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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1968

Page

4

Weather, Postmen, and a Look at Public Projects

Editorial notes familiar phrases about weather and the postal service. It reflects on how everyone talks about climate, plus the odds of tackling mall improvements, and mentions a presidential commission that has begun examining the issue.

Herodotus New York

Credit card scanning eyed to curb abuse

The article notes a growing electronic system to verify credit card use via a cashier placed two-card telephone setup. A cardholder’s number is dialed into a computer that confirms or declines charges with a vocal response. The system aims to curb credit abuse costing industry tens of millions annually and signals broader adoption within months. It also mentions postal reform proposals and a potential shift of the Post Office to a nonprofit government corporation with a self‑sustaining plan.

Orn Lawrence F.o‘brien O‘brien Congress

Rumor Mill and Employee Communication Tactics

The article notes a shift from the belief that what employees do not know cannot hurt a company to the view that ignorance can harm the firm. It cites in plant publications meetings at all levels and production staff as tools to curb rumor mills by sharing information and discussing changes and innovations.

Thornton Wilder Vietnam Japan Justice Department Las Vegas Antitrust Division Howard Hughes Stardust Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI

Enrich Your Vocabulary -NEA Feature

Crossword style puzzle listing across and down clues with mixed accuracy. Includes references to Indian Mahal Danish terms and a set of literary and cryptic hints, featuring historical figures such as American humorists and poets, plus geographic and botanical items.

Ohe Baytomn Sun personnel list notes

A fragmented OCR shows names and titles including editor and publisher roles. Beulah Mae Jackson, John Wadley, Fred Hartmen, Beulah Pritchett, Paul Putman, Dwight Moody, Corie Laughlin appear with titles such as editor and publisher, general manager, business manager, and office manager.

Fred Hartmen Bi Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann BE. Pritchett

Rift over Texas leadership eases after House vote

Inside Pitch reports that a rift between Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and House Speaker Ben Barnes eased as Barnes won a decisive 113 to 20 vote in the House over the tax bill. Smith and some lobbyists moved to conciliatory gestures to back Barnes in the showdown.

Barnes Smith

Letter from Crosby Marine on Vietnam and politics

A Crosby Marine, Sgt. John Smith, writes home from Vietnam questioning U S rioting, campus protests, and the Poor People’s March while praising service and combat pay. He links domestic unrest to broader political debates and warns against guaranteed annual incomes as social policy. He notes campaign promises and the election year buzz.

Preston Pendergrass Crosby Vietnam France United States Robert Kennedy Columbia University Washington John Smith

Ship’s Awe Confirms Jesus as the Son of God

Biblical verse from Matthew 14 recounts the moment when those aboard the boat worship Jesus and declare him the Son of God, following a miraculous display of power. The scene emphasizes recognition of his divine identity and authority.

Labor Leaders Call For Business View In Labor Movement

Quote from W. Abel of United Steel Workers urging a business-minded shift within the labor movement, reflecting a stance that blends workers' rights with pragmatic economic considerations.

L W. Abel United Steel Workers of America

Teeth and sayings bite back through time and teeth

A playful compendium tracks teeth references through history from Nas myth’s membrane to verbal quips about old dentists, tooth etiquette in Japan, and old wax seals bitten by teeth. The piece blends humor with dated beliefs about teeth and culture.

England Back Bay Boston Eeeetitise Assn

Balky House To Take Up Tax Reform Study

Washington column notes Congress will hold tax reform hearings led by Speaker McCormack and Mills, though reforms may stall. It cites oil firms profits and low tax rates, calls for fair taxes, and accuses leaders of avoiding real reform while campaign dollars influence policy.

Drew Pearson Anl Jack Anderson Washington Congress House John “McCormack D-Mass House ‘Ways and Means Ways and Means Wilbur Mills D-Ark James J. Howard Dn.j America Standard Oil of New Jersey Atlantic Oil Corporation Marathon Oil Company

Barbs and Bits From The Times Of Then And Now

A compact column reflects on modern and historical quirks. It notes a self employed man serving tough bosses, traditional leatherwork by Indian lasses, and today’s lasses chewing fat. It mentions California dog populations, movie industry workers, birth rates, railroad sleeping car travel, and ancient butter used as hair dressing still seen today.

Souths Troubles Built-in Bridge Tip Outsmarted by West

Bridge Tips Souths Troubles Built-in notes South jumped to three diamonds preemptively and North raised to five diamonds. East overcalled to four spades then jammed six spades, intending to disrupt. South faced tough options and, after analysis, played to pass or salvage, ultimately going down seven diamonds for 900 points.

South West North East Deven

Bidding dilemma in bridge two hearts versus game force

In a bridge puzzle West opens pass and South holds A A S Y E Q O109 S. You must choose after partner rebids two no trump. The suggested move is to bid two hearts to establish the diamond fit and force to game, prompting the partner to continue with the farm.

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