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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
6
The piece contrasts World War II and Vietnam era GI Bills, noting only about 20 percent of Vietnam veterans use the Cold War bill versus half of WWII entrants. It links higher postwar college uptake to mobilization patterns and class, urging Nixon officials to expand programs to motivate more veterans toward education.
The Lakewood Ohio area suffered extensive damage from a July storm. As crews cleared debris and restored services, curious onlookers clogged streets and even offered souvenir signs. Residents noted helpers and warning signs, but blamed gawkers as a recurring, stupid post disaster pattern.
Americans donated over 15.8 billion to causes in 1968, an 8 percent rise from 1967 and an all time high. Living individuals gave 12.1 billion, bequests 1.3 billion, foundations 1.5 billion, and corporations 925 million. Religious causes received 7.4 billion, hospitals 2.74 billion, education 2.65 billion, welfare 1.1 billion, and civic and cultural groups 710 million.
A medical Q and A explains glaucoma causes including heredity hardening of arteries farsightedness and certain drugs. Diagnosis relies on measuring ocular tension and treatment may involve drugs or iris surgery. air travel does not worsen glaucoma and early detection prevents blindness.
A brief quiz list notes the Caldecott Medal as the annual award for the most distinguished picture book for children published in the preceding year. It asks animal as national emblem of Great Britain the lion and states the United States led the 1968 Olympics with 171 golds. It credits Frank Lloyd Wright as designer of Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park Pa.
A historical note cites Obadiah 1 15 7 and George Eliot on sowing and reaping. The message links divine judgment to human deeds and echoes a maxim about causes and consequences for both good and evil. It frames moral causality within biblical and literary voices.
CAPR KENNEDY Fla AP scientists and engineers behind NASA’s Apollo program are recognized for advancing lunar landing. Dr. Thomas Paine led NASA, von Braun directed Saturn rockets, Debus oversaw launch facilities, Petrone managed launch operations, Mueller guided spaceflight design, and Phillips handled public discourse. Historical note ends with July 11 1950s history milestone.
The text appears to name Che Baytoum as Sun Managing Editor and repeats the title, indicating an editorial role. No clear events, dates, or affiliations are provided to form a full news item.
A Nixon era bank bill showdown in the House Banking Committee saw Republican members and several Democrats side with major lenders led by First National City Bank and Wachovia. Lobbying groups from the ABA and S and H pressed to preserve bank control of nonbanking businesses, with key figures like Nick Galifianakis and Rep. Patman facing a broad banking industry coalition.
In a bridge carding scenario West wins with ace and plays nine hearts. South misreads and shells queen from dummy. East, seeking extra, returns jack of spades. South, a hog, bets on a diamond finesse, but East traps him by taking king and a heart, yielding two-trick penalties.
In a bridge problem the West North East South sequence shows passes to South who holds AAKSEA W2 OAK 1053 G5. You, South, must decide the five diamond bid. If partner has solid hearts and second-round club center he can bid six hearts. otherwise he can sign off at five. Today you bid five diamonds and partner responds six clubs. Tomorrow you answer.
A crossword style feature lists clues across and down for vocabulary enrichment with multiple entries including Man's voice, musical composition, thought, theory of succession of tones, and edible root among others. The puzzle references places like City in Nebraska and Idaho and names of musicians, gods, and animals.
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