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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1968
Page
4
An emotional reflection on a soldier killed in Khe Sanh and the nation’s response. The piece contrasts TV news, protests, and comfort at home with the sacrifice of one young Marine, urging gratitude for those who fight for freedom and quiet support from Americans back home.
The South Vietnamese government lists compensation for war losses including 312.70 for homes under 50 percent destroyed and 25.40 for homes 50 percent or more, 8.40 for a wounded child, and 33.60 for a dead adult, highlighting perceived aid disparities amid the Vietnam War.
A fragmented crossword style puzzle list with clues and partial answers. It includes across and down entries such as propitious, discloses, prudent terms, and various numbered hints, plus foreign language hints and common crosswords vocabulary.
Editorial and publishing staff listed for The Baytown Sun Inc. at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with office PO box 90 77520 The notice shows mailing status and rates including by carrier 1.75 per month 21.00 per year and 16 cents for single copy Also mentions Associated Press and Texas Newspaper Representatives Inc as national representation
PAUL HARVEY argues George Wallace campaigns despite illness because he could influence the next U S president through an electoral college deadlock. Wallace’s appeal spans Vietnam, crime, and race, with potential leverage in a House decision and demand for public concessions from nominees. He and wife Lureen support his bid from bed.
This day notes key historical events from 1938 German invasion of Austria to New Jersey becoming a British colony in 1684. It records Grant’s 1864 Civil War command, 1912 Gizi Scouts creation, 1939 Pope Pius XI elevation, Truman Doctrine in 1947, Batista suspension in 1958, Soviet Cuba troop withdrawal in 1959, and Khrushchev’s public vote appearance in 1964.
Washington notes President Johnson meets cautious reception for the Kerner Commission race report. Weary over domestic spending fights in Congress, Mills pressure and Vietnam pull strain policy, with members like Jenkins Lindsay Harris Brooke Abel and Thornton weighing in. The panel warns of a possibly unequal society if money stays diverted to war. The piece also covers Thornton’s ties to Litton and defense contracts, and Johnson’s cautious approach to pushing legislation.
Cataracts are part of aging and rise with age past fifty. They form at uneven rates. vision may remain good, so surgery can sometimes be delayed. Treatments include an enzyme to loosen lens capsules enabling quicker removal, and an ultrasonic method under study. Drugs like nylidrin do not halt progression, and a freezing probe method has mixed opinions among surgeons.
A biblical verse emphasizes that the foundation of God is firm and recognized by the Lord. It urges believers who bear Christ’s name to separate themselves from sin and live righteously.
The AP reports President Johnsons 10 percent income tax surcharge remains active seven months after its Aug 3 unveiling. Despite House delays, Treasury Secretary Fowler may press the plan before Senate Finance Committee. lawmakers weigh Vietnam war costs, inflation, and the deficit. Senator Williams to push votes linking the surcharge to spending limits.
A Bridge hand demonstrates a dramatic squeeze by South after a poor two no trump rebid. South mishandles suits and, despite a promising start, ends down four as West and East exploit the blocking sequence to cash clubs and spades.
In a two heart cue bid response to your partner's bid, today’s question asks what should be the next call. The example notes partner’s reply of two spades and asks for the best action, with the answer due tomorrow.
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