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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1969

Page

6

Nixon Faces Gun Issue Return Home From World Tour

Editorial notes President Nixon could use his homecoming to avoid a gun control clash after the National Commission on Violence urges drastic limits on private handguns. The panel’s timing clashes with administration testimony opposing new gun laws, likely reviving rather than resolving the national debate.

Nixon Milton S. Eisenhower National Commission On Commission Capitol Hill Senate Judiciary Committee Violence Commission Johnson National Rifle Association NRA Congress Judiciary Committee

Army and Air Force Adopt Social Security Numbers for Records

The Army and Air Force plan to replace serial numbers with social security numbers for incoming personnel to reduce paperwork and speed data exchange. Navy will follow in 1970 and the Marine Corps in 1971. The move mirrors IRS tax ID usage and could extend to birth issued IDs for various life events.

Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Internal Revenue Service

Gumboils and spacers in pediatric dental care

Dear Dr Lawrence explains that a gumboil indicates an abscess in a baby tooth and extraction is advised to remove infection and protect the erupting permanent tooth. The article also covers space maintainers to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting after premature tooth loss.

DR. Lawrence Shirley F

Baytown Beautification Committees Thanks Sun Article

The Civic Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce writes to thank The Baytown Sun for a July article on their Baytown Beautiful campaign. The note praises the editorial on vacant buildings and urges owner and volunteer help to improve Texas Avenue.

the Sun Chamber of Commerce Baytown Sun Baytown Texas Texas Avenue R. L. Trusty Civic

Treasury manpower ceiling saves 23 million costs 500 in taxes

Rep Tom Steed of Oklahoma argues the Treasury Department staff cut saved 23 million yet led to 500 in uncollected taxes. The quote frames a debate on budget cuts and revenue collection. The passage also references a biblical verse about follower guidance.

Tom Steed D-Okia Treasury Department

Ev backs continuing in space

Senator Dirksen argues for space exploration, asserting the moon and planets exist for exploration and that funding space programs enriches life on Earth. He contends the motive is driven by discovery, national achievement, and the design of a Creator, urging pursuit beyond the Moon.

Sen Ev" Dirksen Outer Space Moon Planets Tne Columbia Eagle Earth Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin Sea of Tranquility Peoria Keokuk Worcester Burbank Houston Pasadena Atlanta Florida Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Owl

Thoughts on beauty in kings and viewers alike

A brief quip citing Psalms 45 11 about the king desiring beauty and the observer’s role in beauty. Attributed to Christian W. N. Bovee, referencing American writer.

Christian WN. Bovee

Nixon Romania trip seen as peacemaking and trade bid

Washington columnists say Nixon’s Bucharest stop aims to build U S Romania ties and press for trade, while crediting Romania’s stance on Vietnam and China. The piece notes diplomacy, Malaxa links, wheat policy, and Firestone Goodyear boycotts as context.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Nixon Romania Israel Angelo Giuseppe Ronconalli Pope John United Nations Silvia Brucan Ceausescu U.S Congress Truman Bucharest Yugoslavia United States Firestone Rubber Co Ploesti Young Americans For Freedom Firestone Goodyear

Barbs and wry lines reflect early 19th century humor

A satirical quip collection notes odd hospital lines and tall tales about aging, prescription access, and a bicycle built for two. It ends with a historical reference: American naval vessels attacked Tripoli in August 1804.

Tripoli

How to beat this contract in bridge play

The article compares declarer strategy and defender options in a bridge hand. South plans a campaign against clubs, with a preferred but risky club finesse, while West seeks two defensive paths by finding partner’s cards in spades or clubs. The text describes spade and club battles and how lead choices influence the outcome.

South West East Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Bridge bidding puzzle with two clubs response

In a standard tournament auction West and South hold front courts with South having AKISA QES AK 104 rz. After the sequence 1h Pass 1h Pass 1nt Pass passes, decide whether to jump to six diamonds or bid four no trump to force six diamonds if partner shows aces. For today’s question, with partner rebidding two clubs instead of one no trump, determine the best action. Answer Monday.

AKISA

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Puzzle

A word puzzle style entry listing across and down clues for vocabulary enrichment. Includes biblical, linguistic, and general knowledge hints with numbers indicating clue positions and themes. Answers span legal terms to color, body parts, and mythic items, matching a newspaper puzzle format.

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