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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1977
Page
4
A rough summary notes Carter advocating a new ethics law to cover the executive branch and to bind Congress members to a unified code. It mentions a code of ethics for 200 of his staff and a push to legislate ethics in government.
Senate deliberations begin on a sweeping reform of the federal criminal code aimed at modernization and simplification. Leaders Sen John L McClellan and Sen Edward M Kennedy drop controversial features, opting for gradual changes and avoiding provisions triggering news organizations or secrecy disputes.
A narrative recalls Asa’s brain surgery for a blood clot and his wife’s quiet care. After recovery he remains wheelchair bound yet finds a new world in his backyard with ants and plants while Reverend Schutter hosts a TV program.
Baytowns Gary Herrington, catcher for Texas A&M, earns selection to three All-Western Conference teams as NCAA district honors highlight a milestone season. The 1977 feature notes his rise and regional recognition amid a year of college achievement.
Washington report notes Bert Lance urged the president to pressure Defense and Army leaders to curb wasteful spending. Examples include Army electronic equipment overrun by 21 million and corn project overruns cited by Lance, who warned it reflects wider financial mismanagement in the Defense Department. He cited 1960s violations totaling 19 million dollars. An Army spokesman cited a committee recommendation for tighter accounting.
The item lists Thurmond Stevenson Wallace and Dewey as candidates in 1968, then references Lincoln and Gettysburg with 130 Front Street address. True false questions include Japanese bobtail and a series of garbled names and words, resembling a quiz page snippet.
The text lists editorial staff and publishing details for the Baytown Sun with names such as Leon Brown John Wadhty Fred Hornberger and Fred Hartman. It shows publishing addresses and subscription rates plus advertising department contacts and general notice about letters to the editor policies.
A biblical verse invokes deliverance from bloodguilt and declares singing of God’s righteousness. The Psalm echoes salvation and praise as the speaker seeks relief and divine favor.
On this date in 1640 the World War II Battle of France began, in 1872 U S Republican Convention nominated Ulysses S Grant, Marshall Plan outlined by Secretary Marshall, 1968 Kennedy was shot, 1968 Scorpion presumed lost, ten years ago Israeli Arab fighting erupted, five years ago rail bridges in North Vietnam hit, one year ago the Teton Dam broke. Birthdays include Bill Moyers and James Fletcher. Thought for today quotes Napoleon.
A 1714 notice reports the Massachusetus merchants agreement and a boycott involving goods from Briel. The fragment indicates a colonial trade dispute and public action affecting merchants and commerce.
A discussion of President Carter's four part reform package aims to broaden voter participation. Proposals include instant on election day registration and a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college for direct popular election, viewed by opponents as risking national political balance and election integrity.
Reader asks about dissolving phytobezoars after gastrectomy and fears eating. Advised foods to avoid include oranges figs coconuts apples green beans sauerkraut berries Brussels sprouts. Also notes rare post stomach surgery cases and suggests water testing for well safety.
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