Saigon Safer Than Washington Streets in War-Torn Contrast
A vivid comparison of crime in Saigon and Washington in 1969 shows Saigon with far fewer violent crimes per capita, aided by police strength and American funding. The piece cites murders, rapes, and major thefts, noting Saigon’s tougher policing and cultural tolerance, while recounting Army Reservists’ lax training and daily boredom.
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Washington
Saigon
U.S
Asia
Frank E. Walton
Vietnam
Los Angeles
Les Whitten
Walton
World War II sparks rise of micronationalism and minority struggles
The piece surveys postwar nationalism, noting fragmentation of nations into smaller units and rising minority movements worldwide. It cites Eskimos in Canada, aboriginals in Australia, Amboinese seeking independence, and Eritrean clashes, arguing global interdependence fuels rather than resolves ethnic and linguistic tensions.
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United States
Canada
Nigeria
Soviet Union
Quebec
Ireland
Spain
Russia
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Committee For Original Peoples
Arctic
Australia
America
Black Panthers
Netherlands
Hague
Amboina
United Nations
Indonesia
Amboinese
J. A. Manusama
Keren
Eritrea
Globe
Baytown Sun Editorial and Publishing Details
The Baytown Sun lists editorial and advertising department staff including Editor and Publisher and Managing Editor Preston Pendergrass and Johnella Boynton. It notes office location 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 with P.O. Box 8 mailing. Published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays by The Baytown Sun Inc. Subscription rates, carrier price, and year. It is a member of the Associated Press with republication rights details.
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Fred Hartman
John Wadley Ann B. Pritchett
Preston Pendergrass
Johnella Boynton
Peg Bh Oeen
Paul Putman
E c Cies Seed
Dwight Moody
Leon Brown
AL J. Grimes
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Silliest hand in 1970 Fall Nationals bridge tale
In Houston Texas at the Fall Nationals a nameless expert in blue ribbon pairs saw four spades as the final contract at most tables. East led a four of diamonds out of turn, South faced penalties over an exposed card, and after a sequence West ruffed and misled, South wound up down one. A hypothetical line without the diamond ruff could have yielded all 13 tricks if a trump start and precise finessing occurred.
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Houston
Texas
South
East
West
Dummy
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bid two spades after two diamonds in no trump
In a bridge problem, with West North East South bidding a sequence ending in two diamonds over two hearts, South holds K6 YA9T ¢K QS BAQIZ2. The advised line questions the correct action when partner has shown long spades but few high cards. The solution outlines evaluating the hand and choosing the best contract or defense in the given auction.
How's Your Vocabulary Across Jeannette i Moment
A condensed puzzle style clue set lists definitions and cross references across words and phrases. It includes multiple numbered entries for synonyms, abbreviations, and wordplay hints, spanning topics from anatomy to geography and language, designed as a word game.
Paul Harvey on Cambodia Aid and Vietnam War Debate
Baytown Sun columnist Paul Harvey argues Congress limits troops while approving 155 million dollars in economic and military aid to Cambodia. He cites U S funding, embassy troop increases, and calls for a broader withdrawal as a 1972 political pivot. He critiques public support for intervention and questions volunteer military viability.
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Baytown Sun
Congress
Cambodia
Nixon
Vietnam
United States
Rogers
Defense
Laird
Phnom Penh
Timely Quotes on Global Cooperation and Democracy
A collection of brief quotations from leaders and analysts. German minister Erhard Eppler asserts one world, not three, needing courage to develop it. Mexican president elect Luis Echeverría Alvarez champions stronger democratic institutions as a bulwark against communism in the Americas. Jimmy Snyder discusses education and exposure to off-track betting reducing crime by shifting activity away from organized crime.
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Erhard Eppier
Americas
Luis Echeverria Alvarez
Mexico
Healthy Living Patterns Help Control Cholesterol
Advice column on managing blood fats and cholesterol through diet and daily exercise. Explains triglycerides, measurement variability, and the value of persistent lifestyle changes over lifelong medication. Emphasizes no smoking, proper diet, and regular activity to prevent heart risk. References Matthew 1 21.
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Omoeart
Berry’ World
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Che Baytanm Sun
Associated Press
Iis
Neren Sre Sio Roverved
By Oswald
James Jacoby
North & KE Paqt
West Ats
Clio
Jeannette
Egypt
Antad
Paul Harvey
Selective Service
Tarr
Indochina
Laos
Thailand
Jimmy
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Las Vegas
New York
Jesus
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