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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1968

Page

4

Ford Foundation funds private run to aid federal land buys

The Ford Foundation will guarantee a 6 million line of credit to the Nature Conservancy to purchase 97 tracts across 20 states for federal land programs. The plan, aimed at steady acquisition before funding, seeks a model for private government land purchases and preservation without tax on foundations.

Congress Ford Foundation Nature Conservancy

The Economic Toll of Automobiles in 1967

The piece argues it is hard to gauge total benefits of cars yet notes daily costs from accidents at 34 million dollars. It equates this to half the Vietnam War daily expense and a yearly per-person bill of 62.14 dollars. Despite benefits, costs remain substantial when subtracted from gains.

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

Political skirmishes cloud Texas 1970 primary scene

Life among columnists notes GOP and conservative Democrats urging Ralph Yarborough out of office with rumors of possible opponents like Lyndon Johnson and others in the 1970 Democratic primary. Houston Chronicle cites GOP board members criticizing Paul Eggers and hints at a hostile statewide race. Dallas Morning News column questions Texas election fraud lore and urges a foolproof voting safeguard by Rep. Jim Stroud’s committee amid charges of vote theft.

DUN Politico San Antonio GOP Sen Ralphs Yarborough Lyndon Johnson Marvin Watson Ben Barnes Dolph Briscoe Jim Wright Waggoner Carr Ralph Texas Texas Election Code Study Committee Jim Stroud Dallas

Baytown Sun Staff and publication details

The Baytown Sun lists staff including Editor and Publisher BJ Hartman, General Manager John Wadley, Business Manager Beulah Mae Jackson, and others. It notes publication under The Baytown Sun, Inc. from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with mailing address and subscription rates, plus national representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc.

BJ Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ass Ann B. Pritchett Es Rice Dwight B Moody Wetah Corrie Lou Lees Pottirsa

Letters to the Sun Endorse Police and Fire Service

A Baytown reader praises the city police and fire departments for prompt efficient and courteous service after a same day call. The letter urges continued support for these departments.

the Sun Baytown J. 5. McCune

Bible Verse On Justification By Faith

A Bible quotation from Romans 4 5 emphasizes belief in the one who justifies the ungodly and states that such faith is counted as righteousness.

Silver Lining Showing Hope for 1960s Year

PAUL HARVEY surveys a cautiously optimistic outlook as Vietnam winds down, inflation eases, crime pressure narrows, and business and science show gains. He notes rising profits and production, new car surges, stronger construction, medical advances, and space research yielding methods, ending with holiday wishes.

Paul Harvey Baytown Sun Vietnam U.S

Open Doors and Court Clash Darken Nixon Agenda

Washington column by Drew Pearson and Jack Anderson surveys the early Nixon era focus on crime and race relations. It notes Sen Edward Brooke’s Cabinet declination, fears over integration enforcement, Thurmond influence in court appointments, and Nixon’s North Carolina and Miami remarks signaling restraint on federal enforcement of desegregation.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Richard Nixon Nixon Senate Sen Edward Brooke R-Mass Brooke United States Senate North Carolina Supreme Court South Boston Whitney Young Urban League Humphrey Strom Thurmond A-S.c Sen. Thurmond Harry Dent White House Miami Beach Miami Herald Hushbush Jerry Ford

Doctors Mailbag Key causes and answers on strokes

Readers send questions to Wayne G. Brandstadt M D on stroke causes treatment and prevention. The doctor explains why Coumadin is used with checks every two weeks and lists side effects including bleeding diarrhea skin rash and hair loss. He notes strokes can occur with normal blood pressure and describes clot evolution prevention strategies and tattoo removal options.

Bridge Tips By Oswald & James Jacoby

North a51072 wed eK 10 AK QIE East.

Oswald James Jacoby

Bridge Lesson Warns Against Abnormal One Spade Bid

North's one spade response is not recommended and can cost a slam. Baron Wolf Lebovic of Toronto opened a different suit, Sammy Kehela led hearts and a sequence followed where South failed in three no trump. If South had played hearts differently, four diamonds could have been made. newspaper enterprise assaJ

North South Baron Wolf Lebovie Toronto Sammy Kehela Sammy West Assaj

Bridge bidding puzzle about passing to reach four spades

In the given auction West North East South open with a double redouble and you hold AQIOBSa VAIO 053 M7654. You pass, partner overcalls, and after your pass partner bids four spades and then five clubs. Determine the best action now and provide the solution for tomorrow.

Aqiobsa Vaio West

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Puzzle Pack

Complex crossword like clues grid lists mixed with references to Huck Finn and Cinderella. It blends across and down entries with numerous misspellings and garbled phrases requiring reconstruction of word answers and cross checking. The puzzle appears to be an aggregated puzzle page from a newspaper.

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