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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
4
An American Cancer Society editorial argues cancer is often curable with early diagnosis and treatment, yet about 100,000 Americans die yearly needlessly. It cites an “action gap” where people know the message but fail to act, urging personal responsibility and funding to save lives through awareness, checkups, and preventive steps.
Questions cover the International Date Line and date reckoning across the 180th meridian. A Kentucky exclave reachable only via another state due to river loops. A rare goat antelope native to Southeast Asia. The Paul Revere House is the only 1700s building in downtown Boston.
The Baytown Sun lists editor and publisher roles, general manager, office and editorial department staff, and classified leadership. It notes publication timing afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays, mailing address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas, subscription rates by carrier and per year, and mail rates on request. It also mentions P.O. Box 90 Baytown 77520 and national representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc.
In a backyard scene a singular stranger joins the flock described as a Yellowhammer Flicker. The bird sports an orange crest, a black chest emblem, fawn body, and motled wings. It forages insectivorously, drums into grass roots, and emits a loud rolling call, as the writer notes limited bird knowledge.
On this date various historical events are noted including the Plymouth Colony treaty with Indians in 1621 the death of Indian princess Penchantas in 1617 Bach born in 1685 the Napoleon Code in 1803 the Hatfield McCoy marriage ending a Kentucky feud in 1891 Mussolini recognizing Czechoslovakia annexation in 1939 the UN HQ move to Hunter College in 1946 the 196 to 2010 era European parliamentary assembly election of Robert Schuman in Strasbourg and UN FAO hunger meeting in Rome with other items. One year ago President Lyndon B Johnson flew home from Guam.
The quotes explore evil as rooted in human imperfection, call for decisive action against urban slums, and urge healing of historic wounds. George F. Kennan notes soul weakness. Lt. Gov. Milliken urges resolve. Bishop Wetmore envisions a wind of reconciliation.
Washington hints at withdrawing U S troops from Quemoy and Matsu offshore islands near the mainland. Secret talks in Honolulu and a Defense Department systems analysis propose saving funds by reducing Chiang Kai-shek forces, arguing the islands are not vital to Taiwan's defense. This shift ties into Vietnam War pressures and aims to reframe U S commitments.
Readers questions on bowel health, laxatives, and diet are answered by Dr Wayne Brondstadt. He notes constipation stems from lack of bulk, not specific foods, and warns against overuse of laxatives. He also explains Surfak use, fiber choices, and the roles of Dialose Colace and Metamucil in managing symptoms.
Washington analysts split on Vietnam endgame with one school arguing for a negotiated peace while fighting continues. US readiness for peace talks dates to 1966 and remains contingent on Hanoi’s sincerity and political conditions. Both sides face hurdles including governance in the South and ceasefire enforcement amid mutual distrust.
In a bridge article, East opens with a weak two spades. West bids four spades, North jumps to takeout no trump, South advances to six clubs, and after many plays South secures a reasonable slam in diamonds. At the other table East opens one spade, South uses a wonder bid three clubs, West is cut out, and six clubs makes when queen of clubs drops.
In the hand, South opens and the auction reaches three no trump after a hold of AA Q87 W322. Your plan asks you to bid three clubs to show no heart stopper, then respond to partner continuing to three no trump. Tomorrow’s answer will reveal the recommended call.
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