OPEC price hike exposed cracks in oil cartel
The Qatar meeting shows OPEC can raise prices from 5 to 15 percent, risking strained economies as Western producers and importing nations face higher energy costs. With many members unable to boost output due to cartel ceilings, OPEC reveals its Achilles heel and future market vulnerabilities.
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Organization of
al Qatar
OPEC
Soviet Union
U.S
Ford
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Libya
Persian Gulf Emirates
Saudi ‘Arabia
Abu Dhabi
Today in History January ninth date snapshot
Highlights include the 1945 Luzon invasion in the Philippines during World War II and other events such as France declaring war on Spain in 1719, Connecticut ratifying the Constitution in 1788, and Mississippi seceding in 1861. Birthdays include Richard Nixon and Joan Baez. Charlie Chaplin is quoted.
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Luzon
Philippines
France
Spain
Connecticut
Mississippi
Union
Charlotte
Luxembourg
Panama
Georgia
Julian Bond
Hong Kong
San Francisco Giants
Richard Nixon
Joan Baez
Charlie Chaplin
Baytown Chamber Names New President Harry Massey 1957
The Baytown Chamber of Commerce names Harry F Massey district manager of Houston Natural Gas Corp as the new president succeeding Gordon L Farned. Vernon Wright becomes vice president and R L Bob Gillette secretary with Jack Jacobs treasurer. Postal receipts rise to a record 23706371 reflecting Baytown growth. The Rev Dan Gardner from Kountze takes Central Baptist Church pastorate.
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Harry F. Massey
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Baytown
Dan Gardner
Kountze
Central Baptist Church
Driving Habit Armed Front Seat Shield
A narrator recalls protecting a front seat passenger during sudden stops by flinging an arm forward a habit formed in her daughter's baby years. She describes humorous misinterpretations by others and the eventual switch to blinkers after years of arm signaling.
Stretch Your Thinking to Reach Higher Godward
A devotional urging locked in thinking to stretch beyond limits. It cites a mirror exercise and affirmations to grow mindset and faith, ending with a prayer for God to expand awareness and lift self-imposed ceilings. It emphasizes personal potential and spiritual growth.
Baytown Sun Editorial and Publication Details
The Baytown Sun lists Leon Brown as editor and publisher with John Wadley as general manager and Fred Hornberger as assistant to publisher. Preston Pendergrass Wanda Orton Jerry Wirton Pat Staples appear in editorial staff notes. The notice includes subscription rates, mailing address in Baytown Texas, and a standard AP news rights paragraph with letters urging concise submissions and a policy on letters for publication.
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Leon Brown
John Wadley
Fred Hornberger Neenne Enn Anree
Fred Hartman
Southern Newspapers, Inc
Jerry Wirton
Pat Staples
Baytown
Tex
Texan
Sun
Gaytown
Sunda
Associated Prana
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Baytown Sun
Mao Heirs Stage Coup Against Dead Leader
The piece reports a putative posthumous power struggle in China after Mao Zedong's death, detailing rival factions led by pragmatists and ideologues, alleged military moves on October 6, 1976, and Chiang Ching's influence while Teng Hsiao-ping is depicted as sidelined.
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Mao Heirs
Mao
Red Guards
Mao Tsetung
China
Chiang Ching
Chou Enlai
Teng Hsioping
Teng
Hua Kuofeng
Madam Chiang
Hua
Yeh Chin-ying
Mili
Advice on calcium supplements for children ages seven and five
Reader asks if a 650 mg calcium lactate tablet is the best form for two children who avoid milk. Expert notes about 800 mg daily needed, explains calcium content of lactate and gluconate, and suggests dairy options like yogurt cottage cheese low fat and milk in foods. Also mentions spinach leafy greens canned fish bones and other calcium sources.
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DR. Lamb
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Harris County
10Th Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
Marble
C. J. Pawkett
Houston
John Ellis Norris
Highlands
James Muller
Coady
Harry Harvey
Muller
Pelly City Commission
Missioners
Robert Schule
The
Preston Pendergrass
Dim Finlay
Wanda Orton
Advertising Department
Jack Anderson
Counseils
Bia
Che
Hei-lerr
Peking
Suan Chang
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