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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1969
Page
4
An editorial reviews the San Jacinto River Bridge fatality from a stalled car struck by a truck on Interstate 10. It urges motorists to exit the roadway when possible, use warning devices, and stay alert. It notes trucking industry arguments for higher weights but acknowledges drivers’ fear of larger, wider trucks and difficult winds.
After five years in an apartment the couple buys a suburban house. They enjoy the space yet face practical chores like lawn care and trash. The main gripe is mounting shelves and fixtures on hollow walls and related wall-hanging challenges.
Freckle care discussed with options including avoiding sun exposure and fading creams, plus cautions on chemical bleaches. Keratosis explained as aging sun damage with professional evaluation advised. A beam brace for bursitis is available from Beverly Hills specialists but not for shoulder relief. Estiny use noted as a menopause hormone with potential side effects. cautions on cancer. Home repair tips cover hollow wall fasteners and toggle bolts, expansion anchors, and sealants for leaks in U traps with practical installation notes.
The Baytown Sun announces editorial and publishing leadership including Che Baytoum Sun Editor and Publisher-General with a business manager and assistant to the publisher. It lists editorial department heads Preston Pendergrass Johnella Boynton and managing editor Dwight Moody with Corrie Laughlin as city desk. Published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays by The Baytown Sun Inc at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas.
The narrator recalls Sue Jones, the Baytown Sun news editor, who fixes a stubborn wristwatch and changes typewriter ribbons with ease. Sue’s mechanical skill shines during a hurricane Carla emergency, and the writer notes her versatile talents from journalism to public relations. The piece honors a valued friend and former coworker.
Quick trivia from a newspaper brief notes Norman Thomas was nominated six times for US president by the Socialist party starting 1928 and ending 1948. It states the Chinook breed had 125 known survivors as of March 31, 1965. It also covers a nonstop ski marathon won by Finn Omni Savi after 48 hours and 190.1 miles.
A compact reflection contrasts biblical resilience with secular quotes. It cites II Corinthians 12:10 about finding strength in weakness, and Hugo noting people lack will rather than power, framing inspiration and determination.
Washington reports Rep William Cramer pushes to install David E Wells as general counsel of the Federal Highway Administration Wells, a Florida attorney linked to Redwing Carriers and highway safety controversies, will replace Howard Heffron. The move follows Wells background including safety violations by Redwing and a high profile hit and run case involving Cramer.
July 20 1917 secretary of war Newton Baker announces the first draft number drawing under the new WWI conscription system. The notice emphasizes the reach of the call to men of all faiths and stock of Abraham who fear God, highlighting the nationwide mobilization and biblical framing of the wartime policy.
In a standard auction with West North East South bidding 1 heart passes to you. You hold AK S A VQ A S AK 104 with a four heart possibility between partners. You choose to bid three diamonds hoping partner has hearts. If partner rebids three no trump, determine the correct action and reasoning. The answer will be given Monday.
In a New York tournament, all four-spade declarers faced West opening clubs jack. South could duck or win with king to beat the contract. most led queen and allowed defense to gain. One defender led the four, another cleverly played hearts. reader notes varied lines, with one declarer deducing East fed jack from queen jack small and settling the contract safely.
Vocabulary puzzle from NEA feature listing across and down clues with varied definitions and word connections. Answers include seasonings foods ships and items from various domains. The grid presents clues such as sun seasonings sacred songs and ancient terms, inviting wordplay and language appeal.
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