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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1960
Page
4
The Sun invites readers to write letters to the editor for open expression of opinion. Letters should be short and signed if possible, though signatures may be withheld on request. The Sun reserves the right to edit or delete material to maintain brevity.
The editorial cites Speaker Sam Rayburn on Republican opposition to social security in the 1930s and argues that welfare legislation mainly emerged under Democratic administrations. It urges Baytown seniors to recall this history when voting for Kennedy or Nixon, linking welfare records to party performance.
A Houston paper questioned a new vice squad captain’s claim to fame for having killed three men. The piece argues that taking lives in the line of duty does not honor an officer, and warns against glorifying such past actions. It emphasizes human humanity and cautions against equating violence with capability or respect.
British scientists claim a strange detection about 36 quatrillion and a distant past. In Formosa,, the Nationalist China army released 2,100 pigeons at Tapri and only 30 returned. The fragmentary text suggests a mix of astronomy and misreported military action.
The Baytown Sun masthead lists editors and office staff including publisher manager and advertising department contacts. It notes Houston telephone references and national representation, plus subscription rates and mailing details for Baytown residents.
Drew Pearson recalls White House and Senate conferences during 1965 debates over defending Quemoy and Matsu. He notes Eisenhower and Dulles tensions, the China Lobby influence, and a GOP split with the right wing urging appeasement while federal leaders weighed allies and potential theater strikes.
A fragmented late night musing collection lists misheard phrases and witty quips from 1900 by Bennett Cerf. It mentions a party near Washington DC with a hostess, a seaside fathers finil sons softball game dialogue, andwise quips attributed to Jack E Leonard.
A mixed page note recalls 77 years since the Metropolitan Opera opened with Faust, marks Blanche Scott as first woman to solo fly 50 years ago in Ft Wayne, and features a folk of fame guessing game about a famed judge. It lists birthdates, travel hints, and notable historical snippets tied to Oct 23.
Baytown reader Ban T Evans, chairman of Nixon Lodge campaign, argues in a letter to The Sun that claims against a Republican presidency are false. He cites veto records, job figures, and economic gains under past administrations to defend Eisenhower and Nixon, condemning Kennedy and urging support for Nixon.
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes debate over shortages in student and faculty resources, urging expansion funds from the federal treasury. It cites Cornell President Jewell Maillot criticizing reliance on broad “adjustment” courses that undermine core math science language and literature, warning of lost potential for youth.
Texas shows a net gain in licensed automobile drivers from 1959 to T9M, increasing by about 4 percent. The figure highlights a significant rise in licensed drivers within the state.
A fragmented political essay explores morality, freedom, and responsibility in a twentieth century conservative context. It contrasts free men choosing virtue with materialist urges and warns against coercive power. The text cites Biblical references and critiques collectivist ideas while defending individual conscience.
In a spade lead no hearts held by South, declarer can secure 4-level contract. By ducking the king of spades to reach dummy and ruffing diamonds, then trumping, he sets up an endplay. The defense cannot prevent the contract regardless of West’s cards.
Informal talks and clues cover across and down entries from a daily crossword. Includes definitions for 4 across to 37 down with hints like Juliet's Sweetheart, Egyptian god ivar, and notations for abbreviations and foreign words.
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