Only Consolation: Prevent Recurrence Of Bridge Disasters
Editorial notes after the 1967 Silver Bridge collapse, outlining lengthy federal and state efforts to improve bridge safety. It cites that 373,600 bridges outside FHWA and state systems largely pre 1935 and 64,000 of 204,681 on public highways are pre 1935. Aimed inspections target older spans with a 1970 completion goal and new national standards.
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Finch faults Nixon era on Negro appointments
Tag Feared Robert H. Finch says the Nixon transition failed to name a single African American to a top post as several Negroes declined cabinet posts over fear of accusations of being Uncle Toms. Finch warns the Republican party has lost black allegiance and predicts future top appointments within four years.
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Letter to the Editor on preserving the electoral system
A Sun letter argues against abolishing the electoral college and party conventions for president and vice president. It praises the 1787 framework, cites Rousseau and Voltaire, and urges grass roots engagement, national unity, and vigilance to defend the current system. The writer warns that abandoning electors or conventions could undermine representative government and civic responsibility.
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Editorial Department Notice From Baytown Sun Publisher Office
The Baytown Sun editorial department releases a message listing the publisher office manager and editors with positions and contact details. It references the Post Office act of Congress and indicates a publishing schedule including Sundays at 13h m.
Veto powers differ between U S president and British sovereign
The Q A item notes the president has a limited veto while the British sovereign still holds an absolute veto. A second Q A states the Irish wolfhound reaches about 32 inches in height and 105 to 140 pounds. A third Q A asserts the South Pole Antarctica is colder and more desolate.
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Mr Chips musical to debut Thanksgiving week
Hollywood reports a $9 million musical Goodbye Mr Chips opens Thanksgiving week. Arthur P Jacobs pushed the project since 1964 with MGM backing. Terence Rattigan adapted the script to end in 1970 with World War II as backdrop. Casting shifts included Rex Harrison Richard Burton Peter OToole and Petula Clark.
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Samantha Eggar
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Peter O’toole
London
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Doctor s Mailbag Hoarseness and Related Conditions
Hoarseness lasting beyond three weeks should be checked to find the cause. Possible factors include excessive talking, drinking, smoking, anemia, dryness, smog, or emotional tension. Chronic laryngitis may involve tuberculosis, tumors, kidney disease, or allergy. Bowing of vocal cords causes hoarseness, while singer s nodes result from voice misuse and can be removed by a throat specialist. Hydration and avoiding irritants may help throat irritation.
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Nixon Invited Hubert To Deliver Inaugural
Washington dispatch details Richard Nixon asking Hubert Humphrey to deliver his inaugural speech, noting Humphrey’s reluctance and the dynamic with Chief Justice Earl Warren as Nixon and Eisenhower paired for the presidency. It also covers LBJ era equipment kept at Johnson ranch, and governors receiving better treatment from Republicans during the inaugural parade.
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Bridge Tips From Oswald and Jacoby South opens diamonds
South should bid four spades after East opens diamonds. The article analyzes a complex pressure play where South wins the diamond ace, ruffs, and times the club play. Despite roughing and trump management, the key decision is a second club from dummy to force East to use the ace of clubs, yielding the winning line.
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Bridge puzzle about four no trump sequence and grand slam
In a bidding sequence South holds AQHYKIT A104 KQ104. After 3NT and 4NT, your partner bids 4NT. The question asks what you should do now and contrasts with a suggested four hearts over 3NT. The answer is to bid or pass based on the diamond queen and grand slam potential, with tomorrow’s solution promised.
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Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Across Puzzle Clues
A NEA feature presents a large mixed word puzzle with across and down clues. It lists definitions for items such as bay window, noble titles, and various everyday terms, offering wordplay and semantic hints across many entries.
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