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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1976
Page
3
A critical editorial argues that busting organized crime requires confiscating criminal profits and imposing heavy fines, then targeting bribe-taking officials and police. It calls for auditing officials, expanding prosecutions of top operatives, and prioritizing large capital over small-time crimes to disrupt syndicates.
Barron's columnist Alan Abelson proposes a Jubal Hale Award for officials who avoid work like the ex executive secretary of the Federal Metal and Nonmetallic Safety Board of Review. He jokes there are many deserving recipients and a danger of a flood of awards.
Baytown Sun archive notes a 1946 incident where volunteers battled a house fire in sandy clothing, led by Mayor Ed Cleveland and City Marshal Adley Thiboveaux. The piece mixes reminiscence with local civic updates including tax office hours, union installation, and bank leadership changes.
Fragmentary historical note references John Hancock as president of a continental congress. Includes a biblical quotation and scattered phrases like Friends and Romans in a garbled OCR style. No clear event or actions documented.
The article highlights rising prices and inflation fueling voter discontent ahead of the November election. It cites Ford adviser concerns, oil price effects, and a shift among farmers and workers toward Democratic support, with private doubts about government stimulus and GDP solutions. It also covers CIA safety lapses in reviewing Welch's death, plus a postal exam contract amid service challenges.
Reader asks how to treat an open ulcerated leg wound caused by varicose veins and whether it is hereditary. Expert explains stagnant hypoxia from poor venous circulation, prevention of blood pooling, bed rest with leg elevated when possible, compression garments, and possible surgery to address varicose veins. Also discusses thyroid function and treatment options with hormone therapy, noting thyroid stimulation by pituitary hormone and individualized medication choices for replaceable function.
Tax laws permit a retirement income credit for retirees with reduced Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. Eligibility requires age 65 or retirement under a public retirement system, plus earned income over 400 in any 10 nonconsecutive years and specific retirement income criteria. The credit is 18 percent with limits and two subtractive rules, potentially reducing tax to zero without a refund. By TOM ISBELL.
John Q Jennings argues Americans misread corporate profits reflecting a wider 1976 inflationary era. He cites a 1975 manufacturing profit rate of 4.2 percent and notes workers often misperceive income shares, urging disclosure of division of income figures to curb strikes and mistrust. He recalls a 1946 GM dispute where timely profit data might have prevented a strike.
Baytown Sun lists Leon Brown Fred Hartman Preston Pendergrass Jin Finley Wanda Citon and others as executive editors managing editors and advertising staff. The page includes addresses in Baytown Texas 77620, publication details, and standard boilerplate about the Associated Press and reprinting rights. It mentions subscription rates and public letters policy and invites reader correspondence.
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