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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
4
An editorial honors Sam Paine co-owner of Paine Bros. department store who died of a heart attack at a Lions Club meeting. The piece lauds his community service, optimism, humor, and lasting impact on Baytown, noting he never shunned work or helping others.
Republican leaders shift toward Nixon running for California governor to boost 1964 ambitions as Goldwater gains western support and Eisenhower urges a bid. Polls circulate in the Far West showing Nixon popularity slipping while Goldwater rises as the GOP front runner. Nixon may seek the governorship to prove vote-getting strength and blunt Goldwater.
The Baytown Sun explains its policy after Hurricane Carla damage coverage. unsigned letters are not published unless the writer requests signature withdrawal. Readers are urged to sign letters or request signature withhold. A long letter from "a disappointed reader" complains Brownwood area got excess publicity while other hard hit areas received little attention.
Fragmented masthead and staff lines for Baytown Sun show publishing details from The Baytown Run in Baytown Texas with editor publisher and department heads. Ad and circulation staff names appear garbled while subscription rates list 1.45 per month and 17.40 per year with national representation by Representatives, Inc.
Drew Pearson reports Tito in Belgrade says Khrushchev may be nudged toward a tougher line against the United States by hardline army and Stalinist factions. He notes divisions inside the Kremlin resemble Kennedy’s admin tensions, with sabre rattling from Malinovsky Katukov and Teremenko, and hints at Khrushchev pressing for renewed cultural exchanges while clashing with military hardliners.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a reader receiving a note about a financial loss and a fire. The text is garbled with names and actions unclear. The readable parts mention a burned structure and a request or response connected to a letter.
A collage of questions and notes includes a mis-typed entertainment query about Naples, a last year brag item, a two jobs stat, a Wonderland author query, a future self-help line, a quote on presence of mind, language warning, euthanasia definition, and a birthday name Gyorgy Sandor with a noted former queen.
Central Press reports on a dishonest English bookseller who forged Shakespearean autographs and private letters to boost value. He sold annotated volumes and even a deed to heirs, fooling many critics before 28 year old Jed confessed. He later married and remained a popular figure during a tumultuous era marked by proclamations.
Washington dispatch critiques Kennedy era Cuba policy and Western unity. It argues hesitancy damaged prestige and Europe risks, urging decisive action against Castro and Berlin. Khrushchev’s nuclear brinkmanship and planned tests are noted as evidence of rising Soviet pressure.
The Texas Highway Commission announced a $3 million emergency program to repair highway damage from Hurricane Carla. Major projects include a new 12 mile Texas 35 causeway in Jackson County, Lavaca Bay drainage on Texas 35, repairs on Texas 87 between Sabine Pass and Galveston County line, and repairs on Texas 361 Aransas Pass to Port Aransas. An additional $1.21 million boosts the maintenance contingent fund depleted by Carla.
The Republican Party plans the largest poll tax drive in its history, starting October 2 at a Texas State Executive Committee meeting in Dallas. Chairman Tad Smith notes Sen. John Tower and Rep. Bruce Alger will attend to report on the seventh district. Jack Cox, a recent switcher from Democratic to Republican, will speak at a luncheon. A Baytown Coin Club auction closes Saturday with coins selling at high values.
A northern city looks to state approval and revenue bonds to attract a $500000 factory. The plan uses city backed bonds exempt from tax, funded by a special election, with lease income and tax considerations. Interest depends on the issuing city's credit. historically no defaults noted.
Isaiah 1 16 urges cleansing from evil deeds and turning away from wrongdoing to please God and remove contempt from the eyes. The verse calls for abstaining from evil actions and pursuing a righteous life aligned with divine standards.
An analysis of a bridge hand from a South West Forts game. It explains promotion mechanics in cards, tracing how misplayed leads and timing affect trump development and declarer outcomes. The piece emphasizes careful observation of partner signals and card promotion to resolve the contract.
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