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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
6
An editorial argues Cleveland’s racial violence should prompt study. It notes the ambush killed three police, wounded or captured seven militants, and did not trigger a citywide uprising. The piece links the attackers to Ho Chi Minh and warns against letting fanatics steer race relations and policy.
Dr James E McDonald of the University of Arizona says many UFO sightings across the eastern seaboard in late 1965 coincide with a northeastern blackout. He argues the power pulse cause remains unknown and suspects possible surveillance by extraterrestrials, noting it wasn t swamp gas.
Baytown Sun recounts Hilary Milton's lifelong vow made as a seven year old in a Alabama hospital bed. From that day he attended church weekly through wars storms and NASA years, finally reaching 2,000 Sundays of faithful service ending with his anniversary call from Vienna Virginia.
Martha Ann Hemphill chronicles Baytown residents and visiting guests enjoying summer events. The piece recalls Elmer Hargis and family trips to West Texas, Pat Leeds in Kerrville, HemisFair memories, a Galveston party with over 200 attendees, and several local social gatherings. It notes longtime Baytonians Ted and Mrs. Lyman reflecting on changes over 25 years, including growth of the Baytown Youth Fair, new developments, and local landmarks.
Editorial and advertising department staff names are listed for The Baytown Sun. The notice states second class matter filing at Baytown Texas post office, publishing schedule afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays, address 1301 Memorial Drive, Baytown 77520, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and national representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc.
The article outlines infant care beyond feeding and changing, stressing early bonding, constant visibility when possible, and reassuring departures. It promotes discarding the playpen after walking, safe exploration, and gradual socialization, culminating in a confident school start. The piece emphasizes parental presence, warmth, and preparation for independence.
A concise reflection on Ecclesiastes 9 17 noting that measured quiet words of the wise outshine the louder statements of a tyrant among fools, emphasizing restraint and wisdom in leadership.
Washington column from Miami Beach reports Nixon’s aides predict victory by Tennessee roll call. Nixon directs operations from Manhattan offices, veiling fear among Republicans of past defeats. Rockefeller’s and Nixon’s backroom networks secure delegates, while security and ticketing for the convention reach unprecedented tightness.
Wicks Fowler notes the Southern Conference gathering in Biloxi led by Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes. Mutsch er's expected House team includes Shannon Jungmichel Traeger while Atwell faces reelection trouble. Secret Service and FBI fortify coverage amid Cuban exile fears. Presidential candidates Reagan and Stassen hold private HQs and parking limits. Sen. Percy fears security after his daughter's murder. The convention grimly unfolds under Kennedy’s murder shadow.
The Q and A item notes the minarets serve as towers for the call to prayer guiding Muslims toward Mecca. It also states Southern Chile lies closest to the Antarctic Circle, and that Australia adopted the dollar and cent currency in 1966.
The column discusses a World Championship outcome with Italy winning for the fifth time in 12 years, the United States second, and Canada third. It analyzes Board 1 bidding, spade opening against a two heart contract, and how Italian theory differs from American styles. The captains’ counterstyle includes a suggested double of one spade to show four spades, forcing partner to handle the hand accordingly.
In a bridge bidding scenario with no vulnerability, South faces a choice after partner opens nothing. With three or four sure tricks and the auction passing to you, the advised line is to bid four spades if your partner has shown strength. West then overcalls five clubs. What is the correct continuation? Answer tomorrow.
A word puzzle page lists across and down clues with numbers and partial answers. It includes items like organic compounds, sea terms, ancient jurists, Greek letters, and various nautical and linguistic hints.
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