Bobby Baker Presses On After Senate Scandal
Bob Baker, once a youthful aide to Lyndon Johnson, remains active with bold plans for Ocean City Carousel and new motel expansions. He rejects jail prospects, says he will adapt if needed, and cites ongoing ventures in San Juan, Miami, Charlotte, Philadelphia, New York and Boston as he seeks financing for a $35 million resort complex and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bobby Baker
Senate
Baker
Capitol Hill
Washington House
Swanky
Spring Valley
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Miami
Charlotte
N. C
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Ocean City
Maryland
Howard Johnson
Washington Theater Club
Key Club
Bobby ‘Baker
Investor’s Guise Peete SESE by Sam Shulsky
Reader asks about buying more Western Union 4.6 percent preferred stock and potential call on April 1 1968. Expert notes the preferred yields about 6.4 percent, argues against quick redemption, and weighs strategy to average down with 20 more shares for income and tax considerations, while dismissing rapid sale upon modest price gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Hand Hog Players in Bridge Discussed by Jim and Oswald
Jim and Oswald discuss the common hand hog in bridge, noting its appeal and flaws. They explain how even skilled players can falter when opponents force unfavorable runs, and illustrate with a sample hand showing the peril of misfitted suits and miscoordinated bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Oswald
Four Spades Call in Rubber Bridge Hand
Jim and Oswald discuss a rubber bridge deal where South opens four spades. South contends four spades will make if the defense cashes four tricks. North knows his own diamond holdings and evaluates the odds of diamond suit distribution in the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Oswald
South
North
Timely Quotes on the Seat of Evil by George F. Kennan
The decisive seat of evil lies not in institutions or statesmen but in the weakness and imperfection of the human soul, statesman George F. Kennan, former ambassador to Russia, argues in this provocative reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Kennan
Russia
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Chadwick
Pickens
5. C
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Serv 17 Corp
By Jimmy Hatlo
Sese Es
Peete
Sam Shulsky
Employment Office
3Rd Ave
The
Cedar
Northwestern Bell
Iqias
ABE
By Oswald
James Jacoby
D&h K
MNB
Tom McCahill
Merchants National Bank
F.d.lc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!