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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1967
Page
4
An editorial argues the civil rights movement aims for equal opportunity and human potential regardless of race. It critiques anti riot bills and extremist rhetoric seen in Newark, Detroit, and beyond, urging Americans to reject hatred. It notes slow yet real progress in education and jobs for African Americans and calls for unity.
An engineer Elmer R. Kaiser of New York University proposes giant man-made garbage hills. Communities would pile trash, cover with soil, plant trees, and even build a restaurant and scenic lookout atop the hill. He notes a hill already under construction near Frankfurt, Germany, with restaurant waste feeding further hills nearby.
Puzzle themed word power exercise lists across clues from potato to geography with mixed letters and definitions. Includes multiple language style hints, wordplay prompts, clue numbers, and a variety of nouns adjectives and names to solve.
A Bureau of Business Research report notes Texas business activity in the first half of 1967 averaged about 9 percent above 1965 levels, helped by the Middle East crisis. It cites crude production boosts from canal closures and urges price incentives and restricted imports to secure domestic supplies amid ongoing disruptions.
On this date highlights include the 1945 Hiroshima bombing first use of atomic weapon in war, Jamaica independence from Britain in 1962, and Jamaica’s independence noted among other events. Notable entries cover past wars, space milestones, and recent political unions.
A Baytown letter urges community backing for a building fund campaign launched January 2 to educate and train the mentally retarded. It notes moderate success, promises state and federal aid of 127 dollars for every local dollar, and asks for a 10 dollar yearly pledge for three years.
Washington panel with Secretary Orville Freeman Senator George McGovern and Senator Joe Clark examines whether the United States can feed the world. Freeman cites recent gains in aid and food availability while McGovern warns of looming hunger and Malthusian limits despite agricultural advances. The piece notes American farm machinery pioneers New Holland and Cobey Wason contributing to a global agricultural revolution and ends with insurance industry concerns over riot related claims.
Dear Dr. Lawrence advises that denture related burning swelling and redness often signal allergy to the plastic material. Switching to another denture type or material, or using metal base dentures, may help. Moniliasis infection can mimic denture sore mouth and requires clearing infection first before new dentures. Speech problems often stem from denture thickness or fit affecting tongue placement and palatal contact.
Barbs by Walter C. Parkes notes how modern home insurance covers much but not neighbors who drop in unannounced. He asks why the city’s snow removal department is always surprised by the first heavy snowstorm. The piece suggests patience can be good policy in some situations.
AP Special Report notes experts foresee a possible settlement in Vietnam amid shifts in China and Soviet influence. Frank Trager of NYU predicts a regular force clash could end within 1967, with a political settlement allowing some U.S. presence to secure Southeast Asia.
The term motel arose in San Luis Obispo when an establishment opened and branded as Motel Inn. The architect coined the name and promoted the property under that label.
In a long bridge problem from a past column a double by South signals a strong hand. West follows with a two hearts opening after East clocks a 1932 psyche. With South holding AK102 and West 7540 in clubs and diamonds, the question asks what to do after partner jumps to five clubs and opponent bids five diamonds. The solution rests on keeping communication and safety, then choosing the best final contract. The answer will be provided on Monday.
The Baytown Sun Inc publishes afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with mail to P O Box 30 Baytown 77520. Staff titles listed include Publisher Assistant Publisher Editor in Chief Office Manager General Manager and Business Manager with named personnel and multiple managerial roles.
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