvic National Safety Council

Gurney Linked to Florida Turnpike Fees and Appointees

Washington merry go round reports Rep. Ed Gurney of Florida used his law firm Gurney and Sheffield to negotiate a 155000 settlement for a 12 year old Howard Needles claim against the Florida Turnpike Authority while serving as a link to Governor Claude Kirk’s circle. The piece notes Bay Lake Palms ties and a Palm Plaza site in Apopka, plus Gurney’s Senate bid and other Florida political links.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Ed Gurney Florida Florida Turnpike Authority Gurney Gurney and Sheffield Winter Park Fla Orlando Turnpike Authority Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorf Gurney Law Claude Kirk State House Congress Kirk G. Warren Sanchez Sanchez Howard, Needles Sud Denly Stewart Giman Gilman Apopka Bay Lake Palms Highway 41 Central Business District Bay-Lake Palms Corporation Palm Plaza Bay-Lake Commercial Bank John T. Skeffield Bay-Lake Palms Park Avenue South Gurney-Sheffield Combanks Corporation New Apopka Bank Senate LeRoy Collins

Barbs on promises and magicians in election year

A reflective barbed note notes that keeping all election promises would exhaust magicians for stage appearances while observing store merchandise and implying limited options. The piece blends satire with a wry view of political rhetoric and consumer choices.

Fragmented Pacific Coast Crossword Clue Puzzle

Puzzle-like OCR text with scattered across and down clues including Alaska Dry Freudian Winglike present, Matured, Priestly vestment, Molten eel, Muse of poetry, Crown of poop, Dots of tea, In behalf, Sick, Only, Fruiting, Growls spike, Flower, Sacramento, and stray words.

Camera Naval Base Chilkort Alaska

Bid three spades after partner’s jump to three

Card puzzle presents a bidding decision after partner overcalls to three spades. South must choose a plan based on hand shape and partnership signals, weighing conservative support with likely losers. The reader is prompted to decide whether to bid three or four spades, considering partnership style and safety.

Ak Pass

Ben Creel Retires From Cleveland Press After Bridge Career

Oswald and James Jacoby recount Ben Creel in Cleveland, noting his early bridge work at the Cleveland Press, his tough play, and a prewar Blackwood bid to seven spades. They recall his rapid grand slam prospects and his cautious rebids, illustrating Creel’s impact on local bridge coverage.

Jim Ben Creel Cleveland Press Oswald Ben The Press Cleveland Blackwood North Newspaper Enterprise Assny

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