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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1968

Page

4

Editorials And Features Here’s Proof War Hurts Stock Markets

The Vietnam war disrupted market faith as the Dow Jones average fell about 75 points from January to March. Bad news including troop commitments and bombing limits weighed on stocks, though later fighting and peace signals briefly turned the tide. The piece argues war unsettles monetary strength and domestic economic progress, suggesting a matured, business-focused world.

U.S Vietnam Demilitarized Zone North Korea North Vietnam Hanoi

Germans object to US TV depictions of their people

Hamburg's Bild am Sonntag cites about 60 Germans killed in one week of US TV portrayals with Germans shown as blockheads, sadists, or fodder. TV official Viehoever says West Germany will not show such programs. The piece discusses the danger of stereotyping and the risk of warlike myths.

Hamburg Bild Am Sonntag U.S West Germany Joseph Viehoever

Accidents Provide Odd Moments for Safety Council

The National Safety Council highlights odd mishaps across the world as lighter examples of accident awareness. In England a locomotive crew faced a grim encounter when a truck smashed at a grade crossing and wrapped the cab around the engine. In Moline a woman trapped her toe in a car tailpipe during a rescue attempt. Rockford residents collided with vehicles distracted by a courthouse lawn exhibit. A Rock Hills child survived a meteorite fragment strike after a fall near a teacher. In Friedrichshafen a man, admiring a passerby, dropped his teeth into Lake Constance.

The National Safety Council Dimmocks Cote England Moline, II Rockford, IL Rock Hills D.C

Sail boats block Kemah bridge in weekend traffic jam

Preston Pendergrass recalls a sunlit Kemah scene where two dozen tall mast sailboats sailed under the High way 416 bridge at Clear Creek, delaying cars for 45 minutes. He ponders public rights and possible sail lowering to ease recurring delays.

Kemah Galveston Bay Clear Creek Taiwan Seabrook NASA Baytown Freeport Mer Shell

Baytown Sun Staff and Publishing Details

Baytown Sun information page lists staff roles editors managers and department heads. It notes address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77521 and mail and carrier rates, while identifying Associated Press affiliation and republication rights.

Baytown Texas Baytown Sun, Inc Memorial Drive P.O. Box Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc Associated Presy Associated Preag

Is Aleghaz Island still a federal prison site

The island once called Aleghaz Island is no longer a prison and the future status is undetermined though the prison buildings remain. The 20th century president Harry S Truman did not attend college.

Aleghaz Island The Harry S. Truman

Petty Sin Creates Big Ones

Baytown Sun columnist Paul Harvey argues the violent unrest over civil rights laws stemmed from small criminal acts that escalated. He warns permissive behavior leads to lawlessness, vandalism, and bloodshed, saying the majority bears responsibility for fueling a dangerous climate.

Paul Harvey Baytown Sun White House FBI Memphis Martin Luther King

Gun Lobby Holds Capitol Hill In Gun Control Fight

The NRA and gun dealers press a fierce campaign to block federal limits on interstate sales of rifles, shotguns, and handguns as 1963 politics and the King assassination shape the debate. Dodd's ties to industry raise questions about influence while Johnson’s plan targets trans-state shipments and licensed dealers.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Capitol Hill John F. Kennedy Martin Luther King National Rifle Association Dr. King Senate Judiciary Committee Johnson Rifle Association Roman Hruska R-Neb Senate Ed Biester R-Pa Tom Hailsback R-Nl House Tom Dodd D-Conn NBC Metromedia Dodd Colt

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Card

A fragmented OCR text lists puzzle like items and word prompts. It mentions NEA features and a mix of definitions or clues including terms like professional law officers and fire residue. The source reads as a garbled vocabulary enrichment page with multiple numbered items and partial phrases.

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Rockefeller for President Group Faces Uphill GOP Shift

A Rockefeller for President effort in Washington aims to swing the Republican Party away from Nixon after President Johnson’s March 31 bid to retire. Rep. Charles Goodell and Duff Reed back a Coalition for a Republican Alternative to organize delegates, betting on Democratic changes and GOP governors to reshape the field.

Washington New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller Johnson United States Maryland Spiro T. Agnew Oregon Nixon Thruston B. Morton Rhy Duff Reed Charles B. Goodell Morton Robert F. Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Eugene J. McCarthy

Rose play in six club contract examined

Bridge column analyzes Albert Rose’s six club contract and a heart discard plan. It explains how six clubs can be made by timing and finesses, considering different distributions and possible plays by West and East, with the aim of preserving entries to dummy.

Albert Rose South East Ahe Amond West Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Bridge puzzle asks for 7 spades sacrifice after double

In a spade opening auction with partner's 1S, responder holds KQ876 at four hearts? No, given hand K 876 and R3 6743 wa542. Determine the correct defense or sacrifice when the next player doubles. Interpret as bidding problem and provide recommended action for Monday answer.

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