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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1971
Page
6
Editorial explores why rowers endure the demanding sport at Marietta College. Athletes cite camaraderie, precision, and personal challenge while one man calls rowing a form of insanity. The piece notes the unique nature of finishing the race seated and facing backward.
Consumer crusader Ralph Nader argues the government capitulated to automakers on stronger bumpers. DOT revised rules set 5 mph front bumpers for 1973, rear bumpers at 2.14 mph, with 1974 raises and uniform height postponed, while critics question demonstration bumper claims and cost implications.
The National Observer notes Roscoe C. Born comparing draft fairness arguments. Proponents say ending the draft harms the poor who lack college deferments. opponents claim an all volunteer force hurts the poor who lack education and civilian job prospects. The piece jokingly suggests drafting everyone into college.
The Baytown Sun announces staff roles and office information including editor publisher business manager and department heads. It lists publication schedule afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays, address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 and mailing options with sample rates and national representation notes.
Washington report details an Alabama incident where Al Capp was asked to leave Tuscaloosa after alleged indecent advances to four coeds during a 1968 visit. University officials cite lack of physical harm and aim to avoid publicity while Capp denies wrongdoing and contends with political notoriety.
A Bible verse quotes Jesus promising abundant life in contrast to the thief who comes only to steal kill and destroy John 10 10. The well known line emphasizes spiritual life and Opposition to evil.
East holds a spade and high club while West guards queen of spades and a diamond. The right play begins with a submarine club lead, counting tricks and a potential squeeze. The puzzle asks how to proceed after partner jumps to four spades over one spade, with the answer revealed tomorrow.
The page shows a mixed Across and Down vocabulary puzzle with clues and partial answers. It includes musical terms, city names, instruments, and misc phrases arranged as a typical word square or crossword style activity.
Baytown Sun columnist notes a push toward a four day work week with five days pay as unions lag, banks mills and hospitals experiment, and workers gain leisure. He cites firms like Samsonite Armour and Metropolitan Life and mentions Chrysler and United Steelworkers eyeing the plan.
A set of trivia items covering authors, biblical artifacts, Declaration signers, month names, and the oldest U.S. vice president at inauguration. Answers include 1888 author Kate Douglas Wiggin, the Mercy Seat as a golden plate with blood sprinkled from sacrifices, Francis Lightfoot Lee and Richard Henry Lee, July and August named for Julius Caesar and Augustus, and Alben Barkley at 71 years and 57 days.
Dear Dr Lamb Your letter reveals a nurse age 24 addicted to diet pills and talwin with withdrawal driven by the need to use. A psychiatrist at a university hospital is advised and the call for help is emphasized by health professionals.
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