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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1972
Page
3
The piece discusses rising fuel bills and energy waste in homes, noting drafty roofs and poorly insulated walls. It highlights insulation methods for basements and crawl spaces, advising a contractor for proper wall insulation between studs and around crawl areas.
An old column urges using central air conditioning to relief hay fever and allergy symptoms. It notes filtered, dehumidified air and quieter homes when doors and windows stay closed, allowing families to enjoy cooking and time at home in cooler environments.
The 1972 season hurricanes feature a rotating set of named storms including Abby Brenda Candy Dolly Evelyn Felice Gladys Hannah Ingrid Janet Katy Lila Molly Nita Odette Paula Roxie Stella Trudy Vesta Wesley. The list enumerates 23 names used in that year.
The Reth of the Shilluk, a divine king near the White Nile, fears ritual murder as writers note he has had about 30 wives taken in eight years and remains with 1,000 wives and 89 children. The article covers Shilluk rituals, the king’s authority, and the political context of northern Sudan’s tribal leadership.
The $100 bill remains the largest denomination currently issued by the U.S. because higher values have largely vanished from circulation as people increasingly use smaller notes and electronic payments. The decline in usage pushed authorities to keep $100 as the top note even as older high denominations vanished from everyday exchange.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE notes readers mail can reveal unexpected truths about life and work. The piece surveys risk hobbies, weight loss surgery, fashion trends, dental health stats, and quotes Holmes on pursuing any calling with fervor.
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