Holton Seen as GOP Hope in Virginia Governor Race
Republican Linwood Holton, a Roanoke lawyer, emerges as the best GOP chance to win Virginia’s governorship, challenging Democrat William C. Battle. A Holton victory would signal GOP growth in the South with potential national impact, aided by Nixon links, endorsements from AFL-CIO leaders, and a reshaped state campaign.
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Linwood Holton
Roanoke
Virginia
Holton
William C. Battle
Byrd Organization
Arkansas
Florida
GOP
South
Tennessee
Georgia
Senate
Texas
Mills Godwin
Byrd
Nixon
White House
William Battle
Marvin Collins
James Allison
Republican National Committee
Helton
Afl-Cio
Black “Crusade
Batte
Richmond
Godwin
Horton
Fred Pollard
Henry Howell
French Lexicon Struggles With Franglais In Dictionary Shakeup
The Petit Larousse adds words like happening in a bid to reflect Anglophone influence on French. Purists mourn loss of savoir faire while noting foreign terms fill real needs. Critics say French students can use le riot on le campus alongside car terms.
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France
Doctors Mailbag on knee issues and joint conditions
A reader asks about water on the knee and bursitis symptoms and cures. The doctor notes causes include injury and arthritis, advises elevation and ice, possible needle drainage with hydrocortisone, and warns against neglect. Additional letters cover frozen shoulder, synovitis, and loose cartilage or a “mouse” in the joint with explanations and treatments.
Star Spangled Banter and Einstein Declined Presidency
The reader quiz cites the original title The Bombardment of Fort McHenry for the national anthem and notes Albert Einstein declined the presidency of Israel in 1952 after Weizmann’s death. It recalls that federal U.S. courts handle maritime law while Britain uses Admiralty courts.
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Fort McHenry
Albert Einstein
State of Israel
Chaim Weizmann
United States
Great Britain
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Proverbs and Colossians Reflections on Temptation and Peace
A compact excerpt prompts virtue against sin using Proverbs 1 10 and Colossians 1 20. It emphasizes resisting temptation as victory and depicts reconciliation through Christ's cross across earthly and heavenly realms.
Military Cannot Reply Critique of Vietnam War Policy
Baytown Sun columnist argues the Hatch Act silences military voices and blames civilian leaders for decisions in Vietnam. He cites Rep. Mendel Rivers and figures like Dean Acheson and George Romney, saying civilians steered the war despite military input. The piece urges accountability for civilian policymakers, not soldiers.
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Paul Harvey
Baytown Sun
Southeast Asia
Pentagon
Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
House
Armed Services Committee
Vietnam
Joint Chiefs
Dean Acheson
Lyndon Johnson
Acheson
Michigan
George Romney
Congress
Gulf of Tonkin
Hanoi
Haiphong Harbor
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
North Vietnam
Japan
Pepper Leads Fight on Drug Makers Over Abuse Link
U.S. House Crime Committee under Rep. Claude Pepper plans a sharp attack on the pharmaceutical industry for aiding drug abuse. Bates Laboratories allegedly diverted at least 3,000,000 amphetamine pills to Mexico and back to U.S. users. San Francisco hearings will feature executives from Bates, Smith Kline and French, Burroughs Wellcome, and Eli Lilly, plus a secret informer and operators of clandestine labs. Witnesses include Richard Bennetto, James Timmons, James King, Gene Myers, and a physician who runs a weight clinic. The memo warns that laws are inadequate and probe aims to expose negligent practices in drug distribution and ingredients.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
House Crime Committee
Florida
Claude Pepper
San Francisco
Bates Laboratories
Mexico
United States
Joseph L. Nellis
Nellis
Federal Narcotics
Bates Laboratories, Inc
San Ysidro
Calif
Smith, Kline and French
Burroughs- Wellcome and Co
Eli Lilly and Co
Richard Bennetto
San Mateo County
James Timmons
Bay Area
Allen Research
Mountain View
James King
Gene Myers
Thomas Edison
Elimination play in bridge puzzle from Reese-Dormer text
In a bridge problem, South must execute a successful elimination to fulfill the contract. After three rounds of diamonds, he ruffs, then plays ace of spades to expose the king, eliminates clubs, and clears hearts with ace and king. He finally ruffs in dummy and discards, leaving West with only clubs and diamonds.
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Irvin Cobb
South
Phen
West
Lucky
Baytown Sun Staff and Address Details
The Baytown Sun lists editorial and management staff including Editor Preston Pendergrass and Managing Editor Johnella Boynton, with Ann B. Pritchett as Assistant to Publisher and Fred Hartman as Office Manager. It notes publication terms, address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas, and subscription rates.
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Wieereeets
John Wadley
Ea Delee Wee
Paul Putman Oo
Ieee Neti Eee Neers
Ann B. Pritchett
Ecees Eerever
Rdsu
Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
Dwight Moody
Corrie Laughlin
Baytown
Texas
Congress
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Sensed Question in Bridge Card Puzzle
A partnership is in bridge after a bidder opens two diamonds and partner bids three diamonds. The responder should rebid or make a takeout inquiry based on the partnership auction, seeking clarification on hand strength and distribution. The answer will be provided tomorrow.
Vocabulary Puzzle Enriches Quick Across and Down Clues
A dense puzzle list presents across and down clues with many misspellings and garbled entries. It includes hints for urban area, article, range, toward the sheltered side, and various word fits, creating a challenging word game page.
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Victorian Order
Ireland
Gohi
Sahar
Kind of
Morocco
India
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