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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
6
FBI Uniform Crime Reports show U S crime rose 19 percent from 1967 to 1968 for January through September. Violent crimes increased 21 percent overall, with robbery up 32 percent and murder up 15 percent, while property crimes rose 19 percent. Firearms dominated murders at 65 percent. armed robbery up 37 percent nationwide.
In December reflections on the 1967 68 budget reveal the United States ran a 25.4 billion shortfall. Senator Dirksen argues the budget gap funds government borrowing and a swelling national debt toward 400 billion with 1.33 billion in yearly interest. Taxpayers own the debt and inflation erodes the purchasing power of the dollar.
The doctor recommends wearing dark glasses with side protection at high altitudes to prevent snowblindness, with polarized lenses and vent holes to avoid fogging. Snowblindness presents hours after exposure and typically clears in days with cold compresses and indoor eye protection. A second column notes hand tremors may stem from anxiety, substances, or neurological disease. diagnosis requires medical evaluation, with treatment addressing underlying causes.
The Baytown Sun confirms internal leadership updates with Balta named to managing editor and Edlice assigned as assistant managing editor in the newsroom department.
A humorous item notes a new housewife makes Barbs branded cookies for Christmas while a television actor known for art over money earns from earlier video ventures. The piece ends with a child asking why a department store Santa behaves as he does.
A elderly man favors a strong mothball smell to protect his wardrobe from moths, reflecting frugal household care and longstanding routines.
A letter from Scotty and Vivian Leach of 400 Azalea Drive commends The Baytown Sun for balanced news coverage. They praise honest reporting of civic projects and high school clubs while noting sensational crime is relegated to inside pages.
On this day December 20 1968 the calendar marks multiple historic milestones. Samuel Slater opened America's first successful cotton mill in Pawtucket Rhode Island in 1790. Louisiana Purchase transfer ceremonial event occurred in 1803. Internal revenue system established by Congress in 1813. South Carolina secession occurred in 1880. Sherman’s march to the sea concluded with Savannah occupation in 1884. USSR formed as Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in 1922. Bernard Goldfine faced contempt charges ten years ago. Fidel Castro acknowledged differences with the Soviet Union one year ago.
Washington column cites Interior Department bids on 10,000 acres of shale lands in Colorado Utah and Wyoming as part of a contest among Republicans and Democrats over an $8 trillion energy reservoir. It links Franklin Little Nixon law partner to Advance Ross and notes Aspinall Allott influence, Udall turbulence, and a January decision deadline.
A fragmentary religious note cites I Timothy 6 2 urging believers to honor masters and serve faithfully. The text emphasizes that those who benefit are believers and beloved, urging teaching and urging duties amid a Royalist context.
In the Atlantic City team trials Oswald and James Jacoby note most pairs reach nine tricks in three no trump. Dallas players Billy Eisenberg and Bobby Goldman defend to set three no trump, with South misled by a diamond sequence and a club queen. The defense secures the contract after clever plays and a spade king.
In a bridge problem, West North East South sequence shows Passes to 1NT, 2NT, 3 Hearts, then 7. South holds 141 WAKS ST K53 QE. What should South do now given a five card heart suit and partner’s response of 3NT after bidding 3 Hearts.
Jesus quotes Scripture to counter Satan in Luke chapter four. The line declares life depends on every word of God rather than material bread.
Puzzle listing numerous vocabulary clues with varied difficulty and word lengths. It includes terms like tropical plant bluish violet stone and several illegible or corrupted entries, presenting a broad cross section of crossword style hints and answers.
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