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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1966
Page
4
Editorial urges Texans during Highway Week to recognize the 67000 mile system and its benefits while stressing the need for $15 billion in highway funding over the next 20 years. It cautions against diverting funds and calls for continued investment to meet rising traffic and growth.
AP analysis notes 1966 civil rights bill faltered in Congress hit by Dirksen leadership and Johnson's late push. Riots and white backlash plus extremist voices split black leaders, weakening momentum. Some senators reported voting 40 to 1 against the measure as white moderates and liberals grew wary.
An Open Letter to the City of Baytown The Baytown Sun thanks Baytown supporters after a Sept 10 game. The Oilers’ first recognition day drew 500 plus fans, with praise for The Baytown Sun’s promotional work and the marching band. Ben Kiosterman expresses gratitude and hopes for future Baytown events.
The majority of Democrats with 10 Republicans could not reach the required two-thirds to proceed. Senate leadership, led by Mike Mansfield, shelved the bill after the clash. The piece notes prominent figures Carmichael McKissick Wilkins and their contrasting stances on Black Power and civil rights.
Ford Motor Co led the way by announcing 1967 model price increases averaging about 25 dollars, roughly 1 percent, with some items shifted from optional to standard. General Motors, Chrysler and American Motors were expected to follow, as the industry gauges the impact of added safety equipment and reclassified standard features on sticker prices.
AP reviews a color upgrade and new locale for ABCs Combat highlighting Sgt Saunders and Vic Morrow. CBSs Red Skelton Show entertains with humor and visuals while CBS Reports flags The Poisoned Air with deeper coverage. NBC had a similar Sunday piece.
Portland AP reports a bill to mandate seat belts on school and commercial buses and pickup trucks will be introduced in the 1967 Oregon Legislature. The interim committee on highways recommended the measure, aiming to improve in-vehicle safety across fleets.
Washington dispatch reports the Operating Engineers in Southern California voted to give 50000 dollars to Gov. Edmund G. Brown to fight Ronald Reagan but the plan was reversed before a vote. The piece contrasts Labor Day rallies and cites Jimmy Hoffa on labor hunger and leisure.
The Baytown Sun masthead shows editors and managers including Editor and Publisher, General Manager, Business Manager, Managing Editor, Assistant To The Publisher, Office Manager, and various department heads. It lists Paul Putman as Retail Manager and Corrie Laughlin Foenl as National Manager. The paper is a second class matter entry for Baytown Texas and published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays at 1201 Memorial Drive. Subscription rates and mailing details are noted along with national representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc and Associated Press rights.
A dense 1940s style political essay discusses labor, unions, and California governor race. It contrasts Reagan's TV image with GE anti-labor history, notes CIO expulsion of UE, the rise of TUE, and GE labor battles. It cites Brown's labor reforms and Johnson's labor record, warning of voter influence.
Oswald and James Jacoby discuss defending against South's three diamonds in a Bridge column. They outline defensive cards and plays, noting that accurate defense plus some luck is needed to defeat the contract while suggesting bidding accuracy pays off in the long run.
In a four player auction West North East South open 14 Dble 2N T Pass 3a Pass You hold ARI PASS H10T65 MBB2. The question asks whether to bid 3NT or 3♣ or double. East now bids 3♠ over partner's 3♣. Describe the recommended action and reasoning, with the solution shown tomorrow.
William McKinley in 1896 telephoned 38 campaign managers across 38 states from Canton Ohio about his campaign. Edward Jenner originated vaccination with a crowning experiment in 1796.
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