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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1972
Page
3
The piece notes the Boeing 747’s commercial debut on Jan 21 1970 and its safety record despite actuarial predictions. It cites passenger totals over 19 million, distances of 270 million miles, $3.6 billion in sales with $1.3 billion in exports by 1972, 16 000 jobs, about 150 aircraft servicing 75 cities, and $90 million in travel agent commissions.
A nostalgic look at the U S daily newspaper price shifts from three cents to higher due to inflation and market changes. Editor and Publisher notes the dwindling three cent papers and rising nickel and dime titles with a few reaching twenty to thirty cents. The piece ends with a wish for more pleasant news.
Dr Lawrence E Lamb cautions that nitroglycerin tablets must be fresh and not discarded early as unsafe and ineffective. He explains severe thyroid hormone deficiency implications and notes hypothyroid patients may face pregnancy and mental health risks without proper treatment.
A Nixon era NSSM document shows secret assessments that four years of bombing failed to slow North Vietnam or choke supplies to Laos and Vietnam. It notes civilian casualties, morale effects, and outside aid from the USSR and China sustaining Hanoi while questioning escalation.
A reader letter argues for managerial city control over the fire department and praises Chief Jim Bland for raises and lower insurance costs, while criticizing volunteers and suggesting professionals be properly trained. Another letter questions police traffic law enforcement, noting a police cruiser running a stop sign and urging equal application of laws.
An astrologer predicts 1972 campaign shifts with Muskie fading while McGovern and Wallace gain strength. The piece foresees coalitions forming among unlikely allies, a pivotal vice-presidential choice, and influence from Pluto and Saturn Neptune aspects on polls and public sentiment.
Astrological profiles of Edmund Muskie George McGovern Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace detail sun signs moons and planetary aspects. Muskie’s Jupiter favorable then shifts while Saturn constrains. McGovern benefits from youth rapport and liberal leanings. Humphrey shows drive yet Saturn limits youth support. Wallace shows charisma with Jupiter expanding influence but Saturn applies brakes.
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