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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
4
Editorial warns the 90 cent raise for United Steelworkers will raise prices across the economy. Higher wages for 60 million workers could spur inflation, job cuts, and demands for higher welfare, pensions, and unemployment payments, fueling government deficits and broader taxation.
A Vietnam dispatch reports Viet Cong guerrillas sprayed a nausea inducing gas around a government outpost in the Me king Delta. South Vietnamese soldiers vomited blood and many others were nauseated as they repelled the attack. The piece questions reactions to chemical weapons use by both sides amid the war.
The Wall Street Journal reports that German inflation fears stem from German habits and policies. Despite high savings and a $4.2 billion 1967 trade surplus, workers resist wage increases and authorities urge more imports and looser spending. A Dusseldorf economist warns inflation is a danger and may curb strikes.
The Associated Press edition Triumph and Tragedy traces the Kennedy clan from Irish origins to modern prominence. Through 15 chapters and numerous photos it covers friendships, family dynamics, and pivotal events including the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.
Gov. John Connally criticizes George Wallace as saying what voters want to hear. A Texas tax survey shows gasoline at 3 cents per gallon, low sales tax rankings, and cigarette tax at 11 cents a pack. A biography of the Kennedys notes their enduring public intrigue and family influence.
The Baytown Sun prints its masthead with editor and publisher titles, general manager, office and advertising staff names, and management details. It notes second class matter status at Baytown Texas and publication schedule, rates, and mailing information.
A Baytown reader claims Lincoln Street in Lee Heights is neglected and abused by city officials despite repeated notices. A Highlands Shell Co. letter counters a shell shortage claim, stating a large, unlimited supply available since 1955.
On August 8 history notes mark Drake’s destruction of the Armada in 1588, John Paul Jones becoming a captain in 1776, Napoleon’s exile voyage in 1815, Foch’s WWI offensive in 1918, the Battle of Britain beginning in 1940, the USSR declaring war in 1945, the Nautilus crossing the North Pole in 1958, a 1960s mail train robbery near Cheddington, and Thieu urging more allies in Vietnam a year ago.
The text stresses calm leadership in emergencies and not concealing the gravity of the situation. It highlights the will to live, a fixed work schedule, and inspiring hope to prevent self pity. It lists edible wild plants such as arrowroot purslane ground cherry water lily and cattail as vital survival knowledge.
Histoplasmosis is caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. It affects the lungs with fever breathlessness chest pain and weight loss closely resembling tuberculosis. Amphotericin B can treat all forms. Iodine needs are small one milligram weekly. excess iodide can cause poisoning. Foods include seafood but iodized salt provides most needs.
Brethren Romans 10 1 expresses Paul’s heart and prayer to God that Israel might be saved urging readers to seek salvation through faith in Christ. The verse centers on intercession and the hope of national conversion.
Miami reports highlight how campaign hoopla costs fall on taxpayers through taxes and loopholes. Oil firms, real estate lobbies, drug makers, and big financiers back conventions, with influence prices and future legislation debated amid calls to revamp campaign finance laws.
In a bridge column recounting a misfired moment, West opened diamonds and Forquet Garrozzo of Italy reached three clubs, while Kay and Kaplan bid five clubs at another table. West’s diamond lead and subsequent play led to a loss after a spade misread by Kay. The writers praise Kay and Kaplan for precise bidding and conclude the hand ended unfavorably despite expert defense and decision.
In a no vulnerability spade contract puzzle West opens with double after bidding. South passes and West reaches four clubs after North and East pass. The suggested action is for South to pass. Tomorrow’s answer will clarify the best line given the auction and hand.
In a quick quiz, the first husband and wife ambassadors are Ellsworth Bunker to Vietnam and Carol C. Laise to Nepal. It notes 1943 wartime shoe rationing began February 7, limiting civilians to three pairs per year. It also mentions the NS Savannah as the world’s only commercial atomic powered ship and cites Yon Newspaper Enterprise Association.
Hart Stilwell notes in the San Antonio Light that the South Texas Chamber of Commerce reported Palacios Independent School District has annexed nearly 280 square miles in the gulf. Few students are expected from the area due to offshore oil rigs and oil developments able to be taxed.
A vintage NEA feature presents a dense puzzle style list of vocabulary items with clues and cross references. The content blends word fragments such as names of animals, tools, suffixes and descriptors, forming a thematic vocabulary enrichment page.
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