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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1969
Page
7
Today marks the ninth day of 1969 with 356 days remaining. Historical highlight recalls 1945 when General Douglas MacArthur fulfilled his vow I shall return as American forces invaded the Philippine Islands in World War II.
A compact history sequence notes Connecticut ratifying the Constitution in 1788, Mississippi seceding in 1861, Grand Duchess Charlotte ascending Luxembourg’s throne in 1919, WWII bombardment of San Benedetto in 1944, and Formosa Okinawa air attacks in 1945. Also mentions Eisenhower's 1956 State of the Union, Cuba blockade challenges, a British bus deal with Castro, and Luna surface images from Surveyor Seven in 196?
San Francisco mayor Joseph Alioto recounts an audience with Pope Paul VI and his wife Angelina who bluntly pressed for a cardinal appointment in San Francisco. Alioto noted Angelina spoke more directly, while he spoke softly and diplomatically.
Charlton Heston argues audiences feel embarrassed by nude scenes while praising restrained sex in his new film. He urges responsibility in Hollywood and notes SAG protections for actors, citing past cases where actors refused nude work and faced repercussions.
Assistant Attorney General William J. Brennan, who accused six New Jersey lawmakers of being too comfortable with the Mafia, is relieved of his role heading a Mercer County grand jury organized crime inquiry. Brennan requested relief due to circumstances surrounding his charges and will be reassigned within the attorney general’s office. He had named three legislators publicly. they deny wrongdoing.
AP reports a Fukien province Red Guard newspaper published a draft constitution listing Defense Minister Lin Piao as the political heir to Mao Tse-tung. Verification was not possible. If real and adopted, leadership would be chosen by democratic consultation and elections at all levels.
Mrs Marie Hennessey aged 36 oversees tax collector duties while her 16 year old son Todd seeks the parks commissioner post in Bellingham Massachusetts. The pair filed nomination papers after a town council ruled a teenager may run for the position.
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