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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
4
Editorial analyzing a growing rebellion among older Americans against rising taxes and school bonds as urbanization, longer lifespans, and shifts from farm to city reshape demographics. It argues aging homeowners pay for education via property taxes while youth power grows, creating a generation gap in modern America.
The Sun News Desk comments on an AAA study claiming 14.5 cents per mile at 10 000 miles annually but 2 cents per mile at 26 000 miles. It questions how upkeep factors are included and notes fixed versus running costs, citing $1 053 annual fixed expenses and 2 9 5 cents per mile running costs.
A reader asks about electrical storm safety, hormones, and skin treatment options. The column advises avoiding touching metal or electrical devices, using phones only for emergencies, and keeping chimneys guarded. It also covers X-ray film ownership, travel with high blood pressure, car costs, and the global impact of head injuries from 1965 data.
On May 4 1953 the premiere of The Mighty Casey a one act opera by William Schuman based on Casey at the Bat was performed by the Julius Ffartz Opera Guild in Hartford Connecticut. The quiz notes also state Thomas Jefferson as first Secretary of State and the Hope Diamond’s deep sapphire blue color with 44.4 carats, and that St. Louis uses the same team name for both baseball and football.
Baytown column quotes Paul Harvey urging defense spending scaleback and opposing the military industrial complex. He argues critics distort Eisenhower and notes defense budget share has stayed steady while antiwar sentiment rises. Rivers blames civilian decisions for overcommitment in Vietnam.
Mrs. Charles Phillips of Baytown writes that the image seen on a Port Neches screen door resembles Christ only as a shadow and urges caution against accepting such signs as divine. She notes color and shape vary and recalls prior debates on the matter. President Truman ordered U.S. military to contain North Korean aggressors.
Washington dispatch reports President Nixon hinted at a faster troop withdrawal pace than Clark Clifford proposed, saying August decisions will shape cuts. Nixon aides deny promises, but the press conference stoked debate over whether he overstepped, with White House insiders noting prearranged questions and rehearsed replies.
The White House worries Nixon undercuts Clifford and negotiators in Paris while North Vietnamese resist further concessions as troop withdrawals loom. Analysts call Nixon's approach a prodigious mistake, citing historical gaffes by Truman, Harding, and Eisenhower, though not seen as television stars.
A biblical quotation from Mark 10 45 states that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. It emphasizes selfless sacrifice and outreach as core purpose.
A bridge column recalls Howard Dietz’s couplet about falsecarding and analyzes a hand where South falsely cards the jack on a king of hearts opening. West’s defense using uppercutting trumps yields two tricks, while at the other table South wins a heart trick but the ensuing defense fails to stop the opponent.
In bridge bidding, with South holding MAKSSS 2 AK1083 and partner signaling two kings by six hearts, evaluate the correct contract and continuation. The scenario tests whether to bid six spades or pass and how partner’s two kings affect optimal action. Tomorrow provides the formal answer.
A crossword style puzzle with clues for across and down words including fish names, foods, professions, and common terms. Players fill in definitions like small flatfish, parasitic ocean fish, Italian coin, winged, prehistoric implement, sea flatfish, and many more across and down entries.
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