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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1971
Page
2
Editorials report a nationwide campus trend toward studying as the latest craze. Yale students push for longer library hours while Stanford sees a surge in Sunday and weekday library use, prompting theories that economic stress or reduced political activism fuels the shift.
The unanimous ruling voided an Idaho statute that favored men in estate administration. The decision avoids broad social reform and leaves protections against sex-based laws to future case battles, with liberals hoping for broader change after constitutional steps.
A quirky list blends puzzles and clues for vocabulary building. The page includes short phrases, wordplay, and scattered definitions such as picnic pest and small lizard, with references to fairytale authors and archaic terms.
The federal government contracts with Retail Credit Co a private snooping firm to provide information on home loan applicants raising questions about legality and privacy. The company maintains data on 48 million Americans and uses neighborhood checks and interviews that may spread rumors or unverified details.
A memo from The News Desk laments computer based election forecasting cutting the suspense as precincts and bellwethers feed live data. It notes that while computers can predict outcomes hours early, they can still mislead, as real votes decide the winner despite early indicators.
Readers commend the REL Band for a polished parade performance with quick baton recovery and a flawless toss. The letter also blends election ramblings noting Welch’s lead at 53.2 percent and humor about computers in vote counting. The writer recalls a childhood wish for an electric train and contemplates purchasing one.
A light collection of biting wits and social observations from the Newspaper Enterprise Association. The notes touch on dining tips, marital roles, neighborly generosity, and nostalgia for old wealth, ending with holiday spirit through New Year.
In a whimsical bridge column Alice opens diamond, reaches seven notrump with partner holding all missing aces and kings. She wins a spade lead, discards a diamond, clears opponents, and claims a grand slam though East shows out. The puzzle asks: with partner continuing to four diamonds, what is the best reply?
Bible verse from Matthew 1 23 the prophecy of a virgin who bears a son and the naming of Emmanuel meaning God with us in the gospel narrative The verse presents a messianic fulfillment with direct divine association and timeless religious significance
The Baytown Sun lists staff titles including Paul Potash advertising director Dwight Moody retail manager and Leon Brown classified manager. It notes post office registration as a second class matter and publication details for The Baytown Sun, Inc. at 1901 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with subscription and mailing information.
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