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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
3
An editorial notes the killing of Belfast vendor Leslie Legatt and wounding of his wife as part of the undeclared civil war. Neighbors say Legatt’s neutral stance and planned move to England drew threats from both sides, warning that moderation faces increasing danger amid Catholic Protestant hostilities.
On the 30th anniversary of women joining the Navy as WAVES in 1942 the service announces the term WAVES will fade and women will be referred to simply as women in the Navy. The force has shifted from reserve to regular Navy and Naval Reserve with women serving abroad in England Japan Spain Iceland Italy Germany and Guam. Enlisted women are being assigned to Pacific Fleet air squadrons long regarded as all male preserves.
The Baytown Sun presents a staff roster for its editorial and advertising departments. Names include Hariman as Editor and Publisher, Vin Bites as Executive Editor, Waite cot as Managing Editor, and Vaal Manaus as Advertising Director alongside other department heads and managers. The fragmentary text shows roles such as General Manager, Office Manager, Classified Manager, and Retail Manager with various surnames, suggesting an internal masthead listing.
Washington column argues Eagleton's nervous breakdowns and psychiatric treatment raise concerns about his fitness for vice presidency and the risks of nominating a candidate whose readiness to serve is uncertain. It critiques McGovern’s choice as the decisive act shaping the ticket and the presidency’s safety.
R D Wagner argues that former commissioner Ramsey left inherited problems and limited funds, claims Bray acted decisively by contracting ferry and road work. He counters Ormsbee’s critique, noting Bray focuses on high traffic roads, not favoritism, and references 1861 paper currency notes per Britannica.
Dear Dr Lamb explains vaccines use weakened or dead germs to train immunity, citing cowpox for smallpox and warning against abandoning vaccines. Noting disease spread through travel, he urges continued smallpox vaccination, while advising popcorn oil alternatives for popping.
A concise biblical quotation urges believers to be mature in understanding while avoiding childish thinking. The verse from I Corinthians 14 20 emphasizes discernment and growth in spiritual judgment for followers.
Jack Anderson asserts a secret House hearing transcript shows the United States favored good relations with Panama over narcotics enforcement. He cites Panamanian officials including Omar Torrijos’s brother Moises and Foreign Minister Juan Tack, plus a letter by U S narcotics agents. State Department pressure allegedly limited Canal Zone arrests.
In Miami Beach and Washington a tense six day sequence ends with George McGovern naming Lawrence O'Brien as national campaign chairman. McGovern admits error, pressures staff, and aims to bridge rift with party regulars and labor leaders. O'Brien, a unifier by nature, takes a pivotal role amid hard election politics.
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