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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

4

City Edit: improve juvenile detention facilities urged

An editorial urges Baytown to upgrade juvenile detention facilities now arguing detainees feel less like prisoners in dormitory rooms at police headquarters. Abilene police chief notes this approach reduces resentment and aids counseling, contrasting Baytown’s rising crime with Abilene’s dip and urging immediate action even if makeshift.

Abilene Warren Dodson Dodson Houston Baytown the Sun

Spike heel comeback forecast for seventies fashion

The Boot and Shoe Recorder predicts spike heels and pointed toes will return in seven to ten years as designers work on seventies style for future fashion. The statement notes fashion cycles and reassures readers about enduring trends.

Boot and Shoe Recorder Magazine

Rough Road For Candidates SEN Senator Nixon and Agnew

The piece reflects on the dangers of campaigning for the presidency amid threats and unrest following past assassinations. It argues for keeping public-spirited campaigning visible while stressing the need for safety, constitutional fidelity, and free government. It recounts a lengthy tour by air and road, noting fatigue, time zones, and ear pressures from flying. It contrasts these realities with calls for radio and television-only campaigning to reduce risk. It closes warning that abandoning public exposure would betray freedom and the nation’s core principles.

Richard Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Robert Kennedy Johnson America House of Representatives Lincoln Neb Omaha Denver Spokane San Francisco Los Angeles New Mexico Wyoming Montana Illinois Nixon Agnew United States of America

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA EA Feature Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA EA Feature

Puzzle style word list from a newspaper feature with clues and answers across and down. Contains numerous entries including terms like Paradise cherry, Uncle Tom's, Lincoln's war, Greek letters, and various definitions. Readers solve to complete a vocabulary grid.

Yorkshire Uncle Tom's Rs Friend Parish David's Smerienes Mighty Man Lincoln's War Reebee

Baytown Sun staff and publication details

The Baytown Sun list includes Publisher Fred Hartman and John Wadley Beukkh, with Mae Jackson and Paul Putman as assistants, Ann B. Pritchett as office manager, Preston Pendergrass and Jonnella Boynton in editing, Dwight Moody as assistant managing editor, Corrie Leighini in advertising preparation, and a national manager in the Baytown Sun, Inc. office at 1301 Memorial Drive. The paper is circulated as a second class matter in Saytown Texas 77520, published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays, with subscription rates and mail details provided. The Associated Press is credited for its news dispatches.

Fred Hartman Baton Bill Hartman John Wadley Beukkh Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B. Pritchett Saytown Texas Baytown Sun, Inc Memorial Drive Baytown P.O Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc

Origin of nicotine name linked to John Nicot

Nicotine derives from the name of John Nicot who introduced tobacco to France in 1560. The nation's largest baseball park is Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, with seating for 74,056.

John Nicot France Cleveland Ohio Newspaper Enterprise Association

Inside Pitch on Tax Shifts and Gov Smith's Tightrope

A veteran observer links conservatives in a Texas special session to a possible state corporate income tax and warns of tax hikes. Lt. Gov. Preston Smith faces pressure from teacher pay and Medicaid costs, risking a clash with a no new taxes stance. Also notes LBJ eyeing banks and rumors about buying the Houston Chronicle. Pacific Wind column laments oxygen loss from pollution and warns wind alone won’t replenish air.

Preston Smith Texas Smith Wich LBJ Houston Chronicle Pacific LaMont C. Cole Cornell University Dr. Cole

Today in History August 12 1968 AP digest

On this date events span from 1914 Britain declaring war on Austria Hungary to 1962 the USSR sending a cosmonaut into orbit. Also noted are early policing in New Amsterdam, Singer’s sewing machine patent, Spanish American War peace, Atlantic Charter talks, Little Rock integration steps, Castro Cuban conflicts, Perez Jimenez extradition, and Pope Paul VI Vatican Curia posts.

Associated Press Britain Austria-Hungary New Amsterdam America Isaac Singer Pittstown New York Franklin D Roosevelt Winston Churchill Little Rock Ark Soviet Union Fidel Castro Cuba United States Marcos Perez Jiminez Venezuela Paul the Sixth Vatican Curia

Trucking Lobby Sparks House Rumble Between Dingell Schwengel

Washington column details a near fight between John Dingell and Fred Schwengel over the $75,000 trucking lobby contributions to Congress. Schwengel called for ethics scrutiny, Dingell denounced the probe and exchanges escalated in the floor and Speaker McCormack’s lobby.

Drew Pearson Washington Congress John Dingell Detroit Fred Schwengel Cormhusker Schwengel Dingell Iowa House Committee On McCormack House American Truckers Association

Win At Bridge Win At Bridge Oswald

Dallas based Orange Team shown progress as Ira Corn’s group aims to build unbeatable bidding. Mike Lawrence Bobby Wolff Billy Eisenberg and Bobby Goldman join from several cities. They beat strong teams in practice while Lew Mathe’s California squad remains a benchmark in world play.

Oswald Jim Ira Corn Dallas Mike Lawrence California Bobby Wolff San Antonio Billy Eisenberg New York Bobby Goldman Philadelphia Lew Mathe Harold Guiver Ron van der Porten Don Krauss Bob Hamman America Bobby

Bridge bidding puzzle: what now after West doubles

In a four handed auction West doubles after South opens and you hold K2 YE 83 BARRQIOGS. The suggested line is to bid 3NT. The problem asks what to do when West doubles and North and East pass, with the answer to be revealed tomorrow.

The Well Child Preteen Guidance On Independence

A mother learns to give an eight year old room to grow, choosing to observe and guide rather than hover. Encourage independent friendships and hobbies, allow some mistakes, and enforce firm rules for safety and order without questioning love or confidence. Communicate with the child, not at him, and avoid endless repetition.

Bible Verse About No Condemnation in Christ

A brief biblical quotation notes that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus who live by the Spirit rather than by the flesh. The reference cites Romans chapter one.

Christ Jesus

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