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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1973
Page
2
Texas recorded a record 3688 traffic deaths in 1972 up 9.0 percent from 1971 as vehicle miles traveled rose 8.5 percent. The annual death rate fell to 4.8 per hundred million miles, with July the deadliest month at 404 deaths.
A bulletin from the Ohio Grain, Feed and Fertilizer Association quotes farmer spokesmen critiquing price controls on agricultural goods. It compares current food costs and historical wage and postage trends, noting postage rose from three to eight cents in 20 years and estimating egg and bread prices if similar ratios applied.
Baytown Sun issues include editor roles and advertising staff listings. It notes address at Memorial Drive Baytown Texas P O Box 4 baytown 71820 with subscription rates and carrier options. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and carries standard republication rights.
Austin reports that 12 Liberty ships may be converted into underwater reefs off Texas by next spring but depths between Galveston and Sabine limit access. The Texas Coastal and Marine Council aims to sink four groups of three ships within 30 to 60 miles offshore, with buoying costs and environmental reviews shaping the plan.
A 14-year-old boy has recurring microscopic blood drops after urination. Doctors ruled out infection but caution further evaluation. Readers are advised to seek examination to determine if bleeding stems from urethra or surrounding tissues, or rarely a tumor, and to consult a physician.
Senate Post Office Committee reviews deteriorating service as a 10 cent letter price looms. The interim report pins cost cutting and staffing cuts as chief causes while planning regional hearings after the July 4 recess.
Cincinnati residents weigh spring rain and Watergate fallout as civic life continues. Readers recall Union Terminal debates, tax debates, and local pride in stability. Local figures urge calm, favor continuity, and focus on home matters amid national upheaval.
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