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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
4
Editorial argues the War on Poverty helped 2.9 million rise from poverty in 1967 and 7 million over three years, with nonwhite poverty dropping from 47% to 35%. It credits OEO alongside economic growth, urges Congress to preserve the agency and scrutinize its three year record before any dismantling.
Scientists studying the sea lamprey once a threat to Great Lakes fisheries discovered its primitive heart lacks nerves to regulate beat and relies on a built in pacemaker. Researchers hope insights could aid cardiac patients and future artificial hearts.
Senate leader Dirksen argues the 1968 race hinges on Vietnam fear inflation and weapons stockpiles, stressing gut issues as Nixon and the Democratic nominee confront public concern. He cites Vietnam strategy, price worries, aid flows, foreign competition, and labor unrest shaping voters’ choices ahead of Chicago conventions.
Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B Pritchett Bette Jose editor and Publisher General Manager Mae Business Manager Assistant To The Publisher Office Manager EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Preston Pendergrass Johnella Boynton Dwight Moody Corrie Laughlin ADVERTISING Managing Editor Assistant Managing Editor NG DEPARTMENT Retail Manager National Manager
AL MELINGER recalls HemisFair in San Antonio with a nostalgic tone. He notes conservation efforts by the San Antonio Conservation Society, preserved old structures, and shaded walkways along the San Antonio River. The piece mentions Ame an River Theater, Mayor Maurice Maverick, and the fair’s leisure atmosphere with pavilions, free shows, and varied food bazaars.
Today is Tuesday Aug 20 1968 the 233rd day of the year There are 133 days left In history the date marks Vitus Jonus Bering Danish navigator who discovered Alaska in 1741 and events in 1776 and 1833 involving George Washington and Benjamin Harrison born in North Bend Ohio.
Washington DC Strom Thurmond, the South Carolina senator, used as Nixon Southern envoy at Miami Beach, denying deals while privately pressing for South backed Supreme Court judges. Thurmond pressured Nixon in Atlanta June 1 to veto northern liberal picks and push Agnew as VP, shaping a complex backstage deal.
A doctor warns that popular bubble baths in kids’ baths can irritate and infect the urethra or bladder, causing urinary frequency and pain. Boys may develop urethral narrowing. symptoms improve after stopping the baths. The column also answers reader questions on nephritis, nephrosis, and postoperative hernia stitches with standard medical guidance.
In a bridge column by Oswald and James Jacoby, a dazzling hand unfolds. South misplays at trick two, leading to a potential slam slipping away when East signals a ten of diamonds after a spade sequence. The authors dissect the correct line and why the doomed diamond lead would have preserved the contract.
In the hand South holds AJ4 and WKI98 and supports spades with a forcing pass sequence. The partner opens 2 hearts, you bid 2 spades, and you are asked what to do when partner continues to three spades. The daily question asks for the best continuation and the tomorrow answer.
A biblical line asserts that God sent a message to Israel through Jesus Christ, proclaiming peace. It emphasizes that Jesus is Lord of all and that the message centers on reconciliation and universal authority.
A dense word puzzle list with clues across and down, featuring terms like feminine appellation boxes mammals covering and several thematic entries. The grid includes numerous short answers such as assist price light brown sense of sight and Roman roads, with many cultural and linguistic references scattered throughout.
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