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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1978
Page
3
The article ponders why we celebrate New Year on a specific date, noting varied historical starts from solstices to equinoxes and recognizing many civilizations chose different days. It concludes the new year is a personal chance to begin anew and strive for improvement in the coming year.
The Baytown Sun announces its editorial and publishing leadership history, naming editors and managing staff, including editor Preston Pendergrass and executive roles, along with advertising and classified departments. It outlines publication details, subscription pricing, and the newspaper’s Associated Press affiliation and letters policy.
A scattered reminiscence mocks 1930s press culture and glamorizes old-time writers while contrasting with modern tabloid excess. It names figures like Willd Alton Waite and Gotham analysts, laments sensational gossip, and notes shifting media values and audience tastes.
A farmer narrates a creature with oversized wings and a hooked beak that defies its barnyard origins. The strange bird, gleaming with an eaglelike form, glides above the farmyard as the farmer senses its destiny to fly beyond earthly bounds.
The Sun reports a 1988 building surge on Texas Avenue with plans for the S. H. Krass Building and Brunson Theater in the 400 block, a new drive in theater off Decker Drive, and Pete Kanaalis planning a two story office restaurant at 500 Wick on Tess Avenue. It also notes every vacant Texas Ave lot to be built or repurposed for business use and mentions a Bay Theater midnight show and local civic notes from 1937 to 1987.
A fragmented Bible verse cites Unto us a child is born and the government shall be upon his shoulder. It names Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace and references Isaiah 9 in a garbled 6 text.
Washington reporters detail Suzi Thomson's book project and subpoena tensions facing Leon Jaworski's ethics inquiry. The piece also covers Krueger's campaign fundraising, curious contributions from oil heirs, and Mauro's efforts to address illegal donor activity amid political scrutiny in Texas and Washington.
A reader questions gout causes and uric acid. Dr Lamb explains that foods high in purines can raise uric acid but total diet matters, and medical management is essential. He notes lean meats in moderation, weight loss, and regular medication as keys, while describing a patient with severe swelling and cyanosis requiring urgent hospital care.
Summary of Today in History covering Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Homestead Act, Australia’s proclamation in 1901, French involvement in WWII era, and aging note on Lyndon Johnson era balance of payments. Also cites 1969 to 1989 political events and birthdays of J D Salinger and Cy Galgal.
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