Port of Houston’s record year marks growth and future plans
The Baytown Sun lauds the Port of Houston for a historic 1966 with 60,381,341 tons moved and $40,776,277 spent on capital improvements since 1957. It credits leadership, staff, and citizen support for a public facility that anchors Harris County’s economy and hints at Bayport and Baytown expansions ahead.
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Port of Houston
Harris County
Port Commission
Baytown Sun
Bayport
Baytown
25 000 000 Infected With TB in U S Says Expert
In Los Angeles Dr Sidney Dressler of the Public Health Service estimates about 25 million people in the United States harbor tuberculosis not in active form. He spoke at a symposium here saying tuberculin tests should be given to whole generations of school children. Dr A A Graban of Erie County Health in Buffalo says the rise in reported cases reflects better detection, not more disease.
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Los Angeles
United States
U.S
Dressler
Washington, D.C
Saic
A. A. Graban
Erie County Health Department
Buffalo
N.Y
Try Your Word Power NEA Feature
Puzzle style word power feature includes clues like Comstock gunfighter Harte Holliday links, with terms such as Spanish geld, revolutionary statesman, existence, bridge players, ribbed fabric, and legal phrases. The entry weaves multiple wordplay hints and crossword style definitions across varied topics.
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Harte Holliday
Eo Comstock
Revolutionary Statesman
Buffalo As Rustlers
Hawaiian Hawks
Doctors Time Is Wasted On Hypothetical Ailments
A humorous column argues doctors face wasted effort from patients seeking help for imaginary or minor ailments while urging regular checkups for all families. The author muses on appointment delays, prioritizing truly sick patients, and the impracticality of seeking frequent medical advice for cosmetic concerns.
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Henry McLemore
New York
H. M. Marvin
American Heart Association
Marvin
Progressive Farmer
Reader's Digest
Look
Firearms Bill Criticized by Sun Reader Letter
Karl W. Opryshek, DDS voices concern over the administration's new firearms control bill introduced February 9 by Senator Thomas Dodd. He argues it would repeal the Federal Firearms Act and place provisions under the U.S. Criminal Code, shifting oversight to the House Judiciary Committee and raising questions about revenue and privacy. He urges readers to request copies of the proposal and demand full hearings before any vote.
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the Sun
Thomas Dodd
House Judiciary Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Karl W. Opryshek
W. Lobit
Senate to Act on Dodd Case Amid Ethics Probe
Washington editor notes how Senate faces Dodd ethics charges after Baker conviction and Powell setback. It outlines alleged campaign fund diversions, affidavits, and records showing personal use of funds. The piece cites missing tax payments, questioned dinners, and calls for Senate suspension from related committees during the probe.
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Bobby Baker
House
Adam Clayton Powell
Senate
Tom Dodd
D-Conn
Senate Ethics Committee
Dodd
Sen
Sen. Dodd
Podd
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Connecticut
Edward
Lockett
Schneider’s
Congressional Country Club
Schneider
Country Club
Dodds
Buying An Electric Toothbrush Sparks Dental Debate
Wayne G Brandstadt, M D notes the $2 billion annual US dental outlay and explosive growth of electric brushes. Dentists differ on up-down vs side-to-side motion, with many models too large or stiff. Overall verdict remains positive, though purchase should be via dentist advice. A future electric gold toothpick teased. readers can send questions for general guidance.
Bible Verse Reference From Romans
A fragment mentions Romans in relation to a verse about weakness and Christ dying for the ungodly in due time. The phrasing is irregular but centers on the biblical message of salvation through Christ at a appointed time.
Johnson and Kennedy Clash Over Vietnam Tactics
Washington AP reports a heated sequence as President Johnson and Senator Kennedy exchange sharp public notes on Vietnam. Johnson preempts Kennedy's planned speech by announcing Kosygin talks and pledging firm pressure on Hanoi. Kennedy prepared a major Vietnam speech amid the White House timing, fueling questions about coordination and policy.
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Robert F. Kennedy
N.Y
Johnson
Vietnam
Kennedy
Europe
White House
Hanoi
Newsweek
Paris
North Vietnam
Soviet Union
Alexei N. Kosygin
Safety Play in Bridge Against Ten Spots
Discussion outlines a standard safety play from many bridge books. South uses Blackwood to reach six and can make six by the ace of trumps early. If South misplays the trump, the king of spades costs the contract depending on defender holdings. North weighs seven no trump but sticks to six after an opening bid and jump raise. East shows out, but South handles the second trump through West to limit them to one trick.
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North
East
West
Bridge bidding puzzle from a reader's query
South holds A I W K J 4 3 and R 6 5 4 plus club 4? The text shows a partner opens one spade and asks what to do. The prompt asks for an answer to the bidding puzzle to be given on Monday.
Baytown Sun Masthead and Publication Details
Baytown Sun Inc publishes afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas. Officers include Editor and Publisher Che Baytown Sin General Manager Preston Pendergrass Managing Editor Beulah Mae Jackson and Assistant to The Publisher Ann B Pritchett. Advertising by Don Chandler Dwight Moody Corrie Laughlin. Subscription rates Cartier 1.75 per month 21 per year 10 cents single copy.
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Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Whenerene
Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
John Wadley
Baytown
Texas
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