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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1968
Page
4
An editorial notes China’s culture and inscrutability while recounting Chiang Kai-shek's harsh critique of Mao Tse-tung. Chiang calls Mao a villain, liar, traitor, and capitalistic landlord, accusing him of “international blackmail” via nuclear tests.
The piece argues that society seeks more life, more wealth, more laws, and more violence to secure rights and progress, while eroding serenity, security, and courtesy. It questions whether continual “more” leads to less in the end, urging reflection on values and pursuit of contentment over endless gain.
A woodsman in Washington complains that black bears gather outside his cabin to watch television through the window even when the bear star Gentle Ben is not performing. He says it is not normal to stay up half the night watching the late show and jokes that the bears may be thinking the same about him, as the honeyed humor of nightly visitors continues.
Puzzle style word power feature with multiple clues across and down names, numbers and partial words. Entries include cultural terms and varied spellings, with many errors and garbled letters. The grid presents a challenging mix of synonyms, translations, and cross references for a wide audience.
The Baytown Sun newspaper lists staff roles including editor and publisher general manager business manager and department heads. It notes office location 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with P O Box 90 and 77520 postal details. It states publication afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays and gives subscription rates and mail rates on request. It mentions associated representatives and AP membership.
Everett M. Dirkse argues the United States must revive its aging merchant fleet. He notes the U S flag tanker fleet is oldest and foreign yard costs undercut American builds. He urges subsidizing shipbuilding and crewing to preserve a capable national merchant marine for prestige and defense.
AP notes key historical moments on January 16 including France recognizing the United States in 1778, Brazil becoming a kingdom in 23815, Civil Service formation in 1883, Prohibition beginning in 1920, Carole Lombard airliner crash in 1942, Eisenhower arrival in London in 1944, diplomats restricted movements in 1952, Soviet Polish talks a decade later, Kennedy visit plan year, Chicago McCormick Place fire damage, and road signs meanings for drivers.
President Johnson plans a strong new fish inspection bill to shield housewives from unsanitary fish as FDA staff and funds prove inadequate. Magnuson will push the measure through the Senate Commerce Committee despite industry opposition, aiming to cover intra state canneries and processing plants.
Q and A on atopic dermatitis notes it is an allergy driven by foods or contactants such as wheat and scented products. Sunlight can aggravate, heredity increases risk, and relief comes from avoiding triggers. Temporary relief from coal tar and hydrocortisone ointments.
James Marlow surveys a volatile political landscape in 1968 as Johnson weighs a run for reelection amid congressional performance. Vietnam and Negro riots loom as decisive factors, with Eugene McCarthy pressuring Johnson to shift policy while signaling a possible bid for the Democratic nomination.
Lord save our lives. Many men waste energies on a rubble heap of half accomplished causes. Things half done, hopes half built, dreams half baked. Lord tighten the drawstrings of our lives before we squander them on inconsequentials.
West opens king of hearts against four spades. The lead king signals either ace king or king queen and tells you the location of the missing honors. South takes his ace, but the ensuing play hinges on the partnership’s ability to infer strength from the king lead and subsequent bidding.
Quick quiz covers meteoroids becoming meteors and meteorites upon Earth, cites Michigan’s 1846 47 abolition of the death penalty with treason retained, Helium boiling at 2 degrees above absolute zero, Edward Payson Weston’s 1326 mile Portland Maine to Chicago trip in 26 days, and Stockholm as Venice of the North. Also includes a bridge discussion on Bath Coup, signaling, and defense insights between East and West players.
The puzzle presents a four diamond bid over a 2NT overcall with partner opening. South holds strong hearts suit. after partner bids five hearts, determine the best course. The teaser promises tomorrow’s answer.
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