Editorials And Features There Is Discord Over Lowering School Age
The National Education Association and President Johnson favor lowering the school starting age from six to four. Dr. Albert Schrutt cautions against too much early schooling, urging play for emotional and creative development. Head Start aims to offset poverty, preserving childhood against parental pressure to accelerate academics.
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National Education Association
Johnson
Albert Schrut
University of Southern California
Schrutt
Air Force Dials Up Veteran C-47 In Vietnam Service
The Air Force reports that C-47 transport No 45 1121 now serves in Vietnam in its third war. Built in 1941 for World War II, the twin engine aircraft rolled off the assembly line in 1941 and later earned service through Korea as an AC47 Dragon ship with the 4th Air Command Squadron in South Vietnam.
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Air Force
Viet Nam
Korea
4Th Air Commando Squadron
South Viet Nam
It Fly The A In Old 45 1121 Designation Attacks
The A in the old 45-1121 designation stands for attack and the Dragon ship label refers to its tongue of fire from three rapid firing Gatling-type guns. Notably 1941 is also the birth year of three of the seven crew members aboard 45-1191.
Picture Taking Is Just Rest Period For Lyndon
AP News analysis notes President Johnson and Vice President Humphrey top the ticket. both face slide in public opinion, with Humphrey’s loyalty and Johnson’s backing shaping 1968 prospects. Kennedy's brother Robert poses as potential rival, while polls tilt toward Kennedy over Johnson and Humphrey. Only three vice presidents have won the presidency on their own.
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James Marlow
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Johnson
Hubert S. Humphrey
Humphrey
Dent
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Doctor's Mailbag on brittle diabetes and insulin tips
In this Dr Brandstadt column readers learn that brittle diabetes causes sharp, unpredictable blood sugar swings and may lead to coma or insulin reaction. It notes that fluctuations can occur even with good care and stresses constant, careful control of treatment. It also covers insulin storage, alcohol impact, aspirin odor, and cautions about vision complications like retinitis.
Barbs by Walter C. Parkes
A light column notes smiles are more contagious than scowls and jokingly critiques rule breaking. It ponders gender cues and remarks that this is the season when parents grow to value teachers and the role they play.
Oldsters Are In Majority in Miami Beach
New York humorist Henry McLemore reports Miami Beach now has the nation’s oldest population with half its residents over 60 and forty percent over 65. He notes the city’s economy and image suffer as seniors spend less on fashion and nightlife, while locals joke about faking youth to remain. Jackie Gleason is called the city’s No 1 asset despite being over 50.
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Henry McLemore
New York
Miami Beach
Elliott Roosevelt
Miami
United States
Afigmi Beach
Roosevelt
Miaroi Beach
Thomasina
Mitami Beach
Jackie Gleason
Erhard honored at White House dinner with old foes as allies
Washington observers note the unusual White House dinner for German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard, marking a cordial shift with former wartime adversaries. Guests included McCloy and Clay, bankers and industrial leaders, and notable Americans from politics, labor, and business, highlighting a new German American partnership amid Cold War tensions.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
White House
Wooldrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Johnson
Ludwig Erhard
Germany
Erhard
Bonn
Chancellor Erhard
Battle of the Bulge
Hitler
Ardennes Forest
W6th
John J. McCloy
McCloy
Eien Zinsser
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Chase Manhattan Bank
Lucius Clay
Army of Occupation
West Germany
Berlin
Clay
Continental Can
Lehman Brothers
General Motors
Allied Chemical
Standard Brands
U.S
Wal Street
Republican Party
Father of the Blues and WWI offensive query
A quiz item asks who is known as the Father of the Blues citing William C. Handy as the American Negro composer who popularized the style. It also quotes John 7 37 and asks for the first US offensive operation in World War I noting May 28, 1918 when the 28th Infantry of the 1st Division attacked on the Western Front in France.
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William C. Handy
France
Baytown Sun Staff and Publication Details
Baytown Sun staff and management names listed including editor publisher general manager and department heads. Addresses Baytown Texas headquarters and mail details noted with standard newspaper boilerplate on second class matter and Associated Press rights.
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Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
John Wadley
Preston Pendergrass
Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
ADVE
Corrie Laughlin
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Associated Press
Try Your Word Power NEA Feature Across I Wadd Turing
Word puzzle style clues challenge with across and down entries including terms like Turing, Nautical keel angle, and various general knowledge definitions. The page compiles a broad crossword style grid featuring numerous clues for a themed word power feature.
Win at Bridge North South Stretch Bids
North South stretch bids lead to 3NT contract after openers and responses. East West play proceeds with the given auction sequence, detailing card play and potential tricks, with emphasis on bidding strategy for declarer and defense.
Laydown No Trump Contract Explained In Bridge Play
South opens with 18 points and a minimum to jump to two no trump. North replies with seven points, supporting three no trump. The hand turns into a laydown game with careful spade and diamond play to avoid losing tricks and to reserve the ten of diamonds for a later lead. West’s defense and East’s cards shape the tricks. South must win the first spade in dummy and manage diamond leads to sustain the contract.
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South
North
East
West
Bridge question asks how to respond to partner raising to two spades
A bridge puzzle presents a bidding sequence where the partner opens or raises to two spades after a pass. The reader is asked what to do next and to answer tomorrow. The fragment references a bid in no trump and a two spades raise, with an instruction to assume partner knows the plan.
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
M.D
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Fredericksburg
Stehling
Taylor
Amarillo
Sen
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Dallas
Arthur Goldberg
Rhine
U.N
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Joe Keenan
Dean Acheson
Merle Oberon
Tasmania
Bruno Pag-liai
Italy
Mexico
Arlene Dahl
Alexis Lichine
Bordeaux
Bill Guy
North Dakota
Wancy Kefauver
Tennessee
Jim Perkins
Cornell
Bobby Kennedy
Meredith Wilson
University of Minnesota
Bob Uihlein
Milwaukee
Schlitz Beer
August Busch Jr
St. Louis
Budweiser Beer
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Che Baytown
Sim
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James Jacoby
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