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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1972
Page
4
An editorial extols man-made diamonds as a major industrial boon. General Electric pioneered commercial production 15 years ago, shipping 10 000 carats in 1957. By today synthetic diamonds account for over 30 percent of industrial diamond abrasive usage and command lower prices, enabling diverse applications from slicing semiconductors to polishing ceramics and gemstones.
The New York State legalizes off track betting. In Aqueduct and Belmont’s final 129 days, $39 million in off track bets matched on track wagering. Frank Basil predicts a long run decline of 30 percent in attendance and 26 percent in wagering, with tax revenue drops. He warns OTB could reduce racing to a gambling instrument and threaten extinction of the sport.
A reader asks about persistent fatigue and possible pernicious anemia. The reply explains that B-12 shots are only useful if a deficiency exists, emphasizes that anemia is only one fatigue cause, and urges proper blood tests and possibly a second doctor to confirm anemia status and need for treatment.
ERNEST CUNEG argues democracy suffers when special interests dominate policy. He contrasts old guard bosses with modern power brokers, praising Tammany-style leadership for uniting the majority and delivering governance though flawed. He cites New York and Lindsay era tensions as proof that government by the people is threatened by entrenched interest coalitions.
Baytown Texas Post Office address and publication data for the Baytown Sun featuring staff roles, editor positions, and classified rates. Includes dates, mailing info, and postal rate terms as listed, with Associated Press rights notice and publisher identifiers.
Classified documents reveal misused and mismanaged U S Food for Peace shipments in Vietnam. Bulgur wheat intended for three million hungry Vietnamese was diverted to pig and chicken feed and sold on the black market, corrupting aid and starving areas. The scandal led to shutdown of portions of the program and heightened tensions around President Nixon family disclosures.
ARBS by Phil Pastoret notes a nut with over 500000 and vanity about clothes that disintegrate when washed, contrasting with old penny valentines that once cost less than ten cents. The piece satirizes trends and nostalgia.
A Bible verse from Deuteronomy 5 29 highlights God hoping for hearts that fear him keep his commands and ensure well being for the people and their children forever.
A decade after Mao Tse-tung explained China’s need for foreign capital, the essay argues Mao still links power to economic development. It notes his preference for U S loans and grants with no strings, World Bank backing, and tech exchanges, while fearing Japan and the U S rise. It emphasizes China’s reliance on foreign capital to accelerate modernization.
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