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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
4
This editorial argues the policeman, as a frontline symbol of society, must show sympathy, understanding, and impartiality to reduce minority hostility. It urges improving minority lives to change attitudes, warns against policing as catalyst of violence, and calls for mutual respect and better pay.
Baytown Sun columnist argues statesmen benefit from time away from power. He cites Truman Eisenhower Dewey Nixon Churchill Lincoln Adams Jefferson Jackson Cleveland and others as examples of perseverance paying off. He questions whether Nixon should be endorsed and urges national renewal through self reliance and civic vigor.
The Baytown Sun lists staff across departments including Fred Hartman editor, Bil Hartmen publisher, John Wadley general manager, Beulah Mac Jackson business manager, Paul Putman and Ann B. Pritchett assistant publishers, Jonhneila Boynton and Dwight Moody in editorial, Corrie Laughlin in advertising, with address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520. The paper operates as a second class matter, published afternoons weekdays and Sundays, subscription rates, and national representation details.
On this date 1968 marks the Nazi advance toward Leningrad in World War II. The day recalls Jacob Barsimson's 1654 landing at New Amsterdam, British troops landing on Long Island in 1776, New Mexico’s 1846 annexation proclamation at Santa Fe, and the Mona Lisa theft in 1911 from the Louvre later recovered in 1913.
A letter from Mrs. V. C. Bowell criticizes Baytown cinema selections, citing Rosemary's Baby and The Fox as harmful. She asks if ministers and community leaders should address what she calls a factor in moral decline and suggests residents stop attending such films to prompt better options.
Alben Barkley was 71 years and 57 days old at his inauguration in 1949 under Truman. UNICEF received the last Nobel Peace Prize in 1965. Zoe means life from Greek Betis. Fumes used to produce fumed oak come from liquid ammonia.
Washington column notes a surge of lobbying as Congress rushes to adjourn marking a busy period for truckers and their allies. It details three major pushes behind the highway bill and farm co op truck restrictions, highlighting campaign contributions to key lawmakers and resulting policy moves.
A prehunt physical is advised as many hunting deaths result from heart issues. Report cold nights, heat, terrain, distance, and altitude to your doctor. Start conditioning early, wear light warm clothes, brush up on first aid, eat moderately, avoid alcohol until back at camp, and never hunt alone. For arthritis inquiries see NIH Bethesda or Arthritis Foundation.
Peter declares in Acts 10 34 that God shows no favoritism and accepts people from all nations. The line reflects early Christian teaching on divine impartiality. The statement asserts inclusivity essential to the spread of the gospel.
North South play shown with a misjudged trump continuation. South ruffed a club, led a trump to dummy, and relaxed while West correctly read the hand. West finessed, defeating the contract with precise card play. The column notes that many trump draws fail unless a later spade plan is pursued.
In a bridge bidding puzzle, West North East South auction shows West pass, North 2h, East pass, South 2a, West 3 bid, South 3NT, pass. South holds 4 7 4 Y V E S S 8 4 2 S E Q 1 0 5 4. Question asks what South should do now with partner likely diamond support. Then a variant: instead of three no trump, partner bids four clubs over three hearts. What is the right action?
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