Baytown Flood Heroism Urges Federal Aid for Levee Plan
In editorial form Baytown praises policemen firefighters civil defense workers and volunteers for their tireless response to the St Valentine Day flood in Brownwood. It urges federal funds for a levee feasibility survey and condemns bureaucratic delays while noting overtime under payment and sleep deprivation among city staff. The piece argues the 1969 flood shows a levee is overdue and calls for action.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Baytown Sun
Types of low blood sugar and related signs
Doctor's Mailbag explains three hypoglycemia types caused by excessive insulin after normal glucose, pancreatic tumor, or hereditary liver failure. Diet is high in protein and low in carbs. EEG helps rule out epilepsy. diabetes and circulation signs appear first in the feet. Bruising at age 70 needs doctor evaluation for pernicious anemia, vitamin deficiency, or purpura.
Bible verses on Jesus and gospel power
A brief excerpt presents Acts 10 38 describing how God anointed Jesus with the Holy Ghost and power to go about doing good and healing the oppressed. It adds Romans 1 16 asserting the gospel is the power of God unto salvation for believers, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
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Jesus of Nazareth
Tax Tip On Life Insurance Proceeds Not Taxable
A 1969 notice explains that life insurance proceeds paid on the death of the insured are not taxable income and should not be reported on the income tax return. The guidance emphasizes the non taxable nature of death benefits for taxpayers.
Baytown Sun Staff and Contacts Listing
Baytown Sun publishes weekdays and Sundays from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with Post Office box 90 77520 Editorial and management roles listed including Fred Hartman Bill Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B Pritchett and others The paper is represented nationally by Texas Newspaper Representatives Inc and is a member of the Associated Press The notice includes pricing and mailing information and official notes about republication rights.
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Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
John Wadley
Beulsh Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann
B. Pritchett
Hae Am Tara
Dwight Moody
Corrie Laughlin
Baytown
Texas
Congress
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O. Box
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Alley Back in Post as Gasoline Alley Fades
Editor AL MELINGER notes the Houston Post has dropped Gasoline Alley after decades and replaced it with a wordless pantomime by Perkins. He recalls Skeezix’s long story from 1919 to present and worries the 50-year run may be gone, with Perkins continuing until novelty ends.
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Melinger
Houston Post
Perkins
Gasoline Alley
Post
Motorman Tom Patterson Rescues Unconscious Passenger
In a Chicago elevated car four, motorman Tom Patterson, 27, unceasingly performed chest compressions and breathed for the stranger Fred A. Ellerman until police and oxygen arrived. Ellerman died at the hospital, Patterson returned to work after filing a report. Ellerman was white. Patterson is black, a detail noted to contrast amid discussions of demonstrations.
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Paul Harvey
Baytown Sum
Chicago
Lake St
California St
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Car
Tom Patterson
Fred A. Ellerman
Marines In Vietnam Short of Top Gear Despite Frontline Needs
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Marines in Vietnam face chronic shortages of helicopters and battle gear while Army units receive modern equipment. Marines describe inadequate M16s, M33 grenades, shotgun shells, bayonets, and heavy flak jackets compared with Army stocks. The piece notes delays in critical gear and contrasts frontline realities with rear-echelon comforts. It also covers diversions in leadership, and then shifts to political notes about Dean Acheson and South Dakota politics, including George McGovern's unexpected re-election strength.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Vietnam
Saigon
Marine Air Wing
Hill 10
da Nang
Army
Unnecessary Finesse Hints in Bridge Play
In a 1930s bidding sequence South reaches seven hearts after a spade lead and trump finesse. West misgives out, prompting South to seek an extra entry to dummy by leading a diamond up to the six, risking entry loss. Raymond Balfe evaluates the risk, endorses the need for an extra entry, and plays queen of diamonds to block the finesse.
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Declarer
South
West
Raymond Balfe
Brent
Praia
Bridge bidding puzzle with five diamonds response
In a bridge duplicate style prompt a bidding sequence asks what South should do after five diamonds. The text notes partner has not shown the ace of diamonds and asks for the best action with the given hands and auction, ending with Tomorrow as the answer.
Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Across The World
A scrambled vocabulary feature lists clues and word fragments covering a broad range of terms and definitions. It includes geographic words like Fuerta- and Fuca Strait, linguistic roots, common objects, and varied references from cultures, with many missing letters and partial phrases to solve.
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Frank King
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Hobe Sound
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Ernest Kanzler
Ford Motors
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Mt. Rushmore
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Soviet Russia
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Red China
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James Jacoby
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