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Newspaper
The Lee Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
2
The piece argues Richard Nixon faces a difficult start as the 37th president with only 43 percent of the vote, a Democratic Congress, and questions about his ability to unite the nation. It notes his vague campaign stance, lack of debates, and the slim odds for bipartisanship, but hopes for new possibilities.
A humorous 1960s style piece frames a test for beauty culture readers. It lists questions about magazines, dining after dark, favorite stars, records, and who owns global coffee, joking that most (a) answers lead to odd careers, (b) mark normalcy, and (c) target wedding-related excuses.
Beaumont’s Mike Kirksey, a sophomore physical education major and ex football and track standout, balances sports with music. A drummer for the Sandpipers now The Clique, he studies guitar and drums while pursuing coaching ambitions and a 57 Ford hobby. He transferred from Wharton Junior College after scholarship cuts and injury. He also competed in boxing with Gold Gloves and hopes to coach high school sports someday.
NBC prime time sketches on Monday November 25 feature Tiny Tim with Arte Johnson Henry Gibson Alan Sues and others performing Stout Hearted Men Sweetheart Italian Street Song Hello My Baby and more. Phyllis Diller hosts a downtown Burbank tour delivers news and cooking tips during the Laugh-In hour.
College campus hosts a week of Greek Week activities with costumes opening day and booths including a Pie-throw by REBs and kissing booth by Kappa Sigma. Performances by Theta Kappa Sigma and Rho Epsilon Beta draw crowd reactions as events proceed. King and Queen results to follow.
The Young Women's Association led by Mrs. Ed Thiele meets at 7 a.m. on the second and fourth Fridays in Room 100 Liberal Arts Building. Donna Reed presides with Donna Page as study chair and Sue Jones as faculty adviser. Plans include a November 15 slumber party at 508 Scott and monthly visits to the Baptist Missionary Center in Houston to assist underprivileged children.
Rick Johnson reports on an eventful week at LC with Greek students in elaborate outfits and a Theta Kappa Sigma dance as chorus girls. The column notes topless costumes upset some, plus a campus advice letter from a divorced co-ed, and rumors about a nickname on campus.
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