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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1971
Page
7
London AP reports pressure within the Church of England to allow divorcees to remarry in church. A special commission studying marriage and divorce is said to favor remarriage, a move that could split the church. Archbishop Ramsey is viewed as sympathetic but cautious, with laity and clergy to be consulted.
East Texas faces increasing forest fire risk with no rain in sight after two drought years. About 200 fires have burned over 14,000 acres this year, per Forest Service chief information officer D. A. Anderson. On Tuesday 45 fires consumed more than 1,278 acres, with four exceeding 100 acres, while Monday saw 23 fires burn 534 acres. Anderson noted a gradual build-up and widespread impact across East Texas, especially Northeast Texas, urging rain.
119 foreigners with 37 Americans evacuated from Chittagong on the Clan MacNair to Calcutta, reporting mass executions and village burnings as civil war raged near the city. They said Pakistani army controlled central Chittagong and extended five miles, with Sheik Mujibur Rahman’s forces holding beyond. Eyewitness accounts described killings of Bengalis and destruction of bamboo huts as jets bombed the area.
Washington AP President Nixon moves to withdraw troops in a staged plan tied to an election cycle. He argues he will be held accountable and targets Democrats who seek a faster end to the Vietnam war. The move increases withdrawals to about 14 200 monthly through December, timed around Easter recess to gain favorable reaction and pressure Congress. Police report a mini bike theft on Tri City Beach Road and a found black poodle near 1216 Daniel with owner to call 427 1093.
A vintage style ad extols gas ranges for instant off promotions, self cleaning ovens, programmed cooking, and reliable heating. It emphasizes economy, clean design, and predictable performance to persuade readers to start cooking with gas.
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