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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1966
Page
4
An editorial from The Baytown Sun reflects on Ecclesiastes 3 and its 1966 experiences, noting a season for every purpose. The writer hopes the timeless scripture guides readers into 1967, bidding farewell to the year and acknowledging the editor Geoff Hutchings.
Fred Hartman Bil Hartman John Wadley a Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B. Pritchett Baytown Sun Editor and Publisher General Manager Business Manager Managing Editor Assistant To The Publisher Office Manager John Wadley Paul Putman Corrie Laughlin National Manager Second class matter Baytown Texas 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown 77521 P O Box 90 Baytown 77520 Subscription rates by carrier 1 75 Month 32 00 Per Year Single copy price Mail rates on request Represented nationally by Texas Newspaper Representatives Inc Member of the Associated Press Rights of republication reserved Manager
A compact puzzle-style item listing scattered entries and cryptic clues across ACROSS and DOWN categories. It presents varied wordplay prompts such as slang terms, numbers, and descriptive phrases, inviting readers to fill a crossword-like grid with related answers and cross-checking letters.
Navy probes cause of the Oriskany fire off Vietnam in which 44 sailors died. Two gunnery mates admit dropping a hot flare but deny playing catch with it. A 19 year old seaman describes the disaster with flares, smoke, looting, and a high casualty count aboard the carrier.
Henry McLemore muses on youth and fame in New York, imagining a world where he becomes beloved by inventing unbreakable Christmas ornaments. He reflects on aging, popular culture, and the fate of Christmas decorations as he recalls a domestic mishap with packed ornaments. The piece blends whimsy with a critique of consumer culture and the fragility of memories.
John Heasler recalls misplacing a $50 bill, finding it again after a frantic search, and sharing the tale of a good Samaritan who returned the money. Heasler notes the real gift is the stranger’s act and his children’s takeaway about honesty, a timeless present that endures.
A reflective Barbs column contrasts a Boise bus driver’s gaze with a passenger’s look of paid fare. The prose adds quirky lines about proximity, content, and a boy with his dog. An odd note mentions an elephant at birth weighing 160 to 200 pounds.
Bridge column analyzes a four heart contract where bidding kept defense quiet. West leads clubs then shifts to hearts and spades as the play unfolds. West judges cards and discards to maximize trick potential while partner East signals, shaping the defense.
In a chess style puzzle fragment a player questions a two bid in strength. The note mentions a good head but not class for a two bids and suggests a tomorrow date for the answer.
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